So...I've contemplated vocalizing my frustrations regarding this topic. It's time...
As many of you know I've made countless announcements regarding the launch of Violent Art Productions and its updates. My partner, Scarlett DeVille and I work very hard to put all the details together for each production. The video slaves we work with are dedicated. They have come in for professional sessions for a period of time and/or continue to do so, often purchase clips, are pleasant to be around, and possess certain skills that make exciting and hot FemDom action!
What continues to happen are requests to be video slaves. First, has the person in question ever purchased a clip from our store? Why say you're impressed with our store when you've never purchased a clip to accurately assess what you'd be getting yourself into and are complimenting? There are ways for us to check whether or not you've made a purchase. Why would we want to dedicate time on figuring out compatibility with you and potentially waste a whole shooting day if you're not willing to make a small investment? That brings me to my second point...
Second, if we've never sessioned with you, how would we know that you could withstand the types of play we want to shoot? How would we know you'd be pleasant to be around and we'd want to spend that much time with you? Each shoot is a multi-hour affair. It is not like a professional session. I think as soon as Pro Dominas announce and launch video companies, male "subs" seemingly come out of the woodwork offering their "skills" as video slaves hoping to get free sessions.
Lastly, tying in all my points is the expense of doing well thought out and quality productions. There is upkeep of various spaces, equipment, and costs for outfits, toys, and on and on! I think it's insulting to never make a clip purchase, have never come in for a professional session(ideally many and for multiple hours) to be assessed, and "offer" your "skills" as a "video slave". In general, you're not looking to be helpful, you're looking for a free session and to be around Dominas for multiple hours.
To our current stable of video slaves: I continue to cherish your dedication, time, energy, wit, and often jokes that lead to delightfully devious scenarios. You have been chosen to be part of our stable because of your skills and personalities.
I'm pleased and very excited to announce the launch of www.violentartcollective.com It's been a while since I've had a Pro Domina website, and I'm relieved to have more web presence.
The Violent Art Collective is Miss Scarlett DeVille(formerly Elizabeth Poole), Mz Candyxxx, and me! What started off as a friendship and us performing together has blossomed to even more. We love playing with each other and are looking forward to double and triple Domina sessions!
I just came across this link:
http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Berkeley_5000
I especially like the following: "full safeguards were taken—sterilization and disinfection steps were emphasized, a doctor was on call one room over with contingency gear like oxygen and cardiac arrest equipment should things start to go wrong."
Considering how much I love play piercing, I am in awe. I can't even imagine what the energy in that room must have been like.
Last winter I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite artists, Rev. Steven Johnson Leyba. We were able to talk for a while and spend the majority of the next day together with a group of friends. Despite his frequent global travels, we've been able to stay in contact and have become friends. Recently I sent him some photo references. So far, he's done two Sexgoblin POORtraits of me. You can see them below.
These are mixed media pieces and are for sale. If you'd like one or both of these pieces, I urge you to contact Steven at leybaart@gmail.com for more information! You can also see more of his work at http://www.stevenleyba.com/
Hopefully all of you are enjoying the summer and behaving yourselves.
My entries have been few and far between, though I've promised myself I'd be better about blogging. It's difficult when so much happens all at once! As many of my associates say, "there aren't enough hours in the day!"
Recently I started training a new lifestyle sub. He has certain qualities that often take a long time for others to grasp. We have many mutual shared interests, and all around this seems to be a wonderful fit. Taking someone on in this manner is not something I take lightly. Our latest play time involved an activity I've developed an affinity for. I believe slaves should have many talents...one of which being the ability to paint with any orifice. Maybe I've developed a new fetish? The idea of a slave painting with a brush grasped in a pussy or asshole sends delightful shivers down my spine.
The first slave to do this was doggie. Her first attempt was awful and barely legible. She was thoroughly punished for even deciding to show such dreadful work. Her second attempt was much better. The letters of her poem were the same height and the spacing was even. Her poem read, "Ass banana, ass ass banana. I don't need no manna, just my ass banana." This was in reference to a previous play time.
Now, my new male pet did a wonderful job on his first try! He had been instructed to refrain from jerking off for a week and a half. I had him write haikus to describe his sexual frustration. When I finally saw him face to face he knew what was coming. All the proper supplies were waiting on the kitchen table. Below is the result of that evening:
I admire his tenacity in finishing this assignment and look forward to his continued training.
On a different note...the "High Pervy Holidays" of Chicago are almost upon us! What I mean is Memorial Day Weekend. Chicago has both IML and Shibaricon packed into one weekend. As I've mentioned before, I wish Shibaricon would be on a different weekend-since IML has been a tradition for three decades-and it's impossible to get as much as you'd want to out of both. I'll be making an appearance at IML this year and helping throw Vespertine. This lovely women only play party is held by Daddy Sky, Candyxxx, and Ammo this time around. These fine Ladies are part of my pervy family here in Chicago. For more information on Vespertine, see the flier below:
I hope to see many of the scene's fine ladies there!
Due to an issue with the venue, the Alice in Wonderlust show has been canceled. Since so much time, energy, and planning has been put into this production, I hope it can be rescheduled in the near future!