July '23 Update: Two images from this project is attached. The rest of it is currently exclusive to Big Supporter and higher tier patrons at 8K resolution for the foreseeable future.
Original Reference:
Prelate of Rezan by Atroza -- Fur Affinity [dot] net
This project was surprisingly very fun. I think it's because I especially love Zandalari so every moment with them is fun and sexy.
Though I frequently ask for references for things like commissions, it's rare that I stick to them closely. This is actually probably the first time in recent history where I stayed fairly close to the reference, though even then there were still some major divergences.
Starting with the framing. I usually like showing feet whenever I can for my feet fetishists, but this time around I actually did not want you to see the ground in this project. It was just kinda ugly to me and very distracting. The focus absolutely needed to be on the Troll, which is why I decided to diverge from the reference there and go for a slightly more intimate view of him.
Then I realized that since I'm already changing things I might as well change his expression too. I was going to go with that rather stern stoic expression in the reference, but I found it rather boring tbh. So I cocked his head a bit and gave him a cocky expression. That's more in line with how my guys usually express themselves. Cocky, confident, in need of release, etc.
There's several more shot concepts I'd like to do with this project, but unfortunately I'm out of time and quality > quantity. I feel like those concepts still need a bit of time and brainstorming for them to look just as good as the shots that I managed to complete.
And oh yes, I do have a bit of an erotic headcanon for this one. I imagine he's kinda like an exotic tour guide, showing you the sights and sounds of dangerous places like Nazmir while also protecting you at the same time. And if you can convince him to go off the beaten path...