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A wall bathed in blue light in the background and a bed dressed in earth tones in the foreground are the primary decorative elements in Kristina J.’s first MetArt erotic pictorial. The model is an interesting decorative element in her own right, and the more I looked at her work here, the more I liked both it and her.

Slender and shapely, with long dark hair, Kristina J. is wearing a sheer pink nightie as the set begins. The filmy, frilly garment leaves nothing to the imagination, but it does add a bit of pleasing color and a flirtatious flavor to the initial photos. By image #028, with the neck pulled down to reveal her pert and petite bosom, the model is definitely winning me over. In #035, the lower half of her face masked by the pink fabric, I find the look in her dark blue eyes (and the composition and framing of the photograph) quite delightful.

Frequent MetArt contributing photographer Alex Sironi takes care to capture this new model in a variety of poses. Two headshots — #052 and #111 — feature two different aspects of the model, while also demonstrating the artist’s compositional skill. In the first, lying on her side, her raised right forearm is balanced by a bedpost in the background, while Kristina’s smile and creamy complexion fairly glows in the foreground. In the second image, the frame is much tighter, the mood more reflective — a different but certainly beautiful shot.

The variety of moods and photographic styles extends to explicit shots and intimate close-ups, as well. The ripe delights of the model’s rump and other fleshy assets make #091 particularly memorable. I love the way Kristina’s face is framed by her bent leg in another bold exposure, #057. And #061 offers an interesting pose and a confidently stylish photo that cleverly and most effectively captures Kristina J.’s physical attributes as well as her intriguing personality.

The vast majority of MetArt‘s erotic photographers are male. This makes perfect sense, given the subject matter. But one need not be male to be drawn to the nude female form, and several of our contributing artists are, themselves, women. Of these, Catherine is certainly among the most prolific.

Her latest subject, and a first-time MetArt model, is Kate E. Based on the first shot in the series, I can easily see much potential. Kate’s face is particularly pretty, her lips full, her eyes a deep blue, and all this framed by long, wavy brown hair. In the second shot, although I do not yet realize it, she exhibits one of the telltale errors made by inexperienced models. Her hands — one held above her head, and one down at her side — are stiff and self-consciously “posed.” Indeed, there are few images in the set in which this isn’t the case. Now, I admit, the style and placement of her hands may well have been at her photographer’s request or direction. But, no matter the origin or motive, these rigid hands impart a stiff, artificial feel to the set.

And, for the second post in a row, I must grumble about two other factors here, both of them chosen by the artist. There is a light in an adjoining room that casts a coppery glow on the subject. In certain compositions, headshots in particular, the effect is flattering. But when there is more skin on display it skews the flesh tones in an unfortunate direction. Catherine also throws in a selection of oddly tilted frames. Between the light and the illogical tilt, I can now say I’ve had the opportunity to voice my two current pet peeves.

Because Kate E. has a “go-to expression” (lips neutral to almost pouty, head turned slightly to her right), the best shots are where she strikes an unusual or surprising pose. In #016, leaning against a large wardrobe, her costar in the set, she’s on her knees, with her feet raised, toes pointing skyward, and regarding the camera over her left shoulder. In #038, a stylish figure study, captures Kate from the rear, her face in thoughtful repose. And, for sheer, what-the-hell, variety, #084 provided a spontaneous laugh. Here Kate performs a graceful handstand and provides an unusual and eye-catching view of her body. Similar displays of spontaneity and athleticism will prove valuable in future sets.

Newly legal and ready for a fresh, bold, and exciting challenge, 18-year-old Elona A. makes her erotic modeling debut in this MetArt gallery. I’m always drawn to first time models, and take my word, a youthful age and lack of professional experience are not liabilities in my book — far from it!

Perhaps in deference to her subject’s youth, photographer Catherine has kept things particularly simple and uncomplicated here. The setting consists simply of a bed dressed with crisp white sheets, a pair of side tables, and a lamp. A patterned curtain along the back wall provides a backdrop, and a light source, out of sight on the floor between bed and curtain, casts an upward glow.

Elona A. is totally nude from beginning to end, she isn’t wearing a single stitch of clothing, and her sole adornment is a petite diamond solitaire decorating her right nostril. Despite her inexperience, Elona seems to be quite at ease being so completely exposed. In fact, she has a calm, natural self-assurance that gives her a sexy, worldly quality. At the same time, she is also quite spontaneous, and in an image like #024, where she smiles broadly, in the middle of a hearty laugh, perhaps, her personality is particularly appealing.

Many of my favorite compositions here are headshots (see #001, #073 notable for the soft smile and over-the-shoulder pose, and #103, with her head partially obscured by a pillow). I also like #005 and #007 two roughly similar poses, with two different facial expressions, but with a unifying “bedroomy” quality that makes for a concise thumbnail of this enjoyable MetArt debut.

First time MetArt model Feeona A. concludes her bio with the following suggestion: “Enjoy life and smile often.” And it becomes quickly clear that she follows her own advice. There is a lively light dancing in this model’s eyes, and a smile is never far from her lips. And when she is smiling, quite often that smile is joined by a pair of pretty dimples in her cheeks.

The set begins outside on a sunny day. Wearing a short dress — and that adorable smile — Feeona makes a fine first impression. A shot like #010, with the model leaning against the wall of a building, has a casual quality and her pleasant personality is evident.

After getting to know the model in an urban setting, the series moves indoors for a more formal, stylized photo session. Here the studio light is diffused, the background is white, as is a layer of sheer fabric which gives the floor a cloudlike texture.

One of my favorite shots in this gallery is #037. Feeona is still fully clothed in this headshot. She’s framed from her shoulders up, and the composition, combined with the lighting and the expression on Feeona’s face is very pretty. Another headshot, #100, is another favorite. The dress is absent here, and the model is lying down, but the beauty of her face is deftly captured.

While photographer Rylsky tends to hang back at a respectful distance for the more explicit poses, Feeona is quite open and uninhibited in her presentation. I get the feeling she is completely at ease before the camera, and enjoying this experience to the full. Have a look at a totally nude shot like #065 and you’ll see exactly what I mean.

…It’s highly likely you’ll love this set. I am a fan of the photographer, Alex Sironi, but I feel it’s only fair to declare, before I proceed, that this model doesn’t completely “do it” for me.

And that’s exactly the way matters of personal taste work. While the MetArt talent pool is overwhelmingly biased in the direction of truly beautiful women and girls, I favor some over others, you do the same, and we will not always be in complete agreement, nor should we be. I can easily imagine that Leona D. is a charming girl, with personal and physical attributes that will earn her countless admirers. I like her, but I do not love her.

True to form, Mr. Sironi keeps the set design simple. The entire series unfolds on a sofa in front of some windows with a picturesque view of a cityscape. Leona D. is wearing a turquoise blouse, a necklace, and a pair of sexy panties. As the set progresses, and her clothing comes off, the model attempts a range of expressions, some with more success than others. I will attribute this inconsistency to a lack of modeling experience. And, as is so often the case, the most successful shots here are those in which the model stops “working” so hard, and simply relaxes and lets her natural spirit shine through. A shot like #107 makes my point. Here her pose seems natural, her face at ease — a pleasing image. Another shot, #088, although more explicit, if not quite as flattering, reflects this more natural presentation.

But some of the more consciously posed images here do provide a glimpse of Leona D.’s warm spirit, and #072, a full-length standing shot, has a pleasing style and an inviting energy. And what’s not to like about that?

One of the true pleasures of my assignment here is to evaluate a new series from a familiar and favored model. Tomorrow, for instance, I’ll be spending some quality time with Alina H., and trust me when I say I’m very much looking forward to that experience.

Today, however, I also have a different type of pleasurable experience to discuss. Indeed, I have two of them. The set in question is “Presenting” starring Ariana A., and photographed by a single named individual who employs the moniker Matiss. This is the first appearance at MetArt for both model and artist, and my first exposure to either one. Based on the evidence contained in this pictorial, it is a highly successful debut for both participants.

At a tender 19 years of age, Ariana A. is young and fresh. And she has the wonderful, unpredictable, mercurial ability to appear innocent and girlish in one image, and worldly and womanly in the next. There is a hint of inexperience in a few (actually, very few) images, but I find this appealing. Her body also has a multidimensional quality. She can look a bit waifish in some angles, and curvaceously mature in another. At any rate, I won’t soon grow tired of looking at her.

Matiss deserves a full measure of credit here. The set has a nice pace, it includes a broad range of poses and compositions, and the styling and set design are all well conceived and executed. Some truly fine headshots do a superb job of introducing us to Ariana A. #008, #015 (with a sidelong glance), and #092 (eyes closed) are gems. I also love #054 (a standing back shot – of a beautiful backside), #096 (a reclining, fully exposed, pin-up).

As a team, and as individuals, Ariana A. and Matiss are welcome additions to the MetArt talent pool.

You have your favorites from among MetArt‘s many models. Everybody does. How long do you imagine it takes a new member of the site to start rating and ranking the girls he views? Minutes, surely less than an hour. But it’s almost impossible to arrive at absolutes, because new sets and new girls are being added to the site at a steady pace, day in and day out. And that brings us to Antonia A., a new arrival, and perhaps a new addition to more than a few “favorites” lists.

What I find particularly impressive is the model’s eagerness and energy. She projects a happy, almost bubbly enthusiasm and her cheerful demeanor and expression seems entirely natural. She is completely uninhibited and her high spirits never waver. Whether she’s fully dressed, in the process of disrobing, or displaying every inch of her body proudly to the viewer, Antonia A. is completely comfortable and obviously enjoying the experience.

Shooting in the studio, with a vivid, light blue background, and with fabrics and flat pillows on the floor, Antonio Clemens has created a setting that is rich in visual potential while keeping the focus on his subject. Many shots are straightforward – Antonia in a dress, a close shot of her high heeled shoes. But others have a fanciful, almost impressionistic style (#0057 is a good example). #0100 is difficult to resist, capturing the model’s smile and body in a most flattering way. And the sequence spanning #0073 through #0076 is forcefully, frankly, erotic.

A model’s first appearance at MetArt is a special event, a rare opportunity. New faces and fresh talents are always in demand here, and our members are accustomed to the almost daily arrival of newcomers. The right model in the perfect introductory series can find herself thrust into the Top Model spot on a wave of unbridled enthusiasm (I’m thinking of relative newcomers like Divina A. and Janice A., among others). I doubt very much that this set will experience a similar fate.

If Chloe C.’s debut is less than stellar, I think it’s safe to lay the blame at photographer Catherine’s feet. The set design, a deep blue background, couldn’t be simpler, and that’s fine. But I really must question the choice of costume. Disposable painters overalls. Really? Maybe for a couple of shots, and maybe with a more confident and more voluptuous model. Maybe. But this model is slender, she is inexperienced. She gets lost in the garment and it does little to flatter either her face or body. And it is in virtually every shot in the set.

Out of respect to Chloe C. I will wait until she appears in another set (with a different photographer, perhaps) before I formulate a more definitive opinion. I wonder how other members feel about this pictorial. Are there any disposable overall fanciers out there?

On the day this set debuted at MetArt, the model received so many high rankings from the membership that she temporarily held the title Top Model. Janice A. has dropped back, slightly – as I write, she’s currently #15 – but the strength of her performance is still impressive, and not at all surprising.

This blonde sweetheart radiates a cheerful, youthful energy and vitality wholly appropriate in an 18-year-old. And for a model so young and, presumably, inexperienced, she appears to be completely at ease in front of the camera. She delivers formal, complex poses that are truly impressive, as well as spontaneous, off-the-cuff stances that seem entirely unrehearsed. Although she is smiling in many of the images, her happiness isn’t forced, and she also exhibits a wide range of expressions and moods. Impressive.

Working with a natural beauty with such well developed modeling instincts must surely be a pleasure for a photographer, and Antonio Clemens has kept the session simple and free of distraction. A vivid background color, an unobtrusive chair, and a black bra and panties for the model. A noteworthy debut, a very enjoyable series, and a model with a bright future.

Here the MetArt talent pool gains a new member in the stylish and inviting form of Natasha U. With a white on black polka dot bra and panties set and a similar scarf wrapped around her neck for visual interest, the newcomer poses on a somewhat old fashioned chair. The set design creates a bit of contrast: with her fashionably cropped coif and her slim build, Natasha projects a distinctly modern image that’s not at all stuffy or formal, unlike her surroundings.

Sergey Akion has lighted the set with a dose of subtle mood. There is just enough sense of darkness and mystery to elevate certain images – #0009 illustrates my point quite nicely. #0049 is another shot where bright light emphasizes Natasha’s pale skin tones, blonde hair, and blue eyes, without sacrificing the nighttime vibe.

I was pleased when the scarf was finally removed, it very nearly outstayed its welcome, but Natasha has a bit of fun with it in #0093 and #0094, two very appealing headshots. When she’s completely unadorned, as she is in #0110, the result is pure, natural, beauty.

There’s much more to this set, including explicit images, that make it an impressive and most welcome debut.