Help Me Find Stock! Ang's Stock Pose Wishlist

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As an illustrator, I am always on the lookout for a certain type of stock and unfortunately do not have the time (or willing models) to shoot references for myself.  

I thought I might post a list here detailing what I'm looking for and why for those of you who might have a little time in your schedules to help me out.  I don't need elaborate costumes, as I will be using any poses for artistic reference only. Costumes would certainly be fun to see, but are not required!

Also, there's a chance at commercial exposure here with some of the books I plan on publishing and possibly money, if my budget allows for me to pay for stock or release copies of a book to anyone, should I use stock for commercial purposes.  At the very least, anyone I use for commercial purposes will, of course, be notified and most certainly guaranteed a spot in any Acknowledgements section, if they choose to allow me to use their stock commercially.  

Anything else we can talk about as the need arises.

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Manly Angelic Poses - For lack of a better definition, I need masculine angelic poses (the stock model need not be male, however).  Specifically, poses of figures leaning against spears or staffs, figures kneeling (or standing) and offering their swords in service, and figures holding helms while standing in contrapposto.  I can't seem to find anything like this in the stock community. Please link me asap if you know of some that might be useful!


Rapunzel Inspirations - For a couple of years, I have been busy working on a project for a graphic novel rendition of the Grimm's fairy tale, Rapunzel. My vision is decidedly darker featuring a seductive prince, an elegantly evil witch, and the grittier telling which I believe to be closer to the roots of the original story.  I need the following references for this project (and would be happy to provide credits in the acknowledgments sections of the eventually-to-be-published book & possibly other goodies):

Seductive Prince - I need a prince bending over the shy, reclining figure of Rapunzel. Perhaps petting or kissing her neck or shoulder or running his fingers through her hair. Other poses might be the prince standing behind wrapping himself about her, arms around her shoulders or fingers entwined.

Climbing Prince - Extreme angles or perspective on a male figure climbing up a stone wall. I could use side views and views from above looking down on the climbing figure, as well.  Surmounting a balcony or railing would be useful also.

Bound Rapunzel - With so much hair, I imagine Rapunzel being bound by it constantly.  I'd love poses of a crying Rapunzel wrapped, trapped, or tied down by her own hair.

The Scissor Witch - A scissor wielding witch made crazy by paranoid love.  I can see someone wielding a pair of those dagger scissors with the intricate handles.  A witch grabbing someone by the hair and threatening them or forcing the scissors into their hair would be very useful! I'm on the lookout for dagger-like antique scissor reference as well.

Blind Prince - The Prince falls into the briars at the foot of the tower and is blinded. I need poses of that traumatic fall, the Prince grasping at his own eyes, and finally the Prince who has surrendered to his fate and who is wandering the forests blindfolded and downtrodden.

The Repentant Couple - Rapunzel and the Prince finally reunite and embrace each other desperately. Desperate crying embracing and Rapunzel gently clasping the Prince's face or stroking and kissing his ruined eyes.

Stock I've found for Rapunzel so far: ladydove7-stock.deviantart.com…

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Romantic Couples Stock - Characters and romance are another common illustration subject of mine which I am always searching out reference for.  What seems to be lacking are convincing poses that don't seem as if the models barely know one another and are shy.

I need embracing, kissing, seduction, and yes even bodice ripping and bondage.  Risque poses that lean more on the dramatic end of sensual (without being porn) would be wonderful! I could use poses of couples fighting one another with blades and guns as well.  I prefer hetero couples, but am not picky if I see an interesting same sex couple pose.  Be creative! And most of all, don't be shy!

Couples Stock I've found so far: ladydove7-stock.deviantart.com…

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Angelic Inspirations - This is a personal project and more of an ongoing need, considering how much I draw angels.  I need poses of the angelic variety that include floating, flying, levitating, dancing with flowing cloth, wind-swept hair, and spread arms with open palms or peaceful poses which emulate depictions of the saints.

Angelic Stock I've found thus far: ladydove7-stock.deviantart.com…

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Art Nouveau Inspirations - The sort you'd see in the art of Alphonse Mucha or old erotic photos from the turn of the century.  I don't just need poses of elegant curvy women looking graceful, however, I need object references for ornate jewelry, stained glass, and architecture in the Arts & Crafts movement style, as well.

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