Sketchy Thoughts: The Style Trap

But focusing on style really holds artists back, because it’s just superficial. Even the super special styles that “make” an artist, like Mike Mignola or Yoji Shinkawa aren’t who they are as artists because their work looks cool. They’re who they are because their art says something. It speaks to how think. I can teach you to draw like Mike or Yoji, their styles are amazing, but they’re superficial. If you aped them, you’d be making hollow facsimiles, not art. Because they’re using their voice to inform their art, not the other way around.

So what is a voice and how do you develop it? Well it’s literally informed by you being informed. By knowing your medium, by knowing other mediums, by know about current events, by knowing history, by having non-creative hobbies, by talking to people, by talking to people you disagree with. By having informed and nuanced opinions. To wit; by touching grass, feeling, and thinking.

This week on Locked in Love

Alex and Addy have descended to the depths of The Velvet Reserve, found Dr Morgan Blackwood and her ever dutiful PA Gwen Han, but when tensions rise between Addy and Morgan over the treatment of Alex, Gwen is quick to diffuse the situation by proposing a game… with higher stakes than most would be willing to accept…

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Are you ready for a gambling arc? I’m going to channel my Yu-Gi-Oh! energy as players are mind crushed into the shadowrealm. And I just realized how little terminology I’d have to change to make a Yu-Gi-Oh hypno doujin. Huh.

Anyway, I hope you guys love it, because I’ve been trying to work out the how, who, and why for actual months. We’re set for heavy bondage, and even heavier hypnosis. And the fallout is going to be huge.

What do you think is going to happen? What would you like to see? How’s your week going so far? How’s your ma?

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-Godfrey

Spring Cleaning

This week Locked In Love is on a quick break, consider it a tease, as once we get back, the gang is going to find out the game and the exact stakes, and I’m gonna throw this out there, I think it’s gonna be really good. Addy and Alex are in for the fight/drops of their lives, and there may be some collateral damage.

In regards to the longer trajectory of Locked In Love, after this chapter is done, we may be tabling the current story in order to redraw the first few pages, as well as adding in a few pages to introduce the story properly. I’m eyeing a potential kickstarter later this year, and the formating of the first few pages doesn’t work (and is too small) in print. Also, I need to actually highlight Alex’s struggle before we just toss him into the hypno thunderdome. But before we do that, I owe you guys one long, crazy scene. You deserve at least that. What are your thoughts?

Also, many of you may have noticed that I’ve been posting a lot of Shibby art, and that’s because I’m sorta working for her/being repeatedly commissioned by her. I’m having a bit of fun with the pieces, as they give me a chance to make non-sequential work and experiment a bit with ideas. She makes good work for people into audio erotica and hypnosis. Go check her out.

But sadly that means that currently Vaporware Vixens has to take a pause. It was tough already keeping up with it and Locked In Love, but now that there’s something else, I really don’t have the time for it. It will come back, maybe when I have to take a break on Locked In Love.

And for my fellow Americans, make sure to at least file an extension with the IRS today! Now that I’m no longer working for a certain board game publisher, I had a significantly easier time filing taxes, even though technically I had way more complicated taxes this year due to my art income.

But enough of my rambling, let me know what you’re thinking. What would you be psyched to see in Locked In Love? Would you want to see something different in the same setting? Or a different setting? Do you just want raunchy little one shots? Or do you like the longer narrative?

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You need a hobby. Not a comfort binge of Netflix or your fifth rewatch of forkin’ The Good Place. I’m talking about a real hobby, something that gets your hands dirty, your brain ticking, and your creativity fired up in unexpected ways. For artists, hobbies are an underrated goldmine of fresh perspectives, inspiration, and those weird moments where things click that you can pump straight into your work.

But here’s the thing: your hobby shouldn’t be tied to your craft. It can’t be. Seriously, if the only thing fueling your art is… other art? Congratulations, you’re stuck in an echo chamber. Break out. Get weird. Do something unrelated.

Take me, for instance. Locked in Love’s story is currently set in a winery, a setting inspired by my foray into winemaking. Did I plan this connection between BDSM dynamics and the millennia old tradition of fermentation? Nope. But watching a carboy of mead bubble away somehow forced neurons in my head to connect the idea of winemaking to relationships maturing over time.

Not every hobby will stick, and that’s okay. Over the years, I’ve picked up and put down hobbies and fascinations left and right, from gardening during the pandemic to weight lifting to playing the trumpet. When I was experimenting with my art and looking for my voice, I discovered shibari (to wit; a fancy way to tie naked people up), which led me to taking classes, which led to explore the greater kink scene in my city, which I turned into my creative voice. Each hobby, even the fleeting ones, adds depth to your creative toolkit.

So, pick something. Anything. Dive in. And if it bores you? Chuck it aside and do something else. But don’t skip this step. Your art will thank you.

January Plans

Locked In Love: Alex and Addy have finally reached the winery The Cherry Brandy Club. They quickly find out that the VIP experience is a bit more involved than they anticipated.

Vaporware Vixens: Angela has gone off script, and the rest of the Vixens are getting a bit edgy as the target’s entourage realizes something is amiss.

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Hey there, curious traveler. You’ve just stumbled into Godofurii’s Smut Emporium, a spicy little haven where art, kink, and storytelling collide. Whether you’re here for the tantalizing tease of a good BDSM comic, the allure of femdom dynamics, or just to see what happens when humor meets hypnosis, you’re in the right place.

Who Am I?

I’m Godofurii, an artist, storyteller, and unapologetic smut-peddler who specializes in NSFW comics that explore power dynamics, kink, and control. My art is where bold, black-and-white visuals meet playful narratives—think a mix of manga-inspired aesthetics, western storytelling, and a touch of cartooning (for flavor).

What’s on the Menu?

Here, you’ll find:

• Locked in Love: The Life Coach – A comic series that dives into the steamy, hypnotic tension between a submissive nerd, his domineering life coach, and a meddlesome crush.
• Comic One Shots and Short Stories – A series of comics and short stories exploring every tantalizing concept and idea I imagine.
• Behind-the-Scenes Content – WIPs, sketches, and peeks at how the art sausage gets made.
• Kinky Inspiration – Insights into BDSM aesthetics and how they shape my storytelling.

And yes, everything is served with a wink, a smirk, and just enough teasing to keep you coming back for more.

Why I Do What I Do

Erotic art isn’t just about making things hot (though… mission accomplished, right?). It’s about telling stories that explore vulnerability, power, and the messy, beautiful ways we connect. I want to create comics that make you laugh, squirm, and maybe even see yourself in the characters—whether you’re the teasing dom, the squirming sub, or somewhere deliciously in between.

Stick Around

This blog is your backstage pass to my creative chaos. Expect updates on comics, musings on kink culture, and maybe even a saucy tip or two about the art of seduction.

If you’re into NSFW or adult comics, BDSM art, and stories that aren’t afraid to push boundaries, you’ve found your new favorite corner of the internet. And if you really enjoy the content, and want to support my work, hop on over to Patreon and become a member! Members gain access to exclusive comics, as well as early access to all Locked In Love pages!

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