BigBang 2013 ARTPOST the first

[beelikej]

When picking a story to make art for, I force myself to look for visual challenges instead of going for fics that allow me to stay in my (creative) comfort zone. Although I suspect this summary was whispering my name for another reason as well;) I was thrilled to be able to grab the whole story after a nervewracking extra round of claiming in this year's spn_j2_bigbang. How could I resist? It has all my favorite guys in one juicy love triangle, and that turned out to inspire me to take my fiddling a bit further than usual! (Not just artistically *grins*). I happily present:



Title: The Premises Are These (You and Me and Him) [LJ]
Author: minchout
Artist: beelikej
Medium: Photoshop (+Papercut porn art in separate post!)
Pairing: Jeff/Jensen/Jared
Story Rating: NC17 (art below is G)
Wordcount: 20,600
Warnings/Enticements: minor drug use, age difference, teacher/student relationship
Summary: Jensen and Jeff have been in a relationship for seven years. They're crazy about each other, but they have this thing they do to keep things interesting: Every once in a while, Jeff goes out, picks up a twink, and brings him home for Jeff and Jensen to share. Usually that's the end of it, but after they spend a night with Jared, neither one of them really wants to let go. They invite Jared into their lives, and this is the story of what happens between the three of them.

ARTWORK!
Storyheader
See above. I also made a cover with e-book dimensions:

I thought about maybe showing their faces in this design, but opted to keep the mystery *grins* And yes, that is a teaser of Jensen wearing glasses, check out the full image below.

Portraits
These are the edited full photos in the header: I dressed up Jensen, gave Jeff more jewelry (and maybe dyed his gray beard a bit...) and played with Jared as well.



I bleached the photos for the final design. (Click for bigger)

Dividers
The versions for the author are transparent; I added a white background for my black journal, so you can see the shadows:)







Icons
01. 02. 03.

04. 05. 06.

07. 08. 09.

10. 11. 12.

Well spotted: number 6 is not in the other art above, but that intriguing expression on Jeff's face was used as a reference in an extra scene... (see link below)

Endbanners
I made three end-banners, varying from serious to funny:






(Well, I thought it was funny;)

Now go check out how the story really ends here OR scroll down for a link to extra sexy artwork...

Sources & Sexscene! (links to separate post;)
I made my first NC17 artpiece! (Talking about taking my papercutting in a new direction *grins*) I experimented with silhouettes and shadows, but despite the lack of details, it's still quite obviously the three of them having sex, so to not surprise innocent passers-by, I'm posting that artwork separately.
Since no-one ever accidently checks out my source-posts, I figured that was a safe place to park it. So, if you're curious about the art and/or the sex, click here for the NSFW NC17-rated papercut scene :-)

For those of you who are interested in the sources of the Photoshop art above and do not wish to see the naughty, follow this link and don't scroll up once you get there!

Don't forget to come back to comment :-p

Thank yous
Thank you, minchout for writing this wonderful fic and for giving me the inspiration and courage to take the art a little further!
Also thanks to tanisafan for laughing with me (and not at me) when I showed her my naughty sketches. Last but not least a big thank you to the BB-mods for maintaining our sandbox:)

Thank you for checking out my artpost! All comments are welcome and if you are at a loss for words for whatever reason, just leave me a smile or a frown? I just really love to know that you stopped by:)

J.

My masterlist of artsy fiddling

P.S. (Anon-commenting is allowed;)

Comments

[minchout.livejournal.com]

YAY! So exciting! We did it!!! I had so much fun working with you and I'm super excited to see this post. I seriously had such a hard time choosing which end banner to use (the twinky still makes me lol! And I think I stole all of the icons because I couldn't choose (although Jeff's bracelets are quickly becoming my favorite...)

OK, I've probably spammed your inbox enough for one morning, lol! Yay, art!!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

\o/ We did! Your Jensen, Jeff and Jared were a joy to work with, as were you:) If you're ever gonna play with these guys again, I'm in! It makes me very happy that you like the artwork.

I don't know what it is about those bracelets, but I understand what you mean *grins*

[tmn1966.livejournal.com]

I will be back later to comment more fully but I just had to take a moment before I went to work to tell you that you're a genius. I mean, I thought everything was awesome, your usual brilliant self shining through, with Jensen's glasses and the extra jewelry for Jeff, and I literally burst out laughing when I saw Jared's divider. But then I clicked on the NSW post... holy cow, woman! That is so awesome. You are so awesome!

I'll be back later to squee some more, but honestly sweetie, you had nothing to worry about because all of your art is wonderful!! ♥

[tmn1966.livejournal.com]

I'm back, though I did gush a lot more than I thought I would on Friday, but I just couldn't help it. I always look forward to your art posts, sweetie, because you are always doing something I wouldn't expect.

I love the banner. And oh my gosh, Jensen in glasses and bow tie, well who can resist that? And Jeff in his jewelry. *rowr* And as I mentioned, Jared twinkie... bwa haha. Your sense of humor is the best!!! I love it!

I am totally amazed by your papercut piece. The different silhouettes are wonderful. Just so beautifully done, I mean besides being hot, of course. :P You really are amazing. ♥♥♥

[gypsy-atavari.livejournal.com]

Wow, this art is amazing! Congrats!! :-)

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much:)

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

And all becomes clear. "Rare pair," indeed. XDDD

JENSEN IN GLASSES, OMG!! &hearts

This is perfection, bb! Love the faded look of the banner and am particularly adoring Jared's divider. ;D In the final end banner, Jensen looks like he's doing something perverted to that Twinkie. Or is that just me? *scrubs dirty mind*

NC-17 CUTWORK!! \o/ Your cutwork is always magnificent, but this one is several steps beyond. ;) Beautiful work! I am particularly enthralled with how you did their hair and Jeff's right nipple. ;D

Ya done good. Brava, brava!!

Re: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

:-D Heehee! Thank you, thank you *blushes and takes a bow*.

What? Jensen is only riding the Twinkie, if you know what I mean. Personally I'm wondering about Jeff's other hand, dirty minds unite! *giggles*

The nipple was one of many 'things' I was nervous about, so I'm glad it's worth looking at ;-p

[yohkobennington.livejournal.com]

Awesome, all of it. And it's funny! (the last "the end" banner)

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm happy I'm not the only one who thought that was funny:)

[meus_venator]

J3 is ALWAYS awesome and I think your bleaching of the backgrounds really helps unite the 3 images.
And Jeff's BLING! He's as bad as Jensen with the bracelets LOL
Well done!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you! That was one of the reasons for the bleaching. (Just as the white lettering with shadow effect kind of connects this art to the papercutting scene. I may think a little too much about pulling my set together;)

JDM is my weakness, add bracelets and J2 and I'm completely lost;)

[tebtosca.livejournal.com]

Everything is so gorgeous, and yaaaaaaaaay for J3! \o/

I love love love the pictures you chose for Jeff and Jared, and Jensen in the glasses and the bowtie is perfection.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

:-D Thank you so much! I only fiddled a little with Jeff and Jared, but I spent a lot of time dressing up Jensen, so your comment means a lot:)

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

jensen in a bow tie! and glasses! i love that. such a good look for him. and jeff looks quite nice with his gray, er, fiddled with. and i love that jared's banner has a twinkie! heee.

also, the porn paper art is FABULOUS. and hot. :D i love the way you did jeff's tattoo and how you gave the cutout little details to show hair and muscle and faces. i think the backlit photo against the window is my favorite too.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Well, the clothes were minchout's idea, I just picked a pattern and dressed him up;)

And then of course I undressed him for the papercutting, that was more than a little scary, so I'm thrilled with your enthusiasm!

(Also: your icon is awesome:)

[confuzed.livejournal.com]

I love love the end picture with the twinky!! Not really into 3some fics, but your art is gorgeous!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Heehee, thank you! Especially for checking the artwork despite the 3some (for me they just fit together perfectly;)

[claudia-nic.livejournal.com]

The artwork (and that includes the hidden extras) is simply beautiful...and funny :D
Well done...off to read the accompanying story now!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, I'm happy to hear you liked all of it;) Enjoy the story, I know that is beautiful too!

[big-heart-june.livejournal.com]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures you chose and of course what you've done with them! Everything here is amazing and SO GORGEOUS! Wow! I esp love Jeff's bracelets too, the Us end banner and Jensen in his glasses and bowtie. Beautifully done ♥ your NSFW paper art is ridiculously hot! and so cleverly done! You and minchout are a perfect fit! :D ♥

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Ahw, thank you for all your kind words, you're making me blush (all over again;) I love the story (and author!), so it makes me extremely happy that you think our creations fit together perfectly:)

[sillie]

Whoo, great work! Love Jensen's look, with the glasses. *goes to stare at that for a while* :D

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you, bb! I tried several pairs of glasses and these were me and my author's favorite. I'm glad to know there is at least one piece of art you can drool over ;-p

[bflyw.livejournal.com]

So incredibly NOT my story to read, but I love the art! Your photoshop skills has improved so much in the years I've known you.
I love how you always make art that I would not have made, and still I find them incredibly right - because you have solved the challenge so well. It's so inspiring because you give me completely new ideas, instead of just show me how to make my "usual ideas" in a slightly different way.

Your paper cut art is spectacular! I would never have thought that it was possible to make something like that, if you hadn't shown me different. I need to try it once - but it will not be as good as yours. I am so impressed with all the details!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Oh, how I wish I had a flister to squee over this story with, it's so totally MY kind of fic:) Thank you for checking the art regardless of content! I'm very excited to know I inspire you, that's a very nice compliment.

I was surprised myself how the papercutting turned out; it's always scary to start a new type of art, and with this subject I had an added challenge to get it right. I'm happy it worked out:)

[meesasometimes.livejournal.com]

Jared and the twinkie....omg, that's just the bestest thing EVER!!!! oh, I mean except for that porntastic papercutting extravaganza!!!! SHUT THE DOOR!!!! Lady you have taken that art to new levels, the cutting of paper will never be the same :P

Jensen's nipple, Jeff's pubic hair...I don't even know. I'm in love with it, now I must read!!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

*grins* I had all kinds of fun with this art as you can imagine;) Well, it was a little bit daunting too, so I'm very happy with all the compliments and the attention you paid to the details. :-p

Thank you!

[nanoks.livejournal.com]

Amazing art!!!!! I love Jensen in the glasses! Great job!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[celtic-forest.livejournal.com]

These are great, and the papercut is amazing!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thanks:) Happy to hear you also like the papercut piece!

Edition 2,592

[livejournal.livejournal.com]

User dehavilland referenced to your post from Edition 2,592 (http://spnnewsletter.livejournal.com/722368.html) saying: [...] by (Jensen/Jared, NC-17) Fanart Art for "The Premises Are These (You & Me & Him)" [...]

[wendy.livejournal.com]

JARED IS THE TWINKIE. That makes me laugh so much, I love it!

Looove the banner of their faces and smirks, and that papercut is RIDICULOUS. How can you be so talented? Amazing. I'm in awe.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I just couldn't resist using an actual twinkie in the art;)

Thank you, thank you. (Heh, that's exactly the word I use for that papercutpiece;)

[missyjack.livejournal.com]

The art is all wodnerful (love the actual twinkie!) but wow that papercut is quite extraordinary work. Incredible. Keep going backt o look at it again!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You're more than welcome to pay repeat visits to the papercut, I understand the technique requires studying ;-)

[tanisafan.livejournal.com]

Quite predictably, I love boys in glasses who dress like old men, so allow me to unf at Jensen for a moment :p. (And also THE TWINKIE which made me literally laugh out loud in my very silent home *g*.)

But the cutout is definitely my favorite, and not just for the obvious reasons *g*. I saw the sketches but it came out even better - I especially love that when looking at the backlit one, they could easily be the three actual people, the details are so well done.

I'm really blown away by it, honestly. <3

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I recommend the story, it is totally relevant for all your interests;) Jensen's dress up was all the author's idea, I merely picked the outfit and glasses. We love twinkies, yes?

I was so worried making those sketches and the cutting was nervewracking, so I'm beaming from all the compliments.

Thank you, bb.

[sienata.livejournal.com]

wow!!! that is gorgeous. you have mad skillz and i'm in awe. i loved minch's story so much and you brought it to life even more with your work. thank you so much for sharing it with us. awesome!!! =D

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It's seriously awesome to know that the artwork fit the story and even added a little something special to that universe :-)

[dulcetine.livejournal.com]

Woooooow!!! These are amazebaaaalls!! I love scruffy Jeff, dapper nerdy jensen and jared pretty in pink twink!! Best of all i love the Jeff and jensen twinkles!! AHAHAHAHAHA so adorable!!! You are fabulous!!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Wahey, thank you! I just had to put Jared in a pink shirt, he looks so precious in pink. I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw the funny in letting Jeff and Jensen play with the twinkie :-p

[equally-dour.livejournal.com]

Your art is so pretty and funny and DELIGHTFUL (omfg, the last end-banner - BRB, laughing forever!) and your papercut is amazing. All the love!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

:-) Thank you! It's already awesome that you got the joke and I'm extra happy to know you took a peek at the papercutting *grins*

[bumerbmw.livejournal.com]

Jensen looks great!

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Thank you! (I had fun dressing him up;)

[hannahbellejude.livejournal.com]

These are great! Love the pics :D Nothing like scruffy Jeff, twink Jared and buttoned up Jensen to get me grinning. And that paper cutout!!! Amazing!

Thank you <3

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks. Well, the three of them are a lot of fun to play with;) I'm glad they entertained you too!