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1.         When did you draw your first bondage sketch and what was it?

I've drawn all my life, including bondage pictures. As a boy, I was fortunate to have found a friend who not only drew but was also into women tied and gagged. He was a neighbor who was two years older and far more talented than me. During the summers we created countless drawing that we then hid in secure locations.... at least we thought so. We drew pictures of actresses we'd see on TV- particularly Ginger and my favorite -- Marianne. Also we did a lot of Girl from UNCLE situations. As an adult, they'd probably seem pathetic, but we thought they were hot.

2.         How and when did you first realize you liked bondage?

I was most likely 3 or 4 years old when I saw This Gun for Hire with Veronica Lake - - I'd no idea why it was so strong an attraction but I replayed the image of her bound and gagged over and over in my mind and then asked the girls I knew to let me try it on them, which they did.

3.         Describe your creative process.  What are the "tools of your trade"? And how do you decide what you will draw?  Do you do your own coloring on the color drawings?

I draw primarily in pencil, unless for reproduction or commissions. hen it's whatever is required - mostly ink, wash, acrylic wash for color. This was before digital. Once computers happened, I'd color mostly digitally, but that wasn’t until 1998 or so. 
 
A lot of people have colored my line work. The fully rendered ones are usually mine
 

4.         Did you have any formal art training or education?

Some. Mostly experience and learning thru books. Colleges mostly have teachers that are totally inept posers using modern art as an excuse to cover up the fact they have no abilities.
 

5.         How do you focus when drawing? 

I usually visualize the scene in my mind, then put on music I prefer and go for it. I rough it out loosely on printer paper and then quickly lightbox it onto Bristol

 
6.         Do you take commissions?  And if so, explain how someone can commission something from you.  

Yes, I still do commissions. It is almost always digital delivery. That's not to say that one can’t buy the physical art as well, but it's more expensive and packaging and mailing are a real pain and time consuming. Digital delivery thru the email makes it easy...plus for the client easier to stow it away for privacy or print it out since it's delivered at a high resolution for just that.

Anyone can contact me thru alazarsart.deviantart.com or thru my website.

7.         Have you ever received complaints that your bondage artwork is offensive? If so, what drawing(s) drew the most complaints and how (if at all) did you respond to the complaints?

People that like women tied and gagged seem to always like my work. My books and comics sold well, so I'll take that as an affirmation that there's an audience for what I create. 

If I tried to pass it off as "art" beyond the fetish world, it would probably get bad press, but it 's really just for bondage fans. The pinup work and panty peek work I did for Legshow was for that crowd, and they must have been happy with it as well. If they hadn’t been, I'd probably have lost my monthly feature in the magazine.

8.         Do you believe that artists should have the right of free expression regardless of whether their art may be considered offensive to some people? 

Of course.
 

9.         To what do you attribute your popularity and longevity?   

I guess combining genuine love of the subject matter with being able to draw convincingly rings true with others as well. It's always been important to be able to draw attractive women and I've always made sure they look sexy no matter the situation, yet still register the desired emotion I want to convey.


10.       Why do you think people (male and female) like seeing girls tied up and gagged in art? 
 
Possibly because it goes beyond reality and into the realm of fantasy and hopefully into a kind of perfection that can only come for the imagination.

I can only tell you why I do, and that concerns a lot of elements - how pretty she looks, the expression, the situation she's in, how she's tied, what she's wearing, how well done the work is done, etc.

11.       Let’s talk numbers.  How many bondage drawings have you created?  How long does it take you to create a bondage art piece (both black & white and color)?  Your drawings are numbered rather than named. Are they numbered in the order in which they are created or is there another reason you number them as such?

I never numbered them. Someone else must have. I know my site has over 5000 bondage and pinup pieces.
 

12.       What bondage artists, comic book artists and/or cartoonists do you admire and have any of them influenced your drawing work?  What bondage producers/riggers, if any, do you admire and have any of them influenced your artwork? 
 
Frank Frazetta and John Buscema are both top of my list. I'm sure they had a huge influence on my work. Also the pinup artists of the 40's and 50's like Elvgren and Earl Moran.

I totally enjoyed old HOM magazines, dug what Bishop was doing both drawing-wise and in his photography. Then, later Harmony's......Currently Steve Villa's photos and videos I think are among the best, along with Borderland Bound's work.


13.       Is there any one piece of your work are you most proud of and why?  Is there any one drawing you’ve never been able to nail the way you wanted to? 

There's literally too many to choose favorites.  I liked a lot of the pieces I inked and that were published thru Fantagraphics, and then in the later years, I enjoy looking back on the straight pencils that are done for my site.

If you're asking if I ever fuck up a drawing, of course. Every artist does. Then, I'll redraw it as many times as necessary to get it right.
 

14.       Aside from your web site, have you ever done any commercial work as an artist?  And if so, describe the nature of your commercial work.

Plenty -- under my real name. That includes comics, paintings, covers, interior illustrations etc.
 

15.       I’ve been told by others that your work reminds them a lot of 1960’s and 1970’s fetish photography, especially Bettie Page’s work. Did she or any other early fetish models or artists get you started on your life’s journey?

Sorry to say they did not. Movie stars did - Diana Rigg, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot.  They made good subjects to model my ideas around. Also Vampirella,  really dug her and the Spanish artists that drew and painted her.
 

16.       What medium today influences you the most? Are there any artists you follow or look to?

Again, Steve Villa's videos and photos are extremely on the money in my book. He really understands things and his sincerity shows in his work. Plus his models are gorgeous.
 

17.       If you could tie up any woman in real life (with her consent, of course), who would it be and why? 
 
I wish I could tell you some actress's names, but lets just say I prefer dark haired women with a great figure. As to why, I think you know why.. for me it's the most erotic situation a woman can be in.


18.       Are you still drawing new bondage art for your web site? And, if so, how often do you debut a new bondage drawings?

Yes, though there's no schedule.

19.       What advice do you have for today’s bondage artists? 

Learn the ropes..haha ...seriously...practice drawing constantly and find good sources of information on how to draw well.  Then draw everything, but especially women's portraits and figures.

20.       What do you do in your spare time (assuming you have spare time)? 

Work out, watch movies, read, and, believe it or not, I draw and paint for my own amusement.

 

I am thrilled to present this interview with the amazing artist, Alazar.

To see more of his bondage and pinup art, please visit www.AlazarsArt.com

Special thanks go to Alazar for not only doing the interview, but also for selecting the image that accompanies the interview. I also want to thank :iconrenderpretender: for suggesting several of the questions I posed to Alazar.

Hope you enjoy this one a lot!
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:iconmasterjohn18:
MasterJohn18 Featured By Owner May 21, 2018
an interesting interview and I always enjoy their work
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Rob66 Featured By Owner May 21, 2018
Thank you. He does amazing art, both peril/bondage and pinup style. I'll be posting another of his images on Wednesday.
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Sugar-Bratt Featured By Owner Mar 10, 2018  Hobbyist Digital Artist
This was a really great interview, very honest and from the heart 
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Mar 10, 2018
Thank you, Sugar! Appreciate you reading it :)  It was one I'd been wanting to do for a while and I'm glad it ultimately happened!
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Sugar-Bratt Featured By Owner Mar 11, 2018  Hobbyist Digital Artist
It was fantastic. Do you know Jim Weathers? Did you interview him?
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Mar 11, 2018
Thank you (and I saw you already found my interview with Jim).

If you have any other suggestions for potential interviews, let me know. Even if I don't know the person, if there's a way to make it happen, I'd try  :)

BTW, if you're interested, next week, someone on DA is interviewing me!  It was actually a pretty fun experience for me!
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Sugar-Bratt Featured By Owner Mar 11, 2018  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Oh I would be so interested :)

And on the other thing can I send you a note?
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Mar 11, 2018
Any time you like.  You don't have to ask!
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Sugar-Bratt Featured By Owner Mar 11, 2018  Hobbyist Digital Artist
:)
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OgresWorld Featured By Owner Oct 27, 2016  Professional Artist
Forgot to mention Alazar as an inspiration for my own work.  Thanks!
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Oct 27, 2016
That's very cool. I'll let him know!
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vladen13 Featured By Owner Jul 27, 2016
One of the legends!... :)

Very impressive and insightful , Robb! :D  Bravo on an excellent Interview! :thumbsup:

It really says something to gleam the mind behind the body of work. :hmm:
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 27, 2016
It was definitely worth the wait to have him answer the questions and select the artwork!!!  Glad you enjoyed it!
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freemaa Featured By Owner Jul 9, 2016  Hobbyist Writer
Great interview, as always, I have always enjoyed the art he allows you to post. 
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 9, 2016
:)  He is a very good guy and I'm really glad he did the interview considering how busy I know he is!  I'm glad you liked it!
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parangsakti Featured By Owner Jul 8, 2016
Nice interview!
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 9, 2016
Thank you!  I'm glad you liked it and really appreciate that you told me!!!
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CrimsonParkDog Featured By Owner Jul 7, 2016
Nice interview, sir.
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 8, 2016
Thanks!  I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
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SirJerryLone Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Great interview to one of the living legends of bondage.
Yeah... his male characters actually recall John Buscema's style.
I shouldn't be surprised that such a talented artist got him as one of his main references.
Long life to Alazar. :)
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
Thank you.  I was pretty sure that you'd find this interview interesting! The neat thing is that he's done it for so long, created so many bondage and pinup images, and they are all top-notch in quality. But, then he has a whole line of commercial and comic work too that he mentioned. That is one prolific and talented artist!  Thanks for the fave too!
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SirJerryLone Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You're welcome.
Yes, as for the level of his works, Alazar can be actually compared with the most prominent comics artists. I would be curious to see some of his 'normal' works.
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 7, 2016
I'm really glad you like his work so much!!!
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SirJerryLone Featured By Owner Jul 7, 2016  Hobbyist Digital Artist
How couldn't I?
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jstreel Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
Nice to read such interesting interview. I'll be waiting for more!:thumbsup:
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
Thank you!  I have a more coming out over the next 6 or 7 Tuesdays (and hopefully more after that too)!  I'm glad you enjoy them!  :)
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jstreel Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
And I'm sure I 'll enjoy next! :)
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Rook-07 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016  Professional Digital Artist
LOVE Alazar's work! Great questions too!
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
Thanks very much!  I thought it came out great and I loved the image he chose for it too!  How was your vacation?  :)
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Rook-07 Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016  Professional Digital Artist
Still in progress.
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
Lucky!  I have another 5-6 weeks till mine!  Enjoy!
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Rook-07 Featured By Owner Jul 11, 2016  Professional Digital Artist
I did.
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unamagaa Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
Great interview!
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 6, 2016
Thanks a lot.  I'm glad you liked it!  :)
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RenderPretender Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Great interview, what a cool guy. 

"If I tried to pass it off as "art" beyond the fetish world, it would probably get bad press, but it 's really just for bondage fans."

We're miles apart talent wise, but that's exactly how I feel about my little corner of dA too.
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
I thought his best answer was about college professors -- "Colleges mostly have teachers that are totally inept posers using modern art as an excuse to cover up the fact they have no abilities."  I think that's why a lot of people teach in law school too!

Glad you enjoyed the interview and thanks for the questions :)
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RenderPretender Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Those who can't do, teach.

Also, liberals.  Lots of those spreading the gospel of failure to the hipster masses nowadays.
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Angeloflifelight Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
:happybounce: Nice interview! And I didn't know he had a dA! Now I do! :excited:
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
You're the first person to comment on that :) Did you become one of his watchers? I'm glad you liked the interview!
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Angeloflifelight Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
I did! :D
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:iconrob66:
Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
Now he and I each have a neat watcher in common!  :)
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Angeloflifelight Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
Love 
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Linuscat07 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
Fine interview with a great girl bondage artist.  I only wish he would do more fantasy stuff like that story he illustrated about the kidnapped damsel in the castle with the monster.  I believe I still have them, but they were wonderful.
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
You're lucky to have them!  One day, I hope I'll come across them so I can see them too!  I'm really glad you enjoyed the interview!
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The-Roland-Deschain Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016  Hobbyist General Artist
It was very interesting to learn a little about such a talented artist.  Thank you for sharing, and thanks to Alazar for answering!
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
I'm glad you enjoyed it and learned a bit!  I learn something from just about every interview I post, which makes it all the more fun for me to conduct them and post them!
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theartestfromhell Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
very good interview. I was looking forward to it, and i was not disappointed. 
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
I'm glad to hear all of that!  :)  Thank you!!!
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Thalarionyr Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Shocked Wow; congratulations for this interview, Rob! It's good to know more about one of my favorite artists. And I guess I'm on the right track, according to his words. :lol: 
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Rob66 Featured By Owner Jul 5, 2016
Thanks!  I was really glad when he agreed to do the interview, and I'm glad his advice was good for you!
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