Vampire Pleasure Chamber

[BardDandelion]

My first entry in Summer Joust 2024, category 12x12 Vignette. ;)

Had this idea of pool/bath filled with blood and lady vampire taking a bath in it in my mind for a long time. I believe it was one of previous years Summer Joust categories (Castle interior or something similar) that planted this in my head. Finally was able to get it built. :D

Scene was heavily influenced by story of Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian noblewoman who was accused of killing several young women and bathing in their blood to retain her youth. You may check it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Báthory

Edited June 28, 2024 by BardDandelion

[LordDan]

Suitably gothic and creepy! I especially like how the cage is constructed.

[Space Coyote]

The vibes you've conjured up with this are unmatched - sinister, majestic, a kind of hauntingly fancy decadence. The human prisoner is a nice touch, and the vamp looks great, how the heck did you accomplish that resting pose with the legs at an angle? That's very impressive, very nice work all around!

[Grin]

Love it!

[Feuer Zug]

Sublime build. The flying buttress itself is great. The creepy atmosphere is perfect for this. Blood coming from the cage and the vampress enjoying a swim make for the dichotomy between predator and prey.

[BardDandelion]

 @LordDan Thank you! Cage is an update of technique used in my Ogre cave MOC. :)

@Space Coyote Thanks a lot! Legs are pulled out of hips part and connected with modified bricks in dark red. Then they could be "hinged" a bit. You may try this technique yourself, it's easy. ;)
@Grin Thanks! :D

@Feuer Zug Thank you! Glad that you like my build. ;)
 

Edited July 3, 2024 by BardDandelion

[Space Coyote]

5 hours ago, BardDandelion said:

 @LordDan

@Space Coyote Thanks a lot! Legs are pulled out of hips part and connected with modified bricks in dark red. Then they could be "hinged" a bit. You may try this technique yourself, it's easy. ;)
@Grin

@Feuer Zug
 

I see it now, thank you so much for sharing your technique with me, I really appreciate that!

Edited July 3, 2024 by Space Coyote

[BardDandelion]

@Space Coyote No problem, hope you will use it yourself in one of your builds. ;)

[zoth33]

Great scene.  I like the arches and the Gargoyle is fantastic.  The pool of blood is great and nice use of the Princess Leia torso.  

[BardDandelion]

@zoth33 Thanks a lot! Princess Leia torso works perfectly in fantasy builds. :D

[Agent Kallus]

Very nice, it's somewhat burlesque and sinister but not in an over the top edgy way that doesn't fit Lego.

[BardDandelion]

@Agent Kallus Thank you! I don't like going over the top with my builds becase - as you mentioned - it doesn't fit LEGO world. For me it's not only case for edgyness but also hiperrealism. I like to keep my builds in the realm of cartoonish style since I find it fitting minifigs the best.

[Lion King]

Such sinister, I see! But nice work!

[BardDandelion]

@Lion King Thanks a lot! :D