Renderotica's Artist of the Month - September 2025: PXf

PXf’s art explodes with erotic imagination—melding sexuality, beauty, and surreal storytelling. From otherworldly encounters to cosmic fantasies and bold sci-fi seductions, each piece is as provocative as it is visually breathtaking.

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Renderotica: What initially attracted you to digital art, and how did you first determine what software to use?
PXf: I have always been into visual arts, originally with drawing and painting, which eventually evolved into photography, and later on I started exploring any other form of visual storytelling I could get my hands on. This quickly led to 3D art. I started using 3D software in the early 2000s, and have used many different applications in my journey as an artist. I even have the first release of 'Victoria' on a CD tucked away in a storage bin in my basement!

Recently, after not doing much personal work, I started exploring generative art using AI, which didn't really quench my creative thirst, so I go into creating my own 3D art, mainly using the DAZ platform.




Renderotica: Can you walk us through your creative process—from the initial concept to the final rendered piece?
PXf: I often start by building a character. Generally, the character is based on a story, nightmare, or random thought inspired by something I saw, read, or just dreamed up. I figure out the basics in a 'portrait-style' lighting set-up that I've used for ages. With that setup I pose and create the initial characters, the mood, the expression, the silhouette, and composition. Then, once I have something I like (after test rendering the portrait), I add it to an environment and adjust the lighting. That's when the real pixel-fu&%^'ng begins.

I render an image, in various states, a few times and then fix all the little details that drive me nuts. It could be a finger being out of place, an expression that isn't quite right, the shape of the neck, or a light that isn't shaping the character the way I want it to. I could probably keep messing with the images forever, but you have to draw the line at some point!



Renderotica: How would you describe your artistic style, and what unique techniques do you use to bring your digital visions to life?
PXf: I don't know how to describe my style. I'm not sure I have found it yet.

I like to source various forms of inspiration, be it a song, a painting, a photograph, or some other fucked up thing that happens to be going on in my head at the time. Then I roll with the punches and do what I can to embrace the happy accidents along the way.

I really enjoy the competitions. It adds pressure. I enjoy taking part in the various (and limited) communities I follow. Having a specific theme, or subject to inspire my creativity is very helpful. Not only helpful, but that tends to inspire ideas I may not have had otherwise.



Renderotica: How do you stay inspired and innovative in an ever-evolving digital art landscape?
PXf: I try to focus on the basics. For me, the basics are people, and people are interesting because we are all different. We all react to different things, we all love different things. That in itself make this process human, even if the computer is your brush.

Part of what drives me is my journey to understand others, or maybe just understand myself. I also enjoy learning, trying new things, and challenging my own creativity.



Renderotica: What role does community feedback play in shaping your art, and can you share an example where it influenced a project?
PXf: Community feedback plays a major role. When somebody comments on your work, then you know they've seen it. That in itself is a sign that you have touched a life in some way. That in itself is the most awesome thing.


Renderotica: How do you balance the technical aspects of digital rendering with your personal creative expression?
PXf: I use technical constraints to my advantage as much as possible. Limitations are put before us to challenge us, if it's too easy it isn't any fun!

Honestly though, I happen to be able to pick up on some of the technical stuff pretty easily. In large part because I've used technology for creative expression for a long time, and also because I'm willing to experiment and fail.



Renderotica: What advice would you offer emerging digital artists who are just beginning to navigate the technical and creative sides of this medium?
PXf: Be open minded. Challenge yourself. Be you. If you can get past your own inhibitions and channel your own creativity then you will find something special along the way.

Listen to and learn from others. Understand the basics. Some of the basic rules of composition; the rule of thirds, the golden mean, the basic rules of color theory and shape language exist for a reason. Study how the great artists, filmmakers, and storytellers made their work great with some of these rules in mind. Then find a way to make your work the best it can be.

Put yourself out there. Take risks. If you can be honest with yourself, with your art, and about your message, then you will do great things.

Basically, as practical advice, I guess I'm saying start with the rule of thirds. There is a thirds grid in almost every artistic application for a reason. And for crying out loud, use DoF! Yes, your render will take longer, but it will always look better.

Now go do something great!