Gallery: Karina O ‘Teraso’
Karina O ‘Teraso‘ by Koenart
Take a moment and think about a few of your favorite Met Art erotic photo galleries. Apart from questions of physical beauty, I’d be willing to wager that what makes your favorite galleries so appealing is something that’s essentially intangible: the model’s personality. It’s a look in the eyes, the way she presents herself, the tilt of her head, and the expression on her lips. And binding all these variables together is an energy. We recognize it when we see it, but it’s nearly impossible to define or describe. And we absolutely notice it when it’s absent. When we describe a model as “photogenic” I think this is the elusive quality we’re describing, this energy, the ability to project a personality from a live photo session to a still, inanimate photograph.
I realize her hair color will please some and alienate others, but Karina O is certainly a pretty girl. If she is perhaps just a touch over-styled here that is explained and excused when I read her bio — Karina is a professional hair and make-up stylist, and I have no doubt she handled those tasks in preparation for this set. Her body is petite and beautifully proportioned, the details, top to bottom and front to back, are all eye-pleasing, and her blue eyes are truly eye-catching. But…
But Karina O keeps her personality, that engaging, irresistible energy, under wraps in much of “Teraso.” Perhaps it is the stylist in her that is used to studying faces (both her own and those of her clients) and who knows just what to do to achieve that perfect look. Sadly, Karina’s “perfect look,” while certainly pretty, is somewhat limited. It only varies subtly from image to image, and it doesn’t allow for much in the way of spontaneity or warmth.
Would it have been effective if photographer Koenart had asked his subject to perform a few jumping jacks between exposures to shake her up and bring out more of her authentic qualities? Nod your pretty head! Mess up your perfect hair! Show us who you are, not what you want us to see! There are plenty of pretty pictures here, don’t get me wrong, from explicit to demure, the artist provides complete coverage. But the invisible ingredient is in short supply.
“Teraso” ends with a pleasant surprise, however. In the last ten shots Karina is outdoors, in street clothes, hair down, scrubbed of make-up, and is projecting far more of her natural personality. The trick for this young beauty is to bring that appealing quality to future shoots!
Preview Gallery: ‘Teraso’ by Koenart
Art Nude Models: Met Art information.
