Liza B & Sharon E ‘Athenias’ by Leonardo

Gallery: Liza B & Sharon E ‘Athenias’

Liza B & Sharon E ‘Athenias‘ by Leonardo

Based simply on a list of the participants, this series has all the makings of a winner. But even being well acquainted with the principals – Liza B, Sharon E., and Leonardo – didn’t quite prepare me for the entertaining and erotic excellence that is “Athenias.”

The models are similar enough in structure to complement each other, and just different enough in coloring to provide the idea amount of contrast. Shot between two towering columns of a portico, the natural light is skillfully augmented and the architecture of those two elegant bodies is thrown into bold, beautiful relief.

As the set opens both women are holding glasses of wine, and I can only imagine that a sip or two may have served to enhance the afternoon’s efforts. There is certainly an energy between Liza and Sharon, and it is a rare treat to watch them work together.

Many of the poses are stylized and “posey,” but there are numerous flashes of spontaneity — the smirk on Liza’s face in #0079, and Sharon’s smile as Liza gropes her in #0144. And there are moments of smouldering sensuality and passion, as well. The sequence beginning at #0124 through #0133 includes some vigorous and graphic French kissing, for example. You’ll find another memorable kiss in #0155 — and a whole lot more!

Gallery: ‘Athenias‘
Their profiles: Liza B, Sharon E
Art Nude Models: Met Art information.