Date: 01/08/2013
Artist: ORIANE
Folio: VISIONQUEST
We've heard reports of chicks returning from their ISM shoots with all kinds of new insights, so it's nice to see someone picking up her camera with that firm intention in mind. Using her own reflected presence to take her soulful quest through body and subject, Oriane pushes the limits of experiential portraiture, baring all as she searches for self. We are proud to award July's Art Prize to Oriane - congratulations!

Date: 01/07/2013
Artist: AKIRA
Folio: ZENANA
When shoots come in and HQ nearly burns down in a feverish explosion of love, it's a pretty good sign for any art prize contender. And so it was for Akira, who, through particularly fierce competition this month, emerges the victor for June's Art Prize! Akira's joyful, naked freedom against the blue sky, and those perfectly framed shots in her red-curtained harem space sealed the deal - but like we said, we were obsessed from day one. Congratulations, Akira.

Date: 01/06/2013
Artist: NAGORE
Folio: ENTRE_AGUJAS
Between needles, a point of infinite precision. Nagore wields her camera as skillfully as her sewing kit - although this tool weaves images that reveal her body, rather than clothe it. For exquisite balance, great color, and compositions that make us sweat, we're awarding May's Art Prize to Nagore, for her primary folio, "Entre Agujas". Thanks for piercing our boundaries, Nagore - that's just how we like it.

Date: 01/05/2013
Artist: AMBER_N
Folio: THE_NEW_EROTIC
Congrats to Amber_N for winning April's Art Prize! Sharp focus, fine lines, big attitudes and beautiful bursts of color demonstrate that when it comes to Amber_N's vision for the new world of erotic media, we're 100% on board. Here's hoping this Art Prize is the just the start of Amber N's new erotic empire.

Date: 01/04/2013 NUR ||
Folio: BON_MATIN
ISM is very pleased to present March's $500 Art Prize to Nur, for her elegant folio, "Bon Matin". The bright light and firm lines of her folio are gracefully mitigated by the softness of Nur's body in frame, her skill and intention turning that stark potential into something sweet and fragile. Good morning, Nur - we hope that this is the dawn of a beautiful friendship. Congratulations!

Date: 01/03/2013
Artist: KAYT
Folio: PHILOCALIST
Congratulations to Kayt for winning February's Art Prize! In a world where women are objectified until they mature, and then shunt aside just when they're ready to bear up under them pryin' eyes, Kayt's work is essential. To remind us that our beauty, and our confidence, don't belong to anyone but ourselves - neither objectification or rejection can take them away from us. For that and for damn fine artistic portraits, rich with depth, color, and intensity, we commend you, Kayt.

Date: 01/02/2013
Artist: MEW
Folio: WET_LINEN
2013 is off to a dark and sultry start, as Mew takes January's Art Prize. An experienced erotic photographer, Mew's skills really show - we're especially impressed with this folio full of charged body language and stunning close-ups, defining a new standard here at ISM for shots at once both explicit and stunningly beautiful. Thank you and congratulations, Mew!

Date: 01/01/2013
Artist: EMI_LACROIX
Folio: KIRIGAMI
Some folks like to start the new year off with a bang, but not Emi_Lacroix - she prefers to usher it in gently, with a puff of pale powder and an open heart. It's precisely that sensitivity that moved us into presenting her with December's Art Prize - so congratulations, Emi, and may your year be as sweet and beautiful as your winning folio.

Date: 01/11/2012
Artist: LOUP
Folio: PETICHA
Oh Loup, what big, beautiful eyes you have! All treats (and a few tricks); how could we not give cette belle wolf the October artprize? Felicitations Loup, please come knocking at our door again.

Date: 01/10/2012
Artist: MARLAH
Folio: IN_THE_RAW_2
ISM, eat your heart out - we're serving up September's Art Prize tartar, on a silver platter, to Marlah. The savage photographs which make up her folio, 'In The Raw', have quickened our blood, making us acutely aware of the tenderness inside us. Congratulations Marlah!

Date: 01/10/2012
Artist: MARLAH
Folio: IN_THE_RAW_1
ISM, eat your heart out - we're serving up September's Art Prize tartar, on a silver platter, to Marlah. The savage photographs which make up her folio, 'In The Raw', have quickened our blood, making us acutely aware of the tenderness inside us. Congratulations Marlah!

Date: 01/09/2012
Artist: GRETCHIN
Folio: LOVELETTER
Gretchin, until your folio gets the attention of your foxy neighbour, you'll have to be satisfied with being the latest DIY punkster to win the ARTPRIZE! You've left quite an impression on us here at ISM HQ; the hardware aisle has never appeared so full of possibility. Here’s to many more loves in your life, and to all of them being as big an inspiration. Now, do you think if we send your certificate to your 'purple-tracksuited' lady, that she might just get the hint?

Date: 01/08/2012
Artist: MARI_JANE
Folio: CRIMSON_SILK
At once menacing, enticing and ecstatic, Mari_jane invites us into a world of intrigue and fantasy. As the phoenix's tail is made of gold and scarlet, so is Mari_jane's skin bejeweled; and like the Phoenix's cry, Mari-jane seems to enchant us with her own song. Please accept our art prize this month dear creature of beauty!

Date: 01/07/2012
Artist: FLIE
Folio: SEXTING
Women like Flie are the future of technology - effortlessly interfacing beating hearts and fevered flesh with the cool plastic curves of the devices at their disposal. Flie’s innovation in the field of sex and tech deserves a reward - and so June’s Art Prize is all hers. Congratulations Flie!

Date: 01/06/2012
Artist: MARLA_DEE
Folio: UNCURL
Hip, hip, hooray for Marla_Dee, winning May’s Art Prize and all the fame and accolades that come along with it! We won’t be mad if you spend all the prize money on ferns, Marla_Dee, especially if they uncurl into more inspiration for your beautiful work. Congratulations!