I DO like me some hypnosis. x3
And taking away one's will? It's... odd, really... a fetish of mine... you I still detest it.
Oh, taboos... why do we love thee so!? xD

Hypno is a tricky and confusing thing to enjoy. x3 I don't like the idea of doing things entirely against somebody's will at all, certainly not a fan of rape, but at the same time if they're already entirely willing then what's the point of the hypnosis? The idea of being able to completely take over somebody's mind is certainly appealing from a dominant point of view, but I don't want to do anything entirely against somebody's will... It's one of those things that you sort of have to just explain away as 'it's fantasy so whatever' because it doesn't really make sense. x3

See... I think that, from an erotica standpoint... the whole stripping away of one's will can be particularly sexy because, obviously, no real people get harmed in the process and it's still a good read. Same goes for art, even. At some point, I really DO need to write something involving such a subject. Seeing this has got my creative writing juices starting to flow. xP

I do rather enjoy when something I've done inspires somebody else. I say go for it! :P

I completely agree with you about not enjoying the idea of rape or non-consensual sex, but imagine this: a submissive person trusts you completely has some limits or things that they refuse to do for whatever personal reasons. This person, however, wants to give up control of their mind to you, to do with as you please. This way you're still forcing them to do things they would never do, but in a way that isn't against their will.

I've heard it said that in real life, the art of hypnosis lies just in relaxing someone, and then convincing them that they have been hypnotised. The power of suggestion takes them from there. They become convinced that their normal restrictions don't apply, and that they're going to experience... well, whatever it is that they already imagine they're supposed to experience.

As such, it's all but impossible to make them do something that they don't want to do. But you can use it to unlock desires that they've burried so deep that the person doesn't find it easy even to acknowledge them. You can help a person relax and submit more deeply than they could before, in all the ways they wanted to, but were so afraid to try. I think that puts it on a better moral standing: you're exerting control over someone, powerful enough to trigger behaviours in them that they wouldn't have performed without you, but it's basically not possible to use that power to give them anything they didn't already desire.

A friend of mine practices this in real life, and she always gives the same disclaimer: "I can't make you to do anything unless it's what you want, BUT... you might be surprised when you find out the things you want."

Why is hypnosis sexy? That's a pretty common question, and I'll freely admit that it's a tough attraction to explain. I'll take a crack at it though, as I've given the matter some thought in recent times.

I'm also not particularly thrilled with the idea of wiping someone's mind completely, or destroying their freewill and forcing them into servitude. That's murder by some interpretations, and I personally find no joy in it. You're basically turning them into a machine, and there are plenty of other options for you if you're willing to have sex with a machine. That's only one kind of hypnosis though, the fantasy kind. Real hypnosis doesn't work the way fiction portrays it to. It's the kind of false impression that leads people to ask: Is any of this real? Does hypnosis really work?

Heh, well do you believe it does? That's really all it takes. The placebo effect isn't real medicine, but if it cures you, what's the problem?

The reason that most hypnosis stories use magic or future tech or other fantasy constructs to make their plot devices go is that real-life hypnosis doesn't suit the plot niche that most authors want from it. Hypnosis in the stage-magic or diabolical "You are now in my power" kind of way is fiction. No one can force you to do things against your will or better judgement. Nor can they wipe your memory of things you've done while you're under hypnotic influence. You can't even be hypnotized without your consent and cooperation. This seems purpose-defeating, but bear with me here.

That said, there are a lot of things that hypnosis can do, given the proper time and effort. It won't command your mind, but it can influence your subconscious, change things that you don't entirely have control of in the first place. It can make you feel and experience certain things, get in a different frame of mind, motivate you, or change your decision-making process. Personally I've found it to be very relaxing, both in a physical and mental sense. It helps me focus and in some cases can help strike the spark of creativity. And then of course there is something quite sexy about it. Having such absolute trust in someone that you'd abandon your free will to them, and of course there's that ever-present allure of absolute domination... Completely abandoning yourself to someone else's- Hm, sorry it seems I lost my train of thought for a second there...

In short, hypnosis isn't really either extreme, it's somewhere in the middle. Not a gussied-up form of willing cooperation, nor a complete mind-puppet effect. It can open your mind to new things, make you say 'yes' to something normally a little outside your comfort zone, and get you to think differently, without any of that being truly against your will. Sometimes our preconceptions will make us shy away or hesitate, even when we really are enjoying ourselves and just don't have the courage to say so, when we want more but don't know how to ask. To take away that limitation and be free to experience the pleasure and excitement we were denying ourselves is one of the sexiest and most beautiful things I can think of.

It's been said that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, and there's something to that sentiment. If you're doing things under a hypnotic influence that you've always really wanted to do anyway, then are you really being controlled? If thinking, believing that you are in a hypnotic trance achieves the results you desire, then who's to say whether the trance was "real" or not? You're the one who decides if it was real, and it doesn't matter either way!

Here's the part where I stop being profound and plug my entry into this contest. Feel free to use AdBlocker to skip.

In any case, if you'd like to see a bit of what I'm talking about, I'd recommend reading "Unwind". Not to toot my own horn, but it won 5th place in the Contest. I'd recommend it to you because there's not really any magic or mysticism in it. It's the best representation of true hypnosis that I could craft. I exaggerate the effects of trance a bit to make the story more cinematic, but it is otherwise quite firmly grounded in reality. One of the judges said that it was the most realistic description of a hypnotic induction they'd read, a compliment that I took tremendous pride in. I like to think that the first-person perspective made the experience very immersive, so it would be a great place for you to test the waters. If you like what you see and you like how it made you feel, then perhaps hypnosis really does work for you. You'll never know until you try.

Hot damn... detailed explanation is detailed. x.x;;
Sorry my own response to it is so short in comparison, unfortunately my brain doesn't work so well with... whatever limited amount of sleep I've gotten in the last couple days. xD Even so... never expected someone to come up with such an elaborate response. This is something you've definitely given some thought to, eh?

I love this pic <3

WOW!!!! Wonderful watercolors!! =D
amazing work ^_^

To elaborate a bit more on what ruaidri said: this was my 6th place prize from  hypnofurs's contest.

Although I didn't think of it until just now, the wolf on the left is (roughly) Salem's master from my stories "Loop," "Playtime," and "What Masters are for," which are found here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2626770/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3282082/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8673965/

And, of course, I forgot to mention the most important part: thank you for doing this! It looks fantastic!

I'm just glad you like. :P Many thanks!

Nice icon ;)

I actually really like the black color here, I feel like it has some sort of obsidian sheen too it.

Well and of course leashes and hypnosis and all that. Neat piece.

The black around his eye seems a little too dark, but I think that's more the scanner's fault than anything. Otherwise it looks really good down by the tails and in the fur around his chest! I love how you can fit so much detail in without it getting muddy. =D Really love the top on the girl too, it's really sexy!

Oh and you're more than just a prize, you're a good catch too XD

Haha, I don't know. If I caught me I'd probably throw me back. x3

Well I never said you had good judgement XD

You sure can slather on quite a bit of glamor for someone that claims to not really "get" hypnosis. My choice of prize was a really tough decision, and I'm beginning to feel a little pang of regret seeing this one come out. I'm sure I'll get something great though.

The splash background really wits well with the atmosphere of power and mysticism. The glow really makes the pendant the focus of the piece, as well it should be. I really like this pairing. Each a master of their craft, how fortunate that they found each other... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to do... well, anything they ask.

I think I 'get' hypnosis, it's one of my big turn ons! I get it, it just inherently doesn't make a lot of sense for me. For somebody who's just fine with actually forcing other people to do things against their will than mind control would make perfect sense, but I don't. So you can see how it's a little odd, I end up in a situation where I simultaneously like and dislike the idea of mind control.

This is why I just ignore the implications and enjoy the fun idea of mind control uses in porn. x3

Okay, I think we're on the same wavelength now. I'll certainly agree that it's a lot more fun in fantasy (isn't everything?) than when you have to actually work out all the logistics of something like that happening in reality. Unless of course you happen to have a logistics fetish.

There's more to hypnosis than just bending someone else to your will though, and I think if you take a closer look at some of those shades of gray that first impressions tend to conceal, I think you'll find something you like. Perhaps a great many somethings...

I find myself looking at this one again and again. I'm not sure what it is. It's as though I'm acting under the influence of some form of subconscious influence or other...

Anyway, it led me to notice the green lighting effect you used here, to great effect I might add. Diffuse backlighting is a really tough thing to do, yet you've done it so very well and it fits here so perfectly with the starburst framing that mesmerizing crystal. I can't say it enough, Excellent work!

D'aw, you flatter me. :P I did have some fun with the lighting here, and I must admit I'm rather happy with the way that everything seems to draw your eye right to the pendulum. Some aspects of that are entirely a fluke but I'll happily take 'em.

As for hypnosis, I do realize there are a lot more facets to it in reality, but I think that's part of why it doesn't appeal to me in reality. I think it's absolute mind control that really appeals to me, despite it's dark side. Just something about being able to suddenly suppress somebody else's will, to take them from defiance to mindless obedience in an instant... my dark side seems to really get off on this idea. x3

I know, Its been four years and there are plenty of new lovely art to comment on... but these are so insightful I had to reply! Specially this comment.

I really never understood why I like hypnosis so much-- most of the people I know don't understand how it can even be a 'kink' but now I see there might be a bit of appeal in hypnosis to other things, maybe? If I'm not wrong, you enjoy BDSM which is heavy on the lines of dominant and submissive (Hard to picture someone hanging while tied up being all like " >:D Tie me harder, or else!") but neither has lost their will, just that one of them has their suppressed. Well, just a guess!

Because as for my take in hypnosis, there are so many things you can combine it with...but to enjoy it as a stand alone, it has to be linked to suggestions...changing someone's perspective of things-- and then see this person struggle to accept, fight it back or just not even notice what they are doing/have done/is being done to them.

I guess, lastly, I'd say....hypnosis is like a cup of tea. There are many types of tea, but hypnosis can be the 'cup' (as where you put the drink in) yet not everybody likes tea? ? XD

Okay, Ill close this dusty archive now x3

...The only problem with hypnotising a cat is that we'll just try and hit at the pendulum as soon as it starts swinging!

That's why we tie you down first, silly!

I don't need a pendulum to bring out my submissiveness

I like the gear on other girl as a sign of things to come

The blue you have on that leash, near her hand, and on her belt is so fascinatingly vibrant.

Hypnosis seems like something that is more fun to fantasize about than to actually experience. That may be because I don't really put much stock in it, but I will say I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. Maybe I could pay these guys a visit some time. >.> <.<

The background really suits this one :3

But, isn't she a little early with the collar? I mean, a submissivly dispositioned vulpine like myself wouldn't mind so much, but a few more flighty types might bolt at seeing that...

The blues came out surprisingly prettily too :)

Doesn't matter much if you've already been subdued physically to begin with. Once you're trapped the brainwashing can begin... they'll untie you once they know you've lost the will to flee or resist, no worries!

you know the new way of doing backgrounds fits this very well. lol but if he makes it so disobeying an order -can't- even cross one's mind then he may be in some big trouble lol

Daaw the look in their eyes. Only a naughty boy like you can draw eyes like that <3

THIS is sooo awesome! I never tried something like that bevore but I wish that happen to me right now. x3

0-0 oh look i just had something strike my interest.
how strange. >.> that never happens XD
great job!!

Oh I'd do just about anything for that sweet sexy vixen. ^^; The few hypnosis thing's I've sat in never affected me but maybe these two would be different. XP Well done Ruaidri! As always. : )

They call it 'internal enslavement' in bdsm when a slave literally loses the ability to say "no".

yes ru, ill put the collar on like you asked x3

This picture doesn't really involve me at all, but I'm happy to hear you're so willing to please! x3

yeah i know that :3 but still, guesswhoimthinkingof? xD

Bit of a Ru fan are we? x3

*nodnod* yes, i am :D

Oooh, cuffs, leash.... I surrender. :)

Damn, I wish it was always that easy. xD

It is with equines. Hell, saddles, yokes, bridles, breeding dummies... We perfected kinky bondage. :)

Oh my... this feels so nice. Must obey... @.@

Fun pic there Ru! I love the outfit on the vixen. Serving here sounds like a very sexy idea.

This is pretty fantastic. It tells a great story in just one still picture. Of course, the fact that I like the story it tells helps a lot. >_>

Awesome stuff. :D

Indeed! Hypnosis pictures always work so much better with a story. I can never quite leave them on their own because it's hard to really pin down in picture form what's almost entirely internal and subconscious.

You writery types really have the advantage in this particular field. :P

Oh pretty shiny thing! @_@

Very nice! Love the little detail of her licking her lips like that.

OKay.. damn.. i almost threw the whole idea of hypnosis out the window.. thanks fro ruining that plan :p

Why would you ever want to do something like that? x3

Because of reasons too numerous to explain and too angsty to be interesting... Mostly angsty.

Great work and glad to see you back. It has been awhile.

I would not mind spending some time with these two folks myself.

I wanna be the next one on the leash....you know otters make great pets X3

This is such a wonderful tease of things to come. I love it!

You should really now choose and draw the victim of those two. I'd like to see him. ( I said HIM >:3 ) And, of course, his slack face expression... I already imagine his slack jaw... his hanging tongue.... The stream of saliva is sliding down his chin... and dripping onto his already hard cock... making it twitch and throb in response.... >:3

And what if it -is- a her instead of a him? x3

Nothing :3 I just won't be the one of many who'll adore the pic then. X3 I love seeing hypnotized males.

Well, I suppose that's the fortunate thing about not having the hypnotizee in the picture, you can pretend it's who or whatever you like. :P

That is true... but maybe you'd like to surprise everyone and draw this pic from the other side, where everyone could see you being the subject? >:3 That could be one of those... special pictures you do to celebrate something like... 400000 profile page views. ;3 What do you think? That would totally be something new <3

That's not likely, Ru's done his subby thing already, he's done with that. He's more the type to be tying up and hypnotizing other folks anyway. x3

I see. Just thought you'd like to experiment that way. And I know Ru is perfect at what he's doing :3

yess Master... I feel so warm...~

Yes, master!

Hehe, if you put it on a .gif and maybe some backgroud music, many people will be really hypnotised!