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Day two of voting is here, if you voted yesterday thank you so much! But guess what, you can vote again today! If you haven't voted at all, please consider helping out by doing so. Its easy to do.

1)Click the link above & simply scroll down to the bottom, select the picture you want to vote for. Hopefully mine (O.o)
2)On the next page scroll down to the bottom of the page. After that, place the Avatar (the little square picture) in the blank box & hit ‘VOTE’.
3)If the vote is successfully cast the page will change to the default contest page otherwise it will stay on the entry page.


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AnimeNext 2013

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Demon Fist at AnimeNext!
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Wow, Otakon was a blast. I did really well and it was all thanks to all the awesome people that stopped by my table. I super appreciate it.
As for the peeps who were interested in commissioning me here's a link to my commission prices.

Commissions

Again thanks for checking out my art. :woohoo: But damn I'm tired going back to work today sucked. I'm sure you all feel the same lol.
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Otakon!

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Hey all heres my table location for Otakon. I'm table V 03. Hope to see you all there!
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Types of Commissions

Partial - These are normally referred to as Waist-Ups or Bust-Ups. These images are of only a portion (about half) of a character's body. The hands may or may not be shown, the feet won't be.
Fullbody - These are full-body images in which the hands and feet are shown depending on pose, along with the rest of the character's body.

Ink Sketch Prices
These will be drawn with blue pencil and inked with minimal clean up
PARTIAL: $7
FULLBODY: $15

Clean Lineart Prices
Inked pieces are done in black and white, and will have clear, definite lines.
PARTIAL: $12
FULLBODY: $20

Cel-Shaded
Cel-Shaded are line-art pieces that have been colored with cel shading.
PARTIAL: $20
FULLBODY: $30

Full Colored
Full Colored are line-art pieces that have been colored with more detail.
PARTIAL: $30
FULLBODY: $40

+ Multiple Characters

There is a fee for each character added to a picture past the first. These are counted by heads or by torso depending on what is showing. These prices are significant because adding another character to an image often increases the workload x3.

Partial Ink Sketch or Clean Line Art: add $5/head
Fullbody Ink Sketch or Clean Line Art: add $10/head
Partial Cel Shaded or Full Colored: add $10/head
Fullbody Cel Shaded or Full Colored: add $20/head

+ Backgrounds

By default, all colored commissions are done with a blank or simple background of varying colors depending on what I feel fits the piece best. This is included in the price - I do not charge for it. If you want a blank background on any colored piece, be sure to ask, otherwise it'll be painted in.

Scene Backgrounds - Scene backgrounds are backgrounds with environment in them - setting the character into a scene. These could be sky, nature, cities, water - anything that sets the scene and elevates the character into something other than just a portrait.

Partial & Fullbody Ink Sketch or Clean Line Art: add $10
Partial & Fullbody Cel Shaded or Full Colored: add $20

Prices Explanation

Why do I price my work how I did? Because regardless of talent, working on a commission takes time. Time I could be spending doing things with my family. My time is not free, often I have so very little of it - so no, prices are not negotiable. Often even simple sketches can take upwards of 6-9 hours, 10-16 for inked work, 20-60 for CG work. While I like to offer cheap commissions I am aware of how long it takes me to do a suitable piece of art that is up to my own standards, and I do not want to waste an entire day doing art I may not even really want to do, for pocket-change.

That being said, prices were set according to difficulty and estimated time it would take to do each type of piece. The more difficult the picture - the more it costs. Yes, that is why it costs so much to add backgrounds or more characters to commissions. It's twice, sometimes triple the work of a single-character no-background image, so it's price is adjusted accordingly.

My Rules & FAQs

1. Check out my gallery and know what you are getting into. It doesn't take a genius to understand that I'm not an epic artist - I have things I do not draw well. (Animals, cars, mecha etc.. I am always still learning.)  Yes, I will draw them if you ask me to - I will honestly put my utmost effort into it.. but don't expect the outcome to be as good as something I'm good at drawing. I simply haven't had the practice.

2. I will draw anything. Yes, anything. I might not like drawing it, I may not be good at drawing it, but if you ask, I will try my best to live up to my usual standards.

3. I reserve the right to turn down commissions. Sometimes I'm really busy - sometimes I may just not like your attitude. I can turn down your commission if I so feel like it on a whim. (This rarely happens though)

4. I reserve the right to post your commission in my gallery or use it for self-advertising. I may post it, I may not - but I drew it, and I'd like to show it off. If the commission is of a personal nature (of a loved one for instance) you may of course, ask that I not post it. I may agree not to if you ask nicely.

5. All payments MUST be made before I will begin to work on your image.  My time isn't free. If I choose not to finish your commission, I will refund your payment. If you receive your commission and don't like it, we will discuss it.  I'm very thorough when I work on a piece, and check in with my progress on a daily basis - and fix it along the way to your specifications. Because of this process, I will NOT redo an entire piece once it's finished. You will have had plenty of time to speak up about any problems with it before then, and I will assume you're trying to con me out of my pay. I'm not opposed to fixing small issues even after it's colored, but I will not redraw the entire piece, nor will I give you a refund at that point. This is why I said #1 up there: know what my capabilities are, so you know what to expect.  Don't expect a miracle, and then demand a refund - whether you like it or not, I put a lot of effort into the art I created, and I am entitled to payment for that work.

6. All commissions are given in digital-art form. (.jpg, .psd, .png, .gif .... whatever you prefer). I do not ship hard copies of my art - don't ask. I keep all hard copies for myself as proof that the artwork is my own should an art theft issue arise in the future. Usually my canvas size is around 900-1k pixels in size, depending on what was drawn. You may request any size version you wish of your commission.  Just be sure to ask before I start work. It's easier to shrink an image and retain quality than it is to blow up an image.

7. All commissions will come with a digital watermark or signature (probably signature) somewhere on the image.  YOU MAY NOT REMOVE IT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. I don't care that you paid for the image - I drew it. I want credit. If for some reason you want a version of the image WITHOUT the signature (and can give me a good reason) I will consider leaving it off. But it'd have to be a very good reason, and credit would still have to be given wherever it is posted.

8. You may do whatever you wish with your commissioned image as long as you do not remove the signature/watermark, and credit to the artist (me) is given wherever it is posted.  I don't care if you make prints of it and sell it - upload it to your own gallery...put it on a professional website... I could really care less, as long as I receive the credit.

9. I will try my best to finish commissions in a timely manner, and with the utmost effort I am capable of. However, an occasion may arise in which I must put off work for a couple of days - please be understanding of any delays, and I will try my best to keep you informed of any and all work on your commission so that you always know where I stand with its completion. See estimated times below for each type of work. (Note: for lineart, the sketch time is included in the estimate.  For standard color, the linework and sketch time are included. etc etc)

Ink Sketch: 1-2 days
Clean Lineart: 2-3 days
Cel-Shaded Color: 3-6 days
Full Color: 4-8 days

These are only time estimates. Pieces may take longer or shorter times depending on my current work flow and the difficulty of the piece. Backgrounds and multiple characters add more time to these estimates.

10. I reserve the right to artistic license.  If you ask for a certain type of picture or pose, I will try my very best to accomplish what you ask - but I like to experiment and change details. It's fun, and it keeps me interested in the work I'm doing. If you have any objections to my artistic license: voice your concerns early. (For instance: if it's a commission for a book cover, you may want the characters portrayed exactly to some specification - and I will comply to your request) But if you are not detailed enough in what you want, or you aren't sure, and say something like "I just want a waist-up shot of my OC...", expect random creativity.  The more creative leeway you give me... the better your commission will probably turn out.

11. I work on a first-come-first-serve basis. I have a running list of commissions in the order I received them, and they are completed in that order. Occasionally I will skip a commission on my list if the person before them on my commission list has not been responding to messages, the commission can be done really quickly (like a sketch), or the person before them has put a hold on their commission due to financial reasons.  I do what I can to get my commissions done as quickly as possible for everyone concerned.  When you commission me I will warn you about how many commissions I have before you, and will note you when it is time for me to start your commission. You need not pay for your commission until I am ready to start it.

On occasion I may put a freeze on taking new commissions if my current list of commissions is getting quite long. I don't like making people wait more than a week or two for their commission, and will ask you if you mind the wait ahead of time.

Payments & How To Commission Me
PAYMENTS: I accept PayPal. US Dollars Only.

HOW TO COMMISSION: Send me a note here on DA, with "COMMISSION" in the subject line (so I don't lose it in my junk mail folder!), detailing the type of commission you want, and any pertinent details to what you want in the image. (be as detailed as possible please! I don't want to have to send you 20 e-mails to figure out what you want), I will then confirm that you understand the price of the commission and have read the entirety of this journal.  If you agree to my terms, I will give you the e-mail I use for PayPal so that payment can be made, and I can begin to work on your commission!  Don't be afraid to ask questions if you have them, I don't mind answering them, and I want both of us to be clear on the commission process before any transactions are made. I will try my best to give you an estimate on how long it will take me finish your commission. Depending on the size and detail involved, pieces usually take me 9-47 hours of straight work (several days real time. I do need to eat and sleep etc.). Visual aids are helpful if you have a certain pose, hairstyle, or clothing you want in the image - or if you have reference images of your character, but they aren't required.  a text description is perfectly fine :)
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