Curse

actionjack · Nov 01, 2010, 02:17 AM // 02:17

As a Chibi lover... Lover your style alot!

Pro work. Wanna see more.

bottlew · Nov 02, 2010, 07:58 PM // 19:58

Character Name: Classic Renton
Reference Pictures:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1892/vrcape.jpg
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2462/renton.jpg
Eye Colour: blue
Pose: cute
Expression: :3
Animation: Cape sparkles*
style: ? chibi

Request:
Size to fit avatar or signature
cape does not have to show emblem/design prefer to see part of the trim however

Price: 75-100k
IGN: classic renton

Araiia · Apr 30, 2011, 10:47 PM // 22:47

Not sure if I should be necro'ing a 7 month old thread, but in light of the new 6th year birthday Tonics I'm re-opening (if I'm allowed to) this thread to raise funds. The list of tonics I want is on the first page.

There were 3 people on my waitlist the last time I ninja'ed out of Nolani and I have sent PMs to everyone about their requests.

Having said that I've changed some stuff on the first post, options have been simplified and prices lowered a bit. The strange prices are meant to correspond to ecto prices (using 1e=7.5k) .. not sure if I will keep that or not. I've also started painting, although I dunno how popular it will be (if at all.)

Frozen Ele · May 01, 2011, 04:41 AM // 04:41

Character Name: Frozen Ele
Reference Pictures: Full Body, Head
Eye Colour: Bluish grey
Pose: This pose
Expression: Generally regal and dignified, like the pose pic
Style/Size: Semi-realism fancy bust (I don't really know what the difference is between fancy and matte, so I don't know for sure which one I want)
Cut Off?: Nothing beyond the pose/pic.
Background: Solid color background; whichever color you think works the best.
Special: For the object to lean on (like in the pic), I was thinking a block of ice like the ice in the skill Water Attunement.

Overall, it's pretty much just copying the pose pic

I was also wondering if you could do one pic with the woad (face paint) and one without. I have no idea how much extra effort this would be, but I'm willing to pay extra!

Est. Price: 53k+?
Contact IGN: The Frozen Ele

Invertation · May 01, 2011, 05:05 AM // 05:05

In the spirit of this re-opening, I must apply.

Character Name: Ran
Reference Pictures: A, B
Eye Colour: Solid red
Pose: ~
Expression: Pensive
Style/Size: New Chibi
Cut Off?: ~
Background: N/A
Special: N/A
Other notes: A bit of simplicity in the armor design might be a nice fix. The design is nice, but a bit gaudy for the excess of detail. The second reference is a rather good example of a bit of simplification. Free reign on any changes you feel inclined for.

Character Name: Erith
Reference Pictures: A, B
Eye Colour: Purple
Pose: Sitting, relaxed. (Vague and ambiguous, I know. My apologies)
Expression: Relaxed, at peace, happy/content.
Style/Size: Cartoony
Cut Off?: N/A
Background: ~
Special: Animation optional, if suiting. I'll let you decide that much. Free reign over design and artistic choices, as per usual.

Est. Price: 100kish
Contact IGN: Asereth Silverwind

Araiia · May 01, 2011, 06:10 AM // 06:10

@Frozen - Do you want your Ele to look middle-aged (like the man in the ref pic) or young (like the art in your display pic?) Doing two versions of the pic would not be a problem, since I draw woads/scars/tattoos on a separate layer above the skin.

The difference between fancy and matte is that I make more use of "shine" effects in the fancy style, and also use more blending of soft shading and cel shading. Matte has shading as well, but I use somewhat more muted tones and keep the highlights/'glossiness' to a minimum.

@Invertation - Animation only for Erith? Also, what do you want her to be sitting on? Any ideas on what kind of animation you'd want (moving hair, blinking, swinging a leg?) --the latter would take some playing around with puppet warp.

Invertation · May 01, 2011, 04:11 PM // 16:11

That would be the idea, only an animation for her, though both characters would be fine if you were feeling divinely inspired. I felt a bit lacking on just how for Ran. Hair slowly blowing in a breeze, if anything.
As for Erith, sitting on a large stump/log or stone if without a background, and if a small, simplified background (more implied form, I should think), sitting on a small island in the middle of a body of water. To this regard, a ripple effect in the water, perhaps a small glow (Will 'o the Wisp) or three, or a standard blinking animation. Any of those would be fine.
And assuming I've overloaded you with too much, skipping right out on all of that is fine too. Or any particular detail that just seems undesirable. I'm not feeling too particular.

Frozen Ele · May 01, 2011, 04:28 PM // 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Araiia

@Frozen - Do you want your Ele to look middle-aged (like the man in the ref pic) or young (like the art in your display pic?) Doing two versions of the pic would not be a problem, since I draw woads/scars/tattoos on a separate layer above the skin.

The difference between fancy and matte is that I make more use of "shine" effects in the fancy style, and also use more blending of soft shading and cel shading. Matte has shading as well, but I use somewhat more muted tones and keep the highlights/'glossiness' to a minimum.

Glad to hear that it won't be a problem (I'll still pay extra)! I'll go with the young look (and without the large gut/stomach that's in the pose pic, if that makes sense), so its ultimately substituting my character (as seen in ref pics) into the pose/photo. I think I'll also change it to the matte style, so the new pricing should come to 45k+ for the semi-realism matte bust

Araiia · May 01, 2011, 04:33 PM // 16:33

@Invertation - haha, okay! Will o' the wisps will definitely be interesting to try out, not sure if I can make it work but it'll be fun. Water is probably too difficult, no idea how I could make it look convincing without using some sort of 3d render program. I'd rather not do it at all instead of drawing squigglies that wiggle around. LOL

I'm feeling particularly motivated (dkjsfh bloody hell, tonics!) and I should get started on at least one request tonight once I'm back on campus.

@Frozen - Alright.

Araiia · May 02, 2011, 02:27 AM // 02:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiaquin

Character Name: Orian
Reference Pictures: http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...nportrait2.png
Eye Color: Hazel (Not sure if it applies?)
Pose: None
Expression: Mabinogi (center) Or something similar so it's not a direct rip

Style: Chibi Head
Background Color: N/A

Price: 35k +Tip
IGN: Orian Ranolae

If there's anything I left out, sorry! Thank you in advance!

*v*

My first completed request since returning!

1/2 of my old requests done.

Xiaquin · May 02, 2011, 03:40 AM // 03:40

I knew it was possible to make her cute! Hee! It's like she's still trying to look super serious, or has an evil trap laid and sees her mark.

I love it! Thanks so much and it was fun to meet you! I might have to ask for more commissions around here

Araiia · May 02, 2011, 10:47 AM // 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiaquin

I knew it was possible to make her cute! Hee! It's like she's still trying to look super serious, or has an evil trap laid and sees her mark.

I love it! Thanks so much and it was fun to meet you! I might have to ask for more commissions around here

Thanks XD the challenge with chibis is making them look cute but also convey other emotions at the same time. It was nice chatting with you ingame!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invertation

As for Erith, sitting on a large stump/log or stone if without a background, and if a small, simplified background (more implied form, I should think), sitting on a small island in the middle of a body of water. To this regard, a ripple effect in the water, perhaps a small glow (Will 'o the Wisp) or three, or a standard blinking animation. Any of those would be fine.
And assuming I've overloaded you with too much, skipping right out on all of that is fine too. Or any particular detail that just seems undesirable. I'm not feeling too particular.

Done with both requests.

1. Ran

-- I know the style (especially the blending) isn't exactly the same as the sample chibi. This is my second chibi in that style (yes, I'm taking a big risk by offering a style when it's still so experimental!)

2. Erith

-- I ended up animating just the hair, attempts at will o' the wisps didn't go well and took up way too many frames.. Full version includes the bottom of the stump and some grass. The wind is apparently pretty strong. (lol)

The hair loops are super bouncy...

Invertation · May 02, 2011, 11:14 AM // 11:14

Huge success.

Avai · May 02, 2011, 01:51 PM // 13:51

Your work is fantastic! I've already requested art in a couple other threads so I will need to get in-game sometime to count my platinum. If I can afford a third, I would really like one from you!

Araiia · May 02, 2011, 04:08 PM // 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avai

Your work is fantastic! I've already requested art in a couple other threads so I will need to get in-game sometime to count my platinum. If I can afford a third, I would really like one from you!

Haha thank you. There's no hurry, since I'll be done with exams in a week I'll hopefully be around for more of the summer this year.

@Frozen - going to give your request a stab later this afternoon.

InfestedHydralisk · May 02, 2011, 05:36 PM // 17:36

Looks pretty well done.

Also, I'm wondering about this; are you also the same Duranin as here on Guru? That you are using 2 accounts? I'm questioning this myself everytime. ;o

Araiia · May 02, 2011, 06:03 PM // 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfestedHydralisk

Also, I'm wondering about this; are you also the same Duranin as here on Guru? That you are using 2 accounts? I'm questioning this myself everytime. ;o

mhm. I forget and post from the wrong account sometimes, but otherwise I use this account for posting on Nolani and my other account for posting everywhere else (game discussion, Ventari's, etc.)

Thistle Xandra · May 02, 2011, 11:07 PM // 23:07

lol, I LOVE how you did Invertation's animation! That is way smoother than I could ever get my animations, and she looks too adorable!

Xiaquin · May 02, 2011, 11:40 PM // 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra

lol, I LOVE how you did Invertation's animation! That is way smoother than I could ever get my animations, and she looks too adorable!

I agree! I'm almost kicking myself that I didn't upgrade.

I'm in love with Ran's eyes.

frostkisses · May 03, 2011, 01:55 AM // 01:55

can i sneak in a reserve? :P im not at home atm - ill post my stuff later today.
*Edit*:
Here's the link to a good chunk of info-if you need anything else dont hesitate to ask

all images are direct link to photobucket. (hope thats ok)

Style: id like an animated thingy please!
my request would be a bust image. the animated part to be her eyes going from normal to an all white glow. possibly close to the style you did of invertations necro(semi realism fancy)? idk if for animations that kind of detail would be too much-let me know

Expression: annoyed-borderline mad
Est. Price-100k? lol since this is still a fairly new thing for you and i would be looking for a bit more of a detailed piece i dont have a problem with paying more. we can talk

IGN Frost Kisses -i dont play nearly as much as i used to, but if you need to contact me-i check guru daily.