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xRustyx · Dec 31, 2006, 04:27 PM // 16:27

STATUS: Easy going. (Last Updated: 5/15/2007)

Status will indicate how busy I am at the moment, which is directly related to how fast I can produce your sigs. If I am under the "OVERLOAD" status I will not take any requests until my backlog has cleared. Please keep that in mind!

I do my sigs in all styles so I don't really have that generic look or style most Photoshop Sig Artists possess.

So if you want a sig, for whatever purpose, please follow this format. It helps both you and me.

FORMAT: (Put N/A if necessary.)

Alias: The name displayed on the sig.

Phrases/Quotes:Any specific phrases, words, etc you want on the signature.

Specifics: If you want a specific picture/image, please link me. And make it high quality if possible. If you want specific effects, or a particular style, don't hesitate. Don't worry, you DON'T HAVE to have specifics. I can make something awesome outta my own imagination. n_n

Will you make the optional payment: Yes/No answer. Leave your In Game Name as well. My IGN is Respectful Merchant, but I'm not online a lot. If you are going to tip me, I will probably contact YOU.

I cannot stress enough it is optional, but if you want to send a more 'effective' appreciation for the time I spent on your sig, this would be a good way.

It will have no effect on the quality of your signature, I spend the same effort and devotion on each one. A contribution of 10k will be perfect, but... feel inclined to give more.

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HOSTING:

I will host it on my Photobucket account. I will delete links or change them at anytime, so to be on the safe side upload the image to your own personal site.

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METHODS OF CONTACT:

1. Email: new.canadian.rusty *A-T* gmail.com

2. Post a reply here.

Whatever you contact me with, I'll contact you back using the same method unless specified.

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Sample of my Works:

Here is a slideshow gallery:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...slideshow=true

I've made a few hundred sigs... and never really had an unhappy result. Here are some random selections from my works.

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PRICING:

FREE!!!!!!

However, everytime I do a sig people offer to pay me even though I said it was free, so if you want to "compensate" me, 10k per sig will do. BUT REALLY, IT'S FREE! No catches!

Why am I doing this for free? It's because I love making sigs for people as much as I love gaming. It's one of my most passionate hobbies, and I'll happily spend hours just getting that extra lightning to make a perfect signature. When I make a sig, I make sure it looks GOOD and it has some meaning for the client; not just a pretty picture.

The other reason is that I AM looking for some contract/work (at home), as a way to make use of my passion. I have taken a few professional design courses and worked many projects before, but I have no 'professional' degrees as such. As I said before, it's my past time, not my career.

And I think you would agree that passion & experience always guarantees better results than a degree.

If you like my work and want to dicuss work-related topics, please don't hesitate to contact me at new.canadian.rusty *A-T* gmail.com.

- Gobby - · Dec 31, 2006, 04:35 PM // 16:35

Well, none of ur links work for me....kthxbai

greyf0x_f0x · Dec 31, 2006, 05:00 PM // 17:00

indeed :s ... not the best of starts

Also, there is no talk of costs. Is this a freebie, or are you charging for the service. If so, how much etc.

xRustyx · Jan 01, 2007, 02:50 PM // 14:50

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Well, none of ur links work for me....kthxbai

Fixed the links! I had no idea GWG resized links or whatever, so I turned them into tinyurls instead.... kthxbai

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indeed :s ... not the best of starts Also, there is no talk of costs. Is this a freebie, or are you charging for the service. If so, how much etc.

??? People charge for sigs on this forum? This is a freebie, but if anyone feels to contract with me actual professional work I'm always open. I've already gotten paid working on side projects.

GedLongbow · Jan 01, 2007, 03:19 PM // 15:19

Very nice...what I'd like to know is what program you use for these and how you make them.

xRustyx · Jan 01, 2007, 03:38 PM // 15:38

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Originally Posted by GedLongbow

Very nice...what I'd like to know is what program you use for these and how you make them.

I mainly use Photoshop, but for animated sigs I use a combination of programs. Reason I don't do many animated sigs is not because I'm not skilled enough, but a still image makes a better impression than an animated sig, and most forums don't like flashing distracting moving pictures.

I had a ton more examples but I recently reformatted and forgot to backup my archives.

Lampshade · Jan 02, 2007, 08:54 AM // 08:54

Rusty I haven't seen you in forever. Leedizzle's quote made me lol. I won't hijack your thread with my examples.

xRustyx · Jan 02, 2007, 09:23 PM // 21:23

I've been busy saving the world the past 2 months.

xRustyx · Jan 07, 2007, 08:24 AM // 08:24

1/7/2007: Added new STATUS section, changed contact information.

xRustyx · Jan 09, 2007, 08:54 PM // 20:54

1/9/2007: Just a heads up, finished all the projects so if you want a sig/wallpaper submit your requests now!

Have a happy new year!

Malice Black · Jan 17, 2007, 08:14 PM // 20:14

I need a sig for here on guru. Max 450x50 JPEG/PNG no aminations.

Alias: Malice Black
Background: Dark/moody

I leave the rest to your imagination. I'll pay 10k for your time (shouldn't work for free)

Get back to me if your willing to do it.

xRustyx · Jan 25, 2007, 12:26 AM // 00:26

Oh wow I just realized I haven't updated this in a while. I just cleared my whole backlog of requests and I'm free again, but I have exams so I may be a bit busy.

xRustyx · Jan 28, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26

1/28/2007: Updated some of my examples, added GWG Sigs section.

Lint · Jan 31, 2007, 12:31 PM // 12:31

xRustyx, do you go on afterdawn.com by any chance? i remember seeing your sig there.

jcr083062 · Jan 31, 2007, 11:42 PM // 23:42

animated sigs arent all that hard to do, actually. i make them for people all the time and i just made one for myself today. i posted this in another thread if you've seen it already.

-peace

xRustyx · Feb 01, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27

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xRustyx, do you go on afterdawn.com by any chance? i remember seeing your sig there.

Haha yeah, I'm Toiletman. Was one of the old old old regulars when Afterdawn was just starting up. I don't post much anymore, no time and the place pretty much declined into a n00bfest of repeated questions.

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animated sigs arent all that hard to do, actually. i make them for people all the time and i just made one for myself today. i posted this in another thread if you've seen it already.

Yeah they aren't particularly hard to do, it's just that most forumers find them distracting and people seem to like still picture sigs more than animated ones because they make a better impact or they're more "traditional".

jcr083062 · Feb 01, 2007, 02:37 AM // 02:37

i switch back and forth between regular sigs animated ones. i'd say 80-90% have been regular ones, but once in a while an animated one is nice to change things up a bit. for a basic animated sig you really dont need anything but photoshop.

another problem with too many animated sigs on a page is load time for the images. a couple of forums i moderate come to a grinding halt because not only do people have animated sigs, but avatars, too. thank god for cable.

xRustyx · Feb 06, 2007, 11:42 AM // 11:42

2/6/2007: Updated examples.

xRustyx · Feb 08, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37

2/7/2007: Status back to no projects, revised and clarified original post.

Cpt. Spazzmo · Feb 08, 2007, 05:50 AM // 05:50

Oh man, that sig you made for me is HILARIOUS! My friend and I havn't laughed that hard for a long time. Thanks a ton. I owe you some gold for that one, even though I know you said it was free. Hit me up.