Curse

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 04:44 AM // 04:44

Current Status: ??? as of 1/1/2012

~[pricing]~

Style	Avg Size	Colour	Coverage	Price
				Read below for details.

I'm going to go ahead and jump on the GW2 bandwagon here. I have accomplished all
that I wanted in Guild Wars, and have no need for additional GW money or items. On that
note, commissions are neither open nor closed - I am still up for drawing art of any GW or
other characters, but I am only interested in being paid in GW2 currency, once the game
is released of course.

Since part of my irresponsibility problem includes vanishing off of Nolani without
warning, if 2 weeks go by without any response from me then you can go ahead and
consider this thread closed. Use the "Last edited by" dates on the first two posts in
this thread as a guideline for that.

Art is my hobby. I have not had any formal training, and I have no intention of taking
this hobby any more seriously than I do right now. When I want feedback on a work
in progress I will specifically ask for it. Please do not critique finished commissions.

The beauty of this system is that there are no rules or set prices
at the moment. As a result, I get to be freer with my work
and you get to pay what you think it's worth once the GW2
economy and rates are better defined. Note however that
I do not want to end up with lowballs. There is no way for
me to safeguard against that right now except for being picky
about whose requests I accept, and chatting with you
extensively before making any commitments. Sorry.

Prices will be determined at a later time. For a general conversion rate, consider:
30-50k GW Platinum/Gaiaonline Gold or 5m Aion Kinah = base rate for full body chibis
150k+ GW Platinum/Gaia Gold or 15m+ Aion Kinah = proportional full body, CG

...

Under Redeconstruction.
Contact IGN: Araiia Artifice

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 04:45 AM // 04:45

Requests will be completed as the inspiration strikes me.
Maximum number of slots for non-chibi art: 3.
I can always accept more chibi requests.

No hit and runs: Posting a form doesn't mean its accepted.
I may have additional questions or details to be clarified.
Please check back frequently, especially right after posting a form.

I reserve the right to decline a request for any reason, at any time (before payment).

Proportional Art
1. Xiaquin - gift
2. Vicktor113 - pg14

Chibis
1. SpecialOpsNox - pg13
2. Vicktor113 - pg14
3. Vicktor113 - pg14

Special
1. Purple
2. Acolyte Arasari - bribe

Click to see the full image on deviantArt.

Invertation 75k +tip
omens 1 2 140k +tip
` Marshmallow 35k +tip
Darcy 75k .___
bebe 35k +tip
Hailfall 70k .___
Xiaquin 35k .___
Invertation 1 2 100k +tip
Frozen ele 45k +tip
frostkisses 100k +tip
King Kitto 35k +tip
Commander Shifty 45k +tip
Aycee 45k +tip
Warvic 90k +tip
Prestige 35k .___
Mordiego 20e .___
YoSiKa 60k .___
PurpleFission 08e +tip
Unlucky Slayer 40e +tip
mandalorianjedi arttrade
monk is pro 06e .___
actionjack arttrade
Crystallum 35k +tip
King Kitto 65k +tip
brandylynn8403 60k +tip
storkkel 01a +tip
[YaWn] 1 2 03a +tip
brandylynn8403 bribe __
R4inMaN prize __
Vincent E V A N 100k+tip

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 04:49 AM // 04:49

CAVEAT AS OF 9/1/11 - Read Before Posting.

I'm tired of drawing chibis. Some of you may have seen this coming. I will still accept chibi requests, but I highly favor non-chibi requests at the moment. I need the practice. I have also redone my pricing/options and request form. My non-chibi art is now split into original and semi realism. I will no longer draw in highly anime style. I want to develop my own style and that's not going to happen if I'm constantly trying to twist my art in different directions. From now on you get whatever I draw, and I hold in good faith that when you request art from me you imply that you like my art in general and not just when I draw in a specific style. The only style difference I will recognize is chibi vs non-chibi. The extra 'semi realism' style refers to characters with defined cheekbones and lips.

FAQ

Q: What art program do you use?
A: I draw in Paint Tool SAI, and create transparency/filter/animation effects in Photoshop CS5.

Q: How long does it take you to draw a request?
A: Chibis take me a couple of hours each. I may work on larger requests over the span of many days. The most time-consuming part of drawing is, in fact, the planning stage. Getting past the art block and actually putting pen to tablet.

Q: How many days will it take for you to finish my request?
A: As long as it takes. I'll post it WHEN I'M DONE. Unless you specifically state up front that you have a deadline that you need the art by (gift art for a special event, etc) then do NOT ask me if it's finished yet. Although I am offering commissions for virtual game money this is still my hobby. Placing pressure on me to "hurry up" contributes to art block. I can and will drop your request if you don't leave me alone about this.

Q: You're taking too long/I need the money for something else, can I cancel?
A: If I haven't started drawing your request yet, feel free to cancel.

Q: Do you draw OCs/characters not from Guild Wars?
A: Sure, why not.

Q: Are there any other forms of (GW) payment you accept?
A: I am still working on my HoM and would appreciate anything that will help me further that goal. (I'm not going for GWAMM, however, and will not be bothering with titles such as VQ and cartography.) I also want to get a bambi emote on my second account. If you are a PvPer, I would greatly prefer being invited to balanced or spike HA groups over being paid in plat/ecto. I have experience as most midline and should be able to carry my own weight in a match.

Konig Des Todes · Oct 21, 2010, 04:56 AM // 04:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Araiia

I wanted to reuse my old art thread, but I can't find a way to add a prefix to it ...

Should of been able to in the advanced editing area - should be right next to the title spot. I don't mind personally so I'll just close your old thread. If the other mods have an issue, they can merge or w/e.

If I am getting your request form - people offer prices? Might be able to get a good image of my mesmer for a cheaper price than from vRex.

Edit: Nevermind, I see your pricing list now. >.<

Gonna decide whether I would prefer your monochrome or vRex's half-body colorsketch before I request a commish.

BTW, have you gotten any better at guys?

(P.S. Have fun with psychology - always enjoyed that subject. Especially the emotions.)

Invertation · Oct 21, 2010, 05:01 AM // 05:01

Character Name: Asereth
Reference Pictures: A
Eye Colour: Navy Blue
Pose: Saber, anyone?
Expression: Serious/Contemplative
Animation: Blinking (or whatever you think best)
Style/Size: Animated Chibi
Background Color: Light blue/Cyan

Note: Without headband

Price: 75k+
IGN: Asereth Silverwind

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 05:02 AM // 05:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Should of been able to in the advanced editing area - should be right next to the title spot. I don't mind personally so I'll just close your old thread. If the other mods have an issue, they can merge or w/e.

If I am getting your request form - people offer prices? Might be able to get a good image of my mesmer for a cheaper price than from vRex.

Edit: Nevermind, I see your pricing list now. >.<

I went into advanced edit and it didn't give a dropdown for prefixes, oh well...
Yeah go ahead and close my previous thread, although it would be nice if some kind of archive could be kept in case I need to pull BBcode (I'm lazy) from my old post.

I do have prices listed (I ballparked them based on the prices I'm seeing from the current open commission threads) at the top of my first post, but yes you're free to offer if you really disagree with my prices. :\

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 05:06 AM // 05:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invertation

Character Name: Asereth
Reference Pictures: A
Eye Colour: Navy Blue
Pose: Saber, anyone?
Expression: Serious/Contemplative
Animation: Blinking (or whatever you think best)
Style/Size: Animated Chibi
Background Color: Light blue/Cyan

Note: Without headband

Price: 75k+
IGN: Asereth Silverwind

Added to list, the pose link gives an error "403 Forbidden" ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Gonna decide whether I would prefer your monochrome or vRex's half-body colorsketch before I request a commish.

BTW, have you gotten any better at guys?

(P.S. Have fun with psychology - always enjoyed that subject. Especially the emotions.)

Different styles, whatever you like more.

Well... I guess that depends on what you define as getting better. I still haven't developed my own style for drawing male chars -_-' I think I'm better at using photo references now, though.

(I'm taking social psych this year, I'd have to say my favorite is personality psych though.)

Konig Des Todes · Oct 21, 2010, 05:06 AM // 05:06

Easy way to access your old threads, especially since you've made so little (this is how I got to your old thread) - go to your profile and go to "Find all threads started by Araiia" under the Statistics tab. And I noticed the prices - I edited my first post.

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 05:09 AM // 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Easy way to access your old threads, especially since you've made so little (this is how I got to your old thread) - go to your profile and go to "Find all threads started by Araiia" under the Statistics tab. And I noticed the prices - I edited my first post.

Haha yes. I wasn't sure if closing would also mean deleting, my bad!

I edited my last post as well, didn't want to post 3 times in a row.

Invertation · Oct 21, 2010, 05:12 AM // 05:12

No idea why. That's what I get for a quick Google search. I replaced the link with a slightly more dependable DA link. Functions all the same, I hope.

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 05:17 AM // 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invertation

No idea why. That's what I get for a quick Google search. I replaced the link with a slightly more dependable DA link. Functions all the same, I hope.

Ooh, yep shows up fine now.

This should be fun to do. I should be able to get started on your chibi tomorrow after exams. Any sword you want Asereth to be holding?

Invertation · Oct 21, 2010, 05:21 AM // 05:21

Not too particular on that. I'd take a pass on the excessively elaborate designs this game has to offer, and likely just a step above a simple bastard sword. I'll pull up some references, but feel free to take as much license in the design as you like.

Edit:
This looks best: A, B

omens · Oct 21, 2010, 05:56 AM // 05:56

Sent a with pm details

Araiia · Oct 21, 2010, 07:12 AM // 07:12

:>

*Darcy* · Oct 21, 2010, 11:18 AM // 11:18

Character Name: Darcy Sa Renn
Reference Pictures: see below
Eye Colour: Dark Blue
Pose: no preference
Expression: no preference

Style/Size: classic
Background Color: no preference

Price: 75K
IGN: Darcy Sa Renn

Warvic · Oct 21, 2010, 02:48 PM // 14:48

Character Name: Dyana Warvic

Reference Pictures: http://i52.tinypic.com/346okd0.jpg

- Armor colour pink (darkish). As seen in the screenshot.

Eye Colour: Blue (light)

Pose: - http://cghub.com/files/Image/061001-.../092_large.jpg

Third from the left.

- My toon must also look forward (so not in the camera). I especially like the angle of her body in that picture. Her face must also look that way.
- And the arms must be normal ofcourse. So just at the side of her body.

edit: Pose must be something like this.

http://i51.tinypic.com/1z2297r.jpg

Expression: A serious face wich says "Don't mess with me!" (basically how she looks on the ingame screenshots)

Style/Size: classic style

Background Color: Green and Yellow (Northlands/pre-searing). I prefer not to have a screenshot slapped on the background. I know it can give a nice effect. But i like to keep it simple. Some sort of gradient background with Green and Yellow sounds very nice!

Price: 75,000 (bust)
IGN: Don Darkos

This is the first time i do something like this. I will eventually use it to make a avatar. So i hope you could take that in account when making the background etc. (mentioned before). Thanks in advance! <3

p.s. sorry for my bad english.

` Marshmallow · Oct 21, 2010, 03:03 PM // 15:03

"I find that a lot of my art woes stem from feeling pressured
to complete art when I don't want to/can't draw."

This. D': And I couldn't find a way to add prefixes to my thread, either. xD I had PM'd Sierra about it and she ended up changing it * u* ....BUUUT OMG -fills out form-

Character Name: Rosetta Mystique
Reference Pictures: http://oi55.tinypic.com/2j43w5y.jpg
Eye Colour: Since I'm bad with screenies.. XD Green? o wo
Pose: Uhmm idk :C!
Expression: :O!
Animation: -
Style/Size: Chibi head? D:
Background Color: none c:

Price: 35k
IGN: Rosetta Mystique

Araiia · Oct 22, 2010, 03:02 AM // 03:02

Waitlist updated

Currently almost done colouring Invertation's chibi.

Araiia · Oct 22, 2010, 03:35 AM // 03:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invertation

Character Name: Asereth
Reference Pictures: A
Eye Colour: Navy Blue
Pose: Saber, anyone?
Expression: Serious/Contemplative
Animation: Blinking (or whatever you think best)
Style/Size: Animated Chibi
Background Color: Light blue/Cyan

Note: Without headband

Price: 75k+
IGN: Asereth Silverwind

boom!

` Marshmallow · Oct 22, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16

OUUU! -dances- Soo cute!! Good job on the armor O__O <3!