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Araiia · May 03, 2011, 03:46 AM // 03:46

@Thistle - aww thanks! Do you draw your animations frame by frame?

@Xiaquin - hahah xD I have to figure out what to do about animations, since I didn't explicitly post a price for adding animations ...

@frost - sure! I don't intend on placing a cap on my max number of requests. 7_7

I'm currently drawing Frozen Ele's request. Working on flat colours right now.

Araiia · May 03, 2011, 07:23 AM // 07:23

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Originally Posted by Frozen Ele

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

Thing on the left side is a block of ice! Had a ton of fun painting it, surprisingly.

In more general news, this request made me decide to change my pricing again. I realized I have two types of "bust" pictures - one is a portrait type like this or this and the other type is like a half full-blown picture (like this and this.) Aside from the background there tends to be a lot more flexibility in poses with the second type. Also, unless the character is crossing his/her arms, the first type generally doesn't include hands due to the fact that your arms are at least as long as your torso and butt, and having a pic where the arms are longer than the cutoff point for the main body is just awkward.

Tl;dr half body pictures that include the character's entire arm/hands & waist/butt are now a separate category. I'll put up some visual guide later..

Araiia · May 03, 2011, 07:32 PM // 19:32

I'm surprised how quickly I've finished these requests.

I have just Warvic's request now, but I'm still waiting on info so I can't start drawing anything yet.

Although I still like drawing female chars I'd like to encourage people to request semi-realism style male characters. (Chibis are gender neutral, and anime/bishounen style is not something I intend on developing further.)

frostkisses · May 04, 2011, 03:08 AM // 03:08

thats awesome the rate youre turning these out

and they've turned out great!
your style is so neat, im hoping you dont ninja out of nolani anytime real soon!
i updated my request page as well

Araiia · May 04, 2011, 03:19 AM // 03:19

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

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.

Sooo if I'm not mistaken, you're requesting a new chibi (the style I used for Invertation's necro) ...and the animation will be her eyes going from normal to glowing?

tbh since I draw my chibis with pretty big/round eyes, the animation might come out creepy since when her eyes are glowing it would be two really big dots of white. I'm not sure if you're going for a cutesy angry (chibi) or serious angry (non-chibi) mood, though.

frostkisses · May 04, 2011, 04:45 AM // 04:45

no, not quite the chibi like- i guess i meant more the level of detail compared to the animated one you did for invertation? the eyes on frozen's ele would be more the look im going for. lol im sorry if i sound like a bumbling mess..you've just got so many options. as for her facial expression...quite a bit like my avatar. raven did a good job of capturing frosts attitude

to sum it up i would like semi realistic (fancy) bust- but animated. if possible?
kind of like this pic in terms of the animation/glowing possibly slightly slower transformation from normal to glow.
If im getting over zealous, tell me

**edit**a bluish glow is cool too if the white looks too creepy lol

Araiia · May 04, 2011, 04:48 AM // 04:48

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

no, not quite the chibi like- i guess i meant more the level of detail compared to the animated one you did for invertation? the eyes on frozen's ele would be more the look im going for. lol im sorry if i sound like a bumbling mess..you've just got so many options. and a more realistic mad.

to sum it up i would like semi realistic (fancy) bust- but animated. if possible?
kind of like this pic in terms of the animation/glowing possibly slightly slower transformation from normal to glow.
If im getting over zealous, tell me

Ahh ok. Should be doable! Since the animation doesn't involve anything moving I can drawn your ele as normal and just add in the glow at the end.
Sorry about the confusing options D: after all these years I still haven't found a way to phrase everything clearly.

Do you want the glow to be the entire eye lighting up, or a strong "sparkle" like the red glow in your example?

frostkisses · May 04, 2011, 04:52 AM // 04:52

its ok i just didnt wanna come across as being pushy. i dont like to make my commissions feel like a bullet list of things i want. i always have ideas, but in the end i want it to be the artists interpretation-if that makes sense.
id prefer the whole eye for the glow

Araiia · May 04, 2011, 04:55 AM // 04:55

It's good to have a vision of what you want (: it actually really bothers me when people go "here's my character, do whatever you want!" ...that's just way too vague and I end up spending a ton of time worrying about whether the person who requested the art will like what I did. As far as being pushy goes I don't mind as long as you're not making demands as if you're sitting on some high horse from above.

I'll see what I can do, should have some progress by tomorrow night!

frostkisses · May 04, 2011, 05:05 AM // 05:05

awesome

cant wait!

Commander Shifty · May 05, 2011, 04:39 PM // 16:39

Character Name:Commander Shifty
Reference Pictures: http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...ent=Chibi1.jpg
Eye Colour: (coverd By Blindfold)
Pose: Leaning On a DSR Blade Up with a VS/Torm Shield on back
Expression:no preference
Style/Size:mix between Speed painting and cartoony chibi? if not a cartoony chibi is fine
Background:Clear with a dead Aatax behind

Est. Price:23k cartoony chibi/not sure on the mix
Contact IGN: Commander Shifty

There are a few clipping issues witht he spikes and the hair, either have no spikes are have it so the hair covers the spikes

if need better/more pics msg me

Araiia · May 05, 2011, 04:43 PM // 16:43

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Originally Posted by Commander Shifty

Character Name:Commander Shifty
Reference Pictures: http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...ent=Chibi1.jpg
Eye Colour: (coverd By Blindfold)
Pose: Leaning On a DSR Blade Up with a VS/Torm Shield on back
Expression:no preference
Style/Size:mix between Speed painting and cartoony chibi? if not a cartoony chibi is fine
Background:Clear with a dead Aatax behind

Est. Price:23k cartoony chibi/not sure on the mix
Contact IGN: Commander Shifty

There are a few clipping issues witht he spikes and the hair, either have no spikes are have it so the hair covers the spikes

if need better/more pics msg me

Interesting. You're not concerned that she's going to cut herself on the scythe blade? P:

It's going to be way more than 23k if you want all those weapons plus an aatxe in speed paint style. <.<

I've never actually considered doing speed painting with chibi proportions, but I don't see why it can't be done -- but in that case the method of drawing (painting) takes precedence over the "shape" of what I'm painting (chibi).

What do your funds look like? I can negotiate from there.

Araiia · May 05, 2011, 08:58 PM // 20:58

EL OH EL.

....back to drawing people

GeminiJuSa · May 05, 2011, 11:26 PM // 23:26

I've started a fad :O XD

I like your pony, it's cute ^^

` Marshmallow · May 06, 2011, 02:38 AM // 02:38

PONYYYYYY~!!!

I really really love the animated monklette! *_*

Commander Shifty · May 07, 2011, 09:11 AM // 09:11

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Originally Posted by Araiia

Interesting. You're not concerned that she's going to cut herself on the scythe blade? P:

The Blade will be pointing away :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Araiia

It's going to be way more than 23k if you want all those weapons plus an aatxe in speed paint style. <.<

Never mind about the speed paint style then :P just stick with the chibi(do you need a pic of a dead aatax?)

so id imagine the price would be around 45k orso?

Edit:Also could you try and make it look like a signature pls, because i most likely will on my guild forum

Araiia · May 07, 2011, 02:54 PM // 14:54

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Originally Posted by Commander Shifty

Never mind about the speed paint style then :P just stick with the chibi(do you need a pic of a dead aatax?)

so id imagine the price would be around 45k orso?

Fair enough. A ref pic won't be needed, I've seen enough of the things in my time.

General update - just finished my last exam. I'll be working on a term paper for the rest of today;after that I will finish all my current requests.

frostkisses · May 07, 2011, 05:47 PM // 17:47

sounds good

your pony is cute too!

Reigi · May 08, 2011, 11:26 AM // 11:26

Charakter Name: Reigi Mithandun
Reference Pictures: Head Body
Eye Colour: Brown
Pose: Ryudo
Expression: like in the pic
Style/Size: Expr. anime fancy
Cut Off: I dont know

Background: none (white)
Special: none

Est. Price: 53k bust
Contact IGN: Reigi Mithandun

Araiia · May 09, 2011, 01:00 AM // 01:00

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Originally Posted by Reigi

Charakter Name: Reigi Mithandun
Reference Pictures: Head Body
Eye Colour: Brown
Pose: Ryudo
Expression: like in the pic
Style/Size: Expr. anime fancy
Cut Off: I dont know

Background: none (white)
Special: none

Est. Price: 53k bust
Contact IGN: Reigi Mithandun

o.o wait, so you want me to draw a picture of your Ele mimicking the pose and expression of another sorc/Ele drawn by someone else?

I mean.. I could do it, it's just... ...makes me feel like an uncreative copycat.