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Post: 21946045_1 created on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:14:22 +0000
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:14:22 +0000

The shop will be undergoing some cosmetic changes in the next 24 hours.

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Welcome to my art shop. Please read each section before ordering.
I'll try to keep them short so you don't wind up bored. [Except for the FAQ.]

News and announcements will be posted here.

10.24.07 - PLEASE NOTE THE COMMISSION ORDER POLICY FOUND IN THE "ORDERING" POST BELOW.

10.17.07 - The shop is open again. New samples are up, more will be added soon.
10.16.07 - The shop is open on a limited basis. I've removed the old samples. They'll be replaced shortly with new ones. If you're really intent on buying art, PM me with a request and I'll send you some samples.
03.23.07 - Shop is open again. New colored samples have been added.
03.22.07 - The art shop is closed, but the OC Quest is still open. Added a new character as well.
03.11.07 - I've had a lot of trouble with art lately, and as a result I'm no longer taking commissions.
01.17.07 - The shop is closed until 02.14.07. I will work on the current commissions during that time, but I would rather not take any new orders.

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Post: 21946045_5 created on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:19:42 +0000
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:19:42 +0000

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Frequently asked questions:

1. I hate ______! Change it!

Do not complain to me in this thread. If you absolutely must speak with me about some grievance, send it in a PM.

2. I ordered my art last night, where is it?

Note that it may take upwards of two weeks for me to finish your commission. I am not lazy, I just have a life that does not always leave me with a great deal of free time. I will try my best to finish your artwork as quickly as possible, but college and work take precedence.

3. I want you to draw my exceptionally cluttered avatar. / I have an OC I'd like you to draw.

I will not draw certain items. For the most part I don't know what they are until I try to draw them and I wind up tearing the paper apart in a blind rage. If/when that happens I will let you know. At that point you can either cancel your commission or I will simply draw your image without them. I will draw OC's, with the proper amount of description.

4. [Insert flames, ToS Violations, and manipulation.]

Please be respectful of anyone posting in this thread. Always obey the ToS and Rules & Guidelines. I will not try to cheat you, so do not try to cheat me.

5. Can I PM my order to you?

Some people are shy. I get this. If you don't want to post here, or I've made the process too confusing, you can PM me with your order.

6. WACKY WAVING INFLATABLE ARM FLAILING TUBE MAN! WACKY WAVING INFLATABLE ARM FLAILING TUBE MAN! WACKY WAVING INFLATABLE ARM FLAILING TUBE MAN!

Do not stretch the page. It annoys me beyond words. Doing so will be considered spam, and you will be reported. If it happens accidentally then simply edit your post.

7. Why won't you draw ______?

I'm not going to make a whole list of what I will and won't draw, but there are a few things I prefer to stay away from. Couples, chibies, and cluttered avatars are among them. If you are wearing a great deal of armor and would like some avatar art, visit my friend Fellerin's Art Shop. She does wonderful armor.

8. Yesterday you said you wouldn't draw _____, but today you say it's ok. Why?

Anything here is subject to change at any time. This includes prices, rules, and how to order. Generally speaking I will announce changes at the top of the page. Life's a journey, not a destination.

9. How do I _____?

Always ask questions if you're unsure.

10. Why is the price you quoted me different from what's in your shop?

This question should never actually be asked. If ever there is a picture so complicated and involved that I have to raise the price, you can be sure we will have discussed it beforehand.

11. Will you draw my fursona?

I will draw furries, but I'm very restricted in what I can/can't do with them. Let me know what you're interested in and I can tell you if it's possible. Please note that I am not a furry, so keep your terminology limited to what I can understand.

12. Why are full-body pictures so much more expensive?

This is simple math. More is more. It will take much longer for me to draw a full body picture, especially if you ask for a particular pose. Headshots are ok, but I really don't see the point most of the time.

13. Why did ____ get her art before me? I posted my order first!

If I were to break down the process of completing a picture, only 10% of the actual work would be in coloring. Another 40% would be in inking, while the major 50% would be in the original sketch. It takes a long time to draw a picture, and then I have to do it all over again, very carefully, when inking. I am not going to start a picture that has not been paid for, only to be left with some very complicated line art when the person forgets to send a trade. I'm not doing it to be mean, I'm doing it to be practical.

14. How many commission slots do you have open?

I hire bumpers in 100-bump sets. Unless or until I feel completely overwhelmed, as long as the bumpers are pushing my thread up, I'll take orders. Once they stop the shop is basically closed until I feel like ordering another set.

15. I hate you, and I intend to make your life difficult.

If you harrass or flame this shop you will be reported.

16. What kind of tip should I include with my payment?

Tipping is not at all necessary or expected, though it is always appreciated when it's done.

17. You don't have a blacklist. Why?

I don't feel a need to. If someone harasses me or my shop, adding their name to a list for other people to possibly see will not fix anything. If I must keep a list, I'll keep it for myself. Besides, I have a good memory. If you angered me enough that I will refuse an order from you, be sure I won't forget your name any time soon.

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Some info on my quest.

1. Please do not just link me to your shop. Very often I find them confusing and hard to navigate. I'd really rather just work out the commission privately with you.

2. I may not choose your art, but that doesn't mean I don't like it. I'm looking for specific styles, and yours just may not fit them. Please don't be offended. It takes a lot of courage to offer your art instead of waiting for people to come to you. I respect that, and I'm very likely to return to your shop later for avatar art.

3. I've had trouble in the past with people who show me a sample and then draw something completely different. If possible I would prefer current samples.

4. I'm sure this sounds elitist, but it isn't meant to be. I am looking for serious art--in fact at one point I nearly offered real money to get what I was looking for. If your samples are taken with a digital camera, or I can see the wrinkles in the paper from when you scanned it, please don't even bother PMing me.

5. I am not looking for the following types of art: Black & white, colored pencil, pencil, line art, marker, or realistic. I usually don't have such preferences, but this is a specific quest.

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Post: 21946045_6 created on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:20:35 +0000
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:20:35 +0000

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Samples:

Only a few at the moment, I'm afraid.

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Prices:

Bust - 3.5k
Waist - 7k
Full Body - 10k

Couples - Double Style Price (ex. couples waist = 14k)
Animals - Additional 1k
Backgrounds - Minimum 5k Extra

Misc. - Variable (PM for exact figure)

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Post: 21946045_7 created on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:21:41 +0000
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:21:41 +0000

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I am looking for art of my original characters. If you're interested in taking up the commissions, please PM me with two or three samples, what types of art you provide, and your pricing information.

OC QUEST IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

My current funds for this quest exceed 300k. Some are held in items, so if you're looking for a specific one, let me know. I might be able to offer it as a trade. The item's worth must not exceed your asking price for art. I've been asked for a Ninja Headband in exchange for art that cost 1.5k.

If your prices are comparable to mine, I am more than happy to do an exchange of art. However with what I am looking for, I assume this will not happen, as my art is not of the same quality.

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Post: 21946045_8 created on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:23:33 +0000
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:23:33 +0000

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YOUR ORDER ON THE PENDING LIST IS DETERMINED BY THE ORDER IN WHICH YOU SEND YOUR TRADE. biggrin

When ordering artwork from me, please use the following form:

[img]http://tinyurl.com/2v2en9[/img]
[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Avatar:[/b]
[b]Style:[/b]
[b]Special Instructions:[/b]

When providing an example of what avatar I am to draw, please use an X link, like so:

[url=urlhere]X[/url]

If you are trying to convince me to draw something I have previously mentioned I don't like to draw, include it in the Special Instructions section as a request. I'll let you know whether or not I can do it.