Sketches - May 25

It's been a while since I updated! I'll get better about it, though. I'm definitely not used to this yet, but that will come with time.

I've got several sketches to share today.

SKETCH: Hummer

FINAL IMAGE: Link

Here's the only sketch I did for this painting. I had no idea what i wanted my background to look like - only that I wanted to paint a hummingbird for Mom. This little guy is cute, but I'm so happy with how he evolved in the final image. He's so much cuter in color!


SKETCH: Guidance / For Life-Changers
FINAL IMAGE: Link

This sketch stretched across three 8x10 pages and had to be pieced together in Photoshop after scanning. The first two panels (far left and middle) came together very easily and naturally. I've never drawn people in this style before, so that really amazed me! The last panel, with the astronaut, was much more difficult. I didn't scan them, but that poor person went through about 10 pages of paper before she looked right.


COMMISSION SKETCHES: Reith

These were the first 2 images I drew of this character, and I wasn't happy with either of them. The head of the first one is off somehow, or maybe the neck. In the second, there are several problems. Awkward pose, waist is too small, head is - again - off. I need to practice drawing men! Lol. There are several anatomy issues in both, but I'm still learning.


COMMISSION SKETCH: Reith - Final
FINAL IMAGE: Link

I decided that waist-up was not going to work for me with this character, so even though the commissioner only paid for a waist-up portrait I went ahead and drew full-body. I love the pose here; I referenced several photos as I was drawing, and it really shows. MUCH better anatomy and proportions. See? References are AWESOME!

The plant is another feature I'm quite pleased with. I ran out of room on the page, but I only needed the sketch as a guide, since anatomy for the plant was less important. It was meant to look strange and exotic, so I had a lot of freedom there.

Some of the details of the clothes are off. The pants, especially. I need to practice more with clothes, and with fabric in general.

Check out the final version! I'm so pleased with it.

Commissions Update

Introduction
Hi everyone, and thank you to those who commissioned me or bought items from my Zazzle store [link] this month! I didn't reach my goal, but your contributions are very much appreciated - especially during such difficult financial times You are AWESOME. Thank you!!

Buying Existing Art
If you're interested in purchasing art from my gallery, check out my Zazzle store here: [link] You can see which pieces are available by looking at my DA Folder called "Available at Zazzle" [link]

I've also got a journal entry that tracks sales and promotions at Zazzle here: [link]

Summer Commissions Sale is Over
I'm updating my prices and commission categories accordingly See those below.

The prices are also going up from what they were pre-sale. This is mostly due to my crazy summer schedule... I've got a 16-hour/week internship and a 12-hour/week job, plus other commitments. As a result, my time for commissions is really very limited.

Okay, now to the categories, samples, and prices!

Types of Commissions & Pricing

Portraits - Two Options
A. One character, color, simple background: $40
-- Examples: [link] [link]

B. One character, color, more detailed background: $50
-- Examples: [link]


Pet Portraits - Two Options
A. One pet, color: $35
-- Examples: [link] [link] [link]

B. Two pets, color: $50
-- Examples: [link] [link]

C. Three to Five pets, color: add $5-15 per additional pet
-- Additional charge varies by complexity and difficulty
-- Examples: [link]


Magic Animals - One magic animal & basic environment, color: $40
-- Choice of Magics: Air, Fire, Energy, Earth, Water, Aether, Light, Dark... Other?
-- Choice of Animal (could be a pet, ect)
-- Choice of Natural Environment
-- Examples: [link] [link] [link] [link]


Fan Art Surprises - One character, simple background: $35
-- These could be color or black and white - it's a surprise! But I promise either way they'll be awesome.
-- Fandoms: Avatar, Battlestar Galactica (new), Stargate SG-1, Bones, Doctor Who, X-Men movies, other (ask!)


Other - Your idea doesn't fit into the other categories? Note me! We can probably work something out.

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I reserve the right to refuse commission topics.

Commissions will be delivered digitally only.

I ONLY accept Paypal payments.

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SLOTS:

1. ~BitVyper: Black Fox Portrait - PAID -

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