So, as you can see, I have been reorganizing my account. I'd suggest having a look at the galleries and favorites because I have put in the most work there. I made subfolders, moved a lot of things around, cleared out stored deviations, and made some icons for my gallery folders. I made a new sketchbook folder where I'll put things that aren't finished artwork, but don't exactly belong in scraps, either. I also integrated my dog photography with the rest of my photos, as a subfolder. So yeah, go check things out!
I am also offering sketch commissions! I still need to get the details worked out, but I am to the point that I am ready for people who want one to contact me, and we can get started. What I can say for now, if that I am just offering sketches at this time. I work 40 hours a week and am still sorting out my process, so I do not have a lot of time to work on finished things (on top of my own, which are going slowly enough), plus I feel like I need to do some study on technique before I start offering finished work (I literally haven't done studies in almost 10 years - forgive me - I've been SO busy). Prices are going to be low for a while, because I am getting warmed up!
Commission info, which I will ultimately post on the front page is basically this:
$5. for a rough sketch, single character
$10. for a refined sketch, single character
I can add color (flats, and/or shading, etc), I can work digitally (default), or with pencil, marker, or pen (sketching in pen = scary).
Contact me with specifics, and we'll work out a price. I offer discounts for certain things, like 2 characters in a single sketch, etc.
Payment: Will be via paypal and most likely points as well. I need to take the time to get that set up. It's on my list, but after working on a couple of commissions I currently have!
Payment must be made before I can begin. It's standard procedure.
I will post the details once I have everything officially completed!
In other news, I am going to be buying a new camera soon, as I can finally afford to. I will also be slowly able to actually travel, now and then, so I'll be greatly increasing my subject matter over time (especially once we've got our new car). So yay! No more trying to force solid images out of a Canon Rebel!* I am 95% certain that I will be purchasing the Olympus OM-D EM-1, but I am still in the research phase. For the longest time I was dead-set on the Canon 5D mkII, but, based on a few technical points, have recently reconsidered, given the price and apparent quality of the EM-1. I still need to get my hands on one to really give it a shot in some of the situations I'll likely be shooting in, but on a technical level, for my needs, it's just about got the 5D beat... I could list the tech specs, but I doubt anyone wants to read them all (if you do, ask, because I would actually be more than happy to share my camera geekery, and why I would an M4/3 sensor over a "full frame", the drawbacks and advantages of each rig, and what I am willing to sacrifice/have to gain).
Meanwhile, I am going to be converting my Rebel into a dedicated near-infrared camera. This means I'll have a lot more IR photos this summer, as I will not need to haul around the tripod just to get a shot or two.
*Not to knock the Rebel. It's a great camera for someone just starting out in DSLRs! It's just that... I wasn't *just starting out* when I got one. It was simply the only thing I could afford at the time. I've been ready to upgrade for quite some time now!
Graphics made by Kezzi-Rose
