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[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

Welcome to my Commission Thread! This is for a very specific project, which I need at least 12 pieces of art to complete. I've decided to commission 16 or 17, so I have some choices. Since I'm a terrible artist, I thought I'd give Gaian artists a shot to step out of the box and do something a little unusual. With a heavy bribe, of course. I will be paying at minimum 200k apiece for each of the drawings I'm hoping to buy. I recognize that what I'm asking for is out-of-the-norm for most artists here so I'm willing to pay up to 500k to each of you. Which, as you all know, is a good chunk of money. Now that I've enticed some of you a little bit, I hope you'll continue down a couple posts to see what I'm looking for.

Please keep in mind that if this isn't art you believe you can do, submit some art samples anyway and I may commission you for avatar art. 3nodding

Private Messages: OPEN

13/20 blocks drawn

18/20 blocks commissioned

Table of Contents

Introduction. This post.
The Idea. Gives details on the product I need and what limitations artists may be working under.
Quilt-in-the-Making. What the completed quilt will look like and how I plan to use the art I buy here.
The Commission. Explains the steps of this process and how you can earn your extra cash.
Finished and in Progress. A record of what's been bought, is currently being worked on, and the gold earned by each artist.
The Tacoma Dome. Two images for reference.
Deserts. Completed.
Experience Music Project. Two images for reference.
Well-Known Hiking Scenes. One images for reference.
Shakespeare Festival. Completed.
Western Washington University. One image for reference.
Pike Place Market. One images for reference.
Approaching Seattle. Two images for reference.
Links in and Out. This thread is only briefly active, but if you find a really good artist, please direct them here. =]

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

I'll try to make this short and sweet. I need to make fabric blocks. Yes, real fabric for a real cloth quilt. I'm sewing a personal quilt featuring a few of the places I've seen in the Washington-Oregon region. The quilt has 12 empty blocks waiting to be filled. Once these have been drawn, I intend to print them on a colorfast material and then sew everything altogether. If you want to see the quilt I chose for this, look at the next post.

This means that I'm primarily looking for non-peopled images, a slight challenge for the skills of Gaian artists, but one I hope many can meet. Below is the about the size I need (about half a sheet of 8" by 11" paper).

In addition to your drawing, I will need a separate (not including the initials you signed onto your art) picture of a signature (please, your real name/initials) so that I may place it on the quilt to give everyone due credit. =] The commission is really not very complicated. I have several photos of a dozen or so landmarks you simply need to draw (feel free to just draw the photo with alterations if you wish) and then send me the sketches. The entire template does not need to be filled. I will pay extra for color for certain artists but be sure you send me your initial sketch.

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

This is a rather risky, but very lucrative if everything works out, idea I've come up with. I work at a fabric store and have been looking at making myself a quilt for a while. I have nearly completed my first (completely hand-done) and hope that this one will go much faster considering I just recently acquired a sewing machine. Although I'm new to quilting, I thought I'd merge my passion with art to my own sense of creativity before I become too busy to do so. I hope to have all of this done by January, by which time I should be attending Western Washington University for my Bachelors. I know quilting is considered a hobby for retirees, but it really is incredible to see what some of the customers at JoAnn's have created. Here is the quilt pattern I intend to use:

The fabrics above will go as follows: replacing the blue stripe on the pattern, blue flowers. Replacing the red, brown. Replacing the tan, yellow. And red is replacing the smaller border on the quilt.. The big squares will feature a neutral color I haven't decided on yet. Artwork I purchase will be placed into the smaller squares. If all goes well, I will post a photo of the end result on this thread. =] In the end, the quilt will look more like this:

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

I sincerely hope to get some applicants for this endeavor, especially with the holidays approaching and all the questing going on.
If you've read through the above posts, you know what the project will take. Now for the details.

Step One. Read through posts two and three to understand the project. If this is not something you feel you can do, but you would still like me to commission you for avatar art, fill out the form below.

[b][size=16]Avatar Art[/size][/b]
[u]Username:[/u]
[u]Samples:[/u] ~This can include DAs, Shops, or individual samples.~
[u]Typical Price Range:[/u] ~I tend to tip, but please give me an initial price to work with~

Step Two. Look through the pictures featured in each individual location post (all in brown lettering below the top five posts of this thread continuing on the second page). Choose two or three of these you'd like to draw. Keep in mind that you really only need to sketch parts of the images. The entire template does not need to be filled in. The edges should be less detailed than the middle.


Step Three. Post a form here or PM me one (preferably post) for me to look through. The form is below.

[b][size=16]Quilt Art[/size][/b]
[u]Username:[/u]
[u]Samples:[/u] ~This can include DAs, Shops, or individual samples, the more the better.~
[u]Estimated Time:[/u] ~Read through the rest of this post before you list an estimated time~
[u]Choice One:[/u] ~List the location and letter of which picture you'd like to do most.~
[u]Choice Two:[/u] ~Location and letter of you're second favorite.~

Step Four. I will either accept or decline. If accepted, I will send you a trade with your initial 200k. Begin sketching, but please no color until I have received the sketch and we discuss it. I'd almost rather have all of these in black and white.


Step Five. Once final black and white sketch is complete in the template provided in post two (the second image) with your initials or signature etched somewhere into the picture, please send to me via PM right away. It effects how much gold you are to receive. You're welcome to watermark the image until I have completed the trade.

Step Six. Send me a picture of your initials of signature so I may put it on a separate block in the quilt. Please do not use your Gaia screen name. I will pay you right away with the appropriate additions to your sum (shown below).

How You're to Earn Your Keep

This is the part you've been waiting for. I did say up to 500k. How to earn that extra 400? Here are the concrete sums I will add for your hard work.

Initial payment: 200k.

If I receive the PM with final sketch within three days of commission: 50k.
If I receive the PM with final sketch within week of commission: 25k.
If I receive the PM with final sketch within two weeks of commission: 10k.

All directions followed: 10k.

Signature/Initials sent in same PM as final sketch: 5k.

Keeping me fully updated with progress of work by posting on this thread: 50k.

Choosing either Seattle or Tacoma Dome: 20k.

Choosing Western Washington University: 30k.

My satisfaction in overall work: 1k-155k.

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

Updates

November 13th Going to Bellingham for a couple days! I'll be back online saturday. Thank you Kitten for the gift piece: for all to see.

November 5th. I have a opened another page contest. This time, anyone qualifies (excluding myself). Good luck! I'm giving commissioned artists another day or two to get in touch and then I'm sending a PM. Nothing bad, just want to be kept informed. =]

October 29th. Unrelated to this thread, but I'm officially a WWU student now!!

October 26th. Getting down to the final two commissions for this thread. I've decided to add a 20k bonus for the last two artists if they choose to do the Tacoma Dome or Seattle and a 30k bonus for the artist to do Western Washington University.

October 25th. Birthday today! I just got back from all the celebrating. :] I ended up deciding to change my plan for the quilt around. Instead of needing 16 blocks, I need 14 or so, and I want them all to be in black and white. It ties all the artwork together. I'm updating my quilting post tonight so it reflects this new goal, and I'm taking out the option of coloring for extra money (though if you want to send me a colored version, I will probably tip very highly). After October 27th, I will no longer offer the extra 60k for color. Sorry, guys!


October 24th. Sorry I was basically inactive most of today. I was attempting to get the sewing part of things started. Although the images converted nicely to fabric, I still have to work out a sizing snag or two. And I discovered strong colors don't show up incredibly well when printed. Thats the manual part of things though. I'm now looking through all the PMs and sorting them out, so I promise I'll answer everyone's questions soon.

In addition, I'm adding link ins and link outs tonight. So check out the second page for those. <33


Re-vamping the thread layout. Just to make it prettier, but also for practical reasons. The new name is a more clear and descriptive title. =] There's still a few more changes for me to make but I've spent all night online so I'm going to sleep now and continue editing later today.


October 23rd. Have three artists coloring their blocks and one more finishing up a graphic. = D Which is great, because that means I can start quilting things together soon. I've decided to post the blocks as I sew them so artists can see their work.


October 22nd. Already have 2 interested artists. A fantastic start! To attract a few more people to the thread, however, I have put up a little contest that should be easy enough. =] You do not qualify if:

--you haven't read this and the first post. If you have, please post 'Happy birthday!' Its my birthday on the 25th. <3
--you've posted less than three times on this thread.

Considering this, the first qualified person to post on page 10 will receive 10k. xD Winner: Chrnoskitty.

First on page 20 will get the same deal! <33 Winner: Chrnoskitty.


Now officially open! Boy, I'm tired. A couple more things to do then off to bed.


The first five posts are complete! I must now seek images for the quilt itself. Please begin posting samples if you'd like to be considered, even though you can't choose which blocks to draw yet.

Rhododendron, Image B
Done by Moonlight_Phoenix.
Original Photo
Pencil Sketch of Block | Signature | Lineart | Colored

Mountains, Image B
Done by Moonlight_Phoenix.
Original Photo
Pencil Sketch of Block | Signature | Lineart

Desert, Image B
Drawn by Okazaki no Chou
Original Photo
Pencil Sketch of Block | Artist Signature | Colored

Side Graphic, Rhode
Drawn by Naughty Kitten 13
Lineart | Colored

Crater Lake, Image A
Drawn by Chrnoskitty.
Original Photo
Pencil Sketch of Block | Signature | Colored Version | Final Colored

Rhododendron, Image C
Drawn by merechannx
Original Photo
Sketch | Signature | Final Colored
Has been quilted.

Lighthouse, Image A
Drawn by Prinzessan-Kira.
Original Photo
Sketch
Has been quilted.

Mountains, Image A
Drawn by II Beautiful Delusion II.
Original Photo
Sketch | Signature | Colored
Has been quilted.

Pike Place, Image A
Drawn by Okazaki no Chou.
Original Photo
Sketch | Artist Signature | Outline

Crater Lake, Image B
Drawn by Shattering Skies.
Original Photo
Sketch | Line Art | Colored | Artist Signature

Well-Known Hiking Scenes, Image B
Drawn by l iFAiL l.
Original Photo
Sketch | Artist Signature

Western Washington University, Image B
Drawn by Zeal Nyran.
Original Photo
Rough Sketch

Lighthouses, Image B
Drawn by Zeal Nyran.
Original Photo
Rough Sketch | Final Black and White | Colored

Zoos, Image A
Drawn by marshmallowkitty.
Original Photo
Rough Sketch | Shaded Version | Signature

Rhododendrons, Image A
Drawn by iKawaiiasour.
Original Photo
Lineart | Signature

Pike Place, Image A

Okazaki no Chou

Quilt Art
Username: okazaki no chou
Samples: [old DA, reaaally old] [avi art shop] [caramelldansen shop]
Estimated Time: since this is new to me, i'd think two or three days. maybe earlier.
Choice One: desert, image b
Choice Two: pike place market, image a

i hope you like me, this is a project i'd really like to be part of.

Accepted for Pike Place, Image A on October 24th.

Trade sent with 200k plus 5k for a signature thats already been provided.

Completed sketch.

Trade revised to 315k (50k for timeliness, 50k for updates, 10k for following directions.

Lighthouse, Image A

Prinzessen Kira

Quilt Art
Username: Prinzessen Kira
Samples: <3
<3
<3
</3 [digital image]
Estimated Time: Less than 3 days. : DD
Choice One: Lighthouse A [Have been here myself!]
Choice Two: Pike Place A [Have been here myself]

Accepted for Lighthouse, Image A October 25th.

Initial trade sent containing 200k.

Original Photo
Sketch

Received 50k for timeliness, 50k for updates (automatic since she was so quick <33), 10k for directions followed.

First trade finished. 60k trade sent for color, tip to be added. Expected time is a week-2 weeks.

Deserts, Image A

Gimpi von den Sternen

Quilt Art
Username: Gimpi von den Sternen
Samples: My dA, of course c:
Estimated Time: 3days at most
Choice One: ~Deserts Image A
Choice Two: ~Seattle, Image A

Accepted October 25th.

200k trade sent.

Shakespeare Festival, Image A

Must say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHADOW!

And I'm back~
At m'mum's house, though. ^^;

Chrnoskitty

Quilt Art
Username: Chrnoskitty
Samples: [http:/chrnoskitty.deviantart.com]My dA (I have more samples, but this is not my computer ^^;
Estimated Time: Depending on which one, 3 days to a week.
Choice One: Goblin's Gate Image A Mountains, Image A
Choice Two: Shakespeare festival image A


(what? I'm still in love with that picture of Goblin's Gate. ^^; )

Accepted for shakespeare festival Image A October 26th.

200k trade sent.

Western Washington University, Image B

Accepted for additional image of WWU

200k trade sent.

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

I once attended a professional bull riding event at the tacoma dome. My first and last time setting foot there to date.


Image A




Image B

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

Parts of Washington are very hot and dry, despite Seattle's constant rain.


Image A
Currently being Drawn by Gimpi von den Sternen.

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

The EMP is one of the most interesting buildings in Seattle. Each of its metal panels were built uniquely and their collection of well-known history in music is astounding.


Image A




Image B

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

Here are two hiking spots on the Elwha trail. Goblin's Gate is possibly one of my favorite places I've ever visited.


Image A (Goblins Gate)

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

The Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon is one of the best vacations ever to take. If you get the chance to attend a play or two, take it, because these actors and actresses are first rate for half the price!


Image A
Being drawn by Chrnoskitty.

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

My future home. xD


Image A

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

One of Seattle's busier features, Pike Place has everything from fishes in tutus and guys throwing fish at each other. Sounds like a lively place, doesn't it? =]



Image B

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

A little non-specific, but the city view is a good photo op. Lots of depths to work with here though. Feel free to alter details.. this is a tough one, but has some really good potential.


Image A




Image B

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

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No links out yet. =]

[xO Heavenly Shadow Ox]

Reserved.