The Dragonfly {Remodeling!}

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.:The Dragonfly:. {Remodeling}

An OC Art, Avatar Art, and Fanart Shop

- :: Welcome! :: -

Welcome to my art shop, The Dragonfly! I'll work my hardest for you (for the right price; an artist's gotta eat)! I can draw in a variety of styles, but feel free to push my limits beyond what you see available. <3


- :: What We Offer :: -

This shop offers drawings of RP characters, Avi Art, and Fan-art.

- :: Rules :: -

oo1:: Follow Gaia ToS.
oo2:: Respect each other.
oo3:: Small talk and bumping is loved.
oo4:: Normally "Do Not Steal Art" goes here, but me saying it won't stop people from doing it, and to be honest, I probably won't catch the thieves. But just know this, prospective pirates; when you are taking my art, editing off the bold red type and erasing my signature, you are not just taking a picture, but a product of my sweat, blood, toil, and love, and most importantly a product of my time. You have taken in a few minutes what may have taken me hours to create, and this makes you the lowest scum on Earth, not worth even being stuck on the underside of a trash can. If you are going to steal anything, at least have what little sense of decency you have and leave my signature there.
oo5:: Do not hassle me about prices.
oo6:: DO NOT RUSH ME. I know it takes a while for me to finish certain styles, so be patient. I'm working on it.
oo7:: Both PM and post orders.
oo8:: When ordering, I expect one-fifth of the payment upfront, no questions asked, before I start work. I will start working only after receiving this payment. This payment is not refundable.
oo9:: You may cancel orders at any time, however, if I have already started working, I keep the afore-mentioned payment as compensation.
o1o:: When describing stuff, be as detailed as you can! The more you write, the more likely the end result will be to your liking! If you're too vague, then I'll take it as a sign of artistic license.
o11:: The ordering process is described in more detail later.
o12:: If you wish to advertise, please become an affiliate - Do not spam.
o13:: I can add rules as I see fit.


- :: Updates :: -
July 11th, 2008 - Open!


- :: Slots :: -

I don't open slots individually; once I'm done with all three, I'll open them all up again.

Custom:
o1:: Open!
o2:: Open!
o3:: Open!




.: Past Works :.

[x] oo1. Artist's Choice (Style), Bust, Artist's Choice (Color), Artist's Choice (Shade)
[x] oo2. Normal, Bust, Full Color, Gradient Shading

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.:How to Order:.


A few notes first; although gold is preferred, I do accept items as payment - especially Donation Items, Evolving Items, and those on my wishlist. I probably won't accept anything else.

Tips are appreciated very much. I'll take bribes, but don't expect me to work faster. xD

Custom orders, depending on the styles you choose, and take anywhere from half an hour to a couple of weeks. In general, Chibis and Doodles are finished very quickly, as well as linearts.



- :: For Custom Orders (Gold or Gold and Items) :: -

o1:: Fill out the order form. Be sure to be detailed with descriptions! If applicable, give reference pictures, especially if it is a Fan art you are ordering.
o2:: Post and PM the order. After I confirm the price via PM, send me the trade with one-fifth of the payment. We both confirm and complete the trade.
o3:: After I take the down payment, I will begin work. I will only begin work after receiving this payment.
o4:: When I finish, I will PM you a smaller version of the art to show that I'm done. Then you start another trade with the rest of the payment.
o5:: We finish up the trade.
o6:: I send you the real art via PM.
o7:: We be happy.
Note:: You may cancel at any time, but I keep the down payment as compensation.
Another Note:: If you don't trust me to send you the Art after the final trade, then you don't know me very well. But that's fine; I don't mind if you take your business elsewhere.


- :: For Custom Orders (Items Only) :: -

o1:: Fill out the order form. Be sure to be detailed with descriptions! If applicable, give reference pictures, especially if it is a Fan art you are ordering.
o2:: Post and PM the order. After I confirm the "price" via PM, send me a trade with the whole payment.
o3:: I will begin work. When I'm done, I'll PM you a smaller version of the art to show that I've finished.
o4:: We finish up the trade.
o5:: I send you the real art.
o6:; We be happy.
Note:: Unlike with gold, you cannot cancel these orders. If you cancel the trade, then you've earned yourself a spot on the blacklist.




.: Order Forms :.


Explanations for options are covered in the next post. If anything calls for a description, please be as detailed as possible and use picture references when you can. If you want art for an RP character, a link to his/her profile is helpful. Also, when describing things, don't, for the love of all things good, use chatspeak or 733T. Write it as if you're writing for English class. -___- I refuse to put in extra effort to figure out what you're trying to say.


For Custom Orders:

[color=red][b]Type of Art Wanted:[/b] OC, Avi, Fan
[b]Style:[/b] Normal, Sketchy, Lucky Star, Chibi, Doodle, Custom, Artist's Choice
[b]Number of people:[/b] Self-explanatory
[b]Size:[/b] Head, Bust, Waist-Up, Full-Body
[b]Coloring Style:[/b] None, Black and White, Mono, Full Color, Pastel, Manga Style, Custom, Artist's Choice
[b]Shading Style:[/b] None, Hatching/Cross-Hatching, Stippling, Hatching & Stippling, Cel-shading, Gradient Shading, Cel & Gradient Shading, Custom, Artist's Choice
[b]Name of Character 1:[/b] {Just for fun} If there's more than one person, fill this and the next three out for each person.
Appearance: Use pictures when applicable. The more detailed the better.
Pose/Facial Expression: [Optional] What do you want him or her to do? Again, detail's a good thing. If left blank, I decide.
Personality: [Optional] It helps for me to know this to set the mood.
[b]Background:[/b] Plain/Gradient, Stylistic, Caramel Dansen, Full Detail Outline, Full Detail Color, Full Detail Color with Shading, Custom, Artist's Choice (If choosing Full Detail, include a description of what you want)
[b]Specials:[/b] Bold the Edges, Speech/Text, Emotes, Custom, Artist's Choice
[b]Special Requests:[/b] If you want anything that isn't already covered, here is the place to put it.
[b]Price:[/b] According to your math, what the price is. You can leave it blank if you want.
[b]Method of Payment:[/b] Gold or Items? If there are items, list what you're willing to trade.[/color]

.: Pricing :.

Prices range from 4k to 250k. For pricing, the base price (which depends on Style) is multiplied by the other "prices", and then the price for backgrounds and specials are added. For example, a Customer has the following order:

Customer

Type of Art Wanted: OC
Style: Normal, but with a light purple ink
Number of people: 2
Size: Waist-Up
Color Style: Monochromatic; purple
Shading Style: Stippling
Name of Character 1: Raphael Luci
Appearance: Raphael has an average build; not too muscular, but still toned. He has masculine blue eyes and red hair that is spiked up. Thin bags cover his eyes and go down to his cheekbones. Normally he wears sleeveless gray-blue robes over beige pantaloons (the pants look like Aladdin's) and a gold hoop earring in one ear. The robes are trimmed with a dark forest green and a red sash about his waist keeps it together.
Pose/Facial Expression: I want him to point to the left of the image as if he was just arguing, but he was just kissed by the second character, Luna, so his face should be comically shocked and surprised. A sweat-drop on his head is a bonus.
Personality: Raphael is easily irritated and teased. He's impatient and stubborn, and will never give up in a fight. He also rarely ever shuts up.
Name of Character 2: Luna Skye
Appearance: Luna has an athletic build, and she's taller than most girls. Her waist-length black hair is always up in a high ponytail. She wears a purple short-sleeved jacket over a black tube-top, with cargo pants and fingerless gloves that go up to her elbows. Her jacket has tones of ornate designs on it, though the pants and top are plain. The band that ties her hair up has two small blue orbs attached to it.
Pose/Facial Expression: Luna basically grabs Raphael by the sides of his face and kisses him fiercely. Her eyes are closed and her shoulders are hunched slightly.
Personality: Luna's a tomboy at best. Like Raphael, she is also stubborn and easily angered. It's a miracle that the two get along with a fight only every other day.
Background: Gradient: a sky blue fading to white
Specials: White Paper
Special Requests: I want their names written vertically to one side. It should say "Raphael & Luna". If at all possible, please make it seem like there a little wind. And the text should be pretty. =]
Price: ?
Method of Payment: Gold and Items; an Angelic Pendant

His price would be Normal x Number of People x Waist-Up x Stippling x Monochromatic + Gradient + White Paper which is:

4500 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 1.5 + 0 + 150 = 121650

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- :: Styles :: -

oo1//Normal :: 4500 :: [x][x]
This is the way I draw by default. It leans more towards the shonen side of things.

oo2//Sketchy :: 4300 :: [x]
This is basically Normal Style, but it's as if I could not erase and had to draw with pen. It has a rougher feel to it, and some of the construction shows.

oo3//Lucky Star :: 4200 :: [x]
This style looks like the style in Lucky Star, but not exactly. The proportions are skewed, and the characters cuter. It makes for a very fun feel.

oo4//Chibi :: (Head) 2500 (Full-Body) 5000 :: [x][x] - commissioned by Lifeflame
We all know what a Chibi is. <3 So cute!

oo5//Doodle :: (Head) 2000 (Full-Body) 4000 :: [x]
A Doodle's hard to describe. No, it's not an extremely messy drawing. But it has a simple face - rarely do eyes or mouth show - and no limbs. They have no arms to pose, and noodle-like body/legs. It's best to just look at the samples. Actually the drawing of me at the top of this page is a Doodle.

oo6//Artist's Choice :: 3000
You're leaving it up to me? Though cheaper, this option has less chance of getting exactly what you want. I'm prone to trying out new things, so you probably will get something completely different then shown. Yet it'll still be pleasant.


- :: Number of People :: -

Simply multiply by the number of people. I count items like Celebrity date as a second person.


- :: Sizes :: -

oo1//Head :: x1
Just the head.

oo2//Bust :: x1.5
From the middle of the chest and up.

oo3//Waist-Up :: x3
From the waist . . . up . . . > >

oo4//Full-body :: x5
The whole thing, legs and all.


- :: Coloring Styles :: -

oo1//None :: x1
No coloring whatsoever. Perfect for lineart, or a sketchy look.

oo2//Black and White :: x1.5 :: [x][x][x]
There are only two extremes: Black or white. It makes for something very dynamic - perfect for the sinister look. (You can choose two other colors if you want - but only two. xD)

oo3//Monochromatic :: x2 :: [x][x][x]
A playful color scheme that uses only one color and its tints and shades. The color is up to you. What's the difference between this and Black and White? While Black and White only cover the extremes, Monochromatic will also cover every value in-between (the grays).

oo4//Full Color :: x2.5 :: [x][x]
This allows for the most accurate rendering of the character.

oo5//Pastel :: x2.5 :: [x]
Like Full Color, except that the colors are very, very light.

oo6//Artist's Choice :: x1.5
You're leaving it up to me? Though cheaper, this option has less chance of getting exactly what you want. I'm prone to trying out new things, so you probably will get something completely different then shown. Yet it'll still be pleasant.


- :: Shading Styles :: -

oo1//None :: x1
No shading at all. It makes the drawing look flat.

oo2//Hatching/Crosshatching :: x2 :: [x]
It's a technique of shading using only lines. It makes it look sketchy.

oo3//Stippling :: x4.5 :: [x]
This is a technique where everything is shaded using only small dots. The effect is awesome, but it's time-consuming. And gives me early arthritis.

oo4//Cel-Shading :: x2 :: [x]
It's the most common style in anime; the lines between light and dark are very sharp, and makes the drawing look cartoony.

oo5//Gradient Shading :: x1.5 :: [x]
This technique is most common in Disney movies, and gives a soft feel to the drawing.

oo6//Cel and Gradient Shading :: x4
This option utilizes both Cel and Gradient for the best results.

oo7//Artist's Choice :: x1.5
You're leaving it up to me? Though cheaper, this option has less chance of getting exactly what you want. I'm prone to trying out new things, so you probably will get something completely different then shown. Yet it'll still be pleasant.


- :: Background :: -

oo1//Plain/Gradient :: +0
A simple background of either a solid color or several colors fading into one another.

oo2//Stylistic and Random :: +1000 :: [x][x][x][x]
Another simple background; however it comes with motifs that range from sakura blossoms and bubbles to wavy lines and stripes. You can specify what you want; if left blank, I'll make the background complement the mood of the character.

oo3//Caramel Dansen :: +2000
A background just like in the youtubes. The colors and symbols can be customized to your tastes, and it comes automatically with White Paper with no extra charge.

oo4//Full Detail :: (Outline) +5000 (With Coloring) +10000 (With Shading) +10000
This option calls for actual surroundings about the character. A description of what is wanted is required with this option.


- :: Special :: -

oo1//Bold the Edges :: +100 :: [x]
The outer edges of the character is made noticeably thicker.

oo2//White Paper :: +100 :: [x]
White is painted around the edges of the character to make it seem like it was cut from paper.

oo3//Skittles :: +200 :: [x]
Outlines of the original drawing are repeatedly copied, then filled with bright colors.

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- :: Whitelist :: -

- `Katsume, for being an awesome parasite. <3


- :: Blacklist :: -

None yet!


- :: Past Customers :: -

Lifeflame
Losing Wonderland


- :: Banners :: -

I'll make some eventually! =D

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[thisizboomy1]

its hard to read all that but how much would it be for luck star style black and white?

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thisizboomy1

its hard to read all that but how much would it be for luck star style black and white?

head only

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With no coloring, it comes to 6300.

EDIT: With no shading, sorry. xD

[thisizboomy1]

wow thats alot do u take letters?

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Yes I do.

[thisizboomy1]

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Yes I do.

well how about the new july 2008 letter for a avi pic with lucky star style coloring and shading?

[thisizboomy1]

thisizboomy1

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Yes I do.

well how about the new july 2008 letter for a avi pic with lucky star style coloring and shading?

make it bust

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Please fill out an order form first. ^ ^

[Ameha]

Wow, I love the way how you priced your art. @w@
Took me some time to figure it out, but it's nice. xD

-rolls around-

I guess I'll stick around for a bit. o:
Might order something later on. >w>