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Welcome to Ying Yang Graphics! Your one stop shop for all your graphic needs. From wishlists to bumps, we've gotcha covered. Please leave me your order or just stop by to bump or chat. I check posts daily to make sure your orders are ready to go as soon as possible! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to PM me and I'll get right back to you. </center>

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1. Introduction
2. Directory
3. News and Updates
4. Samples and Prices
5.Rules and Ordering
6. Payment List
7. F.A.Q.
8. Direct Link Rule
9. Photobucket Tutorial
10. Bumpers and Donations
11. Blacklist
12. Soon to Come
13. Links and Affiliates
14. Link to Us
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4/10/05- New Angelic and Japanese Lover's Portraits released! Both were made by Aradeyl! 'chikah is not worthy gonk heart

4/06/05- Y&Y graphics and ADD special sprite collab offer released! See teenie Avvie dolls for details! whee

4/06/05- New item released! Teenie Tiny Avvy Dolls 4laugh

3/07/05- Two more aniamted wishlist styles are now avalible! whee

2/06/05- New animated wishlist styles added! 4laugh

2/05/05- Got My Jack Shirt! surprised

12/04/04- New item! I am now offering Inked Avatar Artwork! ^.^

11/15/04- Updated the Link to Us banner and added a new button as well domokun heart

11/13/04- New layout! Yepyep, revamped almost the whole thing whee

11/12/04- Ying and Yang Graphcis has been relocated! Yes, I know, big change, but I just thought it easier since Aya's left to start my own thread so it'd be easier to manage. So, all regulars, get out and spread the word xd

9/1/04- School has once again started up for me, so please be extra patient if orders dont come in so quickly. I have very hard classes and my computer time is very limited. I will try and get every order done asap as usual. Thank you in advance for your patience.
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Achikah's Current Status: Taking Orders

Please post your orders, Ill get to them as soon as possible.
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Hiya! The name's Achikah and I would love to make a custom banner, bump, or wishlist, just for you! Please read teh steps of ordering and rules before placing an order.
Here are my samples and prices, feel free to browse. There's a little paragraph below each sample that tells abouth them. If ordering one, I strongly suggest you read the paragraph. ^^
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Teenie Tiny Avvys: 600g
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What's this? 'chikah's playing mad scientist with the shrinking ray again?! Yes!... Well close to it I suppose XP Introducing Teenie Tiny Avvys, pocket-sized custom dolls of your avatar ^.^ These are very ornate and have alot of detail so please be paitent when ordering. If you wish for the doll to be done in another outfit besides your current one, please post it along with the order.

**Note: The bases are not mine! AKA I didn't make them. They belong to the owner of wayuki.com. Below is a link.

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Now, with every purchase of a teenie Tiny Avvie Doll, you recieve a mini plushie free of charge from AAD! Yep, that is correct, a free sprite! 4laugh Aradeyl has graciously agreed to offer her services for anyone who orders a avvie doll from Y&Y Graphics whee Below is a link to her shop whee

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Animated Wishlists: 1k
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What is this you say? A moving wishlsit?! You heard right! Presenting animated wishlists! Perfect of any siggy. These wishlist are very time consuming, so when ordering, please be patient. When ordering, please tell me the color scheme, items you'd like on it, and which eye style. Unfortunately, I cannot cross off the items on a wishlist you you achieve them. That will be up to you.
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Lover's Portrait: 700g
Regular and Gothic
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exclaim New Japanese and Angelic Styles Complements of Miss. Aradeyl ^.^ exclaim
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She pimped them out yo cool heart

Wanna show off your lover in style? Well, look no futher, presenting the last graphic to Ying and Yang, a Lover's Portrait! I hand made the design pixel by pixel, so all is original but your avatars and the font! When ordering, please post a copy or your partner and yourself in the outfits you'd like to be wearing in the picture. I hate using the search system, so please dont just give me their name, I need an actual picture.
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Wannabies: 300g
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Sick of circling your current quest on a wishlist? Want something original, that will catch attention? Something that will livin up any siggy? Well, look no further! Yang and Yang Graphics introduce Wannabies! Perfect for any questers siggy. Just give me a item, the two colors you want, and wear your favorite clothes when ordering, and BAM, instant wannabie! xd

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Custom Bumps: 150g
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Jazz up any thread with a beautiful bump! ^^ These are 150g each and are one of my best sellers! Pick a base, or create your own! I will make custom bumps, but please be clear on what you'd like.
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Custom Wishlist: 300g
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Here are one of my favorite items, the custom avatar wishlist. If you order one of theses, please state a color scheme, the two main colors you'd like in the wishlist, and a list of the items as well. Sorry, but I dont, nor can I, X out items you have already gotten, you will have to do this on your own.
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Nonanimated Banners: 500g
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Banners are probably one of the more funner graphics to make. Please be specific in what youd like when ordering. I can also make a range of sizes too! ^^

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Animated Quest Banner: 1000g
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Your quest thread dead? No bumpers to be seen? Perhaps a lil makeover to dazzle it up will do the trick! Try an animated quest banner! When ordering, please state the quest your on and any other detail youd like on the banner! ^^ These, along with the animated wishlists, may take a couple of days to finish, animating is quite hard sweatdrop
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Alright, well, here is a simple rule list. Most goes without saying, but still read.
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1. Please, no PM orders. Not only are they absolutely annoying, I tend to forget about them and let them rot. PM prders will earn you a spot on the banned list if done to many times.
2. No Direct Linking! This is one of my major rules, I do not host images. When you receive a graphic from me, please save it and upload it onto your own server. For more on direct linking, please see post 8.
3. I will not make or design anything that I do not have up on my samples post. If the graphic you want isn't up there, I'm sorry, can't help ya.
4. No spamming. This is a basic nono, bumps chatting is fine and most welcome, but please no crazy insane posts
5. No advertising. This is just common manners, I find it quite rude. If you'd like to be added to the affiliates list, then please PM me
6. No Harassing. This is a basic as well, harassing will instantly earn you a spot on the blacklist
7. Please no hugmongo siggies. I hate my screen being streched out gonk Sorry, but please nothing over the gaia limit of 500x500.
8. Don't get rammy. In other words, please have a bit of patience. I am not online 24/7, and I do have a bit of a life and on top of that there's school. Remember, patience is a virtue.
9. No Begging. Please no begging for free graphics or items at that. No sob stories please.
10. Please mantain a respectible attitude. Nice Peole get uber loving Achikah ^^ heart
11. Have fun! Yes, you made it through my 10 rules of doom, time to party! Obey the rules and have a good time. ^^

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1. Please state clearly which item you'd like and the detail of it. I have written lil paragraphs under each item that explain what I need to know in order to make each graphic.
2. After you've posted what you'd like, please start the trade with the correct amount for the item. The reason I do this is that a couple of people have stolen my graphics; a.k.a. havn't paid.
3. I will then PM you your order and confirm the trade.
4. Accept it, and save the image onto your computer and upload it onto your own server.
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Payment Key

Finished: biggrin
Pending: gonk
Paid: 4laugh
Unpaid: sweatdrop
Unpaid Over A Week: stressed
Unpaid Over A Month+: mad


Dj-Gimik(ani wl) biggrin / 4laugh
inuyashas_gurl1995(banner) biggrin / 4laugh
Ro_Okie(banner) biggrin / 4laugh
Ro_Okie(wl) biggrin / 4laugh
[x]-Fiona-[x](bump) biggrin / 4laugh
Lonely Existence(wl) biggrin / 4laugh
ANBU Jin(ani wl) biggrin / 4laugh
Kuroi Bara(doll) biggrin / 4laugh
Kamia_Sakurai(couples) biggrin / 4laugh
YunieYuna(doll) biggrin / 4laugh
dark-and-evil(couples) biggrin / 4laugh
Bastett(doll) biggrin / 4laugh

Past References


inuyashas_gurl1995 (bump)
LaTao (bump)
Forsaken Goddess (banner)
FF_Master (wl)
James-Earl-Cash (banner)
Ninjadude (couple)
Crazy Monkey lady (wl +wb)
Sang_dAmour (bump)
Isnomia (bump)
Final x Rain (wl + bump)
Fallen_Sakura (banner)
Sexy Lamb (couple)
XxstyLexX (banner)
Kagomeqt123 (wannbe + bump)
AznAries (banner)
mitsuguri yagyu (banner)
XxstyLezxX (banner)
XxstyLezxX (wl)
onlydraven (banner)
A Red SuperHero (bumps)
Momo chan (bump)
Dark-Fang (couples)
Riku-Sama (ani wl)
Shealando (wl)
Saiyanchick07 (ani banner)
RagnarRock (wl)
RagnarRock(ani banner)
Stacy Stiletto(ani wl)
chibigirly33(bump)
brokndreams(wannabe)
Simply Kay(bump)
Ametra(wl)
Greendragon93(bump)
Natsuku(bump)
Riku-Sama(ani wl)
Briton(banner)
Chaotic Cell(bump)
Nirvias(bumps)
Lilliana_xyz(bump)
Sang_dAmour(banner)
Ametrane(wl)
munkee18(banner)
RagnarRock(wl)
Depressed Me
Sang_dAmour
Lilliana_xyz
Natako
Sonia Nawkeshii
Jenn_xyz
RagnarRock
RagnarRock(bump)
Jenn_xyx(bump)
Jenn_xyz(bump2)
Jen_xyz(wl)
Saiyanchick07
snowphish
MR.Cha Cha
Jenn_xyz (ani wl)
aeon0523(wl)
Jenn_xyz(bump)
Lilliana_xyz(ani wl)
gothic baby(bump)
Trogdor3(banner)
Saiyanchick07(wl)
Miaka_Suzaku_No_Miko(bump)
SargonMoroku(wl)
Lynkman(wl)
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Just a general list of answers to questions I've recieved.

Generalshouldgowithoutsaying...
Don't spam just bump a nice simple bump or an image please. I will bump your shop or store back but please don't advertise it's rude and it potentially takes customers from me.

You idiot! It's Yin and Yang not Ying and Yang!
Trust me, if you came here with the sole purpose of "enlightning me" your efforts are in vain. Truth is I don't give a s**t and probably never will.

Can you do _______?
No, if it's not listed even if it is just a minor alteration of something I do I won't do it. Please don't pm me asking me if I make a certain something, I won't if it's not on the list. I can however change colors say if you want a wishlist but you want the letters not the blue and black default but say gold and green (that combo looks like a** btw).

Do you provide hosting?
Please take time to read the mock situation stated below on "Direct Linking", but in a nutshell, no.

What programs do you use?
Program:
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Brushes used:
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Pm me if you have any other common questions I could add here whee heart

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achikah why isnt it working gonk
Simple, direct linking is a term often used in web space management. It refers to something being used on another site than it's source. Often referred to as "hot linking" direct linking can drive up a webspaces precious bandwidth which may come at a cost or a penalty. Achikah as well as many graphic artists dispise direct linking of our work for signatures that are seen hundreds of times daily. When a graphic artist deletes their picture from the host server a blank image normally appears in the place of the graphic. Normally referred to as the red "x" that error occurs when a connection to a graphic cannot be reached. At this time it would be wise to use a common picture host as Achikah has clearly deleted your graphic as with the graphics done for people in the past. www.photobucket.com offers large bandwidth picture hosting services for free.

it cant find it though>the url

No. Linking is when something is told to look for an object at a specific address. the address is in hyper text transfer protocal and is commonly seen as http://www.(address here).com . If the object to be reached has been deleted or no longer exists due to corruption at the address your computer tries to reach you get the "red x error". Achikah has deleted the picture from her host therefore you cannot access the graphic again unless she decides to host it again. She has a strict policy against direct linkers and unfortunately they won't stop so she has been forced to delete her pictures. If you would like she would most likely rehost it to give you the oppourtunity to save and upload to your own host but for her to provide hosting is most unlikely.

This is an actual conversation, names have been changed but I so hope you get the idea. General wrap up for those who did not read:
I do not offer image hosting! I will post your graphic for you to right click and save picture as to upload to your own server. If you do not have one, tough. There are NO exceptions to this rule. If you need hosting try photobucket-free image hosting. Please also see the below tutorial in post 9. If you do direct link my pictures I cannot be held responsible for it's replacement or complete deletion. Bandwidth theft is a crime!
Direct Link and Get Angry Achikah
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domokun DIRECT LINK AND DIE! domokun

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Here is a quick and simple guide to getting started on Photobucket : An image hosting site that has a very nice bandwidth and is very capable of hosting photos and graphics for siggy related needs. </center>
1. First and foremost, go to photobucket and click register. Fill out the information that is given to start a new account.
2. Next, after you have confirmed the information, you are ready to upload your signature picture of your choosing. Before you can do that, you have to save the image onto your computer. The best way to do this is to first, find an image, then right click using your mouse and select Save Picture As. Rewrite the name if needed and save the graphic onto your desktop.
3. Now you are ready to upload your graphic! Go back to photobucket and log into your account. After doing so, you should be taken to your photobucket home page. There you will find a small table that has a button next to it label "Browse." Click the button and await for a small window to pop up. When the window appears, search through your file and find the graphic you saved earlier. Select the image's name and then click open. Then window should then close and you are taken back to your homepage. After you have successful chosen your graphic, click the small button below the image's name selection box, the one labeled "Submit." Wait for the action to come through and there, you’re done! You have successfully uploaded your siggy.
4. Now, the last and final step: Adding the graphic to your siggy. This is quite easy actually; all you have to do is look at the image you have uploaded onto your account. You should notice three hyperlinks below the small thumbnail. Highlight the HTML coding (the third link in the set) and right click on it. Select "Copy," now you are ready to return to Gaia to edit your signature. Go into your inventory and select the "Edit Profile" tab. Once there, scroll down and find the box that is labeled "Signature" Once you have found it, right click inside and choose "Paste" The link and coding for your uploaded image should then be pasted in the box. After you’re done editing, scroll down and click "Save" After you have done that, you are finished. You have successfully uploaded your own picture and edited your own siggy, simple as that.

Thank you for taking time out to read my tutorial, it is greatly appreciated. I know some of this my seem juvenile to most who have HTML coding, but I chose to leave this here for anyone new to Gaia or that are new to not Direct linking others bandwidth. It also helps myself save on bandwidth and cut down bandwidth thieves. If you have any other question involving Photobucket or Direct Linking, please feel free to PM me. Thanks again and have a wonderful day.

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Here is a spot to honor all Ying and Yang regulars and kind hearted donars.
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Bumpers
Ragnarrock aka XxstyLexX: Thank you for all your orders and bumps, they are greatly appreciated heart
Jen_xyz: Another Loyal bumper and regular heart
Sayianchick007: A wonderful bumper and buyer. Even though you left Gaia, I will always remember you sad heart
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Donations
mitsuguri yagyu: Gave me an extra 50g for his order heart
Ninjadude: Added in a 300g tip surprised heart
FF_Master: An extra 100g whee
YunieYuna: An extra 100g tip whee
Dj-Gimik: A 500g tip! ;O heart
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And of course, I want to give a huge hug and thank you to my gaia sister, Aradeyl. She has been with me through thick and thin and one one of the co-founders of Y&Y when it first opened. Without you, I wouldn't even have this shop, be into graphics, or have enve joined gaia. Thank yuo for all your support and kindness heart
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Yes, here, unfortunately, I have to put up the names of people who have stiffed me and not paid their order, or have harassed someone in the shop, or have broken any of the rules. Please on this list are not welcome back.

Payment Dodgers


These Gaians have not paid me for my services rendered even after countless PM's

AromaCresentWitch: My first customer and first to be added to the blacklist. She did not pay for her wishlist.

SoCalBloody: His computer save his animated wl in bpt. form instead of gif and refused to pay the price of the wishlist.

Ryuu no Hikage: Made him an animted wishlist and he just flat out didn't pay me, even after swarms of PM's


NamiNeko888: Made her a wishlist and no payment arrived after many PM


-Created 11/12/04-
-Last updated 5/17/05-

Note: Blacklist was just recently created because I am sick and tired of direct linkers, people refusing payment, rule breakers, and having my PM box filled with orders when I clearly state no PM's. So, all rule breakers before the creation date that were not written up are not on the list.</center>

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*New animations for wishlists
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Pm me if you wish to be placed on the linklist and would like to become an affiliate! I'd be more than happy to do so whee heart </center>

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Feel free to place one of the codes in your thread or shop. If you wish to put the image in your siggy, please upload the picture onto your own server. My bandwidht can't hold out that long >.<

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Here are a couple of things I just feel like posting up xp Fear the randomness domokun

Edits

Yep, here are a couple of edits I've done for my close friends.
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Steal these.. I kill j00 domokun !


Random art and piccies!

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Omgwtfwhee!
I have been receiving fanart, I feel uber luffed 4laugh heart I just have to show them off. Here are the lovely pieces I've received.
Lucky? By Aradeyl
Pimpin' Biotch! By Aradeyl
Sleepover By Aradeyl
Drunken Nazi By Aradeyl
Sad Fairy By Aradeyl
Pimpin' 'chikah By Aradeyl
Achikah Bust By Annieh
Image Collage By Heradon
Teh Achikah By Overlord Omegus
Nitemare 'chikah By Aradeyl
Chikah's Eevee By anime_master_645
Achikah Bothead By Depletion
Sisters Portrait By Aradeyl and myself
Achikah Headshot By Ardeyl and myself
Achikah Sketch By Anniehh
Chi Tag By Snowstarr02
Bubble Sign By Kiwi
'chikah doodle By Kivi

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^ 'chikah Doll By Aradeyl ^

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^ Chi By Aradeyl ^

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^'chikah Plushies By Aradeyl^

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^Mistral Edit By Aradeyl^


Draw Meh?

Yesh, 'chiakh has started to collect art of all sorts, cgs, lineart, just about anything domokun If you feel the need to doodle or anything, I'd luff you forever if you drew me in one of my outfits 4laugh heart
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Who knows, if you give me art, I might just have to send you one of my commissions ninja heart

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