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Junior Colorist Here!
Applicant name: Sheacka
Who referred you (if any): No one saw in thread
Timezone/Active Time of Day: PST Most of the day every day
Which IM service(s) do you use?: My IM's are mostly down but Gaia's has been working well enough lately.
Specific Coloring Software Used: Photoshop 7 (mouse only)
How long have you been working in B/C?: For about 6 years
Links to shops currently working at:The Calling Summoners
Links to shops worked for previously: They are dead now but, Project Chimera, On the Wings of Annon, Glass Egg of Breedables, Did some guest colorings at a few other shops as well. Sorry don't have the links for them sweatdrop
Names of past co-workers or bosses:Mika use to own it then I co-owned with Peggy... but now I own TCS...
Links to pets you have edited:
Baby New Year: Top Hat and diper
Helgamine: Clothing, hair, warts, and nose
Sanji: Clothing, hair, sig (Owned by elven_princess)
Dead Man Living: Tree trunk back, root feet, bones. (owned by Yin_chan)
Demoniaco: Fire (Owned by ~Twilight...Angel~)
Links to pets you have colored: I think they are enough exsamples
Link to your art gallery (optional):
Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I love the shop and think it would be fun to do something a little different on lines that are still loved.
Comments: Thanks for the opertunity biggrin


Familiar Colorist Here!
Same as above

Familiar Colorist Here!
Applicant name: Andranis
Who referred you (if any): No
Timezone/Active Time of Day: EST/Whenever I have time (I work retail, and don't drive, so my time online is determined by not only my shifts but the shifts of my ride to work)
Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM
Specific Coloring Software Used: Adobe Photoshop normally(Though I have a new laptop and am waiting on a new copy of Photoshop, and am currently using GIMP - I should have Photoshop on my laptop before this closes smile )
How long have you been working in B/C?: Since about... 2005-ish?
Links to shops currently working at: Before Dream Castle (My own shop with my own art)
Links to shops worked for previously: Beta Aquarium(Guest colorist a few years ago), Great Valley(A The Land Before Time shop; Also guest-colorist, last fall) - The other shops I've worked at (Shounen-ai LOVE and a couple stage-by-stage art shops) no longer have viable links
Names of past co-workers or bosses: Gnatty Bug(Currently Lt. Gnatty Bug), NovaStrike/Cracker, Shouko/Hibi-tea, Pink Myth, Strawberry Gumi Bunny, Reeshie Hack, Soarin'
Links to pets you have colored: From Great Valley: 1 2 3 4 5
From Before Dream Castle(All adults have uniquely-edited hair): 6 7 8 9 10
And plushies I colored last Christmas here(If I'm allowed to use them as examples): 11 12 13 14 15
And then I have an independent image that I need to finish the other parts to(Multiple individuals in one image), an NPC for my shop: Hightop
Link to your art gallery (optional): My (Severely lacking in updating) dA
Why do you want to work at Soquili?: Truthfully? I'd just love to be able to color at Soquili heart
Comments: I'm thrilled to be able to at least apply for Familiar colorist heart

updated 1-22-12

Junior Colorist Here!
Applicant name: Elf Princess Flannery
Who referred you (if any): my pestering friend, [-the spoof-] ;D
Timezone/Active Time of Day: evening CST
Which IM service(s) do you use?: Skype, aim if you need it.
Specific Coloring Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CS4
How long have you been working in B/C?: N/A
Links to shops currently working at: ---
Links to shops worked for previously: ---
Names of past co-workers or bosses: ---
Links to pets you have edited: (please list what was edited for each piece)
Links to pets you have colored: (optional)
Link to your art gallery (optional):
for my personal quests
custom quest ref. for Faithofthefallen
good shading,hair,pattern example

Going to use Garrus to show the quality of work I am able to do.
(base is hand drawn and scanned, all armor and scales were drawn and painted in GYMP with a mouse)
Garrus flat color
Garrus quest art
Garrus without mask and armor
bare face and skin texture
Garrus detail1
detail2
detail3
detail4
detail5
pic of Garrus from Mass effect for those who dont know who he is.

Update
Plushies I have colored for the 2011 event
star
faith
akuma
alexia
spoof
fallen (this was the first plush I colored 8D)

DA gallery (first 25 or so in the gallery are digitally painted in Photoshop or GYMP)

Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I first got into these sorts of shops through Sandpaints, Spoof and Faith encouraged me to join their RP and to do that I needed a pet. I started to realize why people like Soquili so much! The pets are beautifully pained and have been edited with incredible skill. I have recently (three months ago) started using gymp to paint, and photoshop on the schools computers. I want to be a colorist because I think it is something I would enjoy doing. (I think the breedings are especially fascinating) I lean quickly and adapt well to new mediums, my work is constantly improving, and I'm attending art school for animation. (So I can only get better!)

Comments: As a precaution I will warn you that my schooling is my top priority and may cause delays, (I am taking less classes in the winter quarter so this is less likely to happen starting Jan.)
Familiar Colorist Here!
see above application


Trial lines UPDATED
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Koshchey WIPBahahah its a dino

Junior Colorist Here!
Applicant name: Starbolt22
Who referred you (if any): -[The Spoof]-
Timezone/Active Time of Day: US Central Time. I am generally online after 6PM in my timezone.
Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM and Gaia
Specific Coloring Software Used: Photoshop CS4
How long have you been working in B/C?: For almost two years now.
Links to shops currently working at: Sietyna's Realm
Links to shops worked for previously: GSPCA Dynamo
Names of past co-workers or bosses: DragonEnchantress, DragonSong, DJ SnowKat(all are current)
Links to pets you have edited:
Armor, pendant, and fire mane
Plants and butterflies
Links to pets you have colored:
[Aurora] [Sunny Day] [Carnation] [Back to School] [Ruby] [Mother 1] [Father 1] [Baby 1A] [Baby 1B] [Baby 1C] [Baby 1D]
Link to your art gallery (optional): [Main Album] The password for the DragonScales album is nomnom
Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I really like the art in this shop, and it looks really friendly, as I've lurked in the shop several times.
Comments:

Familiar Colorist Here!
Same as above.

Junior Colorist Here!
Applicant name: Tymiko the Pirate Girl (this is a mule)
Who referred you (if any): N/A
Timezone/Active Time of Day: Mountain/4pm - 9pm usually
Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM, MSN
Specific Coloring Software Used: Photoshop CS5 & PaintTool SAI
How long have you been working in B/C?: Since 2004, but with a two-year break in between due to school and RL issues.
Links to shops currently working at: (There is currently some IRL drama between her family and mine, so we have some difficulty communicating at the moment.)
Links to shops worked for previously:

Lyox Forest

Names of past co-workers or bosses: One over Three & Syrcaid (from Cein Isles) and although Azryk and I used to work together, we have not spoken in at least a year due to RL drama issues between families.
Links to pets you have edited:
Edited his hair, the string of pearls, and did his coloring (attempted iridescence)
Certed result
Edited his hair, feathers, jewellery, and colored him
Links to pets you have colored:
Most recent WIP
Random character
Style experimentation
More Style experimentaion
NPC for Fabula Schola
For the Fabula Schola shop (drew, colored, shaded entirely, though this was from several years ago and my art has improved since)
Another from Fabula Schola from scratch
Cein Isles coloring sample
Link to your art gallery (optional): Has not been updated for some time, but this is my DA gallery
Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I really admire the shops colors and edits and I think it would be a fun place to work at. My favorite animals have been unicorns for the majority of my life, so equine creatures were the first I learned to draw, even before people.
Comments: I have some time restraints with how long I can be on the computer due to my parents, but as long as I don't have to draw the pets from scratch and my work is kept to just edits and coloring, I should be okay. I like to think I can adapt to any style I need to in my journey to develop my own.

Also, even though this is a mule, I would prefer to be contacted on this account. Thank you!

UPDATE: Last Added on Feb 5th/12 (see bottom of form)
Junior Colorist Here! & Familiar Colorist Here!
Applicant name: Darkmoon Dancer
Who referred you (if any): Nyx Queen of Darkness
Timezone/Active Time of Day: PST / Throughout the day, and reliably in the evenings.
Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM (unevenocean)
Specific Coloring Software Used: GIMP, and I also have a version of Photoshop CS3 that I'll be using when my new tablet pen gets here. (eraser end no work proper on the windows half of my computer >.> )
How long have you been working in B/C?: On and off since I got into Gaia XD 6ish years?
I have sold a number of lineart sets and worked at/attempted to own my own shops as I went through highschool, none of them too successful due to that pestering issue of school.
Links to shops currently working at: Technically still work at Wild: The Western Frontier, but been on hiatus for quite some time. Shouldn't have accepted the work as all-unique lines in nigh-realism is not something I can keep interest in.
(too much time between thought -> finished product to keep me focused)
Links to shops worked for previously: Listing all I can remember, but most are OLD OLD OLD
[ Matope ] (<- Pixels, not my things >.> Left sometime last year?)
[ Nequus ] (At least 2 or 3 years ago that I left, before it was revamped)
[ Pegasii ] (A shop I opened up after a lineart auction in 2008 due to these guys being popular. Again, school intervened)
[ ??? ] ((For the life of me I can't remember the name of this shop, but I worked there too... forever ago))
Neptune's Children (actually owned this back in 2006; long dead)
Names of past co-workers or bosses: Rejam, and be blue, Raisin-kins, Kaimi Kalani, Aniira, She-Ra of Etheria (I'm sure there are more)
ladyfirefox69 - She's everywhere! XD <3

Links to pets you have edited:
Soquili References: (done on this base, drawn by the lovely _-Cheeky_Chobit-_)
Qua Mundi : ((He's not quite finished yet, so here is his 'bare' base, and a WIP of his accessories as I get them done. I will add new WIPs as I get him done))
[ Bare Base ] [ Some Items ] [ Some More Items ]

Soquili Plushies:
[ Starry White Bat SW plush for me ] (Pelt & Claws)
Steamworks: (crappy quality pic, I know, sorry >.> )
[ Just Sketch of Edits ] (All of that pencil work, lol. Clothing, hair, accessories,etc)
((OLD)) tWG:
[ 4 Horsemen ] (Flame / Arrows,Mane,Tail / Mane,Tail,Skinniness / Bones)

Links to pets you have colored:
((OLD)) tWG:
[ Massacre ] [ Spiderweb Mare ]
((OLD))Pegasii: (actually all drawn/templated by me too)
[ Zebra Pegasii ] [ Giraffe Pegasii ] [ Monarch Pegasii ]

Link to your art gallery (optional): ((they're not all in the same place, sorry <.< ))
[ Art of my Avatar <3 ] | [ Mucha-esque ]
[ Soq Couple Lineart ] | [ Detailed Wing Tattoo Sketch ]
[ Avatar Art Sketch ] | [ Wolf Sketch ] | [ Werewolf sketch ] | [ Shoshana Sketch ] | [ Necropolis Art WIP ]
[ DA Llama contest entry ] [ Cethin Art ] [ FF couple ]
[ Soq Teepee Trophy Entry ] [ Soq Pet Trophy Entry ]

Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I have been evolving my art skill over the last 6 years in the BC forum, and yes, I have made many mistakes, but I work best in an environment where there are set rules and guidelines with just enough space for creativity to squeeze in between. And I believe that Soq can offer me this very opportunity.
I am open-minded and always willing to learn and find newer/better ways to do what I do. I love criticism and always work towards fixing what I deem imperfection (which quite often leads to spending a lot of time on the tiny details).
And quite honestly, Soquili is the only thing that I come onto Gaia for anymore, as my ties to a few other stores have snipped to an end for reasons I can discuss privately if you would like to know more.
So all in all, I am now a stay-at-home, with the only distraction in the visible future being a dog-walking mini-job that will take place in the mornings/early afternoons starting in January sometime. School is all done, and when hubby is diligently at work I can focus my attention to my art, and hopefully to coloring Soquili <3
Give me a chance and a handler while I learn everything (with whip in hand? Px ), and I promise you won't regret hiring me =)
Comments: Please note that most of the pets that I have colored in the past are not even worth sharing because they are not up to my current artistic abilities, and the last shop was a pixel shop and a huge experimental jump on my part.
That being said, the few examples I have shared, I think, are up to what I can do currently and can definitely be guided and trained to become even better!
Also notable is that my style is always improving, but I am also capable of mimicking several other styles so if something pops up that is more preferable I can always be prodded to work in that direction. I'm very lenient and comfortable being flexible so long as I know my boundaries <3

And I would also like to thank everyone for a chance to work at the store that I have been stalking/finally delving into over my time in the BC forums here on Gaia <3

UPDATE: Last Added on Feb 5th/12
Will be adding in more trial line examples as they get done <3

W/ EDITS:
[ Common Wolf Template, one color ] | [ Common Wolf Template, Ice Haired Pinto ]
[ Pretty Pixie ]
[ Native Pony ]

UNEDITED:
[ Ice PinLeoZee (just color) ] | [ Fire PinLeoZee (just color) ]

WORK IN PROGRESS (WIPs):
[ Plague Doctor WIP (sketched) ]
[ Gardener Kirin WIP (half-ish done - added plants and foot scales) ]
[ Lacy Collector WIP (half-done) ]
[ Dread Falls Style WIP (just sketched) ]

Edited 12-20-11 midnight EST: added links to alot of the pets from my old breedables shop in the "colored by me" section.
Junior Colorist Here!

Applicant name: RoseNightshade
Who referred you (if any): no one~
Timezone/Active Time of Day: -5 hrs GMT aka EST / Mostly evenings from 6pm-12am during week days, on the weekends I'm available noon to however late I happen to stay up. Though I can be online a little during the day a little via work computer or my smart phone.
Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM but I could install others if needed
Specific Coloring Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CS5, soooooooooometimes/rarely Open Canvas if I'm feeling bored or frustrated with Adobe (I forget which version of OC, and I'm not at home to quick reference...)
How long have you been working in B/C?: Have been gone from Gaia for 3 years, but when I was active before, I'd say it was probably something like two years? Maybe three? It's really hard for me to remember because I've been gone for 3 years and don't recall when I got into B/C... sweatdrop
Links to shops currently working at: none
Links to shops worked for previously:
Audio Rhetoric
Efui (Was a guest colorist/editor)
Names of past co-workers or bosses: Bosses:
@ Audio: xx_bullseye_xx aka Demy-Stardust (not sure which account she's using as her main these days)
@ Efui: zoomutt aka Chibizoo <-- previous (I think must have changed her username since past I was active on gaia)
Links to pets you have edited: (please list what was edited for each piece)
X - hair, clothes, drumsticks, smoke, peircings, tongue & expression
X - heart of gold details and chain
X - entirely fabricated whipped cream etc on his head
X - end of tail, blue back "spines", blue shape around eyes
X - entirely fabricated wings and halo
X - fluff at the end of ears, shirt, pants, boots, rose, hair, ear peircings
X - Hair, clothes, martini
X - wings, tips of ears(fluff), gold bangles, collar, bangs(hair), tail(hair)
X - screw, nose, eye, ears, jacket
X - spikey pony tail, earrings, jacket vest, mesh, shirt
X - bangs(hair)
Links to pets you have colored: (optional)
Lineart edits by my friend Ani, shading template edits and colors by me: ( This is the only edited pet listed here in order to avoid duplication/redundancy. :3 )
X
----Art from my short lived B/C shop:
X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X
----SS for myself and friends (which is why there are repeated themes/colors)
X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X
----Work from Audio:
X, X, X, X
----Work from Efui:
X, X, X, X, X, X, X
----Misc:
X, X,
Link to your art gallery (optional):
(My primary gallery with alot of my most recent work is on an "adult" site... so I don't think I should link it... )
My Deviant Art (I don't post here very much however)
I have a small art shop that has some new artwork (<--- the My Little Ponies FIM are brand new, as well as the Holiday items, the Star Seed, and the Unicorn pewp)
Why do you want to work at Soquili?: Alot of reasons, actually~ I've ALWAYS loved Unicorns and Pegasi and Horses ever since I was a child, and I have absolutely adored the Soq artwork from the moment I first saw it on Gaia back when I joined. Even back in 2004 I wished I could be a guest colorist for Soq some time just to add to the beauty of what I saw all around B/C. B/C has always been my favorite part of Gaia and I love seeing (and coloring when there is opportunity) the beautiful pets of others more than I like to hoard my own, (though I of course wouldn't really love the root of B/C if I didn't adore the ones I do have and lust after others) and I feel like being any part of Soq would be an honor because it's such a huge part of the heart of B/C :3 In the past three years my art and technique as well as patience have all improved vastly, so I think I could offer a well balanced set of skills and creativity to Soq, and easily be able to match the lineart/shading templates given the chance at them. I want to have something to seriously DO on Gaia, become a part of the community like I never really did 3 years ago, and more than that, contribute to the aspect of Gaia that I love the most. :3
Comments: Primarily (because real life is most important): I hope you're doing well in your recovery from your surgery Sirenz *hugs gently and carefully.*
Secondarily: All of the pets linked above were colored/edited three years ago, and my skills have improved alot since then, but I just recently returned to Gaia, so haven't had the chance to color anything new to show this off as easily as I'd like.. I've also experienced a large degree of personal change in those three years (got treated for previously undiagnosed conditions which has helped me VASTLY) have matured alot and become much more reliable. I regularly take real life commissions so understand and routinely deal with that type of responsibility. :3

Familiar Colorist Here!
same info as above~ I'd just really like to be a part of Soq. Start in the herd, or start with the lil guys, I would enjoy either. :3

ohh wish I had time for this XD