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Kipestshin
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:31 am


Welcome.

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General Overview:

Here you will find INFORMATION on requests/commisions.
I was asked to take down prices, so you will have to order stuff from my DA and private website.

post 1- uh... index

post 2- difference between request and a commision. and types.

post 3- request information

post 4- commision information

post 5- FAQ

post 6- progress reports and who is currently being worked on.
PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:50 am


post 2

About the artist:

Kipestshin is a fantasy/monster artist. She enjoys designing and drawing angry creatures that look like a truck of roadkill came to life. Since that is not something everyone needs, she is open to many other things. Fairys and princesses are not her forte, but she will try to accomidate.

Kip has a degree from the Academy of Art University in animation. Her goal is to do freelance fantasy monster design and videogame character design. That being said, she does not play very many games, so forgive her.

She currently lives in California and enjoys it there. (I am really not good with this 'about me' stuff)

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The difference between a request and commision:

Request- Free. Simple. a gift from the artist.
Commision- Costs. Drawn to specifications. You have that artist work for you.

basically a commision is a nicer piece of art. a request is more of a scribble.

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Posts that should go in this Sub-forum:

Current commision information.
Future/Planning) commision information (CLEARLY marked)
Requests (journal scribbles)

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What Should NOT go in this Sub-fourm:


Requests should be kept to Medusa shop related things. Such as events and journal stuff.

Requests should NOT be of non-shop related things, such as pets from other petstores, your avatar, your dog... whatever. If you want those, see my commision section.

If your journal has an event where your medusa crosses over with another pet, that is an okay request. I just will not be drawwing you fanart of a pet from another shop.

(Updated: 02/02/07)

Kipestshin
Captain


Kipestshin
Captain

PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:52 am


post 3

(request info)

What do i consider a request to be?

I consider a request to be just that, a REQUEST. If it catches my fancy and i have time, i may make a sketch of it. I may just do a quick scribble, or maybe even limited color or value. It is my choice.

Do NOT assume because i don't draw you a picture that i don't like you. The subject might not be something i want to draw or more likely, i just don't have time.

A request is not a demand.

If you are wanting a picture, you better check my commision section.
PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:53 am


post 4

(commish info)

regarding IRL (in real life) commishs....

This information is here so you know if you would like to pursue a commisson through another website (DA or mine) It is urely informative. This is not a price list.


Kip is opening up spots for IRL commishions(sp great). This means you pay with real money, not gaia gold (those will be handled in the next post) Please be 18 or over to order. Serious orders ONLY. I cannot stress that enough. I am a freelance artist, this is not just a hobby. If you are unsure if you want to order and would like to talk to me, please do. ^_^

i am willing to draw most things, and if you are concerned you may always send me an e-mail, the worst thing i'm gonna say is 'no' right?

i do have a few things i will not draw, and might add onto the list at my own discression.

i will NOT draw:

1. graphic/crass porn. its not something i particularly want to do. this is usually pictures involving a lot of fluid and pain. if you are interested in something intament *sp* thats another story...

2. child porn. no. don't ask. this is usually my one and only rule.

3. oh i know i'm forgetting something XP... *fears*


i WILL draw:

1. usually anything thats not on the 'not' list. things i reccoment might be character portrates, a full body shot so you can get other pictures done of your character by other artists. props and weapons, though please know machines are not my forte. and as always i do love designing monsters ^___^
Kip does not know a lot of ordering/furrie/internet slang. She may have to ask you what you mean if you use it. Please don't be offended. i want to make sure you get what you want. Try to not assume to much on my part. I am not a mindreader.

* Original characters
*Furries/Anthros of any species, please have an idea of how much you want human and beast.
* Animals and fantasy beasts (foxes, unicorns, dragons, etc...)
*Fantasy characters, including (but not limited to) elves, mermaids, centaurs, satyrs, faeries, vampires, etc... pretty much if you think it, it can be done ^_^
*Any rating from G to R. (NC-17... please inquire. thouse of legal age only.)
* Straight, gay, lesbian, hermaphodite, or multiple partner pairings ^_^
*Fan art (reference materials required.) this is not my most favorite thing to do XP




Pencils/sketches:
i will go through a price quote with whatever is ordered. i am charging what i would charge if you stopped me at a convention and asked for a sketch. more detailed/rendered pieces, as well as multipul characters/crazy elaborate actions will probably raise the price. Fully designing you a character might cost a bit more (but i think its quite worth it ^__^) These may include stray lines/ sketch lines. I try to work very clean but if this is a problem, let me know.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/Birdskullhat.jpg (normally not THIS fast.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/BisuBaalSunMoon.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/wolfhunterroughs.jpg (roughs to help design a OC)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/Amartheo/MarasmuswNymph2.jpg (again, not quite as fast)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/Amartheo/amartheoicubusandfaces.jpg

Things that fall under this:
Mock up model sheets (good for getting other people to draw your character)
Sketchy sketches. stuff that looks quick and simple.

Inked/Very clean pencils/Detailed pencils:
I prefere to work in pencil, but if you are going for a particular style i can do ink.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/gargmonsterwip.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/horsemancentaur.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/horsemanarmor1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/horsemanarmor2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/horsemanarmor3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/inkfishy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/AllonCitrine/Alloninkred.jpg (+PS)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/AllonCitrine/Allonhairdownink.jpg (+PS)

Colored:
I work in either mixed medium (watercolor, acrylics, color pencil) or digital (photoshop). if you need a piece in another medium then what is listed (oils, charcoal, cookie dough), i will try my best to accomidate you. Photoshop is my prefered coloring choice.

Photoshop-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/Amartheo/MarasmuswNymph3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/Fanart/Ardarohkgift.jpg (Sketch+quick color)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/Fanart/ZukoDevart.jpg (semi-cel shaded color)
(really, clicking around the guild you will find lots of examples. if you have questions please ask.)

Watercolor/mixed media-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/paintings/starfishmanmonsterWIP2.jpg ( a few PS touch ups on a horrid scan)

Paintings-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/paintings/PhantomKing.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/paintings/snakelady.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Kipestshin/paintings/goldfaceWIP6.jpg (WIP)
(all paintings are scaled down from various sizes)


Sculpture:
yes, i have started sculpting. my medium of choice is sculpy primo and wire. i take a lot of care and pride in my sculpting. there is no such thing as a rush job on it. expect it to take over a month. please reemeber i did not go to school specifically for sculpture, so i am not as fast as i am in drawing. i also take over a day for painting. please trust me when i say i feel it is very much worth the wait.
please remember things are made to your specifications. ^_^ examples soon.

Table-top minis (pewter figures):
i have recently tried my hand at painting RP minis. i put lots of care into them, and will mix media if requested (ie. feathers) i need at least 24 hours to finish a mini. i recomend ordering several at a time ^_^ bases will be painted black unless something different is requested. If you are really into these and have other requests i'm open to suggestions. if you are doing an army, please inquire on bulk prices ^_^

General info:

*i do not have an oversized scanner, so pieces tend to be 9x12 at largest. inquire for larger pieces.

*shipping is NOT factored into price quotes, unless listed as such. shipping on average is 6$. if you are just wanting a scan of the piece, you don't have to pay S&H ^_^

*Paypal is accepted, contact me if you need another form of payment.

*Original characters are copyright their original owners. You are paying for my artistic services, not the right to any copyrighted material.

*I, the artist, reserve the right to use any commisioned piece to promote myself, including online auctions and gallery samples.

*client (purchaser) has the right to display the image online/make personal prints of the image. however they may NOT take credit for the image, and they many NOT sell the image, hole or in part. (may not sell prints, charge to veiw, etc.) if client wishes to do so, contact me. no exceptions.

*any R or NC-17 rated pictures may only be purchased by adults 18 years of age or older. by purchacing one of these you are saying that you (the client)are, and exempt the artist from legal action.

*unless specified, commisions are for personal use ONLY. Commercial (book covers, pay sites, gaia 'pet stores/mini shops', etc.) work is a compleatly seperate thing and i MUST know that is what your piece is for. It falls under different rules and pricing.

*I, the artist, reserve the right to sell prints of your commision at my discresstion (ie comic conventions/tradeshows/promotional material/etc.) you will be givin character copyright credit if the character is yours. please inform me if this is a problem. (this goes into factoring of cost)

*Prices subject to change at any time (you will only be charged what you are quoted if prices increase. This is only valid if you have been price quoted and the piece is being worked on. Not if you have been quoted then chose to get the piece done months after the quoting.)

*If you need to cancel or postpone an order, contact me ASAP. I will try to work with you the best i can, i am very understanding. Depending how far along your piece is, you will need to pay a 'kill' fee. This is 50% of the cost of the finished art. This is paying for my time.

*commision is not granted to the client until full payment is recived.

*I reserve the right to refuse a commision for any reason. period.



*note* if you are getting something small done, the price of course will be lower. these are just base prices to give you an idea. ^_^
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(Updated: 02/06/07)

Gaia gold/item commisions


Q. what id the difference between this and a IRL commision?

A. you don't get the original. and you might see a quality change. if i am spending more of my time working a second job, i will have less time for these. these are usually done much faster as well, and with less client imput (meaning i don't draw you roughs and let you pick the one you like.) but i work hard on these as well ^_^ heart

Things i will do:
avatar art
Breedable/Changable pet fanart
avatar with pets
scenes from a RP (tasteful things....blood is okay.)
happy fun scribbles
etc.

please be aware colored illustrations will cost quite a bit of gold to make it worth my time. its just a sad fact i'm not made of it. this is also factored into the detail in the background of a painting and whatnots...

I am not always open to do Gaia gold commisions.
Gaia is a hobby, so RL comes first.

Kipestshin
Captain


Kipestshin
Captain

PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:54 am


post 5

(FAQ and retarded questions that overlook the above posts >.> *teases*)

1. OMFG! I wantz free artz! I can't pay cause i have no money LOLZ!

Answer: Sorry, you are paying not only for my skill but my time. I will not and can not humor requests like this.

2. I would love to order a commission of a medusa to use in your shop. Can I do that, and how much does it cost?

Answer: Yes you can. I cannot state prices due to gaia TOS, but you may e-mail me. This is for uniquely drawn Medusa. If you want to order a base (standard body, 72rez file only) medusa talk with me. Since each commisioned medusa is hand drawn and colored, price goes up with ammounts of detailing and patterns. And as always, tell me what you want, not what you think will cost less. I can let you know what can be changed to come up with an afordable option if you feel over budget ^_^

3. Do you take commisions for non-gaia related things?

Answer: Yes. Gladly. If what you desire is not covered in the Commision section, let me know.

4. What forms of payment do you accept?

Answer: I prefere Paypal or money order. If you need to send it another way, please contact me.

5. If i order a commision (snake or otherwise), can I use it in your petshop?

Answer: most likely. please let me know this is what you want to do so i can make sure how your character is works (ie. unique traits, biology, etc)

6. I want a hard copy of my piece! (Or, about printing/original sketch)

Answer: Printing options are Standard printer paper, Glossy photo paper, or Watercolor. If you would like your piece on something else, please let me know. I do not have a price list currently for printing costs. Shipping of prints is not factored into commision price. It costs extra. Standard shipping cost in contenental US is $6. (if price is higher or lower, i will let you know. ^_^)
If you would like to purchace the original sketches or scribbles done of your medusa let me know. I work on standard priner paper in pencil. Some pieces have more then one picture on them as i never planned to sell them, i will let you know. XP More to come on this in the future.

7. Do you do art trades?

Answer: rarely. It depends on my schedual and what you are wanting. If i refuse you, it is not a comment on your art quality, i just may not be able to do it.

8. I ordered a piece from you but ______ happened and i can't pay! (Or, i need to postpone payment)

Answer: contact me IMMEDEATLY (sp). I need to know this as soon as possible. I am willing to work with you, and the sooner you let me know the better. Just avoiding me or not saying anything and just not paying is the WORST thing you can do. I am very very understanding about life. I can put your piece on hold and finish it at a later date, or you can cancel your order. See the next question about that...

9. I ordered a piece for someone, but now i hate them, i don't want it! (Or, I need to cancel my order)

Answer: Depending how far along in the ordering process you are, I will need payment. If we have just been talking and nothing is worked up, I will let you cancel. Please do not may a habit of this.
If thumbnails and mock ups have been drawn, we will need to talk. If your piece is more then 50% finished, you will need to pay a 'kill' fee. This is 50% of the quoted cost. You do not recive your half finished piece. You are underpaying me for my time.
If you need to pay a kill fee due to the previous question we can work out a time to pay.

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This thread is unlocked. Post your questions here, and i will answer them. I will then deleate them so this does not get overcrowded.
(Updated: 02/06/07)
PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:56 am


post 6

(status of stuff)

Confirmed to work on:

Asheris
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Unconfirmed/future:

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:20 am


On the requests for a medusa (like a quest/commish)...do you take RL pay, and what's a general price?

I read over it...butr I'm prolly too tired to notice I skipped over it. You can delete this post if needed.

Thanks.
PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:30 am


Those fall under colored work. so 35$ starting.
I know i quoted several of you 30$, i didn't forget.

EDIT: unique traits do cost more, as well as excessive details and whatnot, so that is why i have people set up threads so i can price quote ^__^

Kipestshin
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Asheris

PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:20 pm


Kipestshin, I forgot to ask this in my last PM to you and it seemed too small to PM over: Is it $6 s&h per commissioned pic or does the $6 cover the entire thing if there are couple? sweatdrop

*Would die to have the final stage/art for the commissions.*
PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:14 am


together if they are shipped together ^___^
i've never mailed pictures before, so i have to look into the best way to do that.
I can also give you the larger file (like a 200 rez PNG) so you can print your own if you like.
I can print on regular paper, glossy, or watercolor paper. *forgot to put up the prices for that* go me XP huzzah. but that is probably covered in shipping.

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FAQ updated, as well as a comment about private/commercial work was added to the commision section.

Kipestshin
Captain


Asheris

PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:04 pm


Alright, good to know! whee For the final/colored piece, I would like a high-resolution version (perhaps sent via e-mail). The picture I was asking for was the sketches. lol But, your response answered my question. 3nodding
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