Building a portfolio...
9 years ago
General
To make a long story short, I'm going to be working on making more work geared for portfolios because I'm starting to feel more like working in a studio rather than a warehouse at this stage in my life. As much as I like doing commissuons, a lot of it is fetish related and interest seems to have plummeted.
So, basically what I'm going to be doing is opening up slots where you give me a character and I "epic" the hell out of it at no charge. Kind of like with the D&D character sheets, but more dynamic and in some kind of situation. Ill only apply this to non-fetish work, though, and if I'm granted full artistic freedom. This means I'll be giving your character qualities that they may or may not have such as abilities and clothing. The character design itself won't be meddled with, but the personality, wardrobe and intagable attributes will be. Also, I'm going to be choosy. I want to be able to draw humans and hugely unique characters. So, if your character is a generic furry, I may not be inclined to use them. However, if your character has traits that I feel would grab the attention of anyone in the gaming or movie industry, namely humans, Just about anything from any mythology or something wholly unique that hasn't been done before, hat will more than likely get a spot.
In addition, I'd like for you to help advertise this by signal boosting this journal. I'm making it a prerequisite.
tl;dr
1. FREE ART!
2. Must understand requirements stated below
3. Must be non-fetish
4. Generic furries welcome but Humans, mythical beasts and your own unique designs preferred.
5. I must have full artistic freedom.
6. Signal boost this journal.
7. Link your charscter sheet and the word "Potamto" in the comments section below.
8. I'm going to be incredibly picky, so please don't get upset if I don't do yours.
9. Tips are always nice :3
10. Standard rates apply for fetish/porn work.
If you have any questions, feel free to note me!
[Edit: vague ideas are welcome, however, know that it may lower your chance of getting a spot unless you specify that it's alright if I can disregard the idea if I feel its not befitting of my own idea i may have for your character.
So, basically what I'm going to be doing is opening up slots where you give me a character and I "epic" the hell out of it at no charge. Kind of like with the D&D character sheets, but more dynamic and in some kind of situation. Ill only apply this to non-fetish work, though, and if I'm granted full artistic freedom. This means I'll be giving your character qualities that they may or may not have such as abilities and clothing. The character design itself won't be meddled with, but the personality, wardrobe and intagable attributes will be. Also, I'm going to be choosy. I want to be able to draw humans and hugely unique characters. So, if your character is a generic furry, I may not be inclined to use them. However, if your character has traits that I feel would grab the attention of anyone in the gaming or movie industry, namely humans, Just about anything from any mythology or something wholly unique that hasn't been done before, hat will more than likely get a spot.
In addition, I'd like for you to help advertise this by signal boosting this journal. I'm making it a prerequisite.
tl;dr
1. FREE ART!
2. Must understand requirements stated below
3. Must be non-fetish
4. Generic furries welcome but Humans, mythical beasts and your own unique designs preferred.
5. I must have full artistic freedom.
6. Signal boost this journal.
7. Link your charscter sheet and the word "Potamto" in the comments section below.
8. I'm going to be incredibly picky, so please don't get upset if I don't do yours.
9. Tips are always nice :3
10. Standard rates apply for fetish/porn work.
If you have any questions, feel free to note me!
[Edit: vague ideas are welcome, however, know that it may lower your chance of getting a spot unless you specify that it's alright if I can disregard the idea if I feel its not befitting of my own idea i may have for your character.
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I'd love to see what comes of it, though!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8286989/ Reference Sheet also POTAMTO!
And as an idea of sorts, because of how my character looks, a cyber/Tron-esque kind of pic might look cool :3
Character reference is here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18117350/
And of course, if it gets picked, you've got full artistic freedom to do whatever you want with the character, even tweak/meddle-with the design itself a little if need be. It's always been a flexible character design.
Boost journal incoming shortly!
I made a journal ( http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7636610/ ) and I also linked your journal in a few skype groups.
Here is my ref: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12920904/
Draw me like one of your Potamto! Whatever that is. :) You have full artistic freedom of course.
If you want a unique character, I have had an idea for an electric based life form for a while that might be interesting. Contact me if you want to hear it.^^
Human Paladin that has armor like something out of Warhammer 40K. If you're interested I can give you full details as I'm posting this from my phone.
Race: Silver Dragon, although he stays in his human form for his mission
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 210
Hair color: White
Eye color: Green, almost emerald like
Hair Style: short and wavy, parted down the middle
Facial features: Has a scar on his right cheek that looks like he was sliced by a sword, but otherwise has normal facial features. His face is soft, but strong with his normal expression being one of thought and fortitude. His tone sounds deep and protective, as if hiding a dark secret. Probably because he is. (Think Stereotypical paladin face)
Sir Feyrkalaen, his true name, is a silver dragon of only 15 years of age yet tasked with a charge of his life. Born into a family of Dragon Vanguard, he has been tasked with the human race instead of his own. His mission, to keep the human chapter of the holy order of Lendys in check. To make sure that their power was not being abused, and that they were still true to the code. He is not allowed to be a dragon unless absolutely necessary, nor is he allowed to mention such a thing for it might endanger his mission. He is a Paladin, both human and dragon, but for now no one must know his real identity. His name, Sir Kolind, is only a moniker. (Look up his name backwards in draconic). Despite his age, he appears to be a middle aged male human, and his dragon form is not much bigger.
His armor looks like one from the order of Lendys, the Paladin order of dragons that seek judgement upon the living. Big shoulderplates along with a decorative chest piece that has a dragon in flight on it. The armor is a solid sheen of steel, bulky to offer a lot of protection with the paladin-esque trim of a shimmering gold. His sword, a bastard sword, emblazoned with runic carvings and a hilt matching his own armor style. The shield also matching, along with a large dragon emblazoned on the front, this one more of a watchful dragon rather than one in flight like the one upon his chest. His helmet has frills along the side, same color as his armor, but he tends not to wear it. He feels as though people should see his face and not hide behind some mask. When he doesn't wear it, he has it tied to his belt.
http://www.cgsociety.org/cgsarchive/newgallerycrits/g15/370715/370715_1237581769_large.jpg
Now I know what you're thinking about the picture
"Hey wait a minute this is from the internet"
Well you're right. It is.
This guy was/is a D&D character, and I'm horrible at drawing things so I pulled it from online to show my D&D group a general image of what my guy looks like. More often than not I use words to describe him, hence the wall of text. Now if you want, you can draw him with as much artistic freedom and imagination as you want with the description I gave you. Quite honestly I'll take anything.
Feel free to refuse this at anytime. I figured I'd give it a shot. The worst answer I can get is "No", so why not?
Potamto. Topampto? Tontopo? Mopatato? Hakuna matata.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8528420/ Damian would be the first one I'd showcase to you. His design was based off a "werewolf" photo-manipulation, so if you want to play that up for the mythological bent, go right on ahead.
And, as per the stipulations for being free portfolio additions, you have complete artistic freedom. And also per stipulations, I made a journal to "signal boost" this, and finally, the secret password, Otmatop...er, Potamto.
Edit: Might help if I linked the journal... http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7636834/
XD
I think I have a good idea of what I'd want Damien to be, though. But I'm leaning in two totally different directions. I'd either make him a blood-thirsty feral savage or a blood-thirsty celestial savage.
Also, after seeing some of the RPG character mentions, it reminds me that I actually have a gnoll character named Kriv who might work for this, but while I have him illustrated twice, neither are quite "reference" materiel I think.
I have a couple of ideas, if you like. I have a D&D4E character named Issthkaor. Gold Dragonborn Paladin Blackguard, alignment neutral - yes, neutral. Vice: Fury. Walks around everywhere in heavy, highly ornamented plate armour from hell that glows ethereally blue, and a fuck-off big enchanted pike in his claws. And a spare axe on his back, just for the hell of it. Personality: combine ego, libido and id, stir vigorously, add a large amount of self-interest, don't-give-a-fuck and love of money, season with cynicism and opportunism and frost with loving to wade through blood and gibs up to his armpits. Armour is either totally clean, or covered with --- well: "with shit; not just any kind of shit, either, but the special kind of shit that only certain people encounter when they go looking for it and are not disappointed."
The other creature comes from an imaginarium of mine, where creatures of dreams and night live, work and thrive. Night-mares are real, lethevores steal the forgetfulness of sleep, and pray you never meet an eidolovore... But the creature I have in mind is a night-stallion: part horse, part dragon, part Anubis-like jackal, with the cunning and benevolence of Nyarlathotep. He will give you all you ask for and take all that he desires of you, he will terrorise you and delight you, show you places and worlds beyond your wildest imaginings in your dreams, and the price... Oh, let's not talk about such vulgar matters right now: surely you'd like to try this, I found it just for you...
And what do yoi call thst imaginarium creature and what parts of the animals mentioned go where?
That creature's called a nightstallion --- as opposed to a nightmare
Here's yer boost http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7637112/
I'd love to see what kind of creativity you'd get from working on one of my characters if you choose one.
Here is Garth http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18659301/
Talon: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20208528/
Pike: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11253855/
I tweeted about your portfolio journal, but I don't want to risk making a journal because its against the code of conduct to advertise journals, and I don't want to risk getting in trouble, I hope that's okay and I can still join.
Code of Conduct 1.11
Do not spam.
This includes registering accounts or posting content automatically, messaging users en masse with ads, posting content that is nonsensical and/or unnecessarily long or page breaking, reblog contests, "spam to win" content, and "watch trains." Do not encourage users to signal boost your content.
In plain English...
Do not post unsolicited advertisements outside your own uploads, such as Notes or comments on other people's posts. Do not encourage any activities that would promote spamming.
Is it okay for me to still join even if I don't make a journal?
Thanks for pointing it out, tho!
And yeah, it's cool =3
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19803231/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19171611/ https://www.dropbox.com/s/ygl41l8s8c7msei/New%20Xanfire%20Ref2.png?dl=0 I really hope this is okay
I understand requirements stated and that you have permission for full creative freedom.
"Potamto"
If you want to know anything about him, his abilities and other traits, let me know.
He has a few quirks involving his wings, how he folds them determining his mood and such.