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Status Update + Themed "Elemental" Commissions!
8 years ago
Shop! · Tip the Artist · Tumblr · Weasyl Happy October (and Inktober, to my fellow participants!) The weather is finally beginning to taper off a bit where I live and give way to autumn. I hope you all have been doing well!
What's up, Moth?
Since I know some of you are wondering about the immigration situation, I'm reporting that progress has been made! Canadian immigration requested some more info from us, which we provided, and also sent me to get a medical exam done (mainly to prove I don't have any serious contagious diseases, nothing too wild) which I did mid-September. That should be most of what they need from me to process the application. It'll be a while yet before Shiro and I hear anything further, but for the time being, we seem to be in good shape. We're seeing each other as we are able and just had a week together recently.
Commission Stuff
A big thank you to my many commissioners this year! I've had some fun repeat customers and unique one-offs. I've booked all available space in the October schedule at this point and have a few ongoing projects left to finish up as well. If there's something you'd like me to make for delivery at MFF or for a holiday gift, you should start thinking about that soon and get in touch also soon to make sure I can book you in time. (Remember, you don't have to pay immediately when you book, only when your slot is coming up!) For November, I want to change things up and do some themed commissions as a break from the typical mix-n-match of stuff I get normally! Here's all about that:
✨ Elemental Commissions! ✨
I'm a neon elemental - what are you? I'm open for a special series of commissions featuring your character as an elemental of your choice! You can pick from the periodic table, "earth" or "nature" elements, or even nontraditional concepts such as "chaos" or humorous ideas like "boxes". I'll depict your character among the element, bending or controlling it, exhibiting some of its qualities, or "being one with" it in some other way, perhaps even a combination! What speaks to you? What do you feel expresses the nature of your character?
These will be full-detail digital pieces with a significant level of artistic liberty. I want to be able to choose a great pose and interpretation of the element to make the image as cool as it can be. You'll provide your character's reference and your element choice. You can also give me some general notes on anything you specifically do not want, important details not to miss, etc. I may make changes to your character's clothing, if they wear any, or to their appearance (such as glowing eyes or markings, fur patches that fade into the element, etc. as the image calls for). I may also ask some questions about your character's personality to help me choose an appropriate pose or expression. You can choose to see a sketch check or be surprised with the final result as you desire, but I will not be making major changes at the sketch phase unless I have made a serious error in drawing your character.
I intend to create an image with my own character as a proper example; for the time being, here's a commission I did recently for Kaito (cw for blood) that is similar to what I'll be doing though more basic. These commissions will vary by your element but will include significant detail and may include environmental or symbolic components as well.
These will be $125 USD each, booked for creation in November. Payment is due 72 hours (3 days) before your slot. I will need your reference and element when you book so I can iron out any further details in advance of your booking. Let me know below if you'd like to get one, and I'll get you started!
The following people have already expressed interest when I discussed this project in the stream; please each of you let me know if you are officially booking now that you know the details or if you would prefer to drop out:
slyfox6414 ✔️
whitedragon09 ✔️
Digitalpotato ✔️
catmonkshiro ✔️
gilga ✔️
Thank you!
Other Notes
If you made it through all that (or skipped down here, haha), I hope you like bug stuff! The new holographic beetle stickers have been so popular in my shop I've ordered a restock already. I also have some really cool new things coming out on Monday that react to UV - you'll see! Cooking up lots of fun new merch has been keeping me busy. Take a look around and snap up your favorites at MaryCapaldi.com/shop!
For upcoming cons: I didn't get a table at MFF, but I'll still be there. I intend to apply for art show panels whenever they make those available. I did get a table at FC and will be there with a big assortment of sweet bug swag + commission availability to boot! After that we'll see what happens.
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Bookings for Elemental Commissions, November:
1
Dark_NZ - DONE
2
whitedragon09 - DONE
3
catmonkshiro - DONE
4
Kokuei - DONE
5
Digitalpotato - DONE
6
post - DONE
7
gilga - DONE
8
slyfox6414 - DONE
9
jabberdragon - DONE
10 [CANCELLED BY COMMISSIONER.]
(We'll start with this many and see how it goes.)
What's up, Moth?
Since I know some of you are wondering about the immigration situation, I'm reporting that progress has been made! Canadian immigration requested some more info from us, which we provided, and also sent me to get a medical exam done (mainly to prove I don't have any serious contagious diseases, nothing too wild) which I did mid-September. That should be most of what they need from me to process the application. It'll be a while yet before Shiro and I hear anything further, but for the time being, we seem to be in good shape. We're seeing each other as we are able and just had a week together recently.
Commission Stuff
A big thank you to my many commissioners this year! I've had some fun repeat customers and unique one-offs. I've booked all available space in the October schedule at this point and have a few ongoing projects left to finish up as well. If there's something you'd like me to make for delivery at MFF or for a holiday gift, you should start thinking about that soon and get in touch also soon to make sure I can book you in time. (Remember, you don't have to pay immediately when you book, only when your slot is coming up!) For November, I want to change things up and do some themed commissions as a break from the typical mix-n-match of stuff I get normally! Here's all about that:
✨ Elemental Commissions! ✨
I'm a neon elemental - what are you? I'm open for a special series of commissions featuring your character as an elemental of your choice! You can pick from the periodic table, "earth" or "nature" elements, or even nontraditional concepts such as "chaos" or humorous ideas like "boxes". I'll depict your character among the element, bending or controlling it, exhibiting some of its qualities, or "being one with" it in some other way, perhaps even a combination! What speaks to you? What do you feel expresses the nature of your character?
These will be full-detail digital pieces with a significant level of artistic liberty. I want to be able to choose a great pose and interpretation of the element to make the image as cool as it can be. You'll provide your character's reference and your element choice. You can also give me some general notes on anything you specifically do not want, important details not to miss, etc. I may make changes to your character's clothing, if they wear any, or to their appearance (such as glowing eyes or markings, fur patches that fade into the element, etc. as the image calls for). I may also ask some questions about your character's personality to help me choose an appropriate pose or expression. You can choose to see a sketch check or be surprised with the final result as you desire, but I will not be making major changes at the sketch phase unless I have made a serious error in drawing your character.
I intend to create an image with my own character as a proper example; for the time being, here's a commission I did recently for Kaito (cw for blood) that is similar to what I'll be doing though more basic. These commissions will vary by your element but will include significant detail and may include environmental or symbolic components as well.
These will be $125 USD each, booked for creation in November. Payment is due 72 hours (3 days) before your slot. I will need your reference and element when you book so I can iron out any further details in advance of your booking. Let me know below if you'd like to get one, and I'll get you started!
The following people have already expressed interest when I discussed this project in the stream; please each of you let me know if you are officially booking now that you know the details or if you would prefer to drop out:
slyfox6414 ✔️
whitedragon09 ✔️
Digitalpotato ✔️
catmonkshiro ✔️
gilga ✔️
Thank you!
Other Notes
If you made it through all that (or skipped down here, haha), I hope you like bug stuff! The new holographic beetle stickers have been so popular in my shop I've ordered a restock already. I also have some really cool new things coming out on Monday that react to UV - you'll see! Cooking up lots of fun new merch has been keeping me busy. Take a look around and snap up your favorites at MaryCapaldi.com/shop!
For upcoming cons: I didn't get a table at MFF, but I'll still be there. I intend to apply for art show panels whenever they make those available. I did get a table at FC and will be there with a big assortment of sweet bug swag + commission availability to boot! After that we'll see what happens.
---
Bookings for Elemental Commissions, November:
1
Dark_NZ - DONE2
whitedragon09 - DONE3
catmonkshiro - DONE4
Kokuei - DONE5
Digitalpotato - DONE6
post - DONE7
gilga - DONE8
slyfox6414 - DONE9
jabberdragon - DONE10 [CANCELLED BY COMMISSIONER.]
(We'll start with this many and see how it goes.)
Would the following description of what it does fit with your theme or would it be too specific for the kind of artistic liberty you wanted to take?
Gem: Moonstone
Colour: White
Type/Name: Elemental
This gem can manipulate elements and transform people into elementals with some limited control over the element they represent.
It can produce simple elemental based magic like fireballs, small localised earth tremors, lightning bolts and so on.
The elemental forms this gem creates are androgynous elf-like beings made from a given element who can produce slightly bigger elemental effects then the gem could produce by itself, but only of the type they represent.
See:
The elemental forms this gem creates are androgynous elf-like beings made from a given element who can produce slightly bigger elemental effects then the gem could produce by itself, but only of the type they represent.
.... now I guess I just have to choose an element, any you're particularly keen to draw?
Dark Ref: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/18020029
Don't actually have a decent reference of the moonstone gem for the cane, but it is a white moonstone gem with the same kind of cut (though the exact cut/shape tends to be different with different artists, not fussy on it XD)
Elemental choice: One of fire, earth, air, water or electricity (it can possibly make others, but these are definites). You can pick one if you want, or randomize one, or just ask me to pick and I'll probably randomize it XD
Besides, I already kissed a Canadian. And married him. That's why I'm in this situation!
(Also sent you payment for my commission on Friday)
Need me to note things to keep it a surprise for the others (a la Shiro)?