Hello all,

I sorta dropped off the face of FA for a while once I started my new job. I am now a full-time graphic artist for an online company :) Since I draw all week, I get pooped out for drawing any extra on my time off work.

I am finally finishing up any pending commissions, but will not open for more for a while. I will give an update when I do, but it will only be for one or two at a time.

Hope everyone has been doing well!

~Erin

Hey all,

Sorry it's been slow on my end. I just had 3 job interviews this past week. THREE! Out of all of the times I applied to jobs, they all seem to want me this particular week haha. Once I figure out my new schedule, I will be able to get back in the groove of finishing up my commissions. Thank you all for being so patient with me

In other news, it was my birthday yesterday (25th). Just an ordinary day, but I enjoyed chatting with friends and family :) and we bought some dessert to gorge on after dinner.

Hope you all are doing well!

Erin

Hey all,

I went for a job interview yesterday, my first once in months, and am struggling. I will be drawing all day today to try and catch up on my current queue. We are running out of options and our bills are very far behind. If you are wanting to order a commission, now would be the time :) I hate to beg like this, but this is my only source of income currently along with making dog collars on the side.

Here are my commission prices: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7226446/
And this is where you need to fill out the form to order: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGxnT25lYnpibktSWFBOWXZCZU9VdUE6MA

Thank you all,
Erin

Check out our available collars: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollarCrazy

Also check out our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/collarcrazy

If you see a design you like, but the size doesn't work for you, we can customize a collar for you :)

Check it out here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10102420/

25% off! I've been slow on getting any new commissions, so decided to have a sale :)

Go read here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/...../#cid:32098394

Head over to Collar Crazy on Facebook and like the page to be entered :) https://www.facebook.com/CollarCrazy

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Hollie is new to FA, so give her lots of love and watches! She has great prices for commissions and does some awesome artwork, and sculptures too! :3

Here is her commission price list: http://holliebollie.deviantart.com/.....ions-243155846

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Thanks!

It's been a while since I've done one of these...

1. Are you single or taken?
Taken

2. Chocolate or flowers?
Oooh, either! Dark chocolate is delish, but flowers are pretty.

3. Will you do anything special for Valentines Day?
My boyfriend already bought me perfume and an ice cream cake n.n I'm going to make him some ribs as a surprise for when he gets home from work (I never, ever cook... this will be a challenge).

4. Do you LIKE like anyone?
Durr, my boyfriend, Tony!  alfz (he never uses the account lol)

5. Were you dating anyone last Valentines?
Yes'm, my boyfriend, Tony.

6. Who do you want to spend Valentines with?
Tony!

7. Do you make a big deal about Valentines?
Not really, but I like to do a little something just because I can :3

8. Have you ever had a secret admirer?
Nope.

9. Would you ever write someone a love letter?
Once upon a time we did, since we were long distance.

10. Do you believe in Cupid?
No, but Santa and the Easter Bunny ARE REAL! I swear.

11. Do your parents give you presents on Valentines?
My mom use to make us heart shaped pancakes and give my brother and I a giant stuffed toy with candy, back in the day. Now she sends a card.

12. Do you still send out Valentine cards?
Nah.

13. Do you like candy hearts?
Only the good kind. There's this really weird tangy kind I hate...

14. What is something you got last Valentines?
My boyfriend gave me a lion and hippo stuffed toy and some candy :3

15. Is Valentines depressing?
Nope, I liked it even when I was single.

16. How is your love life?
Tony is my best friend and we act likes big kids together. I never was with someone that I felt so connected to and shared all of the same interests with... it's amazing! And we never fight, except silly bickering which ends in tickle fights and laughter.

17. Have you ever been dumped on Valentines?
Haha..... actually I think I was by my ex! Not that he told me, lol.

18. How many roses would you want to receive?
None is fine by me.

19. Will you have a girlfriend/boyfriend this Valentines day?
Ya, my BF!

20. Do you look forward to Valentines day?
Not really, nothing special. We still love each other the other days of the year too D:!!

21. Who was your last Valentine from?
Tony and my mom

22. Who do you expect to get a Valentine from this year?
Already got em

23. Who would you most like to receive a Valentine from?
No one special lol

24. How many Valentines will you be sending this year?
Zero, I be lazy :|

25. Have you ever not received a Valentine?
I'm not sure?

26. What was the most Valentines you received in a single day?
Hell if I know. Elementary school it was mandatory to give everyone in your class one.

27. Have you ever received an anonymous Valentine?
No.

28. Have you ever sent an anonymous Valentine?
No.

29. Will you be sending an anonymous Valentine this year?
NO!

30. What was the best Valentine gift you ever received?
Probably my lion plushie because I love stuffed toys and I still cuddle with it now and then :3

31. What was the worst?
Can't think of any.

32. Have you ever started dating someone on Valentines day?
Nope.

Erin

Go check it out!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4280580/

Hello all,

I am really in need of some commissions right now. My PayPal account is in the negative from the scammer, and PayPal won't stop calling me about it to put the money back... so if you could share this journal, that would be AWESOME!

I am taking 5 slots at for $20 full body commissions, with line art and shading, but no background. This is originally $40!

1.  Smokeytail
2.  Tignatious
3.  southerngirl90 [PAID]
4.  Maxy. [PAID]
5.

Thank you, I really need to earn this money back. It is a slow month for me.

Go to my Facebook page and check it out! :) You could win a free painting!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=596020093758302&set=a.298116230215358.92668.296473940379587&type=1&theater

Scammer is  Touya_Vulpes, though his account has been suspended...

Got my response, even after providing all of my screenshots and emails:

"We carefully reviewed this case and unfortunately, we cannot dispute the
chargeback your buyer filed with their credit card company.

This transaction was reversed for the following reason(s):

We did not receive proof of shipment information.

The payment has now been returned to the buyer and removed from your PayPal
balance. The chargeback fee charged by your buyer's credit card company
was also deducted from your PayPal balance.

To learn more about fees and how we investigate transactions, click "Legal
Agreements" at the bottom of any PayPal page and then click "PayPal User
Agreement."

If you have questions about chargebacks and how to avoid them, log in to
your PayPal account and click "Help" at the top of any page.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We appreciate your business.

Sincerely,
PayPal"


Great. I did nothing wrong, and now wasted my time on this commission to now be in the negatives. Be careful folks, and make sure you are charged under services and make a Terms of Service contract for your clients to sign. Lesson learned, I guess.

Since Valentine's Day is coming up, and my commission queue will take longer to than February to finish, I am going to open ONE slot that will be guaranteed finished by Valentine's Day.

This will be a 2 character drawing, romantic (not sexual, sorry guys... tasteful nudity allowed), line art and shaded with background.
Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6239302/

This is a $90 value, and you can get it right now for $60!

Just send me a note if interested, and then I will save you the spot for sure once you pay. Once you note me the first time, wait for me to respond before sending any refs.

Thanks!

Details here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9645282/

NEW PRODUCT! I am now doing mini canvases with easels! If you would like to order one, do so by this Saturday (1/12/13) for a $10 discount! Only $30, free shipping within the US.

Payments can be made via Paypal.

Hello all!

I just want to let everyone know, for my future commissions, you will have to fill out a form and agree to the Terms of Service.

My prices have not changed, I just wanted to make a more reliable documentation of my commissions than through notes.

HOW TO ORDER A COMMISSION:
1. Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGxnT25lYnpibktSWFBOWXZCZU9VdUE6MA
2. Send me a note or email me at erinraught[at]yahoo.com to let me know you filled out a form.
3. I will look over your request, then respond back to you via note or email.
4. Once everything is accepted, then you can pay me via PayPal and you will be added to my queue.

And of course, you can always note me any questions you have before you fill out the form if you need to :)

Thanks all, and hope you're all having a happy new year!

I am not sure if this user is scamming artists, or if it really is a mistake, but please don't accept any commissions from them just to be safe:  Touya_Vulpes. I received an email telling me this person is requesting money back for a commission I have completed, saying they didn't authorize the transaction and that it wasn't "shipped." Here is the completed commission: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9368371/

Just be wary all. I have done my part on providing evidence that I did complete the commission and it was authorized. Now I must wait.

On another note, I hope everyone is having a happy New Year! :) Positive thoughts.

To all of my current commissioners,

This next week I need to finish some pet portraits for clients outside of FA so I can get them to the printer in time for Christmas. Sorry for postponing my current list, but it will only be a week pushed back. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Thank you all and happy holidays,
Erin

Hey all!

If you want to keep a closer watch on my art, you can always "LIKE" my Facebook pages!
For more of my furry art and other art: http://www.facebook.com/erinraughtart
Only for my pet art: http://www.facebook.com/digitalpetportraits

ALSO, my boyfriend  alfz made a page he would like to start up about dog lovers, and we'd appreciate it if you would 'like' it too and share it!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mans-Best-Friend/450759118317275?ref=ts&fref=ts

Thank you n.n!

So I was planning on working all day on commissions, right? And 2 hours in, my back suddenly starts throbbing, so I get up and walk around. It's even hard to breath in all the way. So I decide I'll just lay down for a little bit.

I woke up 3 hours later! LOL oh dear... and my back still has a dull pain. I think I need to raise up my monitor, because my desk is kind of low, so I'm hunching over a lot.

Sorry for anyone who was watching my livestream! I will try to start up again as soon as I raise up my monitor.

Erin

Hello all!

Please don't forget to order your hand painted Christmas ornaments soon, so I can ship them all in time! :) More information on the pricing can be found on my website: http://erinraught.com/petportraits.html (2nd picture)

Pricing
• $30 + $5 shipping. (I am currently only shipping to the US, unless you really want one, we can work it out.)
• If you want MORE than one head shot painted on a bulb, it is $15 for each additional head shot.

What do I need to do?
It is quite simple!
1. Choose one of the two bulb styles (flat glass bulb, or round glass bulb... which can be found on my website).
2. Send me a few photos of the pet your desire and their name. (Either through a note or my email: erinraught@yahoo.com)
3. I will confirm your order, then you can send the money via paypal.

I normally just do pet portraits, but if you really want me to paint a head shot of a character instead, send me a note! I am always willing to work it out with my customers :)

Examples: The ornaments this year are ALL see-through glass!
• http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9208232/
• http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6882104/
• http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7051792/
• http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6778774/

Thank you all! I know it might seem early for Christmas shopping, but I need the extra time to make sure I can get all of the ornaments painted and shipped :D

And have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey all! I will draw one character, dressed up in a Halloween costume of your choice for just $10 USD! :) The style is with lineart, colored, and basic shading. Send me a message or email at erinraught[at]yahoo.com . This offer expires once Halloween is over. Payments will be taken via Paypal.

I am working on current commissions right now, and will try my best to finish the Halloween pictures by Halloween day :D

Thanks,
Erin

Hello all! Sorry for my disappearance for a while. My boyfriend and I moved back to my parents place for the summer, and I have been working and doing some art on the side. One of my big art projects was a Children's Book that I got hired to illustrate :) I will give more details about this book later and the release date.

I am now playing catch up on my current commissions, and I want to give a big thank you for being so patient with me.

Currently, my boyfriend and I are packing up our lives into a car and are moving from Pennsylvania to California on the 25th of this month. This is the next big journey in my life, and I am sooo looking forward to it! I am excited for the potential job opportunities and for warm weather, and I am also nervous. Good nerves, but still nerves. We will be traveling, by car, with all of our stuff and our cat, and we already have hotels booked along the way :) So I am going to finish up current commissions before I leave, then any future commissions once I am settled in.

I do not have any job line ups as of yet, so I will be open for commissions full time, until a job appears. We are going to have to re-buy a lot of appliances, furniture, and just living essentials once we arrive, so any income will help for sure. My prices have changed, so please check them out on my website: http://erinraught.com/pricing.html

How is everyone else doing? It has been quite some time since I have been here, so I hope everyone is doing well!

I will update more later,
Erin

Hey all, just letting you know I'm going to be closing commissions for a bit until I get caught up with my current work. School has been making me slack behind, so I don't want to pile my work load up. I will let you know when I open back up again :]

Thanks,
Erin