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Contest Extension!
Posted 16 years agoFor those who screamed so politely for an extension, the contest is now going until September 15th!
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THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
* Nagi_Wolf - "Happy Trails" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2547186
* AnuOjat - "Dolphin Riding" (art) - http://anuojat.deviantart.com/art/J.....-Pic-131641021
* AxelWolf04 - "The Perfect Trip" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2603611/
* JLGJedi - "Wolves, Springs, and Fate" (prose) - http://jlgjedi.deviantart.com/art/W.....Fate-132094969
* queenkalani - "Vacation to Dreams" (photomanip) - http://queenkalani.deviantart.com/a.....eams-132093822
* nutamu - "My Dream Vacation" (prose) - http://nutamu.deviantart.com/art/My.....tion-132433829
* DarkLove16 - "Tennessee Mountainscape" (photography) - http://darklove16.deviantart.com/ar.....ry-2-132523082
* texasshepard - "The Beautiful Beach" (photography) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2522898
* SilverNightPhoenix - "Moon Walk" (photography) - http://silvernightphoenix.deviantar.....walk-131883626
* Maryyas-Darkness - "Time to Play" (photography) - http://maryyas-darkness.deviantart......Play-133924349
* WolfMedia - "Summer Fun" (art) - http://wolfmedia.deviantart.com/art.....-fun-134492864
* TheDeathRealm - "Bourton on the Water" (art) - http://thedeathrealm.deviantart.com.....ater-134746633
* Rebelshade - "Eren and I" (photography) - http://rebelshade.deviantart.com/ar.....ntry-135354564
* white-spirit-whisper - "Pool Fight" (photography) - http://white-spirit-whisper.deviant.....ight-135452801
* genjihl - "Valley Refuge" (art) - http://genjihl.deviantart.com/art/V.....fuge-136253638
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
* Nagi_Wolf - "Happy Trails" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2547186
* AnuOjat - "Dolphin Riding" (art) - http://anuojat.deviantart.com/art/J.....-Pic-131641021
* AxelWolf04 - "The Perfect Trip" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2603611/
* JLGJedi - "Wolves, Springs, and Fate" (prose) - http://jlgjedi.deviantart.com/art/W.....Fate-132094969
* queenkalani - "Vacation to Dreams" (photomanip) - http://queenkalani.deviantart.com/a.....eams-132093822
* nutamu - "My Dream Vacation" (prose) - http://nutamu.deviantart.com/art/My.....tion-132433829
* DarkLove16 - "Tennessee Mountainscape" (photography) - http://darklove16.deviantart.com/ar.....ry-2-132523082
* texasshepard - "The Beautiful Beach" (photography) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2522898
* SilverNightPhoenix - "Moon Walk" (photography) - http://silvernightphoenix.deviantar.....walk-131883626
* Maryyas-Darkness - "Time to Play" (photography) - http://maryyas-darkness.deviantart......Play-133924349
* WolfMedia - "Summer Fun" (art) - http://wolfmedia.deviantart.com/art.....-fun-134492864
* TheDeathRealm - "Bourton on the Water" (art) - http://thedeathrealm.deviantart.com.....ater-134746633
* Rebelshade - "Eren and I" (photography) - http://rebelshade.deviantart.com/ar.....ntry-135354564
* white-spirit-whisper - "Pool Fight" (photography) - http://white-spirit-whisper.deviant.....ight-135452801
* genjihl - "Valley Refuge" (art) - http://genjihl.deviantart.com/art/V.....fuge-136253638
Drama
Posted 16 years agoI'm going to start off by saying there's no real point to this journal entry - people will either nod their heads and mindlessly agree whether their behaviour reflects it or not; they'll -actually- agree in theory and in practice and didn't need to hear a dumb lecture about it; or the trolls and drama queens will TL;DR it and continue on their trolling and drama queening ways.
This journal will change nothing, but I'm writing it anyway.
I simply cannot stand drama. I loathe it, and I generally avoid it like the plague it is, spreading and infecting normally reasonable people and rendering them into gibbering, useless morons that are very likely only perpetuating the very problem they're arguing about.
I hate to sound cliche, but one must take care when fighting monsters lest ye become a monster - it's all good and well to stand up for what you believe in, to take a stand for a friend, but it's no good if you're just going to take up name-calling and verbal nausea composed largely of swears, or not even bother to understand the issue you're so fervently arguing about, and it's certainly no excuse to degenerate into an immature unreasonable idiot, no matter how righteous or justified your beliefs are.
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There's a lot of drama that goes on here, a lot of hatred and trolling between different groups thinking other groups are a disgrace to everyone, you furs make us furs look bad, and so on and so forth.
There's this really awesome club fetish night in my city. Anyone with any kind of fetish is welcome - the rules are to dress up in the theme of the fetish of your choice, normal clothing is not allowed, no actual manual, oral or penetrative sex is permitted, the usual no-harassing/abusing-others, and, oh, by entering these doors, you agree you're happy and accepting and cool with whatever you might see inside. If you don't like what you see, you're free to leave. It's very successful, and as far as fetishes go, very popular, and a lot of fun, simply because you can be whatever, and no one cares, and will just smile supportively at you.
FA is a little like that. The furry fandom encompasses an enormous variety of sub-fetishes and sub-cultures and sub-types. Some people complain about some of those sub-categories being a disgrace to the fandom, but whether they are or not is a little beside the point. The point is for all furries and people who like the fandom/art/whatever to feel welcome and, a little like the club, safe to express themselves within a reasonable limit.
The club had limits. You can't go around biting strangers just because you have a vampire fetish, but by all means, have a vampire fetish! Just keep it to yourself, and practice it where and how it's acceptable to practice it. Similarly, there are rules here - the art and stories here are assumed to be just that. Taking it to reality is considered sketchy and inviting of drama and discourse, and thus there are rules regarding what can be talked about in order to keep the peace. Keep the things that don't fit into the rules to yourself, and practice it where and how it's acceptable to practice it.
Don't QQ when you break the rules and then wonder why the admins are picking on you. Similarly, don't go around trolling the groups you don't like just because you think the inflationist furries are disgusting while you personally think vore is completely hot - it's just silly calling the kettle black in this case.
A lot of furries don't like the way they're seen by the rest of the world. Maybe it's because of all the drama and ridiculous infighting and immature behaviour? While it's of course not entirely to blame, I'm very certain it doesn't help in any way whatsoever.
The next time you go to bad mouth someone for making "your kind" look bad, just think about it for a few minutes first.
This journal will change nothing, but I'm writing it anyway.
I simply cannot stand drama. I loathe it, and I generally avoid it like the plague it is, spreading and infecting normally reasonable people and rendering them into gibbering, useless morons that are very likely only perpetuating the very problem they're arguing about.
I hate to sound cliche, but one must take care when fighting monsters lest ye become a monster - it's all good and well to stand up for what you believe in, to take a stand for a friend, but it's no good if you're just going to take up name-calling and verbal nausea composed largely of swears, or not even bother to understand the issue you're so fervently arguing about, and it's certainly no excuse to degenerate into an immature unreasonable idiot, no matter how righteous or justified your beliefs are.
* * *
There's a lot of drama that goes on here, a lot of hatred and trolling between different groups thinking other groups are a disgrace to everyone, you furs make us furs look bad, and so on and so forth.
There's this really awesome club fetish night in my city. Anyone with any kind of fetish is welcome - the rules are to dress up in the theme of the fetish of your choice, normal clothing is not allowed, no actual manual, oral or penetrative sex is permitted, the usual no-harassing/abusing-others, and, oh, by entering these doors, you agree you're happy and accepting and cool with whatever you might see inside. If you don't like what you see, you're free to leave. It's very successful, and as far as fetishes go, very popular, and a lot of fun, simply because you can be whatever, and no one cares, and will just smile supportively at you.
FA is a little like that. The furry fandom encompasses an enormous variety of sub-fetishes and sub-cultures and sub-types. Some people complain about some of those sub-categories being a disgrace to the fandom, but whether they are or not is a little beside the point. The point is for all furries and people who like the fandom/art/whatever to feel welcome and, a little like the club, safe to express themselves within a reasonable limit.
The club had limits. You can't go around biting strangers just because you have a vampire fetish, but by all means, have a vampire fetish! Just keep it to yourself, and practice it where and how it's acceptable to practice it. Similarly, there are rules here - the art and stories here are assumed to be just that. Taking it to reality is considered sketchy and inviting of drama and discourse, and thus there are rules regarding what can be talked about in order to keep the peace. Keep the things that don't fit into the rules to yourself, and practice it where and how it's acceptable to practice it.
Don't QQ when you break the rules and then wonder why the admins are picking on you. Similarly, don't go around trolling the groups you don't like just because you think the inflationist furries are disgusting while you personally think vore is completely hot - it's just silly calling the kettle black in this case.
A lot of furries don't like the way they're seen by the rest of the world. Maybe it's because of all the drama and ridiculous infighting and immature behaviour? While it's of course not entirely to blame, I'm very certain it doesn't help in any way whatsoever.
The next time you go to bad mouth someone for making "your kind" look bad, just think about it for a few minutes first.
Contest - 1 Week Left!
Posted 16 years agoOne week left for those still interested in the contest! Scream loudly if you'd like me to extend it!
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
* Nagi_Wolf - "Happy Trails" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2547186
* AnuOjat - "Dolphin Riding" (art) - http://anuojat.deviantart.com/art/J.....-Pic-131641021
* AxelWolf04 - "The Perfect Trip" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2603611/
* JLGJedi - "Wolves, Springs, and Fate" (prose) - http://jlgjedi.deviantart.com/art/W.....Fate-132094969
* queenkalani - "Vacation to Dreams" (photomanip) - http://queenkalani.deviantart.com/a.....eams-132093822
* nutamu - "My Dream Vacation" (prose) - http://nutamu.deviantart.com/art/My.....tion-132433829
* DarkLove16 - "Tennessee Mountainscape" (photography) - http://darklove16.deviantart.com/ar.....ry-2-132523082
* texasshepard - "The Beautiful Beach" (photography) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2522898
* SilverNightPhoenix - "Moon Walk" (photography) - http://silvernightphoenix.deviantar.....walk-131883626
* Maryyas-Darkness - "Time to Play" (photography) - http://maryyas-darkness.deviantart......Play-133924349
* WolfMedia - "Summer Fun" (art) - http://wolfmedia.deviantart.com/art.....-fun-134492864
* TheDeathRealm - "Bourton on the Water" (art) - http://thedeathrealm.deviantart.com.....ater-134746633
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
* Nagi_Wolf - "Happy Trails" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2547186
* AnuOjat - "Dolphin Riding" (art) - http://anuojat.deviantart.com/art/J.....-Pic-131641021
* AxelWolf04 - "The Perfect Trip" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2603611/
* JLGJedi - "Wolves, Springs, and Fate" (prose) - http://jlgjedi.deviantart.com/art/W.....Fate-132094969
* queenkalani - "Vacation to Dreams" (photomanip) - http://queenkalani.deviantart.com/a.....eams-132093822
* nutamu - "My Dream Vacation" (prose) - http://nutamu.deviantart.com/art/My.....tion-132433829
* DarkLove16 - "Tennessee Mountainscape" (photography) - http://darklove16.deviantart.com/ar.....ry-2-132523082
* texasshepard - "The Beautiful Beach" (photography) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2522898
* SilverNightPhoenix - "Moon Walk" (photography) - http://silvernightphoenix.deviantar.....walk-131883626
* Maryyas-Darkness - "Time to Play" (photography) - http://maryyas-darkness.deviantart......Play-133924349
* WolfMedia - "Summer Fun" (art) - http://wolfmedia.deviantart.com/art.....-fun-134492864
* TheDeathRealm - "Bourton on the Water" (art) - http://thedeathrealm.deviantart.com.....ater-134746633
Contest Update
Posted 16 years agoCONTEST UPDATE: I've decided to tentatively put the cut-off for the end of August - lemme know if you'll have problems with that :) Also, some lovely new entries :)
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
* Nagi_Wolf - "Happy Trails" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2547186
* AnuOjat - "Dolphin Riding" (art) - http://anuojat.deviantart.com/art/J.....-Pic-131641021
* AxelWolf04 - "The Perfect Trip" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2603611/
* JLGJedi - "Wolves, Springs, and Fate" (prose) - http://jlgjedi.deviantart.com/art/W.....Fate-132094969
* queenkalani - "Vacation to Dreams" (photomanip) - http://queenkalani.deviantart.com/a.....eams-132093822
* nutamu - "My Dream Vacation" (prose) - http://nutamu.deviantart.com/art/My.....tion-132433829
* DarkLove16 - "Tennessee Mountainscape" (photography) - http://darklove16.deviantart.com/ar.....ry-2-132523082
* texasshepard - "The Beautiful Beach" (photography) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2522898
* SilverNightPhoenix - "Moon Walk" (photography) - http://silvernightphoenix.deviantar.....walk-131883626
* Maryyas-Darkness - "Time to Play" (photography) - http://maryyas-darkness.deviantart......Play-133924349
* WolfMedia - "Summer Fun" (art) - http://wolfmedia.deviantart.com/art.....-fun-134492864
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
* Nagi_Wolf - "Happy Trails" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2547186
* AnuOjat - "Dolphin Riding" (art) - http://anuojat.deviantart.com/art/J.....-Pic-131641021
* AxelWolf04 - "The Perfect Trip" (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2603611/
* JLGJedi - "Wolves, Springs, and Fate" (prose) - http://jlgjedi.deviantart.com/art/W.....Fate-132094969
* queenkalani - "Vacation to Dreams" (photomanip) - http://queenkalani.deviantart.com/a.....eams-132093822
* nutamu - "My Dream Vacation" (prose) - http://nutamu.deviantart.com/art/My.....tion-132433829
* DarkLove16 - "Tennessee Mountainscape" (photography) - http://darklove16.deviantart.com/ar.....ry-2-132523082
* texasshepard - "The Beautiful Beach" (photography) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2522898
* SilverNightPhoenix - "Moon Walk" (photography) - http://silvernightphoenix.deviantar.....walk-131883626
* Maryyas-Darkness - "Time to Play" (photography) - http://maryyas-darkness.deviantart......Play-133924349
* WolfMedia - "Summer Fun" (art) - http://wolfmedia.deviantart.com/art.....-fun-134492864
Contest Update
Posted 16 years agoWell, I'm back from vacation, and am in the process of unpacking, unwinding, catching up on messages, getting back into my usual groove, and getting over an upset stomach :P So far I've received FOUR contest entries (and with three prizes, their chances are good!) but understand there are some of you still wanting to enter. Lemme know how things are going! I'll hold a poll for how much longer you might need - vote here http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/poll/651123/ if you have a deviantArt account, or leave me a message here.
UPDATE: I've decided to tentatively put the cut-off for the end of August - lemme know if you'll have problems with that :)
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
UPDATE: I've decided to tentatively put the cut-off for the end of August - lemme know if you'll have problems with that :)
* * * * * * * * * *
THE IDEA - Draw, photograph, photomanipulate, or write your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust painting! :D
In your submission, you can feature me, my characters, wolves, dragons, or whatever you'd like, although something involving my characters is likely to win you bonus points ;)
Upload the image, and send me a link via note or comment!
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
REFERENCES
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
ENTRIES
* starlight90183 - "A soft salt-scented breeze..." (prose) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2493916/
* RaikouWolf - "Home by the Sea" (photomanip) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2475469/
* Lysette - "Lounging in the Sun" (art) - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2498976/
* Stevegreen - "Beach" (art) - http://stevegreen.deviantart.com/ar.....each-129144890
* fiannaValkyrie - "Lake Osoyoose" (art) - http://fiannavalkyrie.deviantart.co.....oose-129318124
* Kuroi-kisin - "Chess" (art) - http://kuroi-kisin.deviantart.com/a.....hess-129350981
* this-silent-scream - "Ideally vacationing" (prose) - http://this-silent-scream.deviantar.....ning-129533683
Free Pictures!
Posted 16 years agoNot that I think it'll get much of a response (if any X3), but I'm willing to hold a little contest...
Draw for me your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust from me :D You can draw me or my characters, or wolves, or dragons, or whatever the heck you want (although admittedly something involving my characters will probably win bonus points!). Then upload the image, and send me a link via note/comment :3
I'll be gone on vacation until early-mid July, but when I get back, I'll sort through the images, and pick out potential winners, and possibly hold a vote.
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
Depending on how many people enter, you may or may not guarantee yourself a free commission ;)
Some references...
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
Happy arting!
Draw for me your idea of a fun holiday or vacation - winners will get a free portrait/bust from me :D You can draw me or my characters, or wolves, or dragons, or whatever the heck you want (although admittedly something involving my characters will probably win bonus points!). Then upload the image, and send me a link via note/comment :3
I'll be gone on vacation until early-mid July, but when I get back, I'll sort through the images, and pick out potential winners, and possibly hold a vote.
* FIRST PLACE - free 800x800 portrait/bust
* SECOND PLACE - free 500x500 portrait/bust
* THIRD PLACE - free 300x300 portrait/bust
Depending on how many people enter, you may or may not guarantee yourself a free commission ;)
Some references...
* Me, the Jen
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/Jen-79039921
* Casey, the Cube/boyfriend
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....arSheet-KC.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/641898/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....rails-98354062
* Jayli/Jocarra, the magical heroine
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622896/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1213407/
* Ash, the kitty form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1867753/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1196298/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622988/
* Raydl, the gryphon form of Jayli
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622985/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
* Luke, Jayli's lover and Jen's imaginary bf
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622832/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/622859/
http://jocarra.deviantart.com/art/C.....dwich-91398943
* Aramuil, blood elf mage, incorrigible hedonist, and object of Jen's loathing
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....et-Aramuil.png
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1467456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1338466/
Happy arting!
LFW: Looking for More Portrait/Busts to Paint!
Posted 16 years agoHey, I'm looking for some more character portraits and busts to paint, to fill in the space between larger commissions. I've permanently extended the portrait/bust commission special, as it seemed quite popular.
I can do any type of character - human, dragon, wolf, etc. in a semirealistic/realistic manner. I am always open for portrait/bust commissions, and I can get your finished picture back to you within 2-3 days guaranteed of receiving all necessary information from you, unless specified ahead of time.
Just note me with a picture/description of your character, if you'd like a portrait (head only) or bust (chest up), what kind of expression you want, and if you want any particular kind of background (when applicable).
PORTRAIT COMMISSION SPECIAL
head/face close-up in a realistic/semi-realistic style
examples: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/galle.....it-Commissions
300x300 = $30, 500x500 = $50, 800x800 = $80
BUST COMMISSION SPECIAL
upper chest/head & simple/minimal background in a realistic/semi-realistic style
examples: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/galle.....st-Commissions
300x300 = $35, 500x500 = $55, 800x800 = $85
I can do any type of character - human, dragon, wolf, etc. in a semirealistic/realistic manner. I am always open for portrait/bust commissions, and I can get your finished picture back to you within 2-3 days guaranteed of receiving all necessary information from you, unless specified ahead of time.
Just note me with a picture/description of your character, if you'd like a portrait (head only) or bust (chest up), what kind of expression you want, and if you want any particular kind of background (when applicable).
PORTRAIT COMMISSION SPECIAL
head/face close-up in a realistic/semi-realistic style
examples: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/galle.....it-Commissions
300x300 = $30, 500x500 = $50, 800x800 = $80
BUST COMMISSION SPECIAL
upper chest/head & simple/minimal background in a realistic/semi-realistic style
examples: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/galle.....st-Commissions
300x300 = $35, 500x500 = $55, 800x800 = $85
Update: Portrait/Bust Commissions
Posted 16 years agoGiven their apparent popularity, I'll be offering the same portrait "special" more or less indefinitely. I can complete your icon within a day of having begun it, so waiting time should be relatively limited :) Other sizes are available upon request, with similar pricing.
* Portraits (face only)- 300x300 for $30, 500x500 for $50, 800x800 for $80
* Busts (upper chest up) - 300x300 for $35, 500x500 for $55, 800x800 for $85
Leave me a comment here, note me, or send me an email at jocarra@gmail.com. I don't require an advance, just a description/reference picture of your character.
Thanks all for your continued support!
Portrait Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1425544/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1670387/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1772747/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784746/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2337694/
Bust Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2333347/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2333341/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2330888/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2330155/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2328391/
* Portraits (face only)- 300x300 for $30, 500x500 for $50, 800x800 for $80
* Busts (upper chest up) - 300x300 for $35, 500x500 for $55, 800x800 for $85
Leave me a comment here, note me, or send me an email at jocarra@gmail.com. I don't require an advance, just a description/reference picture of your character.
Thanks all for your continued support!
Portrait Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1425544/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1670387/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1772747/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784746/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2337694/
Bust Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2333347/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2333341/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2330888/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2330155/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2328391/
Offering Portrait/Bust Commission Special!
Posted 16 years agoI'm looking to make realistic/semi-realistic, close-up portraits and busts of people's characters. Characters can be anthro, animal, human, monster, whatever!
I'm offering the first five people interested a special flat rate price, as follows...
* Portraits (face only)- 300x300 for $30, 500x500 for $50, 800x800 for $80
* Busts (chest up) - 300x300 for $35, 500x500 for $55, 800x800 for $85
Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784746/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1772747/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1670387/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1584783/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1425544/
Leave me a comment here, note me, or send me an email at jocarra@gmail.com. I accept PayPal only, sorry!
I'm offering the first five people interested a special flat rate price, as follows...
* Portraits (face only)- 300x300 for $30, 500x500 for $50, 800x800 for $80
* Busts (chest up) - 300x300 for $35, 500x500 for $55, 800x800 for $85
Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784746/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1772747/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1670387/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1584783/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1425544/
Leave me a comment here, note me, or send me an email at jocarra@gmail.com. I accept PayPal only, sorry!
New Commission Information
Posted 16 years ago***COMMISSION PRICE GUIDE & INFORMATION***
-all work is best possible quality
-payment, quote requests, or inquiries can be made to jocarra[at]gmail.com
***DIGITAL (300dpi)***
Note: Any lineart is vector and scaleable to any size.
REALISTIC/SEMIREALISTIC PAINTING
DETAILED/COMPLICATED CELLSHADING
Minimum price: $10USD per 100 pixels squared
eg) 500x500 = minimum $50 or up
SIMPLE CELLSHADING/BLOCKING
Minimum price: $8USD per 100 pixels squared
eg) 500x500 = minimum $40 or up
***TRADITIONAL***
Note: You are responsible for paying for materials and shipping.
GRAPHITE
Minimum price: $8USD per square inch
eg) 8x8 = minimum $64 or up
PASTEL/COLOURED PENCIL
Minimum price: $10USD per square inch
eg) 8x8 = minimum $80 or up
***SUBJECTS***
-I prefer wildlife, nature, fantasy, dark, and anthro art, but will consider any subject.
-I tend NOT to prefer overly urban, industrial, technical, or mechanical subjects.
-I will do fanart. World of Warcraft fanart can be paid for with gold if preferred.
-I will do erotic or mature artwork. Special requests will be treated without judgement.
***MY RIGHTS***
Unless otherwise negotiated:
-I must be able to contact you reliably.
-I have the right to a 50% advance payment before beginning any major work.
-I have the right to change the price IF you change the commission.
-I retain the right to publicly display the artwork online or elsewhere.
-I retain ALL rights to sell, markey, or commercially benefit from the artwork, including any copies/prints of the artwork.
-I do NOT have the right to sell the artwork, or copies/prints of artwork, featuring YOUR personal characters or logos without your permission.
-I retain the right to modify or edit the artwork following completion.
-I retain the right to cancel a commission should you: a) violate my rights, b) fail to send payment after multiple requests, c) harass or threaten me.
***YOUR RIGHTS***
Unless otherwise negotiated:
-You have the right to contact me reliably.
-You have the right to see a conceptual sketch before paying me the 50% advance.
-You have the right to request minor changes before paying me the 50% advance.
-You have teh right to request work-in-progress images of your commission.
-You have the right to publicly display the artwork online or elsewhere, provided that you credit me/state my copyright.
-You have the right to otherwise use the artwork for your personal enjoyment.
-You do NOT have the right to sell, market, or commercially benefit from the artwork, including any copies/prints/modifications of the artwork.
-You retain ALL rights to your characters/logos. I cannot sell my artwork or its copies without your permission if it features your characters/logos.
-You have the right to request privacy regarding the commission, the artwork, and its details.
-You have the right to cancel a commission for any reason at any time, but you cannot be given your money back should you decide to cancel.
RIGHTS TO SELL/MARKET THE COMMISSIONED ARTWORK MUST BE PURCHASED FROM ME AS AN ADDITIONAL COST.
Inquiries regarding purchasing full or limited rights to print, publish, reproduce, sell, or otherwise commercially benefit from any of my artwork can be made to jocarra[at]gmail.com
-all work is best possible quality
-payment, quote requests, or inquiries can be made to jocarra[at]gmail.com
***DIGITAL (300dpi)***
Note: Any lineart is vector and scaleable to any size.
REALISTIC/SEMIREALISTIC PAINTING
DETAILED/COMPLICATED CELLSHADING
Minimum price: $10USD per 100 pixels squared
eg) 500x500 = minimum $50 or up
SIMPLE CELLSHADING/BLOCKING
Minimum price: $8USD per 100 pixels squared
eg) 500x500 = minimum $40 or up
***TRADITIONAL***
Note: You are responsible for paying for materials and shipping.
GRAPHITE
Minimum price: $8USD per square inch
eg) 8x8 = minimum $64 or up
PASTEL/COLOURED PENCIL
Minimum price: $10USD per square inch
eg) 8x8 = minimum $80 or up
***SUBJECTS***
-I prefer wildlife, nature, fantasy, dark, and anthro art, but will consider any subject.
-I tend NOT to prefer overly urban, industrial, technical, or mechanical subjects.
-I will do fanart. World of Warcraft fanart can be paid for with gold if preferred.
-I will do erotic or mature artwork. Special requests will be treated without judgement.
***MY RIGHTS***
Unless otherwise negotiated:
-I must be able to contact you reliably.
-I have the right to a 50% advance payment before beginning any major work.
-I have the right to change the price IF you change the commission.
-I retain the right to publicly display the artwork online or elsewhere.
-I retain ALL rights to sell, markey, or commercially benefit from the artwork, including any copies/prints of the artwork.
-I do NOT have the right to sell the artwork, or copies/prints of artwork, featuring YOUR personal characters or logos without your permission.
-I retain the right to modify or edit the artwork following completion.
-I retain the right to cancel a commission should you: a) violate my rights, b) fail to send payment after multiple requests, c) harass or threaten me.
***YOUR RIGHTS***
Unless otherwise negotiated:
-You have the right to contact me reliably.
-You have the right to see a conceptual sketch before paying me the 50% advance.
-You have the right to request minor changes before paying me the 50% advance.
-You have teh right to request work-in-progress images of your commission.
-You have the right to publicly display the artwork online or elsewhere, provided that you credit me/state my copyright.
-You have the right to otherwise use the artwork for your personal enjoyment.
-You do NOT have the right to sell, market, or commercially benefit from the artwork, including any copies/prints/modifications of the artwork.
-You retain ALL rights to your characters/logos. I cannot sell my artwork or its copies without your permission if it features your characters/logos.
-You have the right to request privacy regarding the commission, the artwork, and its details.
-You have the right to cancel a commission for any reason at any time, but you cannot be given your money back should you decide to cancel.
RIGHTS TO SELL/MARKET THE COMMISSIONED ARTWORK MUST BE PURCHASED FROM ME AS AN ADDITIONAL COST.
Inquiries regarding purchasing full or limited rights to print, publish, reproduce, sell, or otherwise commercially benefit from any of my artwork can be made to jocarra[at]gmail.com
Rest In Peace, Abby...
Posted 16 years agohttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/622087
Abby, my thirteen year old Golden Retriever, passed away today.
She had a number of malignant tumours and suffered from a bad hip. We put her down today in the comfort of her own bed, as she could no longer stand on her own after rapidly deteriorating following a major surgery two weeks ago hoping to remove most of the cancer. However, it had spread throughout her body, so there wasn't much we could do.
She was my first dog to have since a puppy - I got her when I was ten... which is weird to think about, because things were so very different back then... I remember home videos of my sister and I following her around the house as she explored her new home, stopping to futilely try to squeeze under the glass door behind which our parents were having guests over. I remember the video promptly cut out when puppy-Abby gave up and stooped to pee (inside the house :b), the last image centred on a guilty-looking puppy caught in the act.
I remember the first time Abby had a bath, she stuck her head underwater and blew bubbles. However, I also remember she was leery of the pool we had in the back yard. I tried to invite her to swim with me in the summer, but she never really cared for it. She much preferred to lounge on the warm cement of our patio, or lay on the dark, sun-absorbing doormat. She liked lying in the sunlight, where it was warm.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....y-Backyard.jpg
She became an energetic, lively young dog, who - much to my parents' dismay - loved to tear around the backyard chasing invisible prey (often her tail), and dig in what used to be our vegetable garden, until the grass was nearly completely torn up by her energetic play. "Most people have a rototiller. We have a dog," my dad said in one home video. She had a vibrant tawny orange coat (although she'd later acquire a characteristic white mask), she was lean and trim, and not shaggy like most Golden Retrievers are. If given the chance, she'd walk herself if we let go of the leash - she'd pick it up and trot along and circle us proudly, as if amused with herself. She also ate most of the blue pool cover we had - I guess dogs can't resist giant plastic bubble wrap, either.
I remember she was two when she was introduced to Shelby, a young doberman-shepherd cross that belonged to my sister's boyfriend at the time. They played fiercely in the backyard every time she came to visit, wrestling and chasing each other until they both fell asleep in a pile. Abby didn't really like other dogs much, but she and Shelby were best friends for the longest time.
I never taught Abby many tricks other than the typical, but I did teach her to "sit pretty," posing up on her hind legs, with her forepaws folded cutely up beneath her chin. I loved to play tug-o-war with her, with a big knotted play rope we had. She was mostly stronger than I was, but she let me win most of the time. We also loved to play Hide-and-Go-Seek - I'd sit her in the family room, tell her to stay, and then run off and hide somewhere in the house. Then I'd call to her, and she'd enthusiastically play along and find me. It really got her excited - her favourite places to look for me were behind the bathroom door, in the bathtub, and behind the couches in the living room where she wasn't really supposed to be. Sometimes she'd be so excited to look everywhere she'd miss me entirely, and I'd have to call her back to me. It was more fun than any seeking game I had played with people.
Besides loving the sun, she also absolutely adored the snow. She'd roll in it, making doggy angels, and play and dig and catch snowballs. Snow made her so happy. When she wasn't playing in it, she'd sit inside and longingly watch it fall through the back glass door
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...../Abby-Snow.jpg
Abby liked to howl at sirens. It was the only thing that ever made her howl. Looking back, I wish I had howled with her, but I would have been too embarrassed to at the time.
Other than that, she was terrified of loud noises. The sounds of quarreling and anger upset her more than anything else, so much that she'd fret and leave the room to go hide in her favourite comfort spot, behind the bathroom door (we had to rig elastics and strings to the door so she wouldn't accidentally lock herself in when we weren't home). Vacuums freaked her out, too, but then most dogs are scared of the vacuum. She also was scared of thunder - whenever there was a thunderstorm, she'd come running into the room and curl up against our legs, and demand to be held.
She was a very affectionate dog. She loved massages, and would often seem to drift asleep in my hands if I rubbed her ears the right way. If I stopped, she'd give me puppy eyes and dab me with her paw until I petted her again. She just wanted to be touched. I am the only person she ever gave kisses to, though. I'd snuggle my face up to her, and she'd lick me, just a litle. Always a quick, almost embarrassed, doggy kiss. Maybe I taste good?
I got my last kiss from her just a few days ago. I had carried her up the stairs, because she couldn't do it anymore.
She was so lovingly protective and loyal, and made a surprisingly good guard dog for her breed and kind personality. Once, a maintenance guy showed up unannounced in our backyard after we told him work was unnecessary. We didn't know he went through the back gate and into the backyard, until we heard Abby barking. Upon checking, we found the guy backed up into a corner, with Abby poised watchfully in front of him.
Abby was the only one there for me when I broke my foot at home. I remember something snapped as I made my way through the kitchen in the middle of night, and I managed to hop to the couches in the family room. Not knowing my foot had been broken, I expected the pain to go away as if I had merely stubbed something, but it got worse. Abby came to me, ears perked with concern, and looked at me knowing something was wrong. She nosed me, and wagged encouragingly. I remember the feathering of her tail brushed my broken foot by accident, and it somehow managed to hurt and I began to cry. She gave me kisses then, too, and licked the tears away.
I'm sorry I couldn't make your hurt go away, Abby... I really, really am.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...../Abby-Bed2.jpg
I love you, Abby. You'll be sorely missed.
Abby, my thirteen year old Golden Retriever, passed away today.
She had a number of malignant tumours and suffered from a bad hip. We put her down today in the comfort of her own bed, as she could no longer stand on her own after rapidly deteriorating following a major surgery two weeks ago hoping to remove most of the cancer. However, it had spread throughout her body, so there wasn't much we could do.
She was my first dog to have since a puppy - I got her when I was ten... which is weird to think about, because things were so very different back then... I remember home videos of my sister and I following her around the house as she explored her new home, stopping to futilely try to squeeze under the glass door behind which our parents were having guests over. I remember the video promptly cut out when puppy-Abby gave up and stooped to pee (inside the house :b), the last image centred on a guilty-looking puppy caught in the act.
I remember the first time Abby had a bath, she stuck her head underwater and blew bubbles. However, I also remember she was leery of the pool we had in the back yard. I tried to invite her to swim with me in the summer, but she never really cared for it. She much preferred to lounge on the warm cement of our patio, or lay on the dark, sun-absorbing doormat. She liked lying in the sunlight, where it was warm.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i.....y-Backyard.jpg
She became an energetic, lively young dog, who - much to my parents' dismay - loved to tear around the backyard chasing invisible prey (often her tail), and dig in what used to be our vegetable garden, until the grass was nearly completely torn up by her energetic play. "Most people have a rototiller. We have a dog," my dad said in one home video. She had a vibrant tawny orange coat (although she'd later acquire a characteristic white mask), she was lean and trim, and not shaggy like most Golden Retrievers are. If given the chance, she'd walk herself if we let go of the leash - she'd pick it up and trot along and circle us proudly, as if amused with herself. She also ate most of the blue pool cover we had - I guess dogs can't resist giant plastic bubble wrap, either.
I remember she was two when she was introduced to Shelby, a young doberman-shepherd cross that belonged to my sister's boyfriend at the time. They played fiercely in the backyard every time she came to visit, wrestling and chasing each other until they both fell asleep in a pile. Abby didn't really like other dogs much, but she and Shelby were best friends for the longest time.
I never taught Abby many tricks other than the typical, but I did teach her to "sit pretty," posing up on her hind legs, with her forepaws folded cutely up beneath her chin. I loved to play tug-o-war with her, with a big knotted play rope we had. She was mostly stronger than I was, but she let me win most of the time. We also loved to play Hide-and-Go-Seek - I'd sit her in the family room, tell her to stay, and then run off and hide somewhere in the house. Then I'd call to her, and she'd enthusiastically play along and find me. It really got her excited - her favourite places to look for me were behind the bathroom door, in the bathtub, and behind the couches in the living room where she wasn't really supposed to be. Sometimes she'd be so excited to look everywhere she'd miss me entirely, and I'd have to call her back to me. It was more fun than any seeking game I had played with people.
Besides loving the sun, she also absolutely adored the snow. She'd roll in it, making doggy angels, and play and dig and catch snowballs. Snow made her so happy. When she wasn't playing in it, she'd sit inside and longingly watch it fall through the back glass door
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...../Abby-Snow.jpg
Abby liked to howl at sirens. It was the only thing that ever made her howl. Looking back, I wish I had howled with her, but I would have been too embarrassed to at the time.
Other than that, she was terrified of loud noises. The sounds of quarreling and anger upset her more than anything else, so much that she'd fret and leave the room to go hide in her favourite comfort spot, behind the bathroom door (we had to rig elastics and strings to the door so she wouldn't accidentally lock herself in when we weren't home). Vacuums freaked her out, too, but then most dogs are scared of the vacuum. She also was scared of thunder - whenever there was a thunderstorm, she'd come running into the room and curl up against our legs, and demand to be held.
She was a very affectionate dog. She loved massages, and would often seem to drift asleep in my hands if I rubbed her ears the right way. If I stopped, she'd give me puppy eyes and dab me with her paw until I petted her again. She just wanted to be touched. I am the only person she ever gave kisses to, though. I'd snuggle my face up to her, and she'd lick me, just a litle. Always a quick, almost embarrassed, doggy kiss. Maybe I taste good?
I got my last kiss from her just a few days ago. I had carried her up the stairs, because she couldn't do it anymore.
She was so lovingly protective and loyal, and made a surprisingly good guard dog for her breed and kind personality. Once, a maintenance guy showed up unannounced in our backyard after we told him work was unnecessary. We didn't know he went through the back gate and into the backyard, until we heard Abby barking. Upon checking, we found the guy backed up into a corner, with Abby poised watchfully in front of him.
Abby was the only one there for me when I broke my foot at home. I remember something snapped as I made my way through the kitchen in the middle of night, and I managed to hop to the couches in the family room. Not knowing my foot had been broken, I expected the pain to go away as if I had merely stubbed something, but it got worse. Abby came to me, ears perked with concern, and looked at me knowing something was wrong. She nosed me, and wagged encouragingly. I remember the feathering of her tail brushed my broken foot by accident, and it somehow managed to hurt and I began to cry. She gave me kisses then, too, and licked the tears away.
I'm sorry I couldn't make your hurt go away, Abby... I really, really am.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...../Abby-Bed2.jpg
I love you, Abby. You'll be sorely missed.
Char Portrait Commissions?
Posted 17 years agoBecause of both their apparent success and relative ease, I've considered opening up a separate "line" of commissions dealing with character portrait commissions...
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1670387/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1584783/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1539319/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1425544/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1182170/
So, realistic/semirealistic digital (original .psd and high quality .jpg) headshots of your character (human, animal, anthro, whatever!), with exact price depending on amount of detail (eg. multiple tattoos/jewelry, complex clothing/armour/accessories, etc.) and inclusion of background.
300x300 = $30-40
500x500 = $50-80
800x800 = $80-110
1000x1000 = $100-150
Any takers? Note me/comment here!
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1670387/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1584783/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1539319/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1425544/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1182170/
So, realistic/semirealistic digital (original .psd and high quality .jpg) headshots of your character (human, animal, anthro, whatever!), with exact price depending on amount of detail (eg. multiple tattoos/jewelry, complex clothing/armour/accessories, etc.) and inclusion of background.
300x300 = $30-40
500x500 = $50-80
800x800 = $80-110
1000x1000 = $100-150
Any takers? Note me/comment here!
New Commission Information
Posted 17 years agoI've updated my commission information and included a copy of it here. Major changes include new prices and a reminder that I accept limited traditional and adult commissions as well, as well as a special note to WoW players.
* * *
ROUGH PRICING GUIDE
I offer a lot more in terms of possible styles and mediums. Please read further for more details. This is for a rough guide only - the price ranges dictate my minimum/maximum prices.
Digital (eg. Photoshop, Illustrator) - prices will vary with exact image size/complexity (small/simple - large/complex)
* coloured cartoon drawing - $30-80 (uncoloured scalable vector only - $20-60)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/91398943/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/24270333/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25296083/
* lineart drawings, simple to complex/realistic - $80-250 (uncoloured scalable vector only - $50-200)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/84649489/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/94913328/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/69419005/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95024181/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/96078535/
* semirealistic/realistic paintings, simple to complex - $100-400
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95440660/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/91396787/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/88683210/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/84383514/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/72389877/
Traditional (eg. graphite, chalk pastel)
* 2.5x3.5 ACEO (graphite) - $20-40 (excluding shipping)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/77423279/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/77906038/
* approx. 8.5x11 illustration (graphite) - $100-400 (excluding mats/shipping)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/9749025/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/4381707/
* approx. 14x17 illustration (graphite) - $200-600 (excluding mats/shipping)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/13495504/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/4303337/
* approx. 20x30 illustration (graphite) - $350-900 (excluding mats/shipping)
* * *
THE "WAITLIST"
Commission "Waitlist" - http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/15449847/
Please note that commissions are not handled in a first come, first served basis; however, those who have spoken to me before will likely be chosen before those who have not.
Clients are chosen based on how long they've been waiting, how much their ideas appeal to me, how well-suited I feel I am to complete the illustration, how polite and reasonable the client seems, how much time I have versus how much time the commission requires to be done well, and how much money I need versus how much money the client is willing to pay.
Basically, clients are picked based on a variety of issues with intent to be as fair as possible to both client and myself.
The "waitlist" serves to help me keep track of who has asked me, and what their request was.
* * *
THE PROCESS
1. Check my commission status to see if I'm open and have slots available.
* If I'm closed or full, you can still ask to be put on the wait list for future consideration.
2. Contact me via the website, email, or MSN Messenger.
* Include a description of what you want (portrait? full-body? illustration w/background?), describing desired medium (digital? graphite?), style (sketchy? line art? cartoony? semi-realistic? photorealistic?) and approximate image size (pixels or inches).
* I will respond with any clarifying questions and a rough price estimate.
* Note about MSN: Please introduce yourself and your interest in commissions when you add me. It helps me to distinguish a potential client from a random fan or complete stranger. Thank you.
3. Assuming I accept your commission, I will give you an ordered commission slot, and we will make a final decision on image details and the price.
* Price changes made after I've started working on your commissions are not allowed. There are very few exceptions to this.
* I generally do commissions in order of slots. There are a few exceptions: if you're not ready to pay the advance when your turn comes up, you keep a slot, but are bumped down in favour of the person who was below you.
4. Once I get to your commission slot, I will notify you and begin work on a conceptual sketch of your idea.
* I'll send the sketch to you, and we'll talk, and make any major revisions.
* Note that this is the last chance you get to change any major details (style, composition, etc.)! I will not repaint an image because you've changed your mind about something.
* REFERENCES! As people like my realistic work, or want something very specific, I require references in order to do my job properly. Any references you can get for me of your character or any other details is GREATLY appreciated.
5. Once you're happy with the conceptual sketch, I'll ask you to send me a 50% advance payment to my PayPal address: jocarra[at]gmail.com
* The advance is non-refundable. The only exception is if I am unable to complete your commission due to my own personal error/problems.
* If you have not paid my advance, I may choose to not work on your commission until you do.
6. You can track my progress via my dA journal. Alternatively (and more accurately), you may keep in touch with me via email or MSN Messenger.
* In most cases, I work slowly. Your patience is greatly appreciated as I balance two part-time jobs and a personal life with my art commissions.
* I often have work-in-progress images available, which I will post, or you can request via email/Messenger.
7. Upon completion, I will send you a preview image of the finished piece and ask for the remaining 50% payment.
* In most cases, I will refuse to send you the final image until I have been paid in full.
* Upon payment, I will send you the final, full-sized image.
* * *
IMPORTANT RULES
* I only accept payment via Paypal unless you live in my immediate vicinity.
* You tell me the image, I tell you the price. You change the image, I can change the price.
* I must be able to contact you reliably via dA/SA/FA/Darknest, email, or MSN Messenger.
* Your characters/story belong to you, while I reserve the rights to the product. This means you cannot sell copies of my artwork, or use it for any commercial purposes.
* You must understand I can take a long time, as my primary income comes from two other jobs, neither of which are related to art. Your patience is appreciated.
* * *
WHAT I WON'T DO
With few exceptions, I generally do NOT do the following...
* 3D renders/fractals.
* Terragen.
* Flash movies.
* Complex animations.
* Web layouts.
* Abstract art.
* Urban/cyberpunk.
* Technical/mechanical drawings.
* Oil/watercolour/acrylic paintings.
* Charcoal drawings.
* Sculptures.
* Matting/framing.
* * *
WHAT I WILL DO
I can draw/paint anything if I have a reference. However, I am BETTER at some things than others, and definitely have my preferences in what I WANT/ENJOY as far as commissions go.
This is the basis on which I choose clients: for example, I'm much more likely to accept a painting of a wolf sitting in the rain, or two dragons fighting in the sky, than a picture of a goth punk smoking pot in an alleyway.
I will/can do any of the following...
* Animals, anthros, furries, other beasts/creatures...
* Humans, elves, other humanoids...
* Erotica, nudity, sex...
* Scalable vector line art and illustrations...
* Tattoo/tribal designs...
* Avatars, icons, animated GIFs...
* Photomanipulations...
* Backgrounds, landscapes, skyscapes...
* Realism, pseudo/semi-realism...
* Cartoons, lineart, cellshading...
* Morphs between images...
* Graphite work...
* Marker work...
* Chalk pastel work...
* Rough sketches
* * *
AVAILABLE DIGITAL MEDIA
* Adobe Photoshop CS3.
* Adobe Illustrator CS3.
* Abrosoft Fantamorph 3.
* * *
AVAILABLE TRADITIONAL MEDIA
* Graphite.
* Pen/ink.
* Prismacolour pencils.
* Prismacolour/Copic markers (but need new ones)
* Chalk pastels.
* Acrylics (special cases only)
* Oils (special cases only)
* Watercolours (special cases only)
* Charcoal (special cases only)
* * *
Special Notes: TRADITIONAL
* I generally won't accept commissions for complex traditional artwork due to time and money constraints.
* I will happily accept cheap commissions for pen sketches.
* In the case of a traditional commission, you are responsible for paying all material costs as well as any required shipping and handling.
* * *
Special Notes: ADULT
* I do take adult commissions.
* You must be legal.
* Subject matter must not include blatantly underaged individuals - this is the one preference I'd like to stick to.
* Other than that, I'm very open about these things, and you may feel very comfortable in describing to me what you want. However, that doesn't guarantee I will be interested.
* * *
Special Notes: WoW PLAYERS
* If you play on the N. American server MAELSTROM, I am willing to do commissions for gold.
* 1$ = 30G
* * *
ROUGH PRICING GUIDE
I offer a lot more in terms of possible styles and mediums. Please read further for more details. This is for a rough guide only - the price ranges dictate my minimum/maximum prices.
Digital (eg. Photoshop, Illustrator) - prices will vary with exact image size/complexity (small/simple - large/complex)
* coloured cartoon drawing - $30-80 (uncoloured scalable vector only - $20-60)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/91398943/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/24270333/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25296083/
* lineart drawings, simple to complex/realistic - $80-250 (uncoloured scalable vector only - $50-200)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/84649489/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/94913328/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/69419005/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95024181/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/96078535/
* semirealistic/realistic paintings, simple to complex - $100-400
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/95440660/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/91396787/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/88683210/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/84383514/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/72389877/
Traditional (eg. graphite, chalk pastel)
* 2.5x3.5 ACEO (graphite) - $20-40 (excluding shipping)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/77423279/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/77906038/
* approx. 8.5x11 illustration (graphite) - $100-400 (excluding mats/shipping)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/9749025/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/4381707/
* approx. 14x17 illustration (graphite) - $200-600 (excluding mats/shipping)
examples: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/13495504/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/4303337/
* approx. 20x30 illustration (graphite) - $350-900 (excluding mats/shipping)
* * *
THE "WAITLIST"
Commission "Waitlist" - http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/15449847/
Please note that commissions are not handled in a first come, first served basis; however, those who have spoken to me before will likely be chosen before those who have not.
Clients are chosen based on how long they've been waiting, how much their ideas appeal to me, how well-suited I feel I am to complete the illustration, how polite and reasonable the client seems, how much time I have versus how much time the commission requires to be done well, and how much money I need versus how much money the client is willing to pay.
Basically, clients are picked based on a variety of issues with intent to be as fair as possible to both client and myself.
The "waitlist" serves to help me keep track of who has asked me, and what their request was.
* * *
THE PROCESS
1. Check my commission status to see if I'm open and have slots available.
* If I'm closed or full, you can still ask to be put on the wait list for future consideration.
2. Contact me via the website, email, or MSN Messenger.
* Include a description of what you want (portrait? full-body? illustration w/background?), describing desired medium (digital? graphite?), style (sketchy? line art? cartoony? semi-realistic? photorealistic?) and approximate image size (pixels or inches).
* I will respond with any clarifying questions and a rough price estimate.
* Note about MSN: Please introduce yourself and your interest in commissions when you add me. It helps me to distinguish a potential client from a random fan or complete stranger. Thank you.
3. Assuming I accept your commission, I will give you an ordered commission slot, and we will make a final decision on image details and the price.
* Price changes made after I've started working on your commissions are not allowed. There are very few exceptions to this.
* I generally do commissions in order of slots. There are a few exceptions: if you're not ready to pay the advance when your turn comes up, you keep a slot, but are bumped down in favour of the person who was below you.
4. Once I get to your commission slot, I will notify you and begin work on a conceptual sketch of your idea.
* I'll send the sketch to you, and we'll talk, and make any major revisions.
* Note that this is the last chance you get to change any major details (style, composition, etc.)! I will not repaint an image because you've changed your mind about something.
* REFERENCES! As people like my realistic work, or want something very specific, I require references in order to do my job properly. Any references you can get for me of your character or any other details is GREATLY appreciated.
5. Once you're happy with the conceptual sketch, I'll ask you to send me a 50% advance payment to my PayPal address: jocarra[at]gmail.com
* The advance is non-refundable. The only exception is if I am unable to complete your commission due to my own personal error/problems.
* If you have not paid my advance, I may choose to not work on your commission until you do.
6. You can track my progress via my dA journal. Alternatively (and more accurately), you may keep in touch with me via email or MSN Messenger.
* In most cases, I work slowly. Your patience is greatly appreciated as I balance two part-time jobs and a personal life with my art commissions.
* I often have work-in-progress images available, which I will post, or you can request via email/Messenger.
7. Upon completion, I will send you a preview image of the finished piece and ask for the remaining 50% payment.
* In most cases, I will refuse to send you the final image until I have been paid in full.
* Upon payment, I will send you the final, full-sized image.
* * *
IMPORTANT RULES
* I only accept payment via Paypal unless you live in my immediate vicinity.
* You tell me the image, I tell you the price. You change the image, I can change the price.
* I must be able to contact you reliably via dA/SA/FA/Darknest, email, or MSN Messenger.
* Your characters/story belong to you, while I reserve the rights to the product. This means you cannot sell copies of my artwork, or use it for any commercial purposes.
* You must understand I can take a long time, as my primary income comes from two other jobs, neither of which are related to art. Your patience is appreciated.
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WHAT I WON'T DO
With few exceptions, I generally do NOT do the following...
* 3D renders/fractals.
* Terragen.
* Flash movies.
* Complex animations.
* Web layouts.
* Abstract art.
* Urban/cyberpunk.
* Technical/mechanical drawings.
* Oil/watercolour/acrylic paintings.
* Charcoal drawings.
* Sculptures.
* Matting/framing.
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WHAT I WILL DO
I can draw/paint anything if I have a reference. However, I am BETTER at some things than others, and definitely have my preferences in what I WANT/ENJOY as far as commissions go.
This is the basis on which I choose clients: for example, I'm much more likely to accept a painting of a wolf sitting in the rain, or two dragons fighting in the sky, than a picture of a goth punk smoking pot in an alleyway.
I will/can do any of the following...
* Animals, anthros, furries, other beasts/creatures...
* Humans, elves, other humanoids...
* Erotica, nudity, sex...
* Scalable vector line art and illustrations...
* Tattoo/tribal designs...
* Avatars, icons, animated GIFs...
* Photomanipulations...
* Backgrounds, landscapes, skyscapes...
* Realism, pseudo/semi-realism...
* Cartoons, lineart, cellshading...
* Morphs between images...
* Graphite work...
* Marker work...
* Chalk pastel work...
* Rough sketches
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AVAILABLE DIGITAL MEDIA
* Adobe Photoshop CS3.
* Adobe Illustrator CS3.
* Abrosoft Fantamorph 3.
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AVAILABLE TRADITIONAL MEDIA
* Graphite.
* Pen/ink.
* Prismacolour pencils.
* Prismacolour/Copic markers (but need new ones)
* Chalk pastels.
* Acrylics (special cases only)
* Oils (special cases only)
* Watercolours (special cases only)
* Charcoal (special cases only)
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Special Notes: TRADITIONAL
* I generally won't accept commissions for complex traditional artwork due to time and money constraints.
* I will happily accept cheap commissions for pen sketches.
* In the case of a traditional commission, you are responsible for paying all material costs as well as any required shipping and handling.
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Special Notes: ADULT
* I do take adult commissions.
* You must be legal.
* Subject matter must not include blatantly underaged individuals - this is the one preference I'd like to stick to.
* Other than that, I'm very open about these things, and you may feel very comfortable in describing to me what you want. However, that doesn't guarantee I will be interested.
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Special Notes: WoW PLAYERS
* If you play on the N. American server MAELSTROM, I am willing to do commissions for gold.
* 1$ = 30G
Now open for commission
Posted 17 years agoI am now open for commission. If you are interested, please contact me (via email or any of my galleries) with a brief description of what you're interested in. I will be looking at people's ideas and considering the time/effort each require, and choosing commissions based on how good a job I think I can do on it, and in a timely fashion. It is NOT on a first-come first-served basis for my waitlist, although those I HAVE accepted commissions from first will get first priority.
Commission information: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/7620588/
Commission waitlist: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/15449847/
Updated commission status will always be found in my deviantArt journal under Commission Status: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal
Commission information: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/7620588/
Commission waitlist: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal/15449847/
Updated commission status will always be found in my deviantArt journal under Commission Status: http://jocarra.deviantart.com/journal
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