I'm unwilling to start on any large (100k+) commissions before finals end, since I tend to lineart/colour/finish all in one sitting and if I start one afternoon, I'll probably end up still drawing past midnight and that'll screw me over for my exams the following day.
On a lighter note tomorrow's my last 2 exams, so maybe the coming weekend I'll start.
The background is still making me very hesitant though.
Araiia's Commissions
Duranin
Chicken of the Seas
Araiia, you did such a great job and I admire you for actually getting such a large amount of commissions done, and still going! I understand how busy people are, but I thank you so much for doing such a lovely commission for my mesmer.
and Slayer..... banana-chan wins this time around >=)
and Slayer..... banana-chan wins this time around >=)
Unlucky Slayer
You may have won this battle, Banana-chan, but I will win the war! *insert evil laugh*
Ryan Bucek
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Originally Posted by Araiia of the Songs
Finished Kith Kanin's commission -- I think this is the first fullbody I've done in this thread.
A testament that I kind of jump around about the order that I finish requests (so people at the end of the list don't despair >.>) although I try to start at the top of the list. Wow, you have such great talent
Duranin
OH GOD MY HAND HURTS >.>
working on Krazy Kat's group picture...
I am never drawing Warrior armor again. Ever. ughhhhhh too many little pieces...
working on Krazy Kat's group picture...
I am never drawing Warrior armor again. Ever. ughhhhhh too many little pieces...
Zodiac Meteor
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Originally Posted by Araiia of the Songs
I am never drawing Warrior armor again. Ever. ughhhhhh too many little pieces...
Oh no! Well, on the bright side mine isn't elite armor.
Duranin
lol yeah, yours has bigger pieces and less pieces.
I'm too lazy to check gwiki right now, but I'm guessing that the armor I drew is obby >_> lots of random black diamond shapes on the plates.
I'm too lazy to check gwiki right now, but I'm guessing that the armor I drew is obby >_> lots of random black diamond shapes on the plates.
Konig Des Todes
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Guaranteed to be more than base colour. I didn't see this before =o
I'd like to change my commission to this, still waist up. Just a feeling that it'll turn out better.
Duranin
lol, alright 
I'd say aside from art block my biggest obstacle as a commission artist is trying to force myself to draw/shade in a consistent style. I've gone through a lot of different styles in the past and never quite forgotten them, so depending on a bunch of different factors I end up shading differently each day.
I'd say aside from art block my biggest obstacle as a commission artist is trying to force myself to draw/shade in a consistent style. I've gone through a lot of different styles in the past and never quite forgotten them, so depending on a bunch of different factors I end up shading differently each day.
Duranin
I like how the IDS turned out..
Hailfall
Wow very nice
Can't wait till you start on mine
Can't wait till you start on mine
Krazy Kat
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Originally Posted by Araiia of the Songs
I like how the IDS turned out..
Oh Wooooow... that's absolutely GORGEOUS!!!I can't wait to meet you in-game to pay for it ^.^. Thanks for drawing my group picture... and so quickly too
Zodiac Meteor
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Originally Posted by Krazy Kat
Oh Wooooow... that's absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
I can't wait to meet you in-game to pay for it ^.^. Thanks for drawing my group picture... and so quickly too
I concur, is the background in game or did you do it? BTW, that was obby armor. The pointer it is, the more elite it is .
I can't wait to meet you in-game to pay for it ^.^. Thanks for drawing my group picture... and so quickly too
I concur, is the background in game or did you do it? BTW, that was obby armor. The pointer it is, the more elite it is .
Duranin
@Kat - <3! And wow, that was a hell of a big tip. My pen hand says thank you ... xD
@Zodiac - yeah, it's an in-game screenie. It's actually the same location as the reference pic Kat provided in her original post, except I traveled there in-game and took a larger picture from a different angle.
And yes, quoted for truth on the armor-spikiness... for physical damage classes, anyways. x3
@Zodiac - yeah, it's an in-game screenie. It's actually the same location as the reference pic Kat provided in her original post, except I traveled there in-game and took a larger picture from a different angle.
And yes, quoted for truth on the armor-spikiness... for physical damage classes, anyways. x3
Duranin
Since graduation and Kat's commission I haven't updated this thread, so I'm going to post an update right now~
I'm working on getting all my forms and schedules complete for the college that I'll be attending this coming fall right now.
I haven't forgotten about this thread and hopefully I'll be able to start finishing some requests by July.
As a note, I'm getting somewhat close to the gold cap. If you are able to pay in a wishlist item, ectos or some stackable form of non-currency payment, by all means tell me now.
I'm working on getting all my forms and schedules complete for the college that I'll be attending this coming fall right now.
I haven't forgotten about this thread and hopefully I'll be able to start finishing some requests by July.
As a note, I'm getting somewhat close to the gold cap. If you are able to pay in a wishlist item, ectos or some stackable form of non-currency payment, by all means tell me now.
Kith Kanin
Both versions are LOVELY! When I'm dragged away from the wonderful paradise I'll be sure to pay you Blue!
When I'm dragged away from the wonderful paradise I'll be sure to pay you Blue!
Duranin
Hailfall's commission done~
edit: I PUT SAURIAN SCYTHE BY MISTAKE ON THE WATERMARK.
DRACONIC. NOT SAURIAN. RAWRR.
/attention fail
Widowmaker
That looks adorable.
ACAlCapone
I would like to have two pictures done (ingame discussion with hailfall).
1.
Character Name: Alessandra Tumania
Reference Pictures: Click Here
Lineart Style: Precise
Shading Style: Cel Shading
Size: Waist-Up
Pose + Expression: Sword in her right hand over the shoulder/left hand at her hips (maybe without shield); slightly superior smile
Background: if possible destroyed ascalon (post-searing), otherwise fitting colour
2.
Character Name: I Cura Te Ipsum I
Reference Pictures: Click Here
Lineart Style: Precise
Shading Style: Cel Shading
Size: Waist-Up
Pose + Expression: folded arms (just noticed: maybe bad gloves for that :/ you can also pick normal kurzik gloves instead (pm/whisp me if you need pictures)); happy mood
Background: if possible pre-searing ascalon/eotn charrland/Wizard's Isle, otherwise fitting colour
Price: 50 Diessa Chalices + 50k
Timezone + Availability: GMT+1
1.
Character Name: Alessandra Tumania
Reference Pictures: Click Here
Lineart Style: Precise
Shading Style: Cel Shading
Size: Waist-Up
Pose + Expression: Sword in her right hand over the shoulder/left hand at her hips (maybe without shield); slightly superior smile
Background: if possible destroyed ascalon (post-searing), otherwise fitting colour
2.
Character Name: I Cura Te Ipsum I
Reference Pictures: Click Here
Lineart Style: Precise
Shading Style: Cel Shading
Size: Waist-Up
Pose + Expression: folded arms (just noticed: maybe bad gloves for that :/ you can also pick normal kurzik gloves instead (pm/whisp me if you need pictures)); happy mood
Background: if possible pre-searing ascalon/eotn charrland/Wizard's Isle, otherwise fitting colour
Price: 50 Diessa Chalices + 50k
Timezone + Availability: GMT+1
Duranin
@Capone - can do, added to waitlist. I'll probably start working later tonight or over the weekend.
A question about the monk, do you want me to change the colour of the blindfold so it matches the rest of her armor better?
A question about the monk, do you want me to change the colour of the blindfold so it matches the rest of her armor better?
ACAlCapone
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Originally Posted by Araiia of the Songs
@Capone - can do, added to waitlist. I'll probably start working later tonight or over the weekend.
A question about the monk, do you want me to change the colour of the blindfold so it matches the rest of her armor better? hmm, yeah, that would be nice
and maybe you could also change the colour of the band at the hairpin
A question about the monk, do you want me to change the colour of the blindfold so it matches the rest of her armor better? hmm, yeah, that would be nice
and maybe you could also change the colour of the band at the hairpin
Unlucky Slayer
Woo! More drawings. =3
Hope you dont forget about me in your shower of gold coins. =3
Hope you dont forget about me in your shower of gold coins. =3
Duranin
@Capone - okays~
@Slayer - lol, I'm currently building up funds for my Ele's pvp set, but I haven't forgotten!
@Slayer - lol, I'm currently building up funds for my Ele's pvp set, but I haven't forgotten!
Krazy Kat
Since I absolutely LOVED the last one you drew for me, I'm here for another one!
Character Names: Fashion Flower (Elite Iceforged Armor with Elite Flameforged Hands and Feet) and Fashion Princess (Elite Stormforged Armor). They're both twins but since they're in the same account I'll never be able to have them meet each other or in the same picture =(
Reference Pictures: http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ion%20Request/
Lineart Style: You decide
Shading Style: You decide
Size: Full body
Pose + Expression: You can decide this too xD. If you can't think of anything just use the /bored pose from the pictures.
Background: In the reference pictures link. Tsumei village under the tree =)
Price: Still need to talk to you about this
Timezone + Availability: Already spoke to you. I'm on often.
Character Names: Fashion Flower (Elite Iceforged Armor with Elite Flameforged Hands and Feet) and Fashion Princess (Elite Stormforged Armor). They're both twins but since they're in the same account I'll never be able to have them meet each other or in the same picture =(
Reference Pictures: http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ion%20Request/
Lineart Style: You decide
Shading Style: You decide
Size: Full body
Pose + Expression: You can decide this too xD. If you can't think of anything just use the /bored pose from the pictures.
Background: In the reference pictures link. Tsumei village under the tree =)
Price: Still need to talk to you about this
Timezone + Availability: Already spoke to you
. I'm on often.
Unlucky Slayer
No problem, just wanna make sure you dont forget. =3 Waiting doesnt matter at all to me.
Duranin
added both Capone and Kat to waitlist
I think parents plan on eating BBQ tonight or something.. will start drawing again later tonight. In a pretty good mood right now >o>
I think parents plan on eating BBQ tonight or something.. will start drawing again later tonight. In a pretty good mood right now >o>
Massive Impulsa
(NB; That shieldset is no longr in usE
)Draw in whatever style u think fits ;D
More Pictures can be found here :]
http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...Ocean/?start=0
Im leaving the 15th, so ill pay when i come back
Duranin
work in progress! roawr.
I'm about to start lineart.
Also, Warrior armor is evil. EVIL I SAY.
Verene
Ooh. I like your art, lots, and would love to add myself to the waitlist...
Character Name: Iseul Nae
Reference Pictures: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...seulexotic.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...eulcollage.jpg
Lineart Style: Sketchy
Shading Style: Just plain lineart, please
Size: Bust shot
Pose + Expression: There's several different poses in the reference collage, though I particularly like the dance ones - something similar to one of the bottom two, perhaps? Whatever you think would be fun to draw
Background: Just a plain background is fine.
Price: 10k - I do have an elite Monk tome and I noticed that's on your wishlist. If I can use that for partial payment, that'd be excellent (what's the going price for those atm?), if not, then it'll just be gold. I realize that Ritualists can be pretty complex with their armor and the jewels all over everything, so if it'll be a bit more than the standard price, that's fine, simply let me know what it'll be
Timezone + Availability: (for in-game trading) My timezone is CST; when I'm around is pretty random and pretty much whenever. I check here pretty frequently and usually can hop on quickly. Only real note is that I'll be out of town July 16-20.
Thanks
Character Name: Iseul Nae
Reference Pictures: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...seulexotic.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...eulcollage.jpg
Lineart Style: Sketchy
Shading Style: Just plain lineart, please
Size: Bust shot
Pose + Expression: There's several different poses in the reference collage, though I particularly like the dance ones - something similar to one of the bottom two, perhaps? Whatever you think would be fun to draw
Background: Just a plain background is fine.
Price: 10k - I do have an elite Monk tome and I noticed that's on your wishlist. If I can use that for partial payment, that'd be excellent (what's the going price for those atm?), if not, then it'll just be gold. I realize that Ritualists can be pretty complex with their armor and the jewels all over everything, so if it'll be a bit more than the standard price, that's fine, simply let me know what it'll be
Timezone + Availability: (for in-game trading) My timezone is CST; when I'm around is pretty random and pretty much whenever. I check here pretty frequently and usually can hop on quickly. Only real note is that I'll be out of town July 16-20.
Thanks
Duranin
Lineart completed
Verene's request added to waitlist (my first lineart-only request!)
I might do Verene's commission right after I finish Capone's Alessandra.
@Verene - I'm not sure, I'm guessing Monk tomes are 8-9k right now. I don't really keep up to date with prices xD as for the detail, I suppose you can decide how much of a tip it's worth at the end (:
kind of curious why you requested lineart - do you plan on colouring it yourself later?
Verene
Honestly, I like the look of sketchy lineart; not any particular reason why, I just always think it looks nice. I may try coloring it myself later for practice but in general there's just something in the look that appeals to me
Duranin
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Originally Posted by Verene
Honestly, I like the look of sketchy lineart; not any particular reason why, I just always think it looks nice. I may try coloring it myself later for practice but in general there's just something in the look that appeals to me
O: I have to double check then, what's your definition of sketchy?
this kind of sketchy, or the kind as defined in my first post?
O: I have to double check then, what's your definition of sketchy?this kind of sketchy, or the kind as defined in my first post?
Verene
I guess a sort of a mix of the two, if that makes sense? Like, similar to your avatar on here, that sort of sketchy. Not really messy, but also not every line perfect.
BlueXIV
xD it looks nice
The mouth looks like it could be a WEE tad higher though :P
The mouth looks like it could be a WEE tad higher though :P
Duranin
@verene - mmkay, I'll try my best to draw in the right style O:
@Blue - lol I know. The somewhat stylized/exxageratedly low mouth makes her look more evil/muahahahah (in my opinion!) though P: I've tried using the lasso tool and moving the mouth around, but I still like it best where it is right now.
I wish I were better at (or at least understood better) realism :'( I can sort of pull it off if I use a photo reference, but whatever I may have subconsciously learned while using references, I forget in the next hour or so.
@Blue - lol I know. The somewhat stylized/exxageratedly low mouth makes her look more evil/muahahahah (in my opinion!) though P: I've tried using the lasso tool and moving the mouth around, but I still like it best where it is right now.
I wish I were better at (or at least understood better) realism :'( I can sort of pull it off if I use a photo reference, but whatever I may have subconsciously learned while using references, I forget in the next hour or so.
Verene
Heh, sorry if I seem like I'm being picky or difficult, I'm not intending to be ^_^; However it works out for you is fine and I'm confident you can do it well.
ACAlCapone
Shewmake
Beautiful art, Araiia.