ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS 6/30/06-8/31/06

Yes, you can commission a piece of original art from me- not a print, but an original, straight-on-the-paper work of art.  Of, if that doesn't suit your fancy, a t-shirt or some other piece of apparel with a design of your choosing on it!  Really, I will do anything!  Have fun with it!

I am a college-age graphic design major, seeking to make some extra money this Summer, while promoting my artwork.  I can draw, paint, collage, stencil t-shirts- anything, really.  For examples of my work, please visit my DeviantArt gallery.

Now, onto the specifics of this whole thing…

DO'S AND DON'T'S

What I will do:
-fanart (anime, manga, video games, television shows- Anything!)  This also includes original fan characters.  I am most familiar with Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Mushishi, Kingdom Hearts, and Final Fantasy VII, X, and Advent Children, but I will do anything.
-original artwork- Give me an idea, and I'll make something from it.  Even just a word, a phrase, an image, a song- I can work with it!
-design-y stuff (as far as drawing, painting and stenciling goes- No Photoshop or computer art!)

What I will NOT do:
-Sexual and violent content is okay, but ONLY for those 18+, WITH proof of age.  And I will say if the content your request is not acceptable for me to do (I have limits).  Mild shounen-ai, shoujo-ai or het, and mild violence (some blood, no gore) is fine for under 18.  If you're not sure with your request, just ask.
-Anything based off another person's artwork, unless you have that person's permission (and I need proof of permission). (This rule does not include character artwork, a'la Nomura for Final Fantasy, as long as it is for reference, or manipulated enough from the original artwork, as with a stencil design.)   


HOW IT WORKS

1. Browse the pricing guide, decide what you would like to commission.
2. Comment here, or send an e-mail to nicolethestrange [at] comcast [dot] net, with your request.  If you are e-mailing, please include "Commission Info" in the subject line.
3. I will comment back or e-mail you back, finalizing your order, with the final price.
4. Send payment!  Please include your shipping info (address to send final commission(s) to).
5. Once I receive your payment, your request will go in a queue.  Commissions will be done in order of payment received.  If you have a specific deadline, we can work something out. (Please give 3-4 weeks advance notice for deadlines.)  
6. I will inform you via e-mail or your DevArt page once your commission is complete.  If you would like to see a photo/scan of it in progress or completed, I can do that.  I want you to have something you are satisfied with.
7. With all of that set, I send out your wonderful arts!
8. If you wish, please comment/e-mail back when you receive your commission (mostly so I can make sure it got to you).  I will NOT accept any work back for re-dos, so please make sure you have exactly what you want BEFORE I send it out.

Ordering Info
-Please be as specific as you can with regards to subject, size, media, quantity, etc.  For apparel orders, please specify style (Adult or Youth), size, fabric color and stencil color(s).
-Sometimes, one does not have a concrete idea of what they want.  No problem!  I can help you come up with something.  I want you to have something you will be happy with!
-State method of payment, and which shipping costs apply to you.  

ORDERS CAN ONLY BE MADE FROM JUNE 30, 2006 TO AUGUST 31, 2006. ANY ORDERS MADE AFTER AUGUST 31, 2006 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  (Note: Some orders may be completed AFTER August 31.  They will still be sent out.)


PAYMENT AND SHIPPING

Forms of Payment Accepted
-Paypal (MOST RECOMMENDED!) Please make Paypal payments to nicolethestrange [at] comcast [dot] net.
-money order (available at any post office)
-personal check (NOTE: This method of payment is not really recommended.  Commissions paid with checks will take longer, as I will have to wait for the check to clear before beginning work on your order.)
-NO CASH PLEASE

All prices are in US dollars.

Shipping Costs
United States/Canada- $5
International- $10


DISCLAIMERS

-All art I produce I have the rights to.  If you wish to feature it on a website, use it in an icon, or such, proper credit is mandatory (name of artist, link back to art gallery.)  MY WORK CAN NOT BE USED FOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS, SUCH AS MAGAZINES, ADS OR DOUJINS.

-Any fanart or work based off another source is still rightly my art, however the characters still belong to their proper creator.  I'm just playing with them.  It's like an artists' alley at a con. Only on the internets.  Whee.


Now, what you can buy!

APPAREL

T-Shirts

All shirts are Jerzees Men's Heavyweight 50% cotton/50% poly blend short-sleeve (for adult sizes), or 100% cotton youth short-sleeve (for youth sizes).  Sizes Adult S-XL and Youth S-XL available.  (Please check [here] for styles and color samples.)  I've stenciled t-shirts using these shirts before, and they are very comfortable and wash well.  All shirts with be signed with a stamped signature and date on the inside right sleeve.

Note on Sizes: Youth sizes are generally two sizes smaller than their corresponding Adult sizes.  For example, Youth Large = Adult Small.  The differences are that Youth generally has shorter sleeves, an abbreviated bottom, and is a little looser-fitting.

T-shirt Colors Available- white, black, light blue, ash grey, true red, kiwi, cyber pink, forest green (Adult sizes only), island yellow, jade, true navy (Adult sizes only), deep purple (Adult sizes only).

Any color(s) may be used with the design to be stenciled onto the t-shirt.

Any t-shirt design I have done before I am willing to do again.  Please check my gallery for previous designs.

Existing Design- $17
New Design- $20

Note: Discounts for existing designs only applies to t-shirts, and not other apparel goods.

Bandanas- $5
Colors Available (without pattern on bandana)- blue, black, white, red, beige
Colors Available (with pattern on bandana, similar to this)- purple, light blue, green, blue, orange, pink, red, teal, grey, black, maroon, white, yellow
Also available- green army camouflage

Any color(s) may be used with the design stenciled onto the bandana.  Signature and date stamped on corner on reverse side of bandana.

Aprons- $20
Colors Available- red, white, black, denim

Any color(s) may be used with the design stenciled onto the apron.  Signature and date stamped on inside bottom right of apron.

Tote Bags- $25
Colors Available- white, beige, black, green, red, denim

Any color(s) may be used with the design stenciled onto the apron.  Signature and date stamped on inside top of bag.


PAINTINGS

All paintings are on ½" thick canvas, except for the 4" x 6" size (which is on flat board canvas).  They are done in acrylic, tempera and gesso.  All signed and dated along the bottom edge of the canvas.

Sizes and Prices
4" x 6"- $10
5" x 7"- $15
8" x 10"- $20
9" x 12"- $30
11" x 14"- $40
16" x 20"- $60


WORKS ON PAPER

Dry Media
Done on 8 ½" x 11" white paper.  Dry media includes pencils, Micron pen, colored pencils, charcoal, chalk pastels and oil pastels.  All signed.

Black and White- $5
Color- $7
Doodles (pencil only)- $2 each (or 3 for $5, 5 for $8)

Wet Media
Done on 8" x 10" Bristol.  Wet media includes ink, tempera, watercolor and gouache.  All signed.

Black and White- $7
Color- $10

Collages- $7
Cut paper and images pasted onto 8" x 10" Bristol.  All signed.

Full-Color Works
And I do mean full-color.  Decadent in their bright colors and patterns, these pieces are some of my finest work, employing both illustration and design.  Please see [here] and [here] for samples of previous work.  Done in gouache and Micron pen on Bristol.  All signed.

4" x 6"- $15
5" x 7"- $20
8" x 10"- $30
9" x 12"- $40
11" x 14"- $60


Thank you for your interest!  I look forward to working on these commissions.  If this round goes well, I will consider opening commissions requests again for the holiday season.  

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.  

Happy ordering!  Please support artists' work!