EDIT 09.07.08: My friend, *axl99 got into the Toronto Urban Film Festival. So, if you can, please vote for her. (Lol, and watch her film, too.) It's really cute, and the animation's just so fun to watch.
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Time for me to go back to school. I can't wait to see my friends again (you know who you are) and live in my little geek commune. I'm done almost all my commissions, so there should be an influx of original artwork soon. A Blick opened up in my town and sent me a billion coupons, so more traditional work, too.

I am still selling my extra stock, but I am only taking commissions at full price. I have some art trades and self-publications in the works. Meanwhile, these lovely folks could use some help on the money side:

Go buy art from them.

Here's the merch, then! I will also sign prints upon request, free of charge.



16"x24" POSTER - 1 for $30, 2 for $50, 3 for $60
Ritsuka - 2 left
Zuko - 2 left
Rufus Shinra - 1 left






12"x18" PRINTS - 1 for $15, 2 for $25, 3 for $30
Samus - 4 left
Simon and Kamina - 6 left
Spike - 1 left
Kenshin (retiring) - 6 left
Sasuke (retiring)- 9 left
Kurogane and Fai - 1 left
Rufus Shinra - 4 left
Zuko - 4 left
Vampire Knight Boys - 1 left
Ritsuka - 1 left




11"x16" PRINTS - 1 for $10, 2 for $15
Spike - 3 left
Ritsuka - 3 left




8"x12" PRINTS - 1 for $8, 2 for $10
Marth - 3 left
Kurogane and Fai - 2 left
Kenshin (retiring) - 11 left
Sasuke (retiring)- 11 left
Zuko - 10 left
Samus - 4 left




RETIRING 8"x10" PRINTS - 1 for $5, 3 for $10
Once I run out of these, they will not be re-printed.
Pirates of the Carribbean - 3 left
Lucient - 3 left
Ace of Clubs - 7 left
All-American Cupid - 2 left
Archer - 2 left
Spiderman (not pictured) - 2 left
Kokoryta's Pirates (not pictured)- 1 left




RETIRING SMALL PRINTS (5"x8" oR LESS)- 1 for $3, 2 for $5
Zamphira - 4 left
Leo - 8 left
Le Vent Nous Portera - 30 left
Horcrux (not pictured) - 2 left




BOOKMARKS - 1 for $3, 2 for $5
Vincent - 9 left
Reno - 12 left
Cloud - 6 left
Sephiroth - 8 left
Rikku - 8 left
Yoko - 17 left
Kamina - 19 left
Mello - 9 left
Matt - 5 left
Link - 8 left




BUTTONS, KEYCHAINS, AND CHARMS - 1 for $1, 3 for $2
Roxas - 2 left
Sokka - 4 left
Riku - 1 left
Simon - 2 left
Keychains - as shown




STICKERS AND MORE STICKERS - 1 for $1, 3 for $2, 10 for $5
Toph - 35 left
Katara - 36 left
Sanji - 22 left
Zoro - 20 left
Vash - 19 left
Ulquiorra - 28 left
Grimmjow - 28 left
Sailor Mars - 7 left
Kyouya - 7 left
Alucard - 14 left
Rei - 11 left
Asuka - 13 left
Kaworu - 15 left
Demyx - 28 left
Viral - 22 left
Hinata - 51 left
Gaara - 31 left
Kakashi - 13 left
Itachi - 35 left
Deidara - 10 left

Shipping is done based on your largest item:
16"x24" Poster - $7 US, $10 International
12"x18" Print, 11"x16" Print - $5 US, $7 International
8"x12" Print, 8"x10" Print - $3 US, $5 International
Small Print, Bookmark, Sticker, Button, Keychain, Charm - $2 US, $3 International
Please add the appropriate amount to your total.

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It's about time I got off my ass and announced the winners of my contest. Again, thank you everyone for participating. Haha, I now have a billion reference images thanks to you - and a much better image of my own character. As for judging criteria, I talked it over with ~kheleksul and it became half artistic merit and half character portrayal. I also jacked up the prizes a little. And now, without further ado...

First, I'd like to start off with some honorable mentions. Each one of these struck my fancy for a different reason. You each get to pick one of the following: a) digital sketch commission, b) any letter-sized print from my gallery, c) a 1-month DeviantART subscription or d) cash equivalent.


had an amazing armor design! I was blown away by how fitting it was, and I loved the color scheme. I liked how you took the more earthy tones and aspect of his personality into consideration. I like the chestplate and huge pauldrons a lot.


must know I have a weakness for well done traditional media. I really like his face in this picture and how well the image adheres to the canon script. I like the use of leather as well. Also love the bird in the background, breaking composition.


Thanks, ! I really like how you did two different time periods but kept him in character. I could definitely see him as a ronin samurai or the class clown. I also really like your drawing style and how clean it is.


did a lot of research, and I'm always willing to applaud that. The zweihander is such a fitting sword for him. (Btw the way, he's 6'2".) Loves the frills you've added to the costume, and yes - he'd totally be up in the front line if it meant more fun and more money.


- one, I'm sorry I didn't stop by at Otakon, argh. I was like, chained to my table because there were so many of us leaving all the time. But I love what you did to Bohren's coat in this - he looks like he belongs in such a futuristic setting- probably doing something illegal, haha.

So, the referral system didn't work, and I just ended up making a fourth place prize. Along with a 1-month sub, pick one of the following: a) digital sketch commission, b) any letter-sized print from my gallery, c) a 1-month DeviantART subscription or d) cash equivalent.


- your image has wonderful composition. You made him look so regal! As for the costume, I liked the straps and the cape design (the chain claps is awesome). I really like that belt, but again - your perspective and lighting really tied the piece together. It wasn't just a character design.

Now, moving on to third place. You get a three-month sub (or cash equivalent) and one of the following: a) digital sketch, b) a print, c) a 1-month DeviantART sub or d) cash.


My, my, ! Including two characters? And a background? I was really impressed. All the detail and thought you put into the costuming shows - they really do match, haha. I loved all the detailing you did on the outfits - like the feather designs on the shoulderplates and embroidery. You must have put so much time into this. Thank you so much!

Second place gets six-months' subscription to DeviantART (or cash) and one of the following: a) digital sketch, b) a print, c) a 1-month DeviantART sub or d) cash equivalent.


- when I saw this piece first, I was like "That is totally my character." It's simple, and the details are subtle. The essential elements were kept - feathers, channeling beads - but more than kept, worked into the actual drawing and not left as afterthoughts. I really like the sword design as well. The pose helps engage the viewer, too. Really nice painting job as well - I like the border tons. His face is exactly as I envisioned it.

Finally, the grand-prize winner gets a years' subscription to DeviantART (or cash) and two of the following: a) digital sketch, b) a print, c) a 1-month DeviantART sub or d) cash equivalent.


- you are an amazing painter, but I'm sure you know that. The quality of the reflectivity on the metal and the plate design is amazing. I love the layering, and the leg armor really strikes me as fitting. I love all the really subtle details, too. You can really imagine them as being part of the metal. I really just love the cut of the leather top, and the sword design is also fitting. Haha, this is kind of random, but the blue back lighting gives the armor a real kick.

Please send me a note telling me what you'd like, guys. If you want cash, don't forget to send me your Paypal address!

And again, thank you everyone for your participation. You can view all the entries here:



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Commission Worklist
1. Curtis (hand-deliver) -
2. Weihsin Gui (heavy shading, ship original) -

Other:
1. *JillLenaD (contest prize) -
2. ~elanorepenn (art trade) -
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Kiriban: 100,000

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