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*Aikurisu
Australia
Current Residence: Central Queensland, and finally out of Labor hands after 14 years of incompetence.
Favourite genre of music: Hard to say, really... but I tend to favour the orchestrated, non-lyric variety.
Favourite style of art: A blend between Sci-Fi and Fantasy, mostly. I'm also a fan of watercolour work.
Favourite cartoon character: A difficult choice... but I've always liked Queen Tyr'ahnee from Duck Dodgers.
Personal Quote: Creating something only becomes pointless when you no longer learn or feel anything for it.
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A word on commissions. . .

Journal Entry: Sat Apr 6, 2013, 11:48 PM
Yes, I do consider them.  Yes, I'll admit I never really talk about them unless I'm approached about it with a note.

So why am I not more open about commissions?  Biggest concern?  Overcharging/undercharging my work.  I do not consider myself a brilliant artist, nor do I consider myself a crap one either.  Most artists at my skill level charge upwards of $100, if not significantly more.  $100 sounds like a reasonable amount to me considering the amount of time and effort I spend on each work, and this also goes for weapon/item concepts, however those are kind of negotiable if the concept is something I'm comfortable/a natural with.

The other issue I have with commissions is that I do not work well with big resolutions.  While I'd like to say my comp is capable of it, it's not.  Drawing anything too large is time consuming and taxing on the system.  (Not to mention my patience...)  This does not ever mean a reduce in quality, though.  My gallery speaks for itself.  I work at smaller resolutions all the time because I'm a perfectionist almost at the pixel level.  (Unfortunately, this means I hardly ever have anything large enough for printing needs.)  This does not mean I turn a blind eye to large resolutions.  I simply believe they can be exhausting and less time efficient, which again crosses over to my concern about overcharging for my work.  Is it worth it for both the patron and myself?  If something takes too much time to create, of course I should ask for a larger payment?

Sure, some artists are insanely good that it only takes them a few hours to create a masterpiece.  I'm not among them and prefer the ol' saying: "You can't rush art." =)

I'll admit I'm fickle about what I'll draw, too.  If it isn't in my gallery, chances are I have reservations about drawing themes I have feelings against, or simply because I have no current skill/interest in drawing them.  I like being in my comfort zone, to be blunt.

Still, everything is a price issue with me.  I'm rarely comfortable putting a price on my art, so what say you all?  What should I be charging for commissions?

PayPal is my only means of being paid, too, but most people use that nowadays anyway.

But yeah, for everyone who have asked about commissions from me in the past, I apologise immensely for being terrible with replying to emails/notes.  I would not blame you for going elsewhere to see what you want drawn, (and probably by much better artists), but if you're still patient and interested enough for me to draw for you, please leave a message in this journal or send me a note to remind me what you'd like.  Again, I apologise to everyone who feel like I avoid drawing commissions for them.  It's never intentional.  I just suck, put simply. >_>

So there we go.  Yes, I do draw commissions, but I suck at keeping tabs on everything. =P

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I'm really bad with Notes/Comments. . . 

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:iconklaymen9:
You are truly an amazing artist :)
I´m especially loving the pictures of Myar, I hope you draw her again :)
Whats the newest picture of her?

Thanks for art, It is really inspiring!
I´m playing pen & paper (Deathwatch etc.) and Myar inspired me for an Eldar Character.
Is it ok for you, if I use some pics of her for private use (for the character in Deathwatch, It´s an female Eldar Corsair)?

Best regards
Klaymen
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:iconprinceazeriel:
I truly love all of your work. You're an amazing artist with an equally amazing story to go with your work. I'm always impressed.
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:iconaikurisu:
Thanks, Brett! I always appreciate someone who enjoys my stories as much as the visual art itself, too, so glad you enjoy it. =)
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:iconlenmanaa:
*Lenmanaa Apr 13, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
:icongroupjoinplz: :iconballoonplz: Thanks for joining :iconwater-and-nature-art:. We appreciate your support and we are glad to expose your art. :iconhappehdanceplz:

To get started we have some information for you:

Our submission guidelines [link]

You may submit shots in our current month folder [link]

and journals in this folder [link]

Every month we are voting on the best submissions of the month as for example here [link]

if you have question note me :iconlenmanaa: please

we would also appreciate any active participation in our group – every suggestion is welcome

we wish you many happy ours in our group and are seeing forward to your submissions :iconclearflowerplz:

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:iconaikurisu:
No worries! Thank you for the warm welcome, too. I'll admit I've never really been approached by a photo group before, so here's hoping things will be groovy. =)
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:iconh4wk07:
Mood: Love ~H4WK07 Mar 20, 2013  New member
great art, very well done.
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:iconlingonrise:
Love your work!
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:iconpolesika:
Mood: Love ~Polesika Jan 31, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Amazing gallery!
You are wonderful artist *O*
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:iconaikurisu:
Thanks! Glad you like my wares. =)
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:iconnatiagreenleaf:
YOU'VE BEEN HUGGED!!

Spread the DA love around! (you can copy and paste this message on their userpage!)

RULES:
1- You can hug the person who hugged you!
2- You -MUST- hug 6 other people, at least!
3- You should hug them in public! Paste it on their page!
4- Random hugs are perfectly okay! (and sweet)
5- You should most definitely get started hugging right away!

Send This To All Your Friends, And Me If I Am 1.
If You Get 7 Back You Are Loved!

1-3 you're bad friend
4-6 you're an ok friend
7-9 you're a good friend
10-& Up you're a great friend
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:iconfredyochu:
Awesome gallery ! Love it.
Keep posting ;)
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:iconaikurisu:
God willing, I will. =P Thanks! =)
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:iconishitara:
Surprising.
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:iconaikurisu:
Surprising? How so?
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:iconishitara:
Yes for sure! Your workart is surprising, really well done.
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:iconcoreylandis:
Thanks for the fave on "Dead or Alive 5 Mila"!
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:iconaikurisu:
No worries! I'll admit I don't know of Mila's character personally, (haven't played a DoA game since DoA2...), but I liked what you drew and it deserves more interest. =)
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:icongppr:
I wish you have a happy Christmas, friend! :huggle:
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:iconaikurisu:
Aww... thanks, Ginny. :huggle: Hope you have a beautiful Christmas as well. =)
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*Scarecrowlover Dec 23, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
Your artwork is very beautiful.
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