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CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

It's been fun. Look at the pictures of Enhaya and then flip to say, Yog-Sotthoth, and the progress in developing a genuine, unique style is astounding. For that, I thank you all. But my extended artistic block has been over for awhile now, and in such, these things have become a chore. I don't like having to set aside large, serious projects that I'm inspired and excited about because I'm behind on my chibi commissions. Especially now that the semester's starting again, I believe that it's time to set aside the shop and make cartooning fun again.

I started this place as a complete and utter newbie, and I'm very, genuinely grateful to everyone who helped me get on my feet around here. Thank you, and God bless. heart

I am still available for commissions, chibi and otherwise. PM me for details. I'll have a link to a serious anime project-in-process in my sig. I'll post a link to the finished product here when it's available.
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Hi there! Welcome, come in, and I promise I'll get to the point pretty soon. Here Enhaya and I our peddling our humble wares. Namely, custom chibi pics of your avatars. Or, for that matter, any character you can describe in detail.

You have a choice of two styles:

GREYSCALE


Or COLOR


Prices are as follows:
Greyscale: 800g
Color: 1200g
Extra person(s) in picture (each): 400g for greyscale, 600g for color.
Extra degrees of complexity or difficulty in the background: Rarely employed. 100-400g, to be determined on a case-by-case basis. If your background qualifies for this, I'll discuss it with you ahead of time. No surprises, I promise. Note: I don't like drawing backgrounds.

These are guidelines...nice people are certainly welcome to add a tip or pay more for the sake of charity. wink This earns a spot on the donator's list.

Items will be accepted or declined on a case-by-case basis.

To order a chibi, fill out this form and post it in the forum:
Username:
Color or Black and White:
Character name:
Eyes: (Please fill out. It can be very hard to tell eye color on avatars.)
Hair color:
Hair stye:
Clothing:
Personality in short:
Weapons/other:
Situation/pose: (optional)

Here's how it works:
You post. Please post and don't PM. This is so I don't accidentally delete your order.
I'll put you on the waiting list.
When you're moved up to the "this week" list (four drawn a week,) I'll pm you asking for you to send the approiate amount of gold.
I'll confirm it.
Now you get to wait until your chibi is finished to complete the trade. 3nodding

My favorite way to field questions is via instant messenger, but feel free to post or PM if that's not available.

I hope that you enjoy my chibis. In any case, happy trails, and thank you for stopping by!

Finished:
(Browse the (links) for more samples.) whee =favorites
ShorTygal(line art)
Sasomi (color) whee
shootingstars(color)
Girl Anachronism (color) whee
Cybe(color)
Lily V(color)
Serge-chan(color)
azriel17(color)
Shinbei Eight (color)
Lluvia Maya(color)
Katsuromemetsu (color)
Kaitlyn (color)
Lady Delaidra (color) whee
Lily V (color)
Saikatsu (color) whee
Saikatsu (color) whee whee
Card Captor Claire(color)
Maygee(color)
Yog-Sotthoth(color) whee
Pips (color) whee
Lost-Wings (color)
Jet Wolf (color)
Chao de Chaos (greyscale)
Beqida (color)

Finishing Up:
Aurayvn
Spitfirepilot
Harold P.

Tippers/Donators
These nice people paid more than necessary for their pictures, soley because they're awesome individuals.
shootingstars
Sasomi
Girl Anachronism
Lily V (who both tipped (twice!) and made the first banners!)
Serge-chan
Shinbei Eight
Azriel17
Kaitlyn
Maygee
Yog-Sotthoth
Pips
(If you're supposed to be here and you're not, please tell me! I often forget to look at trades after sending the "finished" message.)
A million thanks to you all!

The original banners were by Lily V. She does nifty stuff. Please visit her Kimono and Banners Shop!

I'm glad you think so, thanks so much. ^_^

Announcements
12.28.04: Established the announcements section. Yee. Also the FAQ. Making a few changes around here, after the Christmas hiatus:

The former "Waiting List" has been divided into "finished," "this week," and "waiting list."

Finished: This should be self-explanatory. If it's not, go beat yourself in the head with a dead mackerel.

This Week: These four pictures are slated to be finished in this Monday-Sunday period. If there are less than four, I've finished some. If it's empty, I'm done until Monday. Unless I get very bored.

Waiting List: Divided into four-person sections, these are the groups for weeks to come.

I've also swapped the black and white pics for greyscale ones. Hopefully the new ones will actually be worth ordering. 3nodding


FAQ
Questions from PMs, the forum, and other websites.

How long until my picture is finished?
If you're on the "this week" list, probably by Sunday. Add one week for every group of four above you.

It's been longer and my picture still isn't done! gonk
Please be patient. I'm a college student, and can get quite busy with studying, reports, finals, etc.

Why four per week?
It's a sane number that keeps me busy, but doesn't stress me out. Believe it or not, I don't always feel like spending three hours coloring a cartoon.

What art program do you use?
Photoshop 6.0 at home, which I prefer, and Photoshop CS at the University.

I wish I could draw like you! gonk
Practice. And stop telling me this.

Can you help me with Photoshop?
PM me with specific questions.

I would be most grateful. 3nodding

Username: ShorTygal
Color or Black and White: B/W
Character name: ShorT
Eyes: same as avatar
Hair color: same as avatar
Hair stye: same as avatar
Clothing:same as avatar

500g

I might wanna order one ^_^ Lemme go get the avi to use...

Awesome, thanks!

alright i'll send the trade now before i forget to later