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Sharlene - FFXI commish WIP02

This is either what I'm currently working on (my WIPs) or what I've recently finished.

Create a character for my manga!

Interested in creating your own character to be in my manga? Now's your chance. ^^

A little info~

My manga is titled "Children of the Blue Sky", and I'm not sure if this is the correct Japanese translation, but it would be "Kodomotachi no Aoi no Ten" ( 子供達の青いの天 ). I am planning on using the English title for now until I can find an accurate translation. ^^

The world of Children of the Blue Sky is based in a cross-world which combines both the use of magic and technology. Years ago, when I first started the idea for the manga, it had originally stemmed off of an online tactics/RPG style game called Tactics:Genesis (Gifts of the Oren), which my friend and I were developing. But now, there are only loose ties to the actual game which is still being developed.

(Some of the following info I am pulling from an old journal entry.)


About the world~


Not a lot is known about the world, other than to the viewer, one can see ancient remnants of a magical world as well as remnants of a technological world built on top of that. One characteristic that stands out are numerous stone pillars which have been given the name Oren. These often give off a faint blue glow from the large gems and intricate inscriptions encased on the surface. The style that resembles this world the best would be steam punk mixed with low fantasy. Characters are open to both the use of magic and mechanical devices, either, neither, or both.


Each character, when entered into the story will have no memory of a previous life and sort of awakens to find themselves within this ancient ruin. They feel as if they are awakening from a dream.

For those who are interested, I'll feature a character of your design in my manga. Your character should be between the age of 7-13. The appearance is up to you as well as any abilities this person may learn. The characters won't know any abilities to start with, but will eventually learn them on the way. You don't need to worry about the character's background, history, who they know, etc. Instead think of personality, their likes/dislikes (don't get too specific with those, because most modern things won't be in this world). You can also think of Final Fantasy Tactics or Dungeons in Dragons in concept of what type of "job" or "class" that person may be. Is your person a magic user? A builder? A hunter? Do they like animals? etc. Those type of things will help in determining what type of role they will play in the story.


(This is an update from the last time I did this) Each character will be based on one of the animals from the Chinese Zodiac, and will also have an elemental affinity.



To get started, you will need to know a little bit of what I'm looking for. ^^

:::Name:::
The name should be made up, no using pre-existing names. I am also going for Japanese sounding names though they don't need to be actual Japanese names or even mean anything. You can use the following syllables to create a name. First name is fine, but if you want to create a last name, too, you can. I will probably only use the first name unless the two names are short.

a i u e o
ka ki ku ke ko
ga gi gu ge go
sa shi su se so
za ji zu ze zo
ta chi tsu te to
da ji zu de do
na ni nu ne no
ha hi hu he ho
ba bi bu be bo
pa pi pu pe po
ma mi mu me mo
ra ri ru re ro
ya yu yo
kya kyu kyo
gya gyu gyo
sha shu sho
ja ju jo
cha chu cho
nya nyu nyo
hya hyu hyo
bya byu byo
pya pyu pyo
mya myu myo
rya ryu ryo




:::Chinese Zodiac Animal:::
Each character must have a Chinese Zodiac Animal, I will use this to determine what type of personality they are and who they get along with or who they don't get along with in the story.


These are the ones you have to choose from:

--Rat: The rat is said to be very honest, generous, and have a sense of fair play. You must guard against being too aggressive.

--Ox: A natural born leader. You are conservative and methodical. Guard against being chauvinistic.

--Tiger: You are sensitive, emotional, and capable of great love. Guard against being too stubborn.

--Hare: You are considered a risk taker. Valuing security and tranquility. The Hare works well with people.

--Dragon: Full of vitality and enthusiasm, the dragon is a popular individual. Guard against being bossy and loud.

--Serpent(snake): Rich in wisdom and charm. You are romantic and deep thinking. Your intuition guides you strongly.

--Horse: Your capacity for hard work is amazing. Intelligent and friendly, you have a strong guard against being egotistical.

--Ram: Warmhearted and honest, you are also a talented artist, gifted naturalist, and seeker of freedom.

--Monkey: You are very intelligent and very clever. Because of your extraordinary nature you are always well liked.

--Bird(rooster): The bird is a hard worker, shrewd and definite in decision making. Guard against being extravagant.

--Dog: You are generous and work well with others. The dog is a faithful and honest friend. Guard against a sharp tongue.

--Boar(pig): You are a splendid companion, an intellectual who sets difficult goals and carries them out. You expect too much from others.




:::Elemental Affinity:::

The major elements: Water, Air, Fire, Earth
--You can choose up to two of these. One element is dominant unless combining elements to form a minor element (see below).

Combining Elements: Combining two elements will create a minor element. Choosing two elements from above would get you things like Metal, Ice, Lightning, etc. If you are unsure what to combine, just guess. ^^

All characters, regardless if they can use magic or not, must have an elemental affinity.




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::: Character Template
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Name:
Sex:
Age: (between ages 7-13)

--Appearance--
Eye color:
Hair color:
Hair length:
Height: (most kids about age 10 are around 4'6)

--Details--
Role (job/class):
Zodiac animal:
Elemental Affinity:

--Personality--
Likes:
Dislikes:

Traits:

--Notes--
(anything else of note I'll need to know about your character)
Feel free to go as in depth as you want! ^^

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AN ADDED BONUS! For those who draw what your character looks like (needs to be full color and not just a sketch), will receive a free commission from me. I would like to see what you envision your character to be, show me the detail ^^

Not only will I give you a free commission, but I'll also feature your art on my website for Project Oren.

You can submit a character bio now and your drawing later, just let me know if you'll be creating a drawing when you submit the bio. ^^




These are some examples of characters I've made in the past for the manga





Characters submitted thus far:
by :iconmystic-wolf:
by :icongreekcoconut:

Commission price update~

Journal Entry: Sat Jun 27, 2009, 2:07 AM


(This will go in effect July 1st. Any previous Commission pricing will no longer be in effect. )

I was thinking about how to do my commission prices and wasn't entirely satisfied with my last method. So I'm going to use a chart that I developed to gauge what is a fair price. While I don't have the chart yet available to look at, I've put together a few "package" deals which are based on the chart. Also, by choosing a package, you'll save $5 since you won't have to consult with me as in depth as if you were to rely on the chart.

First, I'll go over a little bit about the chart.

The chart is based on Four categories: Character detail, Background detail, Drawing Size, and a Miscellaneous category which includes materials, shipping, and anything else that doesn't fit into one of the other categories. I've tried to base the dollar amount in the chart by the estimated number of hours I would likely spend on that section of the drawing, with a base of $10/hour.

Now I'll discuss what I mean by detail. I have broken down my chart into Five levels: Sketch, Low Detail, Mid range Detail, High Detail, and Exceptional Detail.


:bulletblue: :bulletblue: Sketch :bulletblue: :bulletblue:
A sketch will be done in pencil with minimal shading. The emphasis of the sketch is to show the general detail of the character but not go into detailed shading or blending.

Example




:bulletblue: :bulletblue: Low Detail :bulletblue: :bulletblue:
Low detail will be one of the following colorizations: Digital (soft-shade), Colored Pencil (Rough Fill), Water Color (Wash), or Marker (Quick Color). (Pen and Ink can also be chosen as the colorization method). The method of colorization is to show the basic color of the character or background, but not go into detail. A low detail drawing will include a pencil sketch, line art (optional), and one of the above coloring methods.

Example of Digital quick fill (Low detail will be a little more detailed than this, I just don't have an example to fit)




:bulletblue: :bulletblue: Mid range Detail :bulletblue: :bulletblue:
Mid range detail will be one or multiple forms of colorization as listed above, but now focusing on more detail of characters. An in depth work up of light and dark will also be present.

Examples (mixed media, digital)




:bulletblue: :bulletblue: High Detail :bulletblue: :bulletblue:
High detail will be one or multiple forms of colorization as listed previously, but now focusing heavily on detail, textures, and lighting.

Example




:bulletblue: :bulletblue: Exceptional Detail :bulletblue: :bulletblue:
Exceptional detail will also be one or multiple forms of colorization as listed previously. This detailing method will also focus heavily on detail, textures, and lighting, but will go even more in depth, utilizing "line-less" drawing, realism, and focus strongly on it's composition bringing in foreground and background elements. Characters will be in more dynamic posing.

No examples for this section yet...



Backgrounds will also follow a similar detailing method, but with an addition of Texture/Color fill.

Some examples





Onward to the "Packages". I've set up 6 separate ones which I feel would be the most popular. By choosing a pre-existing package you'll save $5.



:bulletgreen: :bulletgreen: Package #1A - $25USD :bulletgreen: :bulletgreen:
Characters - 1
Character Colorization: Low Detail
Background Colorization: Digital texture or color fill
Size 8 x 10"


:bulletgreen: :bulletgreen: Package #1B - $35USD :bulletgreen: :bulletgreen:
Characters - 1
Character Colorization: Mid range Detail
Background Colorization: Digital texture or color fill
Size 8 x 10"


:bulletgreen: :bulletgreen: Package #1C - $45USD :bulletgreen: :bulletgreen:
Characters - 1
Character Colorization: Mid range Detail
Background Colorization: Low Detail
Size 8 x 10"

:bulletgreen: :bulletgreen: Package #2A - $35USD :bulletgreen: :bulletgreen:
Characters - 2
Character Colorization: Low Detail
Background Colorization: Digital texture or color fill
Size 8 x 10"


:bulletgreen: :bulletgreen: Package #2B - $50USD :bulletgreen: :bulletgreen:
Characters - 2
Character Colorization: Mid range Detail
Background Colorization: Digital texture or color fill
Size 8 x 10"


:bulletgreen: :bulletgreen: Package #2C - $60USD :bulletgreen: :bulletgreen:
Characters - 2
Character Colorization: Mid range Detail
Background Colorization: Low Detail
Size 8 x 10"





Sizing
Anything larger than an 8x10 will have a sizing fee. The sizing fee is basically a price adjustment to compensate for extra time needed to complete a larger drawing. This adjustment is based on the character detail, not the background detail.

11x14 Sizing Adjustment
Sketch +$2
Low Detail +$5
Mid Detail +$10
High Detail +$15
Exc. Detail +$20

14x17 Sizing Adjustment
Sketch +$5
Low Detail +$10
Mid Detail +$20
High Detail +$30
Exc. Detail +$40

18x24 Sizing Adjustment
Sketch +$10
Low Detail +$25
Mid Detail +$40
High Detail +$55
Exc. Detail +$70




Miscellaneous
Other fees which need to be shown, but don't fit into any of the other categories.

:bulletpurple: Materials Fee
The only media I'm requiring a materials fee for is Colored Pencil as I go through many, many pencils.

Colored Pencil 8x10 $5
Colored Pencil 11x14 $10
Colored Pencil 14x17 $15
Colored Pencil 18x24 $25


:bulletpurple: Paper Fee
This only applies to large artwork for traditional media.

14x17" +$2
18x24" +$5
Specialty Papers (upon request, price varies)


:bulletpurple: Shipping
I will ship to anywhere in the United States for a flat rate of $3.
International users is case by case, but could be anywhere from $10-30 depending on rates/insurance.


:bulletpurple: Printing/Prints
Normally, I do not produce prints of artwork, but I can provide a downloadable high-res copy of the image that you can print on your own.


~~~~Commission Info~~~~
Commission Status: Open
Spots Available:
1. Sharlene (finalfantasy14-online forum)
2. My mom o-o
3. greekcoconut (manga art-trade)
4. Kit-prower
5. Northwoods Church / mom
6. Ryo Urawa (email)
7.
8.
9.
10.

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What I draw:
Fanart, OCs, yuri/yaoi/ecchi/hentai/etc, shoujo, shounen, chibi, fantasy, realistic, furry, and more.

Style:
I can draw in any style if given reference material, or I can draw in my own style.

Media:
Pencil, Colored Pencil, Pen/Ink, Marker, Watercolor, Digital, or a combination of any of those

Turnaround:
About 1 to 4 weeks depending on detail of drawing.

Payment:
I accept payment through Paypal for international customers, and Paypal or money order for USA.



Send me a note with your questions or inquiries. ^^


Commission money is currently going towards a PS3 and accessories.
  • Mood: Optimism
  • Listening to: AnimeAMAZE
  • Watching: the time go by...
  • Playing: not playing FFXI
  • Drinking: diet coke

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Devious Info

  • Current Residence: cardboard box under the bridge
  • Interests: art, drawing, painting, computer graphics, graphic design, character design, animation, etc
  • Favourite movie: Asian films
  • Favourite band or musician: KODO
  • Favourite genre of music: electronic, traditional japanese
  • Favourite style of art: fantasy, high contrast, pen and ink
  • Operating System: MacOSX, WinXP
  • Tools of the Trade: pencil, pen, marker, Photoshop

Work and Project List

Commissions
1. Sharlene (finalfantasy14-online forum) - working on
2. My mom o-o
3. greekcoconut (manga art-trade)
4. Kit-prower
5. Northwoods Church / mom - working on
6. Ryo Urawa (email)
7.
8.
9.
10.


My Projects
1.Project Oren
--Working on backstory, then plan to do some concept art.

2.Tarot Project
--on hold

3.Seasons of Japan Illustrations
--Just started working on this, gathering reference material and doing research.


Other stuff I need to do...
1. Banner for davedave's site
2. Banner for Xeph's site
3. more FFXIV fanart >w<

Watchers

Visitors

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Shoutbox

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Thanks for the watch and fav.
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どどどどどどどどどどどどどど〜! *runs around in your shout board*
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omg FFXIV!!!!! o-o
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Comments


thank you for your fav:)
You're very welcome ^^

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:+favlove: whore :giggle:
Thank you so very much for the watch. You have a really nice gallery :)

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Love dragons, and other fantasy creatures?
Check out my gallery :D
[link]
You're welcome :3

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:+favlove: whore :giggle:
getting popular with commissions hun :3
hope you have much more in the future ^^

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Formally know as =DarkPiro
Commissions Open: [link]
thanks for the watch! :heart:
You're welcome! Was my pleasure ^^

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:+favlove: whore :giggle:
I love your gallery! :D
beautiful art! ^^
Thank you very much ^_^

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:+favlove: whore :giggle:

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