Author: grasshopper

Commission Corner

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Take a look at my portfolio for a preview of my art!


I am pleased to announce that I can now offer commissions!
View the pricing table and scroll down to see examples of how each option would be priced. I can take up to 5 commissions at a time. I strongly recommend viewing my portfolio to see a large sampling of my artwork.

Openings:  1. Open  |  2. Open  |  3. Open  |  4. Open  |  5. Open
 

How to Order
+ Message or email me with
        A detailed description of your need. 
        File type: (.jpg, .png., .gif)
        Image Size: (600 pixels by 800 pixels/8in by 10in)
+ Please type Commission in the subject header of the email or message.

Order Progress
+ Once I receive your payment, I will start on your commission.
+ Drawings may take 2 – 3 weeks to complete.
+ If you need me to finish by a deadline, let me know when you place the order.
+ All sales are final!
+ I will update you on the progress! 

Glossary
+ BG = background
+ Simple backgrounds = little detail.
+ Stock backgrounds = Pre-made. Click here to view them.
+ Flat = no shading; just the flat colors.
+ Full color = flat colors AND shading.

Accepted Payment Methods
PayPal 
Cash – In person sales only!


The creature in the background makes this a special circumstance. For a small, simple creature, I’d charge $2.

1 Character, full color = $15
A stock background = $3
The creature = $2  
TOTAL = $20

Gallery

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Browse around and check out samples of my art! It normally takes me 2 hours for a portrait (3 if it involves a detailed background). Digital drawings take a little longer depending on the level of detail (3 to 4 hours).

These drawings are not for sale!
Updated: 19 November 2011


“The Question”
Digital from a pencil sketch || 3 hours

Inspired by the television series, Babylon 5


“End Game”
Digital from a pencil sketch || 3.5 hours

Inspired by the television series, Babylon 5


“Dream the stars”
Watercolor || 3 hours


“Back to 2001”
2 hours || Digital


“Tensor, said the Tensor.”
Digital || 4 hours

Inspired by the television series, Babylon 5 and the novel, “The Demolished Man” by Alfred Bester


“Yet Another Bester”
9 in x 12 in || 3 hours || pencil

Inspired by the television series, Babylon 5


“Merry Cthulhumas”
9 in x 12 in || 6 hours || ink, digital

Inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft


“Dance With Me”
9 in x 12 in || 4 hours || ink, color pencil


“An Innsmouth Wonder”
9 in x 12 in || 2.5 hours || pencil

Inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft


“Do You Have the Time?”
9 in x 12 in || 3 hours || pencil

Click to see the digital version!
“The Muse”
9 in x 12 in || 3 hours || digital


“Herbert West”
9 in x 12 in || 5 hours || digital sketch, digital

Inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft


“Esther Johnson”
6 in x 8 in || 3 hours || digital

* The left pane is the actual size to show a bit more detail.

Inspired by the television series, Babylon 5


“Herbert West — Reanimator”
9 in x 12 in || 6 hours || pencil drawing, digital

Inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft

About the Blog

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The year is 2014!
Where are the hover boards and moon bases?

Quirky Distractions had a good run, but it was well past due for a revamp and makeover. Miss all the old stuff? It’s still there in the archives. Here’s the scoop on what’s new and where to find things, but first, let me introduce myself for the newcomers.

I’ve been writing since I was fourteen…Never mind that I started out with fan fiction involving The Flood story, Noah, and aliens. I suppose I’ve always had an inclination for sci-fi and the odder things in life–we all start from somewhere. I have been told that I was quirky and creative even in preschool. Apparently I drew all the time.

I don’t remember it, but I do remember going to my Gram and Pop’s when I was in grade school. After playing grocery store and telephone games with Gram’s many purses and spare rotary phones (grocery store was SRS BSNS!), my sister and I would sit up at Gram’s counter and draw. I remember drawing princesses and designing pretty dresses for them.

Adventures with rotary phones and flood faring aliens aside, enter 1999 and high school graduation. I spent the next five years in the United States Air Force and got to see the world! Countries I’ve been to include Turkey, Japan, South Korea, and Iraq. After my enlistment was up, I went to Armstrong Atlantic State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Information Technology (with a minor in writing). Word of advice: if you ever get the chance to go to college, GO!


About the blog
The Year is Now is becoming a reality, but that’s not the only thing I chat about these days even though my chatter and banter about it is increasing.

About the new and improved fancy side menu
Military stories
All of my stories, past and future, are (and will be) located here.
Reviews
From geeky novelties, to books, to movies, and even to clothing, you’ll find my reviews here. Just because something comes in a cool shade of frosty blue, it doesn’t mean that the thing is made of awesome.
Videos
Here you will find all the video shorts of me reading excerpts from my short stories and other writing adventures.
The Outlanders – On hiatus
As much as I loved doing this comic, I don’t have the time anymore. One page takes hours upon hours of work (we’re talking 10 or so hours per page). I started it when I had a part time job (which turned into a full time job when I was officially hired by my company). 
My comic will be updated quarterly. Missed an update? The comic archives are here! Be on the look out for updates in March, June, September, and December!
Images Around the Empire
Original art and empire related things I’ve made.

FAQ

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Can I place an order if all open slots are full?
Yes. Your order will take the first available slot, and I will not ask for payment until that slot opens up.

Why do you only offer 2 commissions per month?
Since I’m just starting out, I need to figure out a baseline for myself. I’d hate to offer too many at one time and find that I can’t do it. Once I get a good grasp on what I can handle, I might increase it.

Something suddenly came up, and I need a drawing done ASAP! Can you bump me to the top of the list and do the drawing by next week?
I will not put another client’s piece on hold; however, if the price is right, I will spend a few sleepless nights working on yours and the other client’s at the same time.

What if I want a pencil drawing, but I only want a digital copy of it?
You will not be charged S & H, so if I spend 4 hours on it, the total will be $40.

What if I want a colored digital version of the pencil drawing I ordered?
No problem! The digital version will be treated as a separate commission, but I will give you a 10% discount on it!

Do you take international orders?
Not at this time.

How long does it really take you to do a drawing?
It all depends on the nature of the order. Most of the time it takes me 2 hours to do a pencil portrait (3 if the background is extremely detailed). It takes me about 3 hours to do a digital piece (4 if it involves a lot of background action). Paintings vary: the larger the canvas, the longer it takes. I have a full time job, so the hours will span over a few weeks.

What is your specialty?
People
Animals
Psychedelic
Horror

Do you offer any discounts?
10% for active duty military!

Check back for holiday and seasonal specials; you might get lucky!

I don’t feel comfortable with paying anything upfront.
I am sorry, but this is the way it has to be. The seller has to protect herself just as much as the buyer does. If you need something a bit more solid than that for an answer, check out my bio, and I hope it changes your mind!

I paid half up front on a $55 order, but [ insert problem here ] happened, and I can’t pay the rest. Can I have my money back?
No. I will put the drawing on hold and you can contact me once things change. I charge by the hour, and if I have received your payment, that means I have spent some time on your piece. Would you like it if your boss suddenly came up to you and asked you to give last week’s paycheck back?

Do you ship to APO/APE addresses?
Yes! Bear in mind that the process of receiving payment and shipping your piece will take much longer due to distance.

It’s been a month since I received the shipping notification, and I don’t have my drawing yet! / My drawing came, but it was damaged in the mail!
Contact me, and we will work something out.