Friday, September 18, 2015

Commission Guideline as of 09.18.2015

Status: (Under Current Status): CherBear's Sketchbook




Commissions Price Guide
[[ Taken from prior commission guide: Commission Guideline as of 04.29.2013 ]]

Hello everyone! This guide is used for my personal reference & for inquiries for all interested folks who wish to commission from me.
Why a commission price guide? – The reason behind this guide as a personal reference has been a long time coming. Due to folks who have requested in the past before & not being prepared, I finally have a price guide line down not only for my preference but also be prepared to discuss any & all inquiries someone may ask later down the line. After-all folks who have asked & paid in some way, shape, or form in the past like & support my artwork have left me humbled & grateful, for that sentiment, I am very thankful.

FAQs:
                These are my personal preferences that may answer any inquiries of how I prefer to handle things in terms of commission work.

    1.       Interested, send me a note or msg on this social media account [all accts are at least checked once a day] or a direct e-mail @ lilcherbear@gmail.com . Please make sure the title of the e-mail/note/message indicates you wish to commission me.
    2.       All drawings specifications will be asked – so there will be back & forth e-mails asking a lot of questions about your commission specifications, after-all they are all done the way you want them to be done ~ so negotiations may be long.
    3.       Multiple artworks can be requested.
    4.       Final works are done & signed off by me. Client commissions will be their property; in return, both parties are in agreement all client requested commissions will be used as part of my personal art portfolio.
    5.       All commissions are scanned or digital & sent via e-mail [or social media site] & eventually showcased as examples of my artwork on social media sites. All original artwork will be kept with me. Discussions of this option may change on a case by case basis.
    6.       Clients may request for their commissions to be withheld from being showcased on any of my social medias – just please make sure to address this if you wish to withheld your commission [& a reason why].
    7.       All digital commissions have the following:
    a.       All WIP work is done on a smaller DPI/Res scale.
    b.       All final work DPI/Res scale is set to be made as a print.
    8.       Payment goes as follows: half before WIP [this will include line art progress] – 2nd half just before completion.
    9.       Payments are all done through paypal only so there will be a paypal fee for each transaction.
    10.    Negotiation from what is stated from the guideline is always possible as long as its reasonable.
    11.    All prices may change during time. (Such as special price runs & spots)
    12.    Artwork commission requests will be done in the order as I see fit deemed important & need to be done a.s.a.p. (Paid Commission always done before Point Commissions)
    13.    Commission may be subjected to delay due to real life reasons.
    14.    I have every right to change the FAQs as needed.

Paid commission: (All prices have been set due to past records. Look to notes at the bottom of the list.)

For one reg. character drawing --
$5 – Head 
$10 – Bust 
$15 – Half Body
$20 – Full Body

Chibi character drawing –
$3  - Head
$8  - Bust
$13  - Half Body
$18  - Full Body


Additional character (in same picture) --
+ $2 – head
+ $7 – bust
+ $12 – half
+ $17 – full

Chibi additional (in same picture) –
+ $1 - head
+ $6 - bust
+ $11 - half
+ $16 - full

Additionals:

Medium (of what is offered) –
(In any conditions where previous medium artwork has already been paid prior, the prices below still apply w/o being charged a separate price from above.)
$2 – Pencil sketch
$3 – Digital Line Art
$4 – Pen sketch/line art
$5 – digital color
$6 – Mix Media 1 (copic marker/color pencils/pen)
$7 – Mix Media 2 (copic marker/pen)

Background (no background no charge…of course) –
$3 – Simple (at my discretion)
$5 – Specific Background (details & specifications)

Transaction fees --
$1 – Paypal transaction fee

Reminder --
Though I may be offering anime-ish style drawings, I am quite flexible. If you have something different in mind or want something drawn from what is stated above, this can be discussed on a case by case basis too.

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Point commission (deviantART only):

With all prices above, here is a conversion of guideline prices.

$0.50 = 80points

No paypal transaction fee (afterall your donating points)

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Alternative payment proposals: If I miss anything that is mentioned from above that I may be interested – I am inclined to negotiate that option as well.

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Notes:
Head – All drawings encompassing the head only & go as far as to the base of the neck.
Bust – All drawings encompassing the bust area only & go as far  as just below the pectoral area.
Half – All drawings encompassing half the body & go as far as to the waist.
Full – Complete full drawing.

Examples of past requests & commissions: Click Here ~
All other requests outside of the link & my gallery can be given upon by request.

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Livestreaming 08.08.2015

Going to do some light livestreaming this morning - we'll see how long this'll last.

Livestream @ https://www.picarto.tv/live/channel.php?watch=CherBearSketchbook ~ My art @ http://mscherbear.deviantart.com/ ~!

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Edit: Finished livestreaming in 4hrs. Thank you for watching!

Friday, August 7, 2015

CherBear's Thoughts: DeviantArtist Questionnaire



1. How long have you been on DeviantArt?
♥ - Roughly 7 years; technically a lil longer than that considering I do have an older account that I'm barely/rarely active on.

2. What does your username mean?
♥ - It is technically a nickname given to me by someone that kinda basically stuck with me for awhile, it only became more apparent when I used it as an ign for in-game names & I guess a 'persona' flourished from it.

3. Describe yourself in three words.
♥ - Thoughtful, Observant & Cheerful

4. Are you left or right handed?
♥ - Right.

5. What was your first deviation?
♥ - Let's see if I can find it...ah here it is: http://mscherbear.deviantart.com/art/Audi-CherBear-Meteor-92843033
6. What is your favourite type of art to create?
♥ - It really does depend on my mood strangely enough.

7. If you could instantly master a different art style, what would it be?
♥ - Painting, definitely painting.

8. What was your first favourite?
♥ - Huh, how funny it would technically be this: http://mscherbear.deviantart.com/art/Audi-Family-100534224

9. What type of art do you tend to favourite the most?
♥ - I'm a sucker for cute things...won't lie.

10. Who is your all-time favourite deviant artist?
♥ - I do have favorites but strangely they do not have a deviantART site that I'm aware of.

11. If you could meet anyone on DeviantArt in person, who would it be?
♥ - No one really; if I meet them - that would be neat, if not it really isn't a big deal. I'm not the type to fan girl over anyone online famous or not.

12. How has a fellow deviant impacted your life?
♥ - Numerous really; here & on other sites - they've left me messages, asked questions & have told me how I had impacted them in one form or another artistic wise & that's honestly quite flattering & humbling all in the same.

13. What are your preferred tools to create art?
♥ - Preferably a pencil & sketchbook.

14. What is the most inspirational place for you to create art?
♥ - Anywhere that strikes inspiration because it can literally come from anywhere.

15. What is your favourite DeviantArt memory?
♥ - Let's see...that's a good question. I guess one out of many that could stand out was when I posted up my fan art crossover & tweeted to Tara Strong & she retweeted that to her followers...that was something.
Happy 15th Birthday deviantART ~ may you have more years to come! #DeviantArtistQuestionnaire

Friday, July 31, 2015

CherBear's Thoughts: July Wrap Up



Tomorrow is August & its amazing how we're nearing the end of the year...

I know...I know...but c'mon have you not come across your social media feeds of countdowns for Halloween? Christmas? Next thing you know New Year's will be the next thing I talk about.

Anyways, I think I've successfully recovered over earlier this month. My convention will be quiet until January - granted I will still be busy in one form or another but that's what I'm essentially looking at.

Granted; on my end, its been rather muggy & humid. Familiar weather on my end but hasn't been made present for a few years so its just a matter of adjusting...& plenty of complaining.

So what's in the horizon? Well let's see.

More little artwork pieces for Pacific PonyCon [ pacificponycon.com/ + @ pacific_ponycon *twitter* ] here in San Diego, CA from now until January.

Looking for work once again in some capacity since my previous line up of work fell through. Don't get me wrong! I have no regrets there - glad to know they're doing a lot better.

More individual works / fan art pieces / etc. in the meantime.

Gaming? Probably...been peeking around Audition Online, gotta see what this fuss over the new patch on WoW is & start working on that before this supposed rumored expansion they're announcing, try out maybe World of Warships?...the list goes on, for now - I will see ya'll on Wondertrade in ORAS ^_~ <3 p="">
Afterall, the intention is there just at the moment - the weather has been canceling out my renewed inspirational drive to create more after San Diego Comic Con.

Besides, this year has been alright; hasn't been spectacular - but at the same time - its not as bad as other years...I'd like to think I'm slowly progressing forward in that capacity.

Also, some silly mundane things as prepping my DVR for fall shows. Been enjoying some such such as We Bare Bears.

But other than that I've been focusing on myself or my family to that capacity.

We'll see how August will treat me as I slowly inch closer towards 2016.

Monday, July 13, 2015

CherBear's Thoughts - SDCC2015 Day 4



Its a bittersweet moment, after the complaining of how exhausted I am, wondering if SDCC was over & just overall being 'con tired' it is finally over.

I'm not sure why but it always tends to happen, near the end on Sundays are very lazy moments. Got there fairly late to the convention only to put in my remaining time. In the meantime I was able to meet up w/ old friends & catch up. Got to watch some new & old anime then head out to another meet up. The night ended up w/ a lil celebration before just finally getting some rest.

Was able to actually score an exclusive & get extras in hopes of a return in investment but we'll see how that'll go. Past that it was nice for me & the group I had been with for the past 4 days to watch the convention pack up, I thanked them & hope to work w/ them again next year.

As for my final thoughts: I think this year was different like every other year, it wasn't too bad & I think the layout & lines were a bit more orderly. The new location where I've been putting time in I think was a lil more successful this year & hope that our group will remain for the following 2016.

My cousin, who I was able to get him in, asked if he would do this all again & he said yes. With that, here's hoping we get to return for another year w/ SDCC changing their registration policies.

So even though the convention is over & I think essentially my con season too, I would chalk this to another successful year. Time to go back into hibernation!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

CherBear's Thoughts - Day 3: Masquerade Madness



Woke up after passing out, technically day 4 has started but I wanted to briefly sum up about Day 3.

Even though Day 3 is usually my relaxed Day due to sitting around in line for Masquerade Ball later in the evening; didn't really change any facts of what I had to do that day. Guess there's truth in the idea of each year tends to be a little different from the last & this time isn't any different.

With an early start off w/ me & an extended family of sorts that gather in a line for Ballroom 20 Masquerade Ball happens about as early as 6am. Line management seemed to be attempting to be as strict as usual but at the same time - things were rather orderly. Picking up for tickets were fairly early too, 12:00? Well it isn't too bad considering that I did have to put in my time to give back to the con in an hour...we ironically only needed about 40 tickets for our group this time...heh.

I didn't see much of the floor but more of the upstairs for once, I got to wander around the sails pavillion on my way to my 1 priority.

Granted I know there were other things going on, I did manage to go to the Person of Interest panel a lil later that afternoon. As much as I was on the fence 'bout going [like most panels because I can look for it online in a few weeks] I'm glad I went. Seeing the cast there & being surprised that it'll only be 13 episodes this time around as a mid-season series. I guess when your ratings starts to be in question; things do tend to happen.

We had our pizza run later into the evening, picked up & delivered to our line spot before going into the main event: Masquerade Ball.

Now I have to admit; I admire all the time, effort & imaginative creativity cosplayers go through to perform & w/ 33 entries, it wasn't too bad.

After the showcase; a lil live entertainment from Saber's Guild was pretty good & some shorts & clips afterwards before announcing the winners that night.

It was a good night w/ friends, family, new, extended & old into the mix. With that being said, time to get ready for the last day.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

CherBear's Thoughts - SDCC2015 Day 2



Into the wee morning hours once again, I took a brief nap once I got home, mainly because I was trying to unplug myself so to speak from another day - it worked but eventually I should go to sleep for another day is approaching.

So what to discuss about...oh yes...venturing outside the Con; no I know I preached it but some of ya'll wonder do I really do it? Well I did, I managed to check out into the Downtown Gaslamp area for San Diego & I do stand by my statement. The interactive zone over at Petco Park was cute this year tho I have heard it was more lively last year w/ what was taking over the area & its fine, every year is different. Gaslamp Downtown was just another site within itself that just makes things rather different & unique. To see Downtown San Diego especially within the Gaslamp area transform for these events is something. In short of my adventure of taking in the sites & sounds, some free swag, some free snacks & a lot of relaxing. I also made my way over to the Marriot & Hyatt to see how things were as well. Ppl still went & there was plenty to do as I say once again...y'really don't need badges. Observing, I can safely guess the ratio of badge to non-badge folks wandering around is respectably 1:3.

Submitting my time to give back & seeing all the announcements; Star Wars, MLP: FiM & other sorts were pretty cool. Also, managed to go to the Kung Fury panel & as funny & great as that had been, the message was pretty sound - pursue your dreams & risk everything.

Some folks have been voicing how its not the same or its lost its luster, others wonder why ppl go there when they themselves aren't into the comic pop culture. As, as I would like to say, a veteran going for over 10+ years can understand the reasonings why ppl have been voicing their opinion. I can only humbly speculate as I think over these thought provoking voices stating their opinions. Why have I been going? Why have others flocked here if they are completely obvious to the pop culture that SDCC is providing to the masses?

I have to agree to one sentiment; its not that one con is better than the other, it is about friends going w/ friends & w/ me hanging out w/ good company for about 10+ has helped. My purpose has changed within the 10+ as an attendee, a good part of it has become apart of the volunteering, its a different insight, greater appreciation of how things are run in a convention, more friends [to hug fellow volunteers that y'work w/ in the same department is nice...granted its not everyday friends it is like I guess the best way to put it, long time friends coming together for 5 days] & the opportunity to show other friends the SDCC experience because they've never been or help folks who couldn't score tickets to come.

As for that anamoly, I think w/ ppl hyping how SDCC is; it became a curiousity factor. They may not be initially pop culture fans at first but after being there, some either become hooked or are satisified & feel there's no reason to go again...I wish the latter was more common but I think my first hunch is a more accurate statement. Afterall; especially w/ ppl I work with in volunteer staffing & even my long time local friends - it became a 'you're going to what con again?' to 'OMG you're going to Comic-Con, can you get me tickets?!' As much as ppl think this has long stopped being a convention 'bout comics...it is ironically a common theme among the con. It has a lil bit of something for everyone but at the same time its that lil bit of something in all reality became a large blob. Yes, from the video games to the movies & other promotional stints were inspired by something comic book based & if it wasn't; it had become its own comic within the next few years.

With Saturday being day 3. I am fairly ready...thanks for following me on twitter / instagram [ @ lilcherbear ] ; I'll hopefully have more pictures but w/ my plans to be fairly relaxed for the big ol' Masquerade Ball, we shall see. For now ~ nap time!