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$15 Character Artworks from Zairyo

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Do you remember Zairyo, the artist that did tons of early SARP art for us? Well I contacted him today and he's offering us some really sweet prices.

Here's what he sent me:

OK, so as you may have seen, I've been doing full color "sketches" for the past year or so. These are cheaper than the digitally inked counterparts as they are less demanding. (I'm basically jumping over a whole step with this method and the finished piece is quite similar)

Here's a better way to explain it:

First the rough sketch as always: http://i5.minus.com/i39nEfXocNCIO.jpg (rest of the samples are from a different commission, I'm using this one 'cause it's the only one I kept online. Mostly 'cause I like it even though it didn't get a pass)

Second the sketch itself: http://i1.minus.com/iUg4e5XedMyAa.jpg This is ready for color.

Third is base color and basic shading: http://i3.minus.com/ibuJK0KLB91nNF.jpg

And the final piece: http://i3.minus.com/ibwkvtR9o5aOC2.jpg

These are $15 - $20 each based on complexity, don't see Star Army characters being over $15 since I've drawn them before. While that piece has a background, it's just something generic I threw there so there's no extra cost for that kind of background.

If you want one of these, let me know. Here's the info I need:

Code:
Character Name:
Character wiki page URL:
Character wiki page up-to-date? (Y/N):
Uniform/Clothing Reference URL:
Notes: (Pose, expression, props, etc)

Who is paying, you or Star Army?

If Star Army is paying, answer the following too:

Have you donated to Star Army? (Y/N):
Does your character have existing art? (Y/N):
How long has this character been actively played?: (X Years/X Months)
Plot Character Is In:
Plot's Most Recent Plot Audit Grade:

IMPORTANT: Please read the following notes from the artist:

I don't know Star Army like the back of my hand, I'm very familiar with it yes but I don't know enough to the point of grasping which rank is which, what uniform goes with what or any of that. If the character has previous art (especially if the previous art isn't mine) I take that art as the main reference. When I post the rough sketch I expect all the corrections to be posted with links when necessary (like Wes did here https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/...artworks-from-zairyo.16638/page-4#post-243463 ) if after I post the rough I get approval instead of corrections, I move on to the other phase. Getting corrections after approval means I would have to start over. That delays me a lot, so please keep that in mind, I wish I was good enough to do it like a machine but I'm not, I do my best on every request and doing it twice is problematic 'cause it doesn't look the same even when traced.

Illustrating and designing are not the same thing. I'm charging $15 for illustrations, meaning a design or clear concept should exist. This character is the one exception to the rule (just 'cause I want to keep moving) Any future request to design will have to either pay for the design or change it to something that exists.

Power Armor is extra. It MIGHT not be too bad to draw, but it is a pain to paint and in either case not $15. Too complex for that amount. Besides you're better off hiring someone that draws mech stuff if you really want that one to look as good as it should.

 
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She looks great, Zairyo!

Here's the updated tracking list of requests!

Commissions Tracking Post
KEY: Order #, Character Name (Reply #), Payment Status (Person Paying), Order Status

1. Maximillian Keno - PAID (Wes), Completed
2. Tanja Dunst - PAID (Wes), Completed
3. Freyja Oinari - PAID (Wes), Completed
4. Yamashiro Sakura - PAID (Gunsight1), Completed
5. Ise Nenene - PAID (Gunsight1), Completed
6. Nagato Maki - PAID (Gunsight1), Completed
7. Ise Momoka - PAID (Gunsight1), Completed
8. Quinn Cathal - PAID (Wes), Completed
9. Abigayl Dorkley (post #11) - PAID (Semjax), Completed
10. Hugar (post #11) - PAID (Semjax), Completed
11. Yori Kataoka (post #11) - PAID (Semjax), Completed
12. Ine'dan'ir Kel'ryn (post #36) - PAID (Aendri), Completed
13. Analiese (post #41) - PAID (Wes), Completed
14. Katayanagi Merna (post #41) - PAID (Wes), Completed
15. Hoshitomo Rin (post #100) - PAID (paladinrpg), Completed
16. Charalampos Ambrosia (#121) - PAID (Wes), Completed
17. Patroklos Lambros (#121) - PAID (Wes), Completed
18. Ambriel Cinna (#122) - PAID (Aendri), Completed
19. Chūjitsu Anjin (#173) - PAID (Nashoba), Completed
20. Ishikawa Chiasa (#173) - PAID (Nashoba), Completed
21. Matonaka Megami (#176) - PAID (Semjax), Completed
22. Sebestian (#253) - PAID (Archander), Completed
23. Anabel Ghent (#253) - PAID (Archander), Completed
24. Jei Hakuna (#254) - PAID (Wes), Completed
25. Aran'ya "Widow" Lycosa Lmanel (#277) - PAID (PaladinRPG), Completed
26. (Cancelled)
27. Ji'xa "Bright" Seurik L'manel (#301) - PAID (Semjax), Completed
28. (Cancelled)
29. (Cancelled)

30. Yumi Matonaka (#323) - PAID (Semjax), Completed
31. Mihral Leko (#324) - PAID (by Aendri, for Syaoran), Completed
32. (Canceled)
33. Truly Venus (#541) - PAID (Wes paying for Reynolds ), Completed
34. Raphael Castiel (#353) - PAID 9/13/16 ( Gunhand4171 ), Completed
35. Skade Masashiga (#545) - PAID 8/28/16 ( Acewing13 ), Completed
36. Yamashiro Natsumi (#399) - PAID ( Wes paying for Gunsight1), Completed
37. (Cancelled)
38. Ashtoreth Demir (#455) - PAID (@cyborgakadjmoose ), Completed
39. Freyja Yuuki (#459) - PAID (Wes paying for @ArsenicJohn ), Completed
40. Ziara Wyld (#537) - PAID (Wes paying for @TheTechnoVampire ), Completed

41. Juno Ricket (#795), PAID (Wes paying for @Legix ), Completed
42. (reserved for Wes - uniform example #841), PAID (Wes)
43. (reserved for Wes - uniform example #841), PAID (Wes)
44. (reserved for Wes - uniform example #841), PAID (Wes)
45. Miharu Yuzuki (#688), PAID (Gallant), Completed
46. Kanath Qin-sharri (#694), not yet paid (Wes paying for Gunsight1, courtesy of Ametheliana)
47. Miharu Nao (#696), not yet paid (Wes paying for Gallant)
48. Koyama (#729), not yet paid (Wes paying for Soresu)
49. Raphael Kallias (#731), not yet paid (@Acewing13)
50. Ramiro Trinidad Valencia (#752), not yet paid (@Gabriel )
52. Norogumi Misaki (#776), not yet paid, (Wes paying for @HAMnJAM )

Note: I'm denying @Livgardist 's request (even though they offered self-payment) due to them not logging on SARP for 9 weeks.

Artworks in queue: 9 (3 paid)

***INFORMATION FOR MY UNIFORM EXAMPLE COMMISSIONS***

1 of 3:

Character: Unnamed Nekovalkyrja Type 33A (180cm tall)
Uniform: https://wiki.stararmy.com/doku.php?id=stararmy:uniforms:field_uniform_type_37

Notes: Pose/face/hair inspiration in the image below:
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Rifle: An olive drab and black GP-12


2 of 3:

Character: Male Star Army soldier (idea for the look in the spoiler below)
Uniform: Field uniform ( https://wiki.stararmy.com/doku.php?id=stararmy:uniforms:field_uniform_type_37 ) with poncho ( https://wiki.stararmy.com/doku.php?id=stararmy:uniforms:poncho_type_38 ) as described on the wiki page - poncho shape ref: https://image.sportsmansguide.com/adimgs/l/6/623105_ts.jpg

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3 of 3:

Character: Tan Ann Pan
Uniform: Bodysuit with jika-tabi and an unzipped jacket on top (with Star Army medical patch)

Please let me know if you have any questions @Zairyo.
 
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Thanks Wes.

Miharu's commission was paid, we did it directly since it had so many details, not unlike armors but being organic armor made things reasonable.

As for the first of the three, I'm not good with weapons and only have partial details of what you need.

Rough 1.jpg Rough 1.jpg

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It actually looks fantastic so far. I think the only thing we need is the belt and a cargo pocked on the thigh (and a line for the top of the boot). For the weapon, you can wing it a little if you need to.

I'll update the list above to show the payment.
 
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It actually looks fantastic so far.

While I appreciate the support, that gun I drew looks like it was done by Picasso, not because it's a piece of art but 'cause it shows angles that shouldn't be seen lol. I'll try to improve it but just like armor, that doesn't fall under $15 if I have to work extra, and I always try to deliver something I'm proud of, which is why I stick to my guns (pun) instead of working on what I've barely done.

Mechanical stuff is the main reason I've considered going back to college and study some 3D art (and game programming) courses (or curses 'cause they are so expensive I should be able to summon Satanael with little effort)
 
@Zairyo I'll throw in an extra $15 on my next payment if you give me multiple colors and hats:
  • I'd like one with the RIKUPAT on jacket and pants - change the rifle's blue to olive drab green on this one
  • I'd like one like the one on the left but with Nataria green on the pants to match the bottom of the jacket
  • Add a layer for the Star Army sailor cap on the non-camo version
  • Add a layer for a Nataria green beret for both
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Fine with the colors but too late for the hats. Things like those need to be added prior to the finished inks so I can work them out in my layering. Just "adding" them doesn't work for me. Would require a lot more work than necessary for something so "simple".

Rough 1A2.png Rough 1B2.png
 
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Damn, that two-tone jacket version on the bottom is fine.
 
These look great. Could you make the one I requested with camouflage pattern pants?
 
Hi, how do I go about making a commission with you Zairyo
If you want one of these please read the OP. Many of us have waited months for these so please do not cut in line unless you are going to pay more than us.
 
Here's an illustration I made using your art and a background I purchased from Adobe Stock:

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