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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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The miracle happened

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Irma went up at the last minute, we were hit by tropical storm winds only (in the main land at least, will check about Culebra soon since I heard they got 110mph and lost all communication some time after 8pm.) I've been hearing some forecasters claim they predicted the path, I mean sure they did, if you make a big ass cone with like 7 possible routes, one is bound to be close enough. The truth is they had no idea what would happen just like they have no real clue what Irma will do now.

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This is the path it took, sadly I didn't screen cap the predicted path. Notice how it was going straight for us and suddenly went up

For one, their models showed it higher than it was, they never predicted the 185mph winds and even predicted that after hitting land it would lose strength. Irma remained at 185 mph after destroying St Maarten and Barbuda. Currently that thing is still category 5 with 165mph winds, which is still stronger than the one that hit us back in 1928. I hope it weakens a lot more before it hits anyone else. I've seen some "news" covering Irma over here and a few are adding BS. They are also going to particular areas in the islands and interviewing anyone but puertoricans. Not everyone is doing that but sensationalism sells I guess, but they should be more careful with family members watching the news. As I said, our infrastructure collapsed, we lost communication in some areas since we didn't have power in over 80% of the island. It was a mess and like I said, nothing really happened. I wish they would take note from this as "experts" are predicting more hurricanes with that intensity from now on.

Outside of the infrastructure, everything else went as usual for these "events" (I hate calling it that, it's not a comic con FFS) Shelters were ready, people were evacuated early, mayors all had their logistics centers running, everyone reported to work and a few volunteered for cleanup. On the radio side, they were working overtime (not all of it gets paid mind you so they were working for free to keep everyone informed) There was constant communication with the mayors, giving us all the details as they got them. I have no complaints on that part, and since I'm posting this that means I got power back, a large portion of the island is still without power though.

Now, you may hear something different than this, I admit to not have all the details but this is what I heard from our local news. Jet Blue dumped over 100 passengers on our capital's mayor instead of finding them hotels to spend the night at. She was obviously busy but still took the time to meet with them, explained the situation and took them to the shelter and fed them. Their flight was scheduled for 9am, the storm effects wouldn't be felt until after 2pm and they were told about the cancelled flight at 12pm. They claim that all the hotels were full and that's why they dumped THEIR passengers on us. Why am I telling you this? because a quick google search mostly shows "JetBlue offers $99 flights for Hurricane Irma evacuees" and says nothing about the hospitality shown.

Thank you all for the prayers, wishes and everything, it clearly worked.
 
Seriously, what the hell? I'm not done putting things in order after Irma and now Maria is heading straight for us and wants to be a cat 4 when it does. https://weather.com/storms/hurricane-central/maria-2017/AL152017

If after Thursday I don't say anything to you, check online to see what that thing did to us. I'm hoping for another miracle.

EDIT: 9/18/2017

Seems like it is inevitable, currently a category 4 with a possibility of becoming cat 5 before hitting the island. That's not even the worse part, the thing is moving at 9mph, we will be getting hit for around 30hrs. I don't know what else to say, again a miracle could happen but if it doesn't...
 
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I'm back, finally. This has been... eye opening in many ways.

Back in October I was planning to tell you how it all went down for the first couple of weeks, not in an effort to get sympathy, I'm probably too proud for that, more like hoping you could prepare for something similar. But it took me nearly 4 months to get my life back, honestly I don't want to think about those 4 months anymore, not yet anyway.

That being said... I hope you understand that I can't do commissions for just $15 anymore, I don't want to inflate them too much 'cause I'm not greedy, money has never been the biggest drive, just a necessary one I guess. Now it's obviously more necessary so if $25 - $30 is fine with you guys, then please decide if you want to stay on the list or not.

I just connected my PC back to the net, it's a long story about how messy it all was, will let you know if things are stable enough for me to start working on characters ASAP. (I lost my desk so I need to buy some kind of replacement 'cause it's very uncomfortable to do art in my McGyver desk)

Thanks for everything, prayers, thoughts, messages, intentions etc. They helped, it's EASY to get desperate when your future isn't in your hands
 
Will you honor the already-ordered $15 commissions, or just the paid ones, or should they all be canceled?

We can start a new thread at the new price.
 
Will you honor the already-ordered $15 commissions, or just the paid ones, or should they all be canceled?

We can start a new thread at the new price.

I would have to check if I didn't finish any of the paid ones, if I didn't, then those will be honored. After that, perhaps a new thread might be ideal, will let you know. Thanks
 
Are you taking new commissions, or do you still need time? Understood on the new rate.
A bit of time, just until I solve the desk problem. I'm just gonna go for something sturdy enough to handle the pressure I put on it while I draw, I'll keep everything else where it is, the island situation hasn't changed, no point in investing too much in a dying place.
 
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), Completed
43. (reserved for Wes - uniform example #841), PAID (Wes), Completed

44. (reserved for Wes - uniform example), PAID (Wes)
45. Miharu Yuzuki (#688), PAID (Gallant), Completed

46. Kanath Qin-sharri (#694), not yet paid (Wes paying for Gunsight1, courtesy of Ametheliana), Cancelled
47. Miharu Nao (#696), not yet paid (Wes paying for Gallant), Cancelled
48. Koyama (#729), not yet paid (Wes paying for Soresu), Cancelled
49. Raphael Kallias (#731), not yet paid (@Acewing13), Cancelled
50. Ramiro Trinidad Valencia (#752), not yet paid (@Gabriel ), Cancelled
52. Norogumi Misaki (#776), not yet paid, (Wes paying for @HAMnJAM ), Cancelled
53. Jun Nan (#869), not yet paid (Whitehart), Cancelled
54. Samael Demos (#877), not yet paid (ArsenicJohn), Cancelled

Artworks in queue: 1 (1 paid)

It looks like you owe me one artwork, in theory (though I had offered to pay extra for the field uniform commission).

If you want to do it, I will come up with a character to draw.
 
After everything that's happened, it's good to hear from you! Though, uh, should I resubmit my character?
 
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Zairyo! I'm really glad you are getting back up and running. I'll be more than happy to resubmit for a commission from you at the new rate when I'm able. I understand your situation and needs have changed.
 
After everything that's happened, it's good to hear from you! Though, uh, should I resubmit my character?
Wait until we open a new commissions thread at Zairyo's new price. I need to know what it will be first.
 
It looks like you owe me one artwork, in theory (though I had offered to pay extra for the field uniform commission).

If you want to do it, I will come up with a character to draw.

I'll leave that up to you and your conscience as they say.

Wait until we open a new commissions thread at Zairyo's new price. I need to know what it will be first.

Yes, that's best. Feel free to start the thread when you can, I may start sketching by hand first while I get the temp desk. Plus, I have power in this place since late October, but it isn't stable, in fact right now it's being quite moody.
 
I think we'll just let the last one slide due to all the extra work you put into the camouflage one.

Do you want me to put the new thread at $25 or $30? @Zairyo
 
I think we'll just let the last one slide due to all the extra work you put into the camouflage one.

Do you want me to put the new thread at $25 or $30? @Zairyo

$25 is fine, though still carries the same restrictions as $15 (like more details etc will cost more)
 
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