Chykara's Avatar Art Freebies (Donations Optional)

[chykara]

Introduction


Hello, welcome! Okay I know your wondering why in the world would I NOT open up a shop? Well to be honest, the fact that I am doing the picture as a freebie is good enough for me. You see, in the land of work all day, one does not feel motivated to get their artistic hobbies out. I work on graphic design, and other web content which doesn't include be drawing very much. So, I set aside a little bit of time to work on avatar art and/or other art scribbles.


Tools that I Use


I sketch using .5 mechanical pencil with HB lead. I've tried sketching on the computer, but I don't like to feel stressed when it is not necessary. Its not to say that I won't sketch on the PC (I have and it looks great, but it takes too long, even for me).

I use Micron pens 01 and 03. I love to detail small things with the pens before I scan. I've colored in pictures from straight sketch, but I happen to like the thrill of pens either making or destroying my work. Call me crazy lol.

I color using a Intuos 3 tablet. (wish I had my own screen tablet like my hubby but ehh its coming ^_^). I color in PhotoShop CS3 currently until I can get my hands on CS5, for art and development purposes... arg!


Some Examples of My Work


I kind of figured that you would like to see them. The first picture is by me. You can view a few freebie commissions from the ones that I did on Gaia Online along with links to the videos of me coloring them:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utwHSNztRR0



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdFvKmGOsUA



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3Xk2CBboA



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao-y9gMrGwA

(Image breaks layout so please view link)
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/chykara/metalscreams.png
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGAFQbl_H-Y


Now Onto the Serious Stuffs - My Terms for Doing Freebies

- I like donations, but if you do, I will still do it, whether you give me nothing or something, but you will still have to wait in line. I have to be fair. First come first serve!

- Please do NOT rush me. I work fulltime, this is just a hobby of mine and sometimes I do not have it in me to work like a machine.

- Please do NOT tell me how the pose should be. Just tell me some simple things, like eyes open or eyes closed, add a person etc.

- Sometimes I like to change styles between regular and chibi anime/cartoon style, and sometimes I like to color simple or detailed. It really depends on how I feel.

- Sometimes I do full body or waist up, which, also depends on how I feel.

- I do couples. ^_^

- I record myself coloring and upload it on youtube. In the future the art will be showcased on my website as well to go into my portfolio.

- It takes me on average 3 hours to color in a picture. I am working to speed up the process, but until then, it takes a lot to color.

- Due to previous people using bribes to try to speed up the waiting time and causing me to stress out, I will no longer accept them unless it is for donating after your picture is completed or just donating in general. Someone told me on Gaia that they were going to pay 150k, I spent the weekend working on it and haven't received the 150k, so noo, I'm not doing that anymore. I refuse to do pictures for people who cannot understand the process of getting a picture done for FREE! You just have to wait like everyone else on the list.


So..
If you understand my terms, and like my works send me a message requesting free avi art.


Slots Open (Lets Start with 5 just to see how well this goes)
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1. Squid - 25% (sketched)
2. Reika
3. Kupsy
4. Chu
5. KoyiTar


Hope to hear from you all soon!

[Squid]

Man. I would love a slot.

8D

I WILL GIVE YOU ONE HUNDRED FIFTY KAY!

...

No I won't I'm poor :c

[Reika]

Jaysus.

I want some too :3
only if you feel like it of course. I would donate

[Pikmin]

I would like a slot as well if you have the time ^^
Even if you don't, I wanna give you something just for being nice with your art xD
(It's not a bribe or rush in any way, promise, it just really makes me happy to see people doing nice things nowadays after bad experiences on other sites)
*runs over to alt Samansa*

[chykara]

Thanks ^_^ I'll add you three to the list. Its so nice to get a reply!

[Chu]

I'd love a slot. Do you have a quest thread for reference when donating, or do you prefer currency?

[chykara]

[Squid]

I have a bunch of older event items I'd be more than willing to offer to you for your art, if you were interested. I'll make a list and let you poke through it, if you want.

Regarding the art, would you take OC refs, or is it avatar only?

[chykara]

[Chu]

[Squid]

Haha. You have me added twice!

But it's cool. I'll totes take two pieces, if you feel like it.

Now. Um. Since I'm incredibly difficult... You'll probably hate me. But I'm a super firm believer in letting an artist choose what they want to draw... I think things come out better if the artist isn't pulling out their hair all OH GOD WHY DO I HAVE TO DRAW THIS STUPID CHARACTER I HATEEEE

So, if you go to the main page of the art shops, just a few posts down, is my request. Also, you can just click on my signature. There's a text link.

I have a full list of characters I'd love drawn and you can take your pick 8D

[chykara]

Hahah I did add you twice, just noticed that hehehe and I totally agree with you. Thanks for giving me the freedom ^_^

[Squid]

I'm glad you don't much things n_n

I know despite the whole freedom to choose, some artists don't like to do such work

xD

[chykara]

[KoyiTar]

Awww to bad all the spots are filled.