July update

It's been a couple of months since last I posted an update here on deviantART, and I feel that an explanation is in order. I've been employed by a small, battery assembly factory through a work temp agency. It is good work, but has cut significantly into my personal time and energy that would otherwise be devoted to my art. I've been trying to gradually shift gears, to become accustomed to working a typical eight-hour shift, rest, then spend some time on artwork. But it's been a painfully show shift, I regret to say.

To my current commissioners, I ask for your continued patience. If, however, your patience has worn thin believe me when I say that I understand your frustration. It is incredibly frustrating to genuinely have the desire to illustrate, but little to no stamina left after putting in my hours at the factory. To those who have already paid for artwork yet rendered, and are tired of waiting, please send a note and I'll be sure to refund your payment. I don't like being a debtor, so either way you're getting the artwork as originally agreed on or the money back. If, though, you're still interested in keeping your current commission, I thank you and assure you that your wait will be rewarded.

In the meantime, because this transition has been taxing, I will keep commissions open but forewarn potential clientele that there will be a significant wait and especially caution those who ask for artwork of a time-sensitive nature. Advance notice will be required and no rush jobs, period. I simply cannot put together an illustration in haste and still maintain the sort of quality that I personally expect from my work. Especially when it comes to my art, it may take time but it will be done right.

My apologies for the rather sullen note of this particular journal. I expect that the next will be better, hopefully. I thank my viewers for their support and sympathy, and assure you that these are simply growing pains. It will pass and it will get better.

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$10 SKETCH CARD COMMISSIONS silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…

SLOTS:
(1) glitterkunt - O.C. Gerxa _{(finished: silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…)}
(2) 10th-letter - Cerebus the Aardvark _{(awaiting pencils)}
(3) 10th-letter - Flowering Nose
(4) CapnFlynn "Age of Apocalypse" Magneto
(5) Juniperfern O.C. Claudette Schwarz
(6) Hulk-Collector "Crimson Mist" Batman
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$20 CHARACTER PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS

SLOTS:
(1) AstraKiseki O.C. Bai'chea _{($10 commish, price remains the same; also free print and shipping)}
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S.D. CONTEST ART PRIZES silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…

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COMMISSIONS silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…

Current Commissions:
AstraKiseki O.C. Bai'chea portrait
four $10 sketch cards
fantasy portrait, for a friend's mother

Recently Finished:
O.C. Gerxa sketch card silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…

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10 FREE SKETCHES silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…

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ART TRADES silentsketcher.deviantart.com/…
Art trades are currently closed for the time being.

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CLUBS (that I belong to -- for GROUPS, refer to the widget)


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ARTIST FEATURE
In the spirit of community, I decided to feature a different, fellow dA'er fairly regularly. To the artists: please don't feel obligated to do the same, this is just something that I wanted to do. I enjoy your work and I want others to as well.

-EDIT: this artist feature is a repeat-

This journal's featured artist is... (drum roll, please)...

Honguu-Setsubi!
As the winner of our Salad Days contest's Fall category, she gets a special feature in my journal for this month. She made an absolutely lovely picture of Drew and Annarie sitting together on a bench, cute as can be. And definitely kudos for even making an attempt at Annarie's motley hoodie. Believe me, I've tried my hand at it as well and that gets my respect. So take some time to look over my personal picks from Honguu-Setsubi's gallery, and of course I encourage you to browse through her gallery yourselves.

Here are some examples of her work:
Happy Easter
Oh mai... Whut.
CoP - Cherry
SD sketches, OH NOES DX
WWP - Hellhound

And to that end, I salute you! Keep up the good work!

Past Featured Artists: