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UPDATE: 5/20/13 - COMMISSIONS CLOSED - INDEFINITELY 
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All info below is same as before, but with different deadlines (will determine based on when I get new commissions).

My OFFICIAL public opening of commissions (although limited in slots-time).  So I'm going to lay down the specs and guidelines...please read through it all before asking questions and requesting...

2.5x3.5 Personal Sketch Card stock (1st old ed. [link] OR (New ones: [link] [Pick either SkitzSketch edition for standard subject or BoobyMistress for Mature or subjects more fitting to my *BoobyMistress account (I will deem what's mature in subject and/or what's fit for either accounts of mine - If it's beyond DA standards, I may consider it for my HF account) CopyCatCally under a different pricing and not yet available.
S/H (anywhere) at my expense. Shipping standard USPS (other shipping preferences at requesters additional expense)
$40 (upfront, paypal only) May order more than one, but no bulk discount.
Packaged in soft sleeve and into a top loader.  Sandwiched in comic grade backing board within ziplock bag, within bubble-padded envelope.
Inked (ink brush, pens) AND colored (copic sketch markers)
Background will be up to my discretion, if one at all.  I generally limit it to colors/shapes/patterns to enhance the composition.
Scan of the roughs will be sent for approval.  Sometimes I go from roughs to tight pencils OR even straight to inks.  Approval is meant for the pose and layout in general, since details and depth is created through the ink and color process.  If there's a rejection on the final peice, we'll work something out, but it may delay the scheduled post mark date.

I'm giving 2 weeks to reserve the slots (Mar 6th-Mar 20th). Slots will only be reserved to those who paid in full within those two weeks.  If all slots are not taken by Mar 6th, I may extend the time to reserve OR if there are more requests than slots, I may open up a second commission group with more slots (but card completion deadline may be extended for the second group).

I don't want to delay one's request due to the proceeding one's delayed correspondence or my lack of drive/motivation at the time or such circumstances.  And sometimes I'm more inspired to draw a topless Rogue before a civie Buffy.

SOOOoo…They may not be done in the order received, HOWEVER, I plan to have ALL completed and post marked by end of April (within reason: given unforseen circumstances), if not before.  I also plan to be away for about two weeks, second half of April.  

If I cannot post it, I will not commission it.  I have no problem keeping the requester private, but the art will not be.  I retain rights to the scanned image and its use (with exceptions for OC's).  If I so choose, I will post it on the web and/or reproduce it in print form (print collages/ashcans/sketchbooks/personal adverts etc).  I will NOT recreate/reproduce the card by hand except on request and/or permission by the original requester.  The requester may post it with accompanying creator info, but may not post or reproduce for monetary gain.  OC's will not be drawn or used for anything with monetary gain, unless with permission by creator.

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IF INTERESTED, READ BEFORE messenging questions or noting:

Note me with the info below, we'll work out any questions (or tweet msg me asking me for my email, if you don't have a DA account) , I'll send you the Paypal address to pay in full when an agreement is made and we'll proceed from there.

1. [card stock]
(My 1st Ed. or 2nd Ed. SkitzSketch or BoobyMistress.  I'll let you know if the theme/subject doesn't fit the BoobyMistress stock.)

2. [character]
One figure (female only). (Comic, Cartoon, TV, Movie, Anime, Manga, original character) May be anamorphic in nature.  Not of my own OC's.
(Quality and look will pretty much be the average of what you see in my sketch cards currently in my gallery here and some in my BoobyMistress account.  ALL subjects and themes are approachable and not limited to what you see, no shame in asking, just ask.)

3. [character details]
Attire /Version and/or level of nudity (extent of nudity/content/subject/scenario up to my discretion).
{i.e Video game version Harley Quinn, X-Treme version Rogue, Phoenix in civilian clothes, Black Widow in lingerie, Tank Girl topless}

4. [links]
Providing links to references will speed up the process and help with a more accurate depiction of the character.

5. [additional details]
Things like theme, props, scenario etc.
{i.e Rogue using Gambit's powers, Buffy w/a bloody stake.}

6. [Email]
Will continue communications via email (some exceptions), keeps better track of correspondence and accountability for both parties.  The quicker correspondence between emails/questions/approval stages, the smoother I can meet the deadline (unless requester allows extension).

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I tend to do all my art live on my Ustream/Livestream channel, so stay tuned to my DA journals and Twitter for live updates on artcasts.


THANKS!!

-Nicole

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Due to personal circumstances, I'll be cutting back on card sets (including 5FINITY) for awhile. Not completely, just lightening my participation about 99% (1% saved for unforeseen desires/opportunities). I'll still be designing the card backs, packages and such for 5FINITY.

But hopefully this will allow me to be more readily available for commissions later this year when I get my new PSC's in and list my available/various AE's, blanks, returns etc. from 5FINITY, Sadlittle and Axebone sets I've been on. When I'm ready, I'll announce my commission availability/status here, on Scoundrel and/or Twitter.

Thanks for all your support!
Here's to a (hopefully) productive, lucrative and ambitious year for me!


-Nicole

PS. The Grimm Fairy Tales [link] was my last 5FINITY set.

Star Wars Galaxy 7: [link] the last set I did, overall.

**UPDATE 7/1**
IS THE 1ST TO GET ALL RIGHT!!!  He gets a free PSC commission from me of a game character of his choice.

The first two who listed, but got knocked out at #4's answer get a consolidation prize, if they want.  Half off voucher on a commissioned (female subject) sketch card from me.
!ryman569
*bedlamnac

Thanks everyone for watching, commenting, viewing and just plain being there!!

1.
Mario Brothers


2.
Dig Dug


3.
Metal Gear Solid


4.
Quitar Hero
_{A distinctive difference between Guitar Hero and Rock Band is that Guitar Hero has circular buttons while Rock Band has Square. I was looking for the specific answer Guitar Hero.}


5.
Donkey Kong


6.
Space Invaders


7.
Mario Cart


8.
Mine Sweeper


9.
Frogger


10.
Tomb Raider


11.
Pac Man


12.
Katamari-Damacy


13.
Ghost n' Goblins


14.
(Super) Break Out or Brick Breaker
^There's 2 possibilities, I'll accept either for this one.


15.
QBert


16.
Duck Hunt


17.
Legend of Zelda


18.
Pitfall


19.
Asteroids


20.
Metroid


21.
Oregon Trail


22.
Mortal Combat


23.
Sonic The Hedgehog


24.
Duke Nukem


25.
BomberMan


26.
Halo


27.
Excite Bike


28.
Gauntlet


29.
Portal


30.
Tetris

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*UPDATE* 6/30: 1st to post all 30 correct games in order wins.  See the list below and post your answers (Click the 30.gif, it is not Aliens)!!  
**Hint: Many answers/hints can be found in the reply sections of the deviation posts.
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This month's daily sketches will be game references (console, arcade etc).  I will title them Game 1, 2, 3 and so on in the artist comment section all the way to the end of the month's GIF.  I will then update this journal listing the game numbers and YOU will have to name them...the FIRST one to get ALL correct (post response to this journal WHEN I ask for them), will win something.  I don't know what the prize will be, but something art related. ^^  Being correct means at least getting the franchise correct...example: Mario Brothers as opposed to MB2, Super Mario Brothers etc.

*UPDATE* 6/27: Prize: Sketch card of a game character of your choice...female OR male.

You will need an account here so you can post the full list at the end of the month in response to THIS journal, but please WAIT till the END (when I ASK) to list the games in this journal or it doesn't count. Of course you can name them or mention them in the deviations' comments (or find the answers there ), but it doesn't count toward the contest, since I'll only accept your list when you post it here...when I ask for it.

Daily Sketch Gallery: [link]
(June Games: Daily Sketches 152-181, games 1-30)

THANK YOU! HAVE FUN!

-Nicole

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Sooooo....see Voltron through the eyes of over 135 artists with over 145 pages of artwork (many from your fellow deviants)! And stroll down memory lane with images of Voltron memorabilia, old articles and adverts....along with interviews of several folk who helped bring Voltron alive to the U.S. audience...and much more Voltron goodness packed in the hard cover, 192 page official Voltron art book!  As a side note: there's a nice artist index with web addresses so you can quickly become their new fans or simply take a gander at their other works online.  

Oh yeah, and we added two blank pages in the back for your pleasure...you know...to get fan/con sketches, autographs or what not.

You can order through Voltron's website or Amazon...check them both out to see what meets your needs the best.  You can also order through bookstores using the ISBN numbers below.  I'm just here to promote the book.

Shooting for a January 2011 release date!


ENJOY!  And feel free to pass the info along!  It's a nice collection of art to have...even if not a fan of Voltron, but of art in general.
-Nicole

ISBN-10: 1933076879
ISBN-13: 978-1933076874

1/1/2010
I've seen many do the drawing a day thing and always thought that'd be great way to keep loose and improve with practice and all that...you know....etcetera etcetera...but ME?!  Sure, I have all these ideas, ambitions, drive and such...but not enough confidence in my skill to get over the first hurdle of many of those.  But I have to start somewhere...

So then I stumbled across: I'm a koi...

Started watching her a while ago, then she started daily drawings in December (and hopefully will keep 'em coming for the New Year).  Humor, style, seriousness, blunt, smooth, clever...so many things all in one...all on their own.   Just check 'em out...you might just relate to a few...  And her gallery is nicely varied.

The point of this journal?  To just say I'll be (trying) to upload a sketch a day for the whole year of 2011.  Which if you didn't get it yet, *elKoi inspired me to bite the bullet and give it a go myself...in a similar method with comic panels and strips. I'll be sending them to scraps so if you don't care to look at my scribbles and bad cartooning and humor, you can just 'unselect' the scraps in the edit friends feature (if you're watching me).  I don't want you to completely suffer while I go through some self growth in my art this year.  

My art is like my writing...I need to paraphrase (simplify) more often...get to the point...besides that, my 'sketch stage' sucks.  


I'll also start trying out the twitpic thing...which is connected through twitter.

So yeah...that's that...here's my first one to start the year off:



-Nicole

I got this from ~PeterPalmiotti's Journal. (Thanks Peter! )

"Over at the Escape from Illustration Podcast Thomas has posted links to free downloads of Andrew Loomis art books..."
[link]

I already got my downloads...it's all safe!

ENJOY!

-Nicole

The Uniques Tales stems from the Uniques series created by:
and !  

I had the opportunity to go through their first issue of The Uniques prior to print...seeing it come to life.  Characters in a story need life and well, a sense of character...presense...to bring it to the minds and hearts of the viewers.  The Uniques has that and more.  It's all brought on with great artwork from both Adam and Comfort, story telling and characters with enough variety that you just may find one you can relate to.

Their Uniques DA Gallery: [link]
Samples:


I recommend  you check them out and see for yourself (Uniques website: www.UniquesComic.com) then follow along in The Unique Tales to see where other talents are to take them next!

This week was the official first release of the first Uniques Tales story with the 20's story: The Existence of Angels
by Jon Lock, with pin-up by

This, like all the other upcoming stories, you can read for FREE at the website [link] before being collected in a massive trade.

The first run of the The Uniques Tales will be a series of short stories featuring characters and events from throughout The Uniques universe’s past, and leading up to the present. Each story will take place in a decade of the world history starting with the 20’s and going until modern day - 1990’s in The Uniques timeline. Nine stories in total, releasing the first Wednesday of every month from now until November.

And along for the journey is a great cast of creators and artists!

Writers:
Jon Lock, Jason Masters, Bryan Glass, Tonya Eby, Jason Richards,

Cover Artists:


Interior Drawings:
  

Interior Colors:


Pin-ups:


If you like what you read then let them know!  Show your support and spread the word.

Uniques: [link]
Uniques Tales: [link]

THANKS and ENJOY!
-Nicole

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If you are reading this and purchased a book off me at the Baltimore Comic Con, Saturday Oct. 10th...and never picked it up (yet you did pay for it), then please contact me to arrange free shipment to get it to you.  
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My first booth (table) at a Convention!  Tips, suggestions...do's & don't's?  I still have to arrange a place to stay, but my table's paid for.

I don't do well with 'sketches'...but I'll try.  If not, I might be working on some things (sets/cards).  I'll also try and have some Personal Sketch Cards drawn up to sell on the spot.  Any suggestions on characters that might sell well at the convention?  

My PSC samples here-> [link].

Plan on going?  Have a booth?

Stop by and say hi!

Booth #157
Baltimore Comic-Con
October 10th & 11th 2009


-Nicole


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Busy with finishing some paid and gift commissioned sketch cards.
Still have to work my way through editing over 15 music drawing videos for my Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/msnicolegoff
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If you are reading this and purchased a book off me at the Baltimore Comic Con, Saturday Oct. 10th...and never picked it up (yet you did pay for it), then please contact me to arrange free shipment to get it to you.
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