I'm sorry to say that I must start enforcing a new rule for my DD Suggestions - please, please, if you want to send me a suggestion, PLEASE send thumbnails, not URL links or even worse, just text. Some of you are very good about sending me thumbs and of course this doesn't apply to you guys! But I get more and more suggestions everyday (currently have about 200 unread notes in my inbox) which is really wonderful, but also means I absolutely NEED to be able to glance through the suggestions quickly just to keep up. Seeing a thumbnail is really helpful because not only can I tell a lot from a thumbnail, but it will also help me filter out deviations that have already been suggested and/or chosen.

All deviantART members, paid and unpaid, can send at least one thumbnail in notes. The thumbnail code looks like this :thumbxxxxxxxx: and is located on the right column of any deviation, under the header Details (Thumb), above Statistics. Simply paste that code into the note you want to send me. You can also just directly note me the deviation (which you can do under the header Share, the little yellow note icon), which will automatically send me the thumbnail.

I will try my very best to look at every note still, but I can no longer guarantee I will see your suggestion if you do not use thumbnail(s). The rest of my DD guidelines can be found here: [link]

Thank you so much everyone! Oh, and I hope everyone had a great New Year's. If you're wondering why I haven't been updating with art as much lately... it's because I'm lazy, but I haven't been unproductive - all my most recent sketches and paintings are on my Tumblr artblog, so go there if you're interested!

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General Information

• I reserve the right to display commissioned works in my portfolio. I also reserve the right to decline a commission request for any reason, and the right to adjust the price of a commission (before invoicing) if I deem it necessary.


• If for any reason I cannot complete your commission after you've paid, you will receive a full refund, regardless of how much work I've already done. I will also honor any requests for a full refund of your deposit/payment at any time during the commission waiting period, as long as I have not begun any work beyond a basic sketch.


• I prefer to be paid by Paypal. I can also potentially take credit card payments through my website if we discuss it beforehand. There may be a small amount added to the invoice to help cover any transaction fees.


• My commissions are DIGITAL PAINTINGS unless specifically noted otherwise. This means you'll receive a high-resolution (300 DPI) .TIFF file via e-mail or Dropbox when I'm done, NOT a hard copy or a print in any form. Please don't labor under the delusion that I am doing a traditional piece for you or sending you a print unless I specifically say so.


• Typically, I will NOT do art of a series or fandom that I dislike or am completely unfamiliar with. This is because I have learned from previous commission experience that it is very difficult for me to create art for a series I don't know, because I can't connect with the subject. I do make exceptions and I don't mind doing some research for your commission, just keep it in mind.


• Reference images, especially for portraits, are required, unless it is art for characters that I am already familiar with and you don't mind me choosing my own. There is a surcharge if I am to be working only from description, because I will have to spend extra time designing your character.


• Commissions that I take here are usually for personal use only unless otherwise negotiated. Please discuss with me if you need your commission for commercial reasons.

Current Examples and Pricing

• I. Standard Portrait – $250 – CLOSED

  
  This is my standard flat-fee portrait category. Typically 2-3 hours of work from me, full color (unless otherwise preferred), portrait or square layout, semi-realistic style, simple background. Headshot format only and reference image is required. This is the best category for straightforward portraits of family members, friends, favorite characters, pets, etc. Discount can be negotiated for a large series. Examples:
  
  
  
  
  I do not allow additional characters in the same piece for this type of commission - this is meant to be a focused, single portrait. I am completely open to doing "sets" of similar/themed portraits, though.

• II. Stylized Portrait – $350 & up – CLOSED

  
  This is my more flexible and detailed portrait category and prices vary accordingly. Full color (unless otherwise preferred), headshot/bust or waist-up; simple or abstracted background; any layout (landscape, portrait, or square); additional detailing, stylization and motifs can be incorporated. Up to two characters. Examples:
  
  
  
  
  You may specify a preferred "style" here, based on my previous works - for example, if you want that particular "geometric" look; etc. Extra fees may apply depending on number of characters.

• III. Scene – $500 & up – CLOSED

  
  My general illustration category. This includes concept art and all portrait commissions that involve more complex background elements and/or a high level of detailing. Any layout; full color, waist-up/full-body, multiple characters/interactions, etc. Price varies on complexity. Examples:
  
  
  
  
  

If you would like to commission a piece that doesn't quite fit into any of these categories, e-mail me explaining it and I will consider it. I am usually willing to draw anything if reference images are provided (your pet, your house, a landscape, an album cover.) However, I'm by and large a portrait artist, and it goes without saying that my artistic strength and preference lies in painting people and faces. So, keep this in mind before you request concept art of a robot dinosaur.

How to Order

• When you're ready, send me a dA note or e-mail me (alicexz@gmail.com) with this form filled out:
  
  YOUR NAME & E-MAIL:  
  PAYPAL ADDRESS:  
  COMMISSION TYPE: (I, II, or III)
  SUBJECT(S):  
  REFERENCE IMAGE(S): (provide links or attach images to e-mail)  
  ADDITIONAL INFO:  
  


• Example of a properly filled out form:
  
  YOUR NAME & E-MAIL: Melanie, melanie@whatever.com
  PAYPAL ADDRESS: melanie@whatever.com
  COMMISSION TYPE: I want Type II - Stylized Portrait
  SUBJECT(S): Character, The Doctor as played by Matt Smith
  REFERENCE IMAGE(S): i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01215/matt_smith_doctor__1215943c.jpg
  ADDITIONAL INFO: Doctor Who fandom. I want Matt Smith in a bowtie, with a starry background, preferably a blue color scheme, in a geometric style
  


• I will invoice your Paypal address with the total amount, after confirming your request. Please let me know if you need to pay some other way. Your commission slot is will be reserved as soon as you contact me, but forfeited if you cannot pay within a week. I accept 50% deposits to secure slots for larger commissions. Again, if for any reason I can't finish your commission and you've already paid, you WILL receive a full refund from me.

Commission Slots and Status (updated 06/09/13)

• Type I: Digital Standard Portrait – CLOSED
  1. *MaeDreaM – PAID – SKETCHING
  2. *MaeDreaM – PAID – 0%
  3. ~cwkitten – PAID – 100% FINISHED 05/31
  4. Shawna – PAID – 100% FINISHED 03/20
  5. Brian – PAID – 100% FINISHED 12/20
  6. *KittytheSheGeek – PAID – 100% FINISHED 08/11
  7. Alexa – PAID – 100% FINISHED 11/08 [link]
  8. ~seesoccer – PAID – 100% FINISHED 01/26
  9. ~Fire-Chan9490 – PAID – 100% FINISHED 02/15
  10. *Cassi-Walsh – PAID – 80% IN PROGRESS
  11. ~seesoccer – PAID – 100% FINISHED 03/19
  12. Arturo – PAID – 100% FINISHED 06/23
  


• Type II: Digital Stylized Portrait – CLOSED
  1. ~latiass – PAID (2 char bust) – 100% FINISHED 10/20 [link]
  2. ~KLCx – PAID (1 char bust) – 100% FINISHED 03/24
  3. ~DefineLove – PAID (2 char waist-up) – SKETCHING
  4. Sarah – PAID – 100% FINISHED 01/07
  5. Stephie – PAID (1 char) – 100% FINISHED 02/10 [link]
  6. =SashaWren – PAID (1 char waist-up) – 100% FINISHED 03/31
  7. James – PAID –100% FINISHED 05/10
  8. Previsha – PAID (2 char) – 100% FINISHED 10/17
  9. CK – PAID –100% FINISHED 05/17
  10. Chayla – PAID (1 char) – 100% FINISHED
  11. Deirdre – reserved (1 char) – 0%
  12. Jessica – PAID – 100% FINISHED 02/27
  


• Type III: Digital Scene – CLOSED
  1. ~AstridJane – refunded (5 char scene)
  2. Sam – refunded (1 char scene)
  3. ~AnderLouis – refunded (1 char scene)
  4. Espedito – DEPOSIT PAID (1 char scene)
  5. Alex – reserved (1 char scene x2)
  6. Rasmus – DEPOSIT PAID (1 char) – 0%
  7. Mary Jo – DEPOSIT PAID (1 char) – 0%
  


• Type IV: Traditional – CLOSED
  1. Dan – PAID TO CHARITY (1 char) – 0%
  


• Type V: Misc – N/A
  1. ~NightTattooWolf – PAID (2 char scene) – PAINTING 50%
  2. ~nzz1 – PAID (1 char bust) – PAINTING 25%
  3. ~gracie-is-a-pie – SPECIAL (1 char bust) – 0%
  4. ~WingsofSmoke – SPECIAL  (1 char scene) – 100% FINISHED 10/25 [link]
  5. *Raziely8 – SPECIAL (1 char scene) – SKETCHING
  6. ~stephastated – SPECIAL (2 char scene) – 0%
  7. !Niimurakorin-kun – SPECIAL (2 char waist-up)
  8. ~spattergroits – SPECIAL (1 char bust) – SKETCHING
  9. ~Akaiyuue – SPECIAL (2 char scene) – 0%
  10. JonCozart – reserved (2 char scene)
  11. Cham – SPECIAL (1 char)
  12. ~reapersun – SPECIAL (1 char)
  13. ~megatruh – SPECIAL (1 char) – 100% FINISHED 02/06
  14. ~Katherdante – SPECIAL (1 char) – 0%
  15. *euclase – SPECIAL (1 char) – 0%
  16. Xue – SPECIAL (1 char) – 0%
  17. =LexyEevee – SPECIAL (1 char) – 0%
  

Hi everyone! As of today I've been made one of the new Community Volunteers by $Moonbeam13 and I'll be looking after the Digital Art gallery, along with `Hyazintha! Woo! Very exciting and I am definitely going to have a great time this year. My job will be to do some general moderating around the community; organizing deviations and miscategorizations, posting news and features and offering general support! Hopefully I can even get some contests going in the future! I'll be painting and posting art and carrying on in all my usual deviant things, so that won't change - I'll just be busier!

Oh, and of course I can also now feature Daily Deviations, so suggest away! I've typed up some rules which I'll be putting in my profile shortly, but here's a copy for this journal, please read it though!

Suggesting a Daily Deviation – Guidelines

• Note your DD suggestion(s) to me, `alicexz, using the :thumbxxxxxxxx: thumbnail format. Use of the thumbnail code is REQUIRED - there is a good chance I will miss your suggestion if you don't send me a thumbnail. Instructions on how to use thumb codes here: [link]


• Do make sure the art you suggest is from one of the following Digital Art categories:
  
  • Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing
    Digital Art > Drawings
    Digital Art > Miscellaneous
    Digital Art > Mixed Media


• A deviant can't receive a DD if they've already gotten one in the past 3 months 6 MONTHS, new rule - like they really, actually can't, I can't set the feature, the DD system will not allow it. Thus, it would save all of us a lot of time if you go to [artist].deviantart.com/dds and look at the date of their last DD before you suggest a piece!


• Adding a description as to why you think the deviation/artist should be featured is much appreciated, but not necessary. I will write a caption for every DD I feature.


• I always look at the entire gallery of any artist suggested to me. Thus, please remember I may choose to feature a different work (by the same artist) than the one you suggest. You will still be listed as the suggester though!


• I am open to self-suggestions, but please suggest yourself at your own risk - don't get offended if I decide not to feature your deviation. Remember, as $aunjuli famously said: "...try and suggest artwork to me that you would share with 10 million people. I know it sounds obvious... but. Well, think about it."


• It's always wonderful to be able to feature a new or underappreciated artist with no previous DDs, but that does NOT at all mean I won't feature "popular" artists. It is an honor for me to showcase excellent work, no matter who the artist or how much attention they do or do not already have.


• I'm sorry, but due to the volume of notes I receive I cannot reply to everyone, and please remember it may take awhile for your suggestion to be featured even if I do accept it, since DDs can be scheduled weeks in advance. There is also a chance that I might forget to add you as a suggestor - this is because I get so many notes that there are bound to be duplicates, and multiple DD suggestors have to be added by me manually (it's a clunky system.) If you see a DD that you'd like credit for also suggesting, just let me know.


• It is also simply not possible for me to feature everyone's suggestions, despite how good they may be; so please be patient and don't get discouraged if your suggestion is not accepted right away. I do look at and appreciate each and every one of them!

FAQ #61: What is a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #18: Who selects Daily Deviations and how are they chosen?
FAQ #873: What do I do when I disapprove of a Daily Deviation feature?

Thank you everyone! This is a big honor and I look forward to serving dA this year!