TheTowerOfJoy

Hi thar!

I'm not sure if anyone's interested in anything that I do, but JUST in case there's perhaps just OOooOOoone person out there who thinks I'm cool enough for jazz:

  I ordered some sample prints of a few different paintings of mine to see what the quality will be like. If they pass my quality assurance tests, I will be placing some Final Fantasy prints for sale on Etsy. 

   I just started working with polymer clay and I have every intention of creating some custom videa' game sculptures. Once I'm satisfied with my work and can produce something that I myself would pay money for I'll moooore than likely be selling a few resin casts of my work. I'm currently producing some clay babies (mostly moogles) and putting them through a barrage of QA tests. A few of them have already been chucked off my second floor balcony onto the pavement below (and survived)! I should be placing some of my moogles for sale on Etsy soon (once I'm thoroughly satisfied with the quality). =]

Hi guys, I have a new Username because I needed some change; that, and I have a one-month premium membership that let's me do so. ;D
I decided to do it without thinking too much which is highly out of character; it's not unusual for me to ponder things for months on end before making decisions. The name I chose is a reference to George R.R. Martin's series, A Song of Ice and Fire. :]

After going through a rather drawn out artist's block at the end of 2014, I decided to move forward by illustrating a children's storybook with my other dad. (My stepfather, but I hate calling him that). All I can say is that it's a story about a cat and I will not be posting the illustrations here. So while (moving forward) I may appear to be on an extended vacation, I will actually be very much here. :]

I am still open for commissions so please contact me if interested. ^.^

These past few weeks have been really productive! I've started cleaning out my attic (hoping to move soon). I've bagged up about 6 huge trash bags full of clothes and shoes to be given away. I'm actually going to go pick up some super glue in a minute so I can spiff-up my old basically new but badly storaged shoes and repaint them before giving them away.

Oh, and I have a facebook now. CLICK HERE to add me. <3

I'd like to point you all in the direction of M.J. Gallagher's (really spectacular) unofficial novelization of Final Fantasy VII. The author has invested many years into this project; the result of his labors is a literary masterpiece that is, in my opinion, unparalleled among FFVII's fandom. Gallagher has done a meticulous job at drawing together the many countless details presented in the FFVII compilation in order to paint a wholesome picture of the legend that is Final Fantasy VII. The story as Gallagher presents it is fresh and engaging, and I'm saying so from the viewpoint of someone who has played FFVII a million and one times in my life. Please support the author; I'm sure that we can expect many great things from him to come. :]
CLICK HERE to read the unofficial FFVII Novelization on FanFiction.net
CLICK HERE to visit the project's Facebook page

Hi all! I have updated my commission information recently. Please see below for details. :]


C.O.M.M.I.S.S.I.O.N.S

Please send me a note if you are interested in commissioning artwork. :]

Refer to the following guideline for information on commissioned works.

Pricing
MEDIUM - 15"x22" single character illustration | $75 - $90
LARGE - 22"x30" single character illustration | $110 - $155
Price range is dependent upon the amount of detail applied to the artwork and the materials used. Prior to beginning a commission, I will probe your brain in order to establish exactly what you’re looking for, such as: color palette; canvas size; other miscellaneous inclusions. Based on your expectations, we will establish a set price before I begin to work on your commission. This set price includes shipping and handling, so information on shipping is next. :] 

Shipping Method
I currently ship via USPS. Your painting(s) will be shipped flat in a collapsed cardboard box. I apply a good amount of support to ensure that the painting does not bend in transit. The canvas will be covered with newsprint paper and wrapped with plastic to prevent moisture damage. (I also apply a special varnish prior to sending which helps to prevent fading, moisture damage, and discoloration.)


Shipping Costs
Shipping costs vary depending on shipping dimensions, weight, and where you live. Because I include the shipping costs in the total amount charged, I will need to establish how much shipping amounts to before I give you a set price. If you’d like an estimate on shipping prices, please contact me with your postal code and let me know which canvas size you might want.

Please, also keep in mind when I present you with the shipping cost that I paint on very thick paper that cannot be rolled into a tube, therefore I must send my paintings flat. I also do not send shipments without tracking. 

Payment Method
I currently accept payments through Paypal. If you commission an artwork from me, I will send you a Paypal invoice via email. You do not need a Paypal account to make the payment; you can use a regular credit/debit card as you usually would when purchasing items online. Paypal also automatically shows you the balance in your own local currency. 


What Happens if I Don't Pay?
Well, for starters I won't send the commissioned painting to you. I will (typically) list the painting for sale because I am trying to make some sort of living by doing what I do. :3

When is Payment Due?
Payment is due within 5 calendar days from the date that the Paypal invoice is issued. Typically, I ask for payment after the commission is fully completed, but you can opt to pay beforehand. I do communicate often, so you I will let you know ahead of time when I will be sending the invoice.

Samples
:thumb495611411: :thumb498531553:

Please visit my gallery for samples of my work. I do promise that I will not attempt to tackle a project that I deem to be totally outside of my spectrum of capability. I will not massacre your brainchild for the sake of payment; I will tell you in all honesty whether or not I feel that I’m right for the job that you have in mind. :]


Details, Details, Details
The more details that you provide to me when describing your request, the better the outcome will be. If you have pictures that you clipped from a magazine, a specific type of fabric that you would like me to emulate, a particular object that needs to be included in the artwork, etc., let me know all the details.

Original Character Designs Will Appear in My Gallery
Please bear in mind that all commissioned works will appear in my gallery (watermarked) as a means for me to display my progress. If you commission me to illustrate an original character, I will (at your request) include ownership details in the description when I post the image to my gallery.

Progress Reports
As with any work that I do, I post updates at different stages of progression so that you can see how things are going. I communicate often, so you'll be contacted with updates and any questions that I have for you along the way.
:thumb471701481:
 

Medium
The majority of my work is done with watercolor paints. I also work with india inks, acrylics and gouache as I deem necessary for a better outcome.


FEEDBACK!
Please please please leave me feedback. I have established a journal entry solely for customer feedback. CLICK HERE to Leave Feedback.