I feel pretty crummy, and would like some art to cheer me up. I have a character which you can see here. This character has a reserved, friendly disposition, but his lack of social cunning means that he often is abrasive instead of welcoming. Despite his appearance, he is a capable scribe. His design involves a lot of feathers, so I want the artist I commission to have some prior experience drawing images of birds/harpies/angels.

I am willing to consider all styles except anime and cutesy stuff.

Can pay in USD or CSC (no sP, sorry!).

I'd be interested in drawing your character! Here's an example of a bird (it's incomplete, but the bird itself is largely finished) and here's one of a humanoid.

Lately I've been into digital lineless paints, like that bird example. However I'll still offer lined paints, like the humanoid example. If you're interested, just ping me and then we can discuss prices c: (I'd prefer if you tell me what you're willing to pay first, but if you want I can toss out a price to start)

- I like your lined style--it looks so much more crisp! Umm... as a starting offer, how about $10 plus an additional $5 if it comes out well? Does that sound fair?

My usual price is $15 if something has wings, since they tend to take a while. Is that alright?

I don't know if you'd mind me drawing him again? I drew him as a prize before but a USD commish is always a nice thing to see! ^^ Anyways, my gallery is here and my prices can be found in the link in my signature below.

Thank you and I hope to hear back!

- Fifteen is fine. Just to get technicalities out there: I'll pay after you send me a small/watermarked final version, and then you can send me the full size once I've paid. I would like to be able to comment after you've finished the sketch, if that's alright.

I'd like a full-body rendition of the character in a thoughtful or troubled mood. His eyes are brown, and he has a number of tattoos, which are visible in the reference image. He has no hair anywhere on him, just feathers. The sculpture shows him crouching only slightly--his legs shouldn't be fully extended unless he's laying on his back or belly. Let me know if you'd like any additional information!

- I really like the kangaroo/wallaby bust on your art page--it has a lot of personality! I don't want a second piece of this character, but do you think you could do a cell-shaded, laughing black-billed magpie (Pica hudsonia) bust?

Is this the magpie, right? If so, I can manage that!

- Yep!

How's this look? x

- I like the style! The position of the head is a bit off, though--could you move the head about 1/3 of the way back to the body and tilt it upward slightly?

No worries, I think I've fixed it? x

- That's great!

Finished~ How's this? x I thought by adding the eye markings it gave him character, since some of the pictures I referenced had those markings. I can remove them if you like though.

- I like it a lot! The expression just says to me "aw, come on, it's time to have fun!" The only thing that bugs me is that the upper part of the beak is angular rather than smooth--could you smooth it out? You should also sMail me your paypal info, and I'll send the payment your way!

Thank you so much!

Hello, I'm sorry about the wait! Unfortunately I also have an exam on the 15th, so I can't guarantee I'll be done before then. But I'll definitely finish it shortly after the 15th c: Anyway, here's the sketch. Please tell me if there's anything to fix! Also, I couldn't really make out the tattoo on his neck. I /think/ it's a star, but I thought I'd clarify.

- Hahaha. I had a look at the image for the symbol on his neck, and I couldn't even remember what it was supposed to be from that blur. Sorry about that! It should look like this:

Put your studies first for sure! Just let me know when you have a new version for me. =)