When you have a question, please read this F.A.Q. before sending me a comment, note, or E-Mail...
I get the same questions over and over again and you might understand that it gets a little annoying to answer them over and over again. So please take the time and read this since I took the time to write all of this...
GETTING ART :
Do you do art-trades?
No. I used to, but with my job, and family I just don't have time to do so...I may take a request/trade once in a while, so look for journals from me about that topic...
Do you do requests?
...See Above...
Can I have a commission / When will they be open again?
Sure! I am always open for commissions, but once the slots are filled, you can put your name on my waiting list, but ONLY if you are a serious commission-ee...I've had to go through putting people on my waiting list who have said that they want one, and then decide at last minute that they can't pay for it...and that ruins peoples chances of getting on my waiting list...
Will you make a waiting list again?
I only offer slots with 5 commissions at a time.
I didn`t catch a spot in the open slots, can you still draw a commission for me?
No. It's first come first serve. If you didn't catch a spot on my Open list. then you can go onto my waiting list. If you didn't get into either, then you will have to wait until I have a waiting list open, or actual slot open.
But my friend is really REALLY sick/I'm moving/I will only have the money until this date/My parents will pay for it, but they have to see it before I buy it...
This always throws me...Answer to all: No. Because your friend is sick, that's not going to make me draw faster, and push back other peoples commissions...if you're moving, that wont stop you from getting on my waiting list, again, I AM ALWAYS open for commissions...If you're parents wont let you buy one, then I can't help that. Free commissions are possible. If you're parents don't trust you enough to get a commission from me...I can't help that...Sorry.
MY ART :
What computer program do you use?
I use Photoshop CS3+.
Can you make a tutorial?
Sometimes, I have one but that will be it...I think everybody should try out things and learn by themselves until they have found/developed their own coloring/shading and drawing style, instead of just copying what another artist does. Be Creative!
What do you use for shading your pictures?
Different sizes of the common soft Photoshop burn and dodge tools...along with a little something extra.... ;)
Do you use a drawing tablet?
No, I use a laser mouse, for the time being. I will be getting my tablet in a month, so you will see a different art from me in a bit...
How long does it take you to draw a picture?
It always depends on the amount of characters, how detailed they are, the background, etc. Sometimes it takes me twenty minutes to do a sketch, sometimes I work on a single drawing for over an hour, depending on how difficult the idea / character / pose is or in what mood I am in...
It`s also hard for me to say how long it takes because I don`t sit on a drawing from sketch to final coloring without a break, I watch TV next to drawing, chat with friends, or interrupt to eat something or go to the store, etc. So when a particular picture was done during 3 days, for example, it doesn`t have to mean that it`s extremely difficult or took up a lot of time, it could have been done in one afternoon, but I was just distracted, etc...
But if you really need to have an answer, then let`s say one to two days for one picture, of one character...
(( This information is supplied without liability.))
USING MY ART :
Can I use your art / name on my blog / roleplay-forum?
No...and just so we're clear. No mean NO!
Can I use your work for an avatar/signature/my my space layout/banner/rp character portrait/web site, etc.....?
Sorry, no. And I really mean NO, so please don't do so. My art works are not free to use anywhere, some of them are even licensed, or are already part of existing projects and have their own stories. I don't allow tubbing, modifications, using my work as avatar, signatures, my space layouts, blog layouts, banner, etc....
If you really want a specific avatar/layout/banner, etc, you can commission me. I can do low res (72dpi) images for web sites, avatar, signatures, etc... at low prices.
Can I use the pose / expression from one of your pictures as reference?
Yes, but be sure to give me credit for it again.
DEVIANTART/Web Site :
Can you explain to me how Deviant Art works?
No, I don`t have the time for it, but that`s why DeviantArt has a big FAQ-/ Help-section with answers to all of your questions :
Can we be friends?
Very weird question..If you want to be my friend, you shouldn't just blurt out...LET'S BE FRIENDS! Would you run up to someone you saw at a store, and scream HEY! I LIKE YOU! LET'S BE BESTEST FRIENDS! You can add me on your watch list, and note/comment me...but really, I only have time for a few close friends...I know that sounds weird, but if you talk to me just on DA...it's not really considered friendship to me...if you've got my email and we talk on a regular basis, and you know what I mean when I write my journals because I gave you a heads up first...then Yay! We're friends...but you have to earn friendship, just like everyone else in the world...you know?
Will you comment on my pictures?
I don`t comment often on people`s art, but if I like a picture I will comment on it. But it`s my decision which picture I will comment on, so please don`t send me notes or comments with links to your recent artwork, because that`s a little bold, and big headed...
Can you mention me in your web site / journal / upload my art to give me more page views?
No. Using me as promotion-maid to get more popularity for you is really low, and kind of childish...
Why do you have a Web Site?
Since I did have a lot of free time on my hands, I wanted to make a site for people to go to that was more in depth about ME, and since not everyone in the world has a DA account, I wanted to give people a place to go to get commissions from me. (The lists are combined from both the site and DA, so it gives EVERYONE a fair chance...)
Will you join my contest?
No, I don`t have time to join contests anymore...
Will you teach me how to draw?
Generally, no. I can give you some advice, like practicing every day, drawing from life, study anatomy, try out different styles, etc. but you gotta do it yourself, you are the "Artist" so you must decide what you think is best for YOU...
MISCELLANEOUS :
How old are you?
I'm 22...
Did you take art classes or are you self taught?
I took classes in High School, and did take free period (College Courses) when I was a Senior in 2006, but everything that is Digital is Self Taught...
How did you reach this level?
Practice Practice Practice! Observing life, objects, pictures, and just using my style of work...
How can I contact you?
You can leave me a NOTE, or E-Mail Me at : AlameaLio@Gmail.com
Is this F.A.Q. Over with???
Yes! Now go look at my work...
If there is anything I have forgotten...Please let me know!