For authors, this is the place you go if you wish to either trade reviews for character drawings or other things representative of your original work. For artists, this is the place to go if you wish to gain reviews by taking on art jobs and draw the requested characters/scenes by the authors.

Both stories and poems can be requested for review.

Either artists or authors start a trading auction. If an author starts it, artists will reply, and vice versa if an artist starts it.

For "Artist - Author Trade" rules go to "Read This First!"

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Moving on, this is the basic structure of the trading:

Author 1: NEW TRADE - 7/31/08. I'd like a sketch on my male character Bruce. He is a werewolf -- [what mandatory details needed to be stated in their opening post will be covered below in "post requirements"]

Artist 1: I can do it for one depth review on my story "God is an alarm clock". I'll also be able to do the job in 3 days. [the mandatory information for artists to cover is stated in "post requirements"]

Artist 2: I'll need two depth reviews on my story "Witch Princess", but I'll be able to do it in 1 day.

Author 1: Since I want it quick, I will pick Artist 2. CLOSED

Artist 3: NEW TRADE - 8/1/08! I am willing to do a picture for someone's character since I am feeling rather artsy, I'm willing to do it for --- [see 1st post for post requirements!]

Author 2: I'd be willing to trade with you if you drew Melissa [insert info in accordance to post requirements]

Artist 3: I accept. CLOSED

Only one trade will go on at a time. However, this does not stop the trade starter from selecting several artists/authors. Payment is entirely up to the two parties (the author and the artist) to discuss. Artists are allowed to charge what they want, or nothing at all. This does not mean the author has to accept. Both sides can bargain and try to get the price lower/higher. The price cannot be monetary. For those that have DeviantArt, you can make such business there. Not here.

When the artist is done with their job, they will edit their offer post and edit in the link. To edit a post: Click "Mod". Click "Edit". Copy and paste link, and then "Submit".

The "Left Over" list is for authors that did not find a artist to trade with, but still want one. That way, if an artist comes to this topic, they can look at the authors that are currently without a fulfilled trade and then privately PM them. If the author on the list does get a trade, they must tell the moderators so he can be removed from the list.

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POST REQUIREMENTS

To help both parties understand how much effort and work the job requires, both artist and author have these guidelines to follow. They may add additional information if they wish, but this is the bare minimum they must state in their respective first post.

For authors: The date of which you start your request, according to FictionPress' time [year-month-day] -- gender of character -- species -- basic coloring of skin, hair, eyes, nails, etc -- clothes-- unusual characteristics/accessories -- height/weight (described, not stated in numbers) -- personality (if that should be portrayed) -- world they live in (if scenery is to be applied) -- what style (sketch, colored, realism, etc) -- action/position

For artists: The date of which you start your request, according to FictionPress' time [year-month-day] -- the price they are willing to do it for (ie, number of reviews) -- what type of reviews (depth or easy fix?) -- what story to be reviewed -- estimation of how long it will take to create the piece

Stating date is only for those that make a request. Those that answer to one don't need to state it.

If you fail to meet the post requirements, your post will be deleted without warning.

Examples of Styles to Request:

- Loose or Refined Sketch

- Lineart

- Realism / Anime look / Cartoon look

- Scenery

Specify if you want it colored.

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LET THE TRADES BEGIN!

Left-Over List:

This section is meant to collect all those authors that sought for a trade, but did not get one. Of course, if you wish to be on this list, you must specifically state so in your closing post. Our hope is that those on this list will be seen by artist that find their request suitable, and thus a trade will start. This trade will happen through PM only. Not through posting in this thread. You can only be on this list for 30 days.

If you are on this list, but have gotten a trade, notify the moderators through PM so they can remove you from the list.

All information given here about the left over authors are those that the author gave themselves in their first post.

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List:

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Information Regarding Joining

This section is for the artists. If you want to be on our artist to hire list, you need to be an artist, and have some kind of online portfolio where your work is displayed. Make a post in the Suggestion topic, and state that you wish to be an artist for hire. Also add in the following information:

Artist: Style and preference (ie, realism or anime or cartoon) -- What media you can do and which is preferred (pencil? computer?) -- Specific preference regarding subject (ie, females, or animals) -- Weaknesses overall -- Strengths overall -- Link to your portfolio

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If you already are an artist for hire, but wish to be no more, make a post in the Suggestion topic and claim that you resign.

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Be aware that you can specifically requested by authors, but it is up to you to decide if you wish to take on the job or not, and for which payment.

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List of Artists For Hire:

It is only these people that are allowed to make trades with the authors. If other artists offer but are not on this list, they are to be disregarded and, if sought after, sought after through PM and not through this thread.

- ashanta

Style and preference: Cartoon-ish

What media you can do and which is preferred: I can do either pencil or computer, but I mostly do computer these days.

Specific preference regarding subject: Humans, any kind, really. I cannot draw animals for the life of me, I am so serious.

Weaknesses overall: Hands. Feet. Animals.

Strengths overall: I'd like to think I'm good at drawing faces.

Link to your portfolio: http://empressfunk.deviantart.com/gallery/#Kumi

(There's other stuff in my main gallery too, but I think my most diverse stuff is in the Kumi one.)

- sckry

Style and preference -- Realism (however not high realism) or a blend of realistic amine/cartoon. At the moment, I'm working on imitating the style of Amano (think Final Fantasy concept design) which involves bright colours and lots of patterns and textures. However I'm happy to give anything a go if anyone prefers one over another.

What media you can do and which is preferred -- I use opencanvas, which is a program for digital artists.

Specific preference regarding subject -- I like to think of myself as fairly well rounded when it comes to subject, so either female or male characters are welcome.

Weaknesses overall -- The thing I worry most over is shading and tonal effects, and sometimes I can be a bit lazy with line arts...

Strengths overall -- I like to think that I have a fair grasp on the human anatomy. I also try to come up with interesting and original character designs.

Link to your portfolio -- You can find me on Sheezyart http://sckry.sheezyart.com/ or at deviant art http://sckry.deviantart.com/

- concerto49

Style and preference: Anime but not quite...

Media: I can use pencil brushes if that's what you're after, though I use airbrush more. (Note I don't have a scanner but I usually practice on paper and pencil since it's faster). Whoever said they use canvas I use painter.

Specific: I can't draw animals right now. I guess I prefer drawings females but it's alright.

Weakness: Time? I can only draw when no one's around me - like absolutely, e.g. late at night. Not sure how long everyone takes to judge. Too many minor details and coloring sort-of, again you decide.

Strength: You decide... actually I believe I more someone that captures the feel of something that the actual thing itself.

Link: http://concerto49.deviantart.com/

- marvel-fan739

Style and preference: Pretty close to realism I would say. Maybe describe it as 'simple realism'.

What media you can do and which is preferred: Traditional. Pencils. Colored pencils. Nothing digital.

Specific preference regarding subject: Preferably female, but I will try my hand at males. Something human or humanoid usually works best.

Weaknesses overall: Animals and backgrounds, haven't done a lot of these. Male anatomy sometimes. Time too occasionally. Busy schedule.

Strengths overall: Shading and coloring, details, female anatomy.

Link to your portfolio: http://marvel-fan739.deviantart.com/

- Sheepie

Style and preference: Cartoon.

Media: I use a variety of medias and what is used depends on the price. I use traditional forms of media such as pencils, colored pencils, and markers. I can also do computer graphics. As stated though, what is used depends on the price because of the quality, energy, and supplyanddemand of the media.

Subjects: My subjects are pretty wide in variety. I can do humans (male and female), moderate backgrounds, animals, and anthros. Keep in mind not all of these are strengths, but can be done with references.

Weaknesses: Animals and anthros are tough, though I can do them. Muscular men or women are another that I can't do well and I refuse to do excessively muscular characters. So if your character belongs of Gladiators then I won't likely do. Machines/mecha are another weak point and a flat out no. :C Can't do, sorry.

Strengths: Traditional forms of coloring such as colored pencils, shading, and markers. I'm also very good at females.

Portfolio: http://moutons-noire.deviantart.com/

Email: You can reach me at maryesmith8(at)gmail(dot)com, I do request though that when emailing it pertain to the matter of business.

- Mayaj

Style and preference: Comicsy/ realistic/photo-reference realistic

What media you can do and which is preferred: Pencil, ink[both comic and etching style], watercolors, charcoal, digital but I hate it

Specific preference regarding subject: Face expressions, portraits, interesting poses.

Weaknesses overall: Backgrounds

Strengths overall: Expressions, anatomy in general, male torsos in particular, detailed wardrobe.

Link to your portfolio: http://mayaj.deviantart.com/

- KCdusky

Artist: Kim Cadogan (or KCdusky)

Style and preference: anime style that's a little cute but a little realistic in proportion.

What media you can do and which is preferred: I'm going to use pencil and paper, though I can use photoshop as well.

Specific preference regarding subject: Hmm, I like drawing faces?

Weaknesses overall: I can't draw tedious details, like machinery or what not.

Strengths overall: My proportions are well done, I believe.

Link to your portfolio: http://kremlindusky.deviantart.com/gallery/

... Oh ignore the mecha I experimented drawing there. I really am not experienced at doing detailed things like that.

- Dexterity

Style and preference - I prefer anime style, but I do a little realism and semi-realism occasionally.

What media you can do and which is preferred - I can do pencils, somewhat ink, and pencil crayons! (laughs) I mostly photoshop for coloring purposes, but then again...that takes a long time, so it is not preferred. Pencil is my favorite!

Specific preference regarding subject - I like drawing people more, especially female faces. I don't really like to do animals. Scenery is ok, but it's too much work to photoshop those...

Weaknesses overall - I can't do realism very well. And animals...I can't do that either. My photoshopped scenery isn't too great either. Some poses are a bit harder for me too, like somebody pointing. I tried that before, and the hand looked weird...

Strengths overall - Anime-styled faces. I'm okay with anatomy...usually. I guess I'm somewhat versatile?

Portfolio - I think it would be best if you can judge my artwork for yourself, haha. Here is my "portfolio": http://suien.deviantart.com/gallery/

- Theological Medusa

Style and preference: I tend to do animeish inspired, and I can do specific artist-styles in some cases. (For instance, I can draw in the style of DBZ or FMA or YYH to do an original character.) I also have a few styles to choose from, though lately it's been a smaller eyed-round-nosed-lipped-pseudorealism kind of style. I'm by no means professional, but I am decent.

What media you can do and which is preferred: At the present, I am restricted to physical stuff only. I have no access to PS (yes, feel sorry for me T_T ). I can do pencil and inked sketches. Anything more than that, expect a little longer time period before I'm done. However, I can do prismacolor pencils, watercolors, acryllics, and some oil painting. However, you'll wait months if I do acryllics or oils, and a few weeks for watercolors just because of how much I invest in that sort of thing.

Specific preference regarding subject (ie, females, or animals): Prefer females, but can do males if prompted. Not good with animals. I don't like architecture, but I like natural settings.

Weaknesses overall: My men look like women. Like many anime artists, lol. I have trouble with animals and anything that requires a straight line. I don't like getting out my ruler more than not being able to do it.

Strengths overall: I am good at color coordination and at drawing women. My best work is in sketches, prelimenary works, more than finished works. I'm in college, so it sometimes takes time to get things done.

Link to your portfolio: I have two dA profiles, mostly because I was being harrassed on my UK account. www.uglykitten.deviantart.com and www.theodusa.deviantart.com

- Naomi Chick

Style and preference: anime and manga

What media you can do and which is preferred: Pencil and pen

Specific preference regarding subject: Human in anime status

Weaknesses overall: Feet, nose and hands in a certain position

Strengths overall: I'd like to think I'm good at clothing style and certain part of the body

Link to your Portfolio: http://www.sweet22heart.deviantart.com/gallery/

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/apple_sugar_tasty/New drawin/

- groovi-gal-numba1

Style and preference - Well i mainly do manga/anime style. I also do alot of cartooning, and i do realism from time to time. i'm best at manga though

What media you can do and which is preferred - I can do pencils or ink. i can KIND of do photo shop, but i'm just starting out. i prefur for my drawings to be in black and white, but i'm happy to do colour if its asked of me.

Specific preference regarding subject - i'm better at drawing females than i am males. but i can do both. I can draw all animals cartoony and few animals realisticly (realistically i can only do cats, dogs and horses)

Weaknesses overall - it depends on what style i'm drawing in, and my mood. But usually my weekenss uis time, coz i'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to anatomy, shading and crap. haha. but at the same time, i can often not pay attention to tiny details.

Strengths overall - diverstiy? creativity? haha iono

Web Link: http://groovi-gal-numba1.deviantart.com/gallery/ most of the stuff there is quite old, but thats ok right?

- DeidaraXTobi

Style and preference - Sorry, I only do cartoonish/anime style. It's not the serious looking kind, either, like Cowboy Bebop or anything. I developed my style off of Digimon back in the day, so think rather skinny characters with big feet and eyes--Digimon or Teen Titans or something.

What media you can do and which is preferred - I do NOT draw in pencil. I draw in pen only, and I color with colored pencils. I prefer black and white. If you want it colored with photoshop, it's gonna cost you extra, as I need outside help on that one. I'm a newb with photoshop.

Specific preference regarding subject - I like drawing people, but I'm not very good with poses that aren't standing (like sitting and things like that), I don't do scenery--people is about all I can draw, but I love drawing other people's OCs. It's pretty fun. I also like creating my own OCs, which is why this artist trade thing interested me. Male, female, animal, monster, doesn't matter. But "cutesy and girly" is what everything tends to look like--even though that is the kind of anime I stay away from. I also like to draw really overdramatic weapons.

Weaknesses overall - I don't draw hands especially well, but I have my ways around that. I'm not good at drawing realistic people or scenery. I really suck at drawing guns or machines--anything technical really.

Strengths overall - People; full body pics or busts. Girly anime style. Clothes/costumes.

Web Link: http://envy-wrath.deviantart.com/You're going to have to click the browse gallery option, that's where you'll find more typical artwork by me.

- dragonflydreamer

Style and preference- A strange blend of cartoon and realism with an odd twist of anime/manga.

What media can you do and which is preferred- Generally, I only do pencil, and colored pencil if colored. I have photoshop, but I can barely use it. I'm okay in MS Paint, but I'd prefer to avoid it.

Specific preference regarding subject- I'm fine with men/boys or women/girls. I'd prefer to stick to regular humans; my creativity just doesn't stretch far enough for fantasy :p

Weaknesses overall- Body proportions is my main one. I'll also take a while because I'm such a perfectionist.

Strengths overall- Erm . . . shading?

Web link: http://childofdarkness15.deviantart.com/ (Sorry, I only have one quck sketch posted. I'll try to put more up soon.

- RYTwinDemon

Style and Preference: I do an anime-style that rather has a unique blend of its own (Or so I like to think.)

What media you can do and which is preferred: Pencil, colored pencils, a bit of photoshop and a bit of watercolor. (Although I'm not really good at watercolor, just started. I'm best with pencil and colored pencil.

Specific preference regarding subject: I prefer drawing humans, but I can draw animals if needed (Even a bit of dragons... although just the small ones.)... I don't really do scenery all that well. One thing I haven't even touched on is monsters and the like.

Weaknesses overall: Anatomy... of males especially. And scenery.

Strengths overall: I think I'm pretty good with faces, clothes ad hair...

Link to your portfolio: http://shirolovesluna.deviantart.com/

- TheScreamingGoblin

Style and preference: Anime with a bit of realism, I can also draw sketches and shading; it depends on what you're asking for.

What media you can do and which is preferred: Pencils, pencil crayons, sketch, fine line tips for outlining. I hardly use computers as I'm terrible at PS.

Specific preference regarding subject: Humans, I suppose? I will give a shot at animals and such, but I'll probably need a reference.

Weaknesses overall: Tiny details, licensed clothing (Eg: major label clothing), and time.

Strengths overall: Hair, girls, capturing expressions?

Link to your portfolio: http://thescreaminggoblin.deviantart.com

(I only have two drawings up, and they were designs for clothes and models, so I can do a quick line art to make sure the asker knows what they're getting into.)

- improvisationallychallenged

Style/Preference: Prefer to do realistic(ish) stuff, but can do basic anime style also. Work in traditional medias, pencils, crayon, markers, watercolour, pastels, chalks - most of my stuff ends up mixed media. I have very basic knowledge of photoshop and often use it to touch up/adjust work to fit what I'm aiming for. Cannot do digtal art. At all.

Subject Preference: Prefer to draw living things (people, animals, plants, ect) but can draw buildings if the need is there. I also work a lot from reference pictures, so when it comes to character portraits, if there's an actor/actress who is close to the particular look you have in mind, it would be helpful to tell me.

Overall Strengths: I hate picking out strengths. It changes for me every time.

Overall Weaknesses: I'm not too hot on clothes or poses without a good reference pic (but I'm resourceful). My major weakness with my own work is discipline. However, I never miss a deadline for another person unless I have a really, really good excuse...

Portfolio Link: This isn't really a proper portfolio, just random odds and ends that I actually got around to uploading, but I guess it will give you an idea of what I can do. Be sure to check the scrapbook.

http://spitoonie.deviantart.com/

-Bluuestar

Style and preference: I am more comfortable with anime styles but I can do more realistic styles as well.

What media you can do and which is preferred: Photoshop, coloured pencils, lineart pen, water colour

Specific preference regarding subject: I prefer to draw people, will draw animals but will need reference.

Weaknesses overall: Designs on clothes, feet (but I can use reference right?)

Strengths overall: People- girls especially,

Link to your portfolio: http://s464.photobucket.com/albums/rr3/strawberriipavlova/?action=view¤t=GetAttachment.jpg

http://hiddensecrets831.deviantart.com/

- cbei02

Style: Realistic anime (I realize the two terms are completely contradictory, but that's the best way to describe it)

Media: I can do pencils and charcoal.

Strengths: I'm good at drawing females, most animals, and really elaborate clothes, hair, backgrounds, etc.

Weaknesses: I can't draw guys. (They look too feminine!) And hands. I'm bad at drawing hands.

Profile: http://cbei02.deviantart.com/

-Interrobang

Style and preference: I do a sort of mix of anime and cartoon styles

What media you can do and which is preferred: I can do uncolored pencil drawings and colored or uncolored digital drawings. I prefer digital.

Specific preference regarding subject: I'm good at both female and males, but I prefer drawing females in sort of 'pinup' poses. Things I also like drawing: people who look beat up, cats and cat-people, boots and high heels, cool costumes, short skirts, suits, cool poses.

Weaknesses overall: I'm not to good at drawing men with muscles and foreshortening. Realistic animals and backgrounds are also not my forte.

Strengths overall: Basically my preferences: girls, cool poses, cute things, and ctas.

Link to your portfolio: http://wicked459.deviantart.com/gallery/

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- DemonicBlackCat

Style and preference: I can do realistic, semi-realistic, and anime style. I'm best at semi-realistic.

What media you can do and which is preferred: Photoshop, pencils, pen

Specific preference regarding subject: I prefer to draw beautiful people

Weaknesses overall: I'm not good at drawing places, and I'm practicing to give better backgrounds

Strengths overall: Humans, specifically, young girls

Link to your portfolio:

http://fc18.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/351/f/a/We__re_Together_by_DemonicBlackCat.jpg

http://fc27.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/351/a/9/WIP__Let_me_Love_You_by_DemonicBlackCat.jpg

demonicblackcat.deviantart.com

Additional note: My mood commands whether I'll draw fast or not. The pictures, however, will be done in 3-7 days, sometimes less. More, if you're asking for background.

Price: it depends on the request. But I'll most probably ask for 2 in depth reviews for anime-style, 3 for semi-realistic and 4 for realistic (COLORED). Subtract one each if you want to go black and white.

- moon-skittles

Style and preference -- Between anime and realism.

What media you can do and which is preferred -- I can do pencil, pen, watercolor, and/or digital. Preferred is pencil or digital.

Specific preference regarding subject -- I can do males or females equally well.

Weaknesses overall -- Animals; old, fat, or ugly people.

Strengths overall -- I'm rather good at anatomy, and my digital coloring skills are rather good, imo.

Link to your portfolio -- http://greaterorlessthan.deviantart.com

- Trisha Myers

Style and preference: Portraits. Realism. Only B&W for now.

What media you can do and which is preferred: I love charcoal. Love it! I can't get enough. It's a very speedy medium. I can do prisma colors, but it takes half a life time. I also can do graphite. I draw on a large scale, usually 18" X 24", and if you want I could ship out originals. However, it can get complicated. I've had to send out some originals in the past, and most of them were a pain to do, but now my post office knows me, so it might be easier XD Prisma color and graphite pieces are usually much smaller than my charcoal ones fyi.

Specific preference regarding subject: People only please. I could do animals, but I'd much rather not. For the sake of speed I'd like to stick to portraits for now. So a bust is about as far as I'll go until I have more time. You can have them kinda sketchy like this dude: http://trishm.deviantart.com/art/William-Butler-Yeats-120355507 Or more refined like Mr. Abbey here: http://trishm.deviantart.com/art/Sargent-Study-117953101

Weaknesses overall: Me and the digital tools do not get along at all. We're always fighting, mhm. I am no good in the designing of jewelry/clothes/any apparel.

Strengths overall: I've gotten pretty good at basic human anatomy -- yay drawing class -- and I love drawing faces and silly expressions.

Link to Portfolio: The DevArt :B http://trishm.deviantart.com/ My account doesn't have half of what I've done so far this year, so everything past the most recent 4 entries is, well it's old.

- Nonlinear

Style and preference: Cartoony to realistic. Where on spectrum depends on you.

What media you can do and which is preferred: I use my computer tablet the most. I can also traditionally paint and draw at a college level.

Specific preference regarding subject: Humans, creatures, maps, objects, animals, settings... I'm game.

Weaknesses overall: Googly-eyed anime. With the...sparkles.

Strengths overall: Painterly stuff. Faces. Human figure. Am a bona fide Art Major, former Design Major.

Link to your portfolio: http://errantcrow.deviantart.com/ (new account: few pieces up now but many more waiting in wings)

- Variable estrella

Style and preference: Realistic but not overly so

What media you can do and which is preferred: I mostly do digital work but I can use pencil and paper if it is preferred.

Specific preference regarding subject: People (normal human ones), Females are easier for me but I will do either

Weaknesses overall: Busy Schedule, Anime (especially animals)

Strengths overall: A fair amount of realism, I like to think.

Link to your portfolio: http://variable-estrella.deviantart.com/

-Jaetea

Style and preference: semirealism. My style tends to be painterly.

What media you can do and which is preferred: both digital and traditional, more digital for online trades

Specific preference regarding subject: males, animals, dragons, MEDIEVAL THINGS

Weaknesses overall: foreshortening/odd angles, female design anatomy, blonde hair, costume design, anthros, obscure poses

Strengths overall: interesting lighting, environments [backgrounds], atmospheric painting, male design anatomy, interesting/action-y composition, medieval time period

Link to your portfolio: http://mewoftheclouds.deviantart.com/gallery/#Featured-Digital-Art

- Howle

Style and preference: Cartoon-ish, realism

What media you can do and which is preferred: I don't do digital at all. Technology doesn't like me very much :( I'll do pencil and acrilic. If the light hits me right, maybe watercolor. I really prefer black and white though.

Specific preference regarding subject: Humans, animals, anthropomorphic, whatever comes.

Weaknesses overall: Hands. I can draw male subjects, but not as well as females. Oh, and my coloring sucks.

Strengths overall: Not sure really. Maybe faces and bodies?

Link to your portfolio: http://mydearladydisdain.deviantart.com/gallery/

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NEW TRADE.

Thought I'd start this up :D

I'd like a sketch on my male character Caelum. He is a human, tall and well built. He has an angular face with hooded gray eyes, a thin mouth and dusty blond hair cropped short, and is rigid and tense in his bearing. I has a few reference pictures if you need them.

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You forgot to fill out a few aspects that will help the artists create the pic:

Mainly, clothes, pose/action, style. And if you want it colored or not :p

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Whoops sorry, I assumed we sorted out the finer details once we'd made a deal.

So, I don't mind what style it is done in. Which ever suits the artist. Clothes are simply a dark grey jacket (slightly militarised), white shirt ad dark pants, but its really open to interpritation.

As for pose, I was really just looking for portrait, maybe three-quarter body shot, most likely of Caelum brooding or looking solemn, preferably coloured. Nothing hugely detailed though.

Hopes thats enough :)

Hi, sckry! I can do it for one in-depth review on Kumi, and I should be able to get it to you by Monday, since I'm out of town at the moment. Also, since you mentioned reference pictures, I'd love to see them--reference pictures are always a bonus for me! :)

EDIT: Here's the finished product: http://empressfunk.deviantart.com/art/Caelum-93757630

Hope it's to your liking, sckry! :)

Excellent, I would love to accept ashanta for this artist-author trade. Is there an e-mail address that you want me to send the reference pictures too? You can PM it to me if you don't want to post it here. Monday is fine, take as long as you want.

Ah, looks like it's time to dust off my old english analysis skill :)

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Edit by Frac: I just edited in the bold, no biggie :p

New Trade

Id like any style art of my character Jesslyn. She is obviously a female with tan skin, green eyes, and black hair. She would appear to almost be Brazilian, but her eyes have a somewhat feline hint. She usually wears loose clothing, usually rather decorated with flowing material. Wearing a really old necklace it is rather plain, it is mostly just the chip of a rock with some cheap wire around it. A rather curvy girl Jesslyn is not a stick, but she is not fat either; as her slightly shorter than average height would not help in picking her out of a large crowd. There are 3 worlds that make up her "world", and she herself has 3 personalities/bodies. Im not sure how the artist would want to portray that. I leave it up to you. Basically to put it bluntly, her original body dies and her soul gets put into 2 separate bodies; all of which have a somewhat willful and stubborn attitude. I would like to have that somehow represented on the cover, I am not really sure how though. I also have one reference picture. In case your curious, one of the two bodies is a stubborn child and the other one is somewhat of a.... for lack of a better word believe it or not promiscuous woman.

Picture: http://moutons-noire.deviantart.com/art/Jesslyn-Commish-96094050

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I would love to accept this artist/author trade and would be more than willing to do two in depth reviews for your story. I'm really excited this is fun!

NEW TRADE.

I'd like a drawing of a nineteen year old girl. Style of the drawing doesn't matter, but preferably realism or just whatever works best for the artist. Also, I'd prefer it to be colored. She has pale to fair skin, dirty blonde hair, big brown eyes, and softer features and bone structure. She's tall and skinny with lean muscle that isn't too cut. Victoria has a few scar marks from bullet wounds, cuts, etc. I'd like the drawing to be a straight on view of her standing, full body. She should be wearing a deep/medium gray bomber jacket with a darker shirt underneath, black striaght trousers that are somewhat wide, black lowrise Converses, a black and gray striped or plaid short scarf, and avaitor sunglasses.

I have reference pictures also, if that helps- like the hair style, certain clothes, and such.

Hey Epitome of Bold, I would be happy to draw a coloured full body portrait of your character for two indepth reviews on my story Eariee. Would you be happy if I did it in a realistic cartoon style, with full tonal depth. I could probably get it to you by next monday, and would be welcome to any reference pics you have.

@xx.Shattered.Reality.xx

I think it states in the rules at the beginning of this thread that you can only have one trade going on at one time, which means you can't post up another request for an artwork unless the trade before yours is complete. Um...thats how I took it to be any way.

Edit: Here's the finished product: http://sckry.deviantart.com/art/Victoria-94473391

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@ShatteredReality

It is indeed true what sckry says: Only one trade at a time. I will delete your posts now since they will cause confusion.

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- Epitome of Bold is up with a request!

Hey sckry, that would be great. I'd love to do depth reviews for your story. If there is anyway I could show you the reference pictures, then let me know. :]

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NEW TRADE

It seems that the previous one is closed, so let me jump in here before I lose my chance. I've been trying to get in hre since it started.

I'd like a drawing of my character Drake Sarkassian. Any kind of drawing. All kinds of drawing. I want a variety and I'm willing to hire more than one artist for it. I'd prefer it colored, but if you're better with black-and-white, I'll accept that as well. Drake is twenty-five years old. Short Brown hair. Blue eyes. He wears a white jacket that's standard issue for all doctors at the hospital where he works. He wears solid black jeans and a T-shirt under the jacket. Any color. Any style of shoes as well. If personality is important, he has major self-esteem issues. He has a job--dean of medicine--that he doesn't think he deserves, and he doesn't think he can handle it. He's afraid of failure and afraid that his friends will think of him as worthless if he fails.

Picture: http://moutons-noire.deviantart.com/art/Drake-Sarkassian-Commish-96093701

When will it be ready?

Sorry, I meant to add that. I would say by the latest next Wednesday, only because I'm working on the other piece. But it'll probably be done sooner because I have a few days off from work that need to be filled with something constructive.

Fantastic. I accept.

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New Trade

Ha ha! An artist wanting a trade. LOL I just like seeing ym charactersin different styles. Okay, so I would really love it if someone could draw Nova for me doing what she does best. Wasting the night away sitting in front of her computer (or something like it, I'll leave creative control to the artist). She would most likely be in her pajamas which consist of tee shirts, sports bras and shorts or her underwear. She has short hair, thought it is longest int he front and it falls just below her chin. Lets see... she has blue eyes and is rather petite, about 5'3". Just some random fun, she is a big fan of Java Juice, which is basically a liquefied fruit that makes a ton of caffeine.

I am in no rush to get it so don't worry about the time. If you need anything else, let me know. ^^

Hey, Waffle! I'd like to take a stab at drawing Nova, if you don't mind. Payment would be one in depth review either of my stories, The Alliance or Kumi. Since you said you're an artist, do you have any reference pictures I can look at? If not, that's fine too. :) I should have it done by about Friday or Saturday.

EDIT: All done: http://empressfunk.deviantart.com/art/Nova-94324166

That would be cool. as for refrence, I dont have anythign really recent so what I have is just early concept sketches scattered through my DA page. innocentwaffle{dot}deviantart{dot}com You sure you wanna take it on? It would probably have nekked feet ^^ Unless you are crafty and can avoid it. LOL

Haha, I'll do my best. ;)

Then by all means, go ahead and have fun. If there are no morr takers....

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After a bit of confusion, it appears there's a slot for a new trade. So here goes:

NEW TRADE. I would like someone to do a sketch of my character Zoey. She is a little above average height, and she's not stick thin; however, she does have some curves. She has tanned skin and different-colored eyes--one is turquoise and the other is a jade green. She has layered, shoulder-length black hair. As for clothes, she is wearing somewhat short denim shorts and a fitted green T-shirt with the World Wildlife Fund logo on the front. She has 3 scars on her stomach (these may or may not be shown) from a surgery. Her jewelry consists of four-leaf-clover earrings, a leather bracelet with a silver "Believe" slider, and a macrame anklet. She can be wearing any shoes, or none at all, as long as they work with the rest of her. She's popular, and she's leaning on something (her hip, a locker, a wall, etc.) with a somewhat seductive look in her eyes. The surrounding scenery can be either a hallway or a beach. Use your imagination! I would like a refined, colored sketch, preferably not in an anime or cartoon style. If you wish to try drawing her in an anime or cartoon style, feel free, but I do prefer realism. I hope that's detailed enough, and have fun sketching Zoey!

Yush there is a new slot. ^^ I would love to have a go at this, though given my current schedules, trying to balance the right amount of sleep work and school, I might be able to get you the drawing in a week to a week and a half (starting form the time you accept the offer if you do). As for what I would like in return, in-depth review on my story Super Nova (including thoughts on the plot line so far) As for a realistic style, I sit somewhere between cartoon and realism as I exaggerate my eyes and body curves and things like that.

The time slot is fine, as it doesn't bother me in the least. I think this will work. I accept InnocentWaffle's offer.

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NEW TRADE

I would like somebody to draw my character, Nox. He is a shapeshifter and he has long pointed elflike ears. His face is long but with smooth curves and his skin is pale. Nox is blind and he has blank, misty eyes because of this. He has two scars running from an inch above his eyebrow, over his eye to the middle of his cheek. These two scars are the reason why he is blind. Nox has long, black, unkempt hair. He has untidy bangs that occasionally fall over his eyes. Nox wears a long black robe that falls to the floor and hides his feet. It’s very loose so it hides most of his build. The robe has a hood in the back which Nox occasionally wears to hide his face. Covering his hands are black gloves which are mostly hidden by Nox’s long sleeves. Along with the robe, Nox wears a cape, clasped by the nape of his neck, and it billows out around him. Nox never smiles, he doesn’t get too expressive and he usually has an intimidating kind of face. He’s rather tall, almost seven feet. I don’t mind how it is drawn or whether it’s colored or not, since Nox just mostly wears different shades of black and gray. No background is necessary. I would prefer a full body shot of him but I’m not picky =] I don’t mind the style…whichever the artist prefers. I don’t care if the artist does something with Nox’s shapeshifter aspect or Nox, it doesn’t matter to me one way or the other ^^ I don’t mind what pose he’s in either. Any takers?

Hey Chiblingbaby, I would be happy to do a full length coloured picture of Nox for two in depth reviews. I can get it to you by about next Thursday, if thats alright with you.

Do you happen to have any reference pictures of him? If not, thats fine.

-sckry

EDIT: Heres a link to the finished post. http://sckry.deviantart.com/art/Nox-95555679

Awesome! That sounds great! I'll PM you the links for some references I found. By the way, which stories would you like the two reviews for?

I accept this trade!

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NEW TRADE!

I'd like an artist to draw a character from my not-yet-posted-story; Scipio Ormanni. he is falsely accused of being a vampire, so he should fit the typical profile of a vampire. Pale skin, dark hair and eyes. His face has very long, angular features, and his hair is roughly shoulder length and greasy, as if it's never been cleaned. It can either be worn down or in a pony tail. And he should probably have some stubble like he hasn't shaved recently. His clothes should look like this:

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/2949/combomorningcopyjr8.jpg

but much more slovenly; no tie, cane, or hat, shirt un-tucked, jacket unbuttoned, etc. He is very tall and skinny, almost anorexic, and roughly 25 years old. As far as personality, the only thing you'd really need to know to draw him is STRANGE. He's an eccentric genius-type character who has slightly modern thinking for the 1800s. Any style is fine with me, but I'd prefer a loose-sketch to a full-out drawing.

I will draw Scipio for you for two in-depth reviews on my stories Radioactive Spiderbite and Diary of a Mental Patient - one review for each. Give me about three or four days to complete it.

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(this will be settled via PM, though if you accept NJ you still have to give a link through your offer post)

-blushes- whoops forgot. Ahem:

NEW TRADE!

Could I have someone draw my character Carson please? He's a vampire too (eheh), but he's kinda cruel and amoral. He looks about twenty-two, has shoulder-length wiry hair. His eyes are deep set, so you can't really figure out what colour they are. He dresses in a black t-shirt, ripped-up denim jeans, and doesn't wear anything on his feet. He wears a wristband that has a smiley-face motif on his right wrist, and carries a black violin with a white chinrest wherever he goes.

I'd much prefer a black and white drawing to colour, because I'm that way. Apart from that, I'm easy with whatever style you choose. Name your offer.

Picture: http://moutons-noire.deviantart.com/art/Carson-Commish-96330562

SOunds great! I accept.

Deal closed.

NEW TRADE

Hi! I'd like to have someone draw a picture of my character Angie please. She's 16, 'round about 5' 5"/5' 6", slim with an ever so slightly boyish figure, has straight black hair that ends a few inches past her shoulders, and is half-Korean. The only pose I have in mind is of her lying down on her front, hair piled up into a bun, reading a book with her back arched and her feet up in the air, sorta like this:

http://i33.tinypic.com/muipnc.jpg

- but from the side, with her feet a little higher up/closer to her head. For some reason I have the mental image of her pet goldfish hanging just above her head by her toes, looking scared. (Obviously he's in a plastic bag... I'm not sure how to make fish look scared, but maybe something along the lines of fins pressed against the bag as he's working out how to escape...) But as she's a gymnast, any picture that shows off her flexibility whilst remaining sorta humorous/cute is fine by me! :D

I don't mind if it's in black/white or colour, but I do confess that I'm leaning towards b/w; as for style, well I don't really have a preference but I have a feeling that something vaguely cartoonish would suit it well...

References: http://i35.tinypic.com/25hpjtl.jpg -- http://i37.tinypic.com/6geahe.jpg

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NEW TRADE!

I would like a drawing of two of my characters: Doug Danson and his daughter Paige (one picture). Doug is 25 and I'd say he's a little bit taller than average. 5'7'' or 5'8''. Around that area. He's be wearing a nice, expensive, freshly ironed suit. Preferably blue or brown. He has a tie. Any color, but nothing that would seem tacky. His shoes should also match his clothes. As for his hair, he doesn't have any. He shaves it all off, becuase he feel hair in an unmanageable bother. His daughter Paige is 7 years old. She wears her blonde hair in pigtails and always has a wide smile on his face. Nothing specific on her clothes. Just soomething that a regular seven year old girl would wear.

Nothing too specific about the pose, however I feel that Doug should be holding Paige is some way, or at least holding her hand. If personality is important, Doug is overworked. Not only is his job overbearing, but he's burdened with constantly bailing Donna (Paige's mother) out of trouble since she's a con artist. (Former con artist, but he doesn't believe she's reformed. He's issued a court order to keep Donna way from Paige at all times.)

I really don't care how it's drawn. Any medium. Black or white. Whatever you're good at. Since I'm asking for two characters in one picture, I am willing to pay handsomely for this picture. If you have any questions, just ask.

I'll do it in detailed pencil for a depth review of The Scarred Ones by my friend Innocent Harbinger of Doom. Probably have it done before Tuesday. For examples of style view my gallery.

EDIT: Here's the finished project. http://mayaj.deviantart.com/art/Doug-Danson-and-Paige-96693262 hope you like it. Please edit the link into your old post do not put it separately as a response to someone else's request, that will confuse people.

I like your style. I accept.

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New Request

Can someone do a colored realistic drawing of a character (from a story that's in my head) for me? The character is a Russian guy about 17 or 18 with short blond hair and blue eyes and about 6'1". He is lean muscled (not bulky weightlifting muscles!), wears baggy black cargo pants, a white t-shirt and black boots and a small cross around his neck. For the pose, pretty much whatever you think looks best. I picture him standing up with his hands in his pockets, but if you think a different way looks better, feel free to do that. Personality-wise, he's distant and withdrawn with sadness in his eyes. A plain background is fine.

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Edited by Frac. Time ran out. I apologize, AtlantisGirl12. You are free to return some other time.

NEW TRADE

Sorry AtlantisGirl but I really need this!

My character, Ella, is a female human in her late teens. Her hair is dark, dark brown, so it looks pretty black. Her skin is tan. She has no freckles, small feet, and large hands. She is wearing a loose medium blue no-sleeved shirt, which clearly used to be bright but has been washed so many times it's pretty faded, also has a thin layer of dust and grime. She is also wearing too-small jean shorts. However, she has a pattern of tattoos that look kind of like a cross between a spiderweb, stained glass, and something from Celtic architecture. They show up on her arms, legs, hands and feet only. They are bright blue, like really bright. She is of a small build, pretty short and thin, with a slight figure. She looks slightly sad, slightly angry, and slightly determined, but mostly blank. I would prefer this colored, if possible. Any style is fine. Here's the big thing: Ella is standing on a pedestal in front of a group of people in business suits and suchlike, they look rich, they're facing towards her so we see them from the back. They're outside. The pedestal is made of grimy, dusty stone, and it sits in a sandy cleared-out area, like a weapons practice ring in a video game. Behind her are some tall, tannish, faceless buildings with a few windows that you can't see into. The sun looks very, very hot. The sky is of that shade that's a kind of blue that seems to be on fire. Suffice it to say it's a very hot day.

Please! I'll do whatever it takes to get this! My entire collaborative writing forum is depending on me!

Per rule 6, this trade is...

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New Trade

Can I make a specific request here? I was hoping that Ashanta, sckry, or KCdusky could take this on since their styles best reflect what I’m looking for.

My character is named Aurelie Dielle; she’s a seventeen year old human, a bit short, with long curly brown hair and blue-grey eyes. She’s from a wealthy family in my fantasy story, and is a bit spoiled and proud, but is compassionate and thoughtful too. She’s also a sorceress.

She wears late 18th Century period clothing along the lines of: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Morland_squires_door_detail.jpg or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rose_adelaide_ducreux_color.jpg

And she looks a lot like Emma Hamilton http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:George_Romney_-_Lady_Hamilton_(as_Nature).jpg

I'll draw anything for 2 reviews.

Review first then picture.

Thanks

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I'll draw anything for 2 reviews.

Review first then picture.

Thanks

@Summer Frost

While your offer is greatly appreciated, you are not a registered artist for the Artist Author Trade thread. In order to offer up your services to the requestor, you must nominate yourself by filling out the "application" form and posting it in the Suggestions thread. You will find more information regarding joining as an artist in the first and second post of this thread. Next time, please read the rules carefully before making a post. If you have any questions/comments/concerns in regards to my post, please take it to the Problems/Questions thread. Thanks.

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Hi, sugaplumprincess, I'd be glad to draw Aurelie for you. She sounds interesting! I should have it done by this weekend, either Saturday or Sunday. Could you please do a full-length review of Kumi in exchange?

Linkage: http://empressfunk.deviantart.com/art/Aurelie-Dielle-97900465

Accepted. Thanks so much!

I'll get right on it :-) and by full-length review you mean you want me to do all 3 chapter, right?

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