In which Jai sells his body and soul for rent moneys D;

[flyboy_fox]

Commissions Post!

Okay, so, you remember how I mentioned in my last post that I made £800-ish selling comics at SoS this year? It broke my heart, but I sold pretty much my WHOLE Archie Sonic collection (which was almost all of them), plus a number of my AoStH cels. It wasn't a decision I took lightly, but right now Jei and I are in dire financial straits. The £800 I made either pays off this month's rent (£600 pcm for the place Jei and I live together in) and food/utilities, OR it pays off LAST month's rent which is on my credit card. It doesn't cover both or next month's rent at all. Jei won't be getting her Student Loan in until October at the earliest, and I remain unemployed despite applying for an average of 5 - 7 jobs per DAY. Bournemouth, a student town, is incredibly hard to get work in during the Summer months.

Which leads us to this. I've been offered money, very kindly, but can't accept donations. You guys aren't rich, I know that. But those who are willing to help us out, even if just with a couple of dollars, deserve something cool in return. So Jei and I are offering commissions to anyone with even a couple of spare bucks lying around. Even $5 helps, but please only ask for a commission/item if you know you can afford it. Generosity is amazing, but your own lives come first (:

So, on to it!


Firstly, Jei is offering up Art Commissions.

You can commission her here on her own LJ: http://way-past-cool.livejournal.com/50262.html OR as a comment here. Either works. Here's her blurb:

"Well, as I've already stated on my DA, I'll be taking art commissions from now until October. I really don't have any limitations... sky's the limit!

Unless you want something super special, my rates are as follows:

Pencil drawing (no ink): $20
Inked line art: $30
Colored character portrait (no background): $40
Full colored scene: $50

Also, if you would like a sculpt of any kind, let me know, as I am VERY happy to take character sculpture commissions."

For examples of her artwork and sculpts, check out: http://zoomswish.deviantart.com/

For dolls/BJDs (in process of large update!): http://zoomswishdolls.deviantart.com/

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Jai's stuff.

I'm not an artist, but I'm offering Avatars, Sigs, Blinkies and Drabbles.

Examples of avatars and blinkies: http://www.sontails.com/super_charity_go.htm

Examples of writing styles (angst/drama/fluff etc): http://www.sontails.com/ficcerpts.htm

Note that I may need links to source info/pics if I'm unfamiliar with the fandom and/or characters.

Prices (you can make a suggestion, too):

3 static icons: $5
1 moving icon: $3 - 5 (depending how complicated)
Sig (banner etc): $5
Blinkie: $5 - 10 (dependant on if sprite art is official or needs to be made)
Drabble: $5 - 15 dependant on length
Ongoing fic: $10 + $5 per additional chapter

I'll also do pencil doodles for any donation of $1+ if you want XD.
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Finally, I'm willing to SELL some of my vast Sonic collection. Not everything is for sale, but feel free to browse the pics and make an offer if you see something you'd like. Yes I am this desperate >>;

Gallery of merch here: http://www.sontails.com/sonicstuff.htm

And here: http://community.livejournal.com/sonicstuff/545208.html

In conclusion, no pressure at all but if you ARE able to help, Jei and I will be eternally grateful* and name our firstborn child after you or your favourite fictional character**.

*This is 100% true.
**This may not in fact happen.

Comments

[sletia.livejournal.com]

I still feel too uncomfortable, sadly. We don't talk like we used to, and I want to treat you right. I know I had treated your beliefs with no respect. That's why I don't IM you anymore, talk about Sonic stuff, or use "offensive" icons in your presence.

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

Sel. STOP IT. Respect is one thing, but this is ridiculous.

I don't mind if you choose not to commission me or Jei for anything Sonic-related or otherwise, but understand that we're doing it for rent money and nothing more.

I never wanted you to stop IMing me or to stop talking about Sonic, and although it's kind of you to not reply directly to ME with Fiona icons simply because she bothers me, I really REALLY don't care that much. I see you use 'em elsewhere, I know you like her, and I honestly don't mind AT ALL. I swear. I'd like to talk more with you, 'cause this is a really silly reason to fall out.

I'm not upset with you over anything and this all-or-nothing mentality is just silly. Come on, Sel. Forget the commission, then, but don't act like you have to tiptoe around me or Jei, because really you don't have to at all.

[sletia.livejournal.com]

.. Okay.
I might commission/browse next week when my funds are flush again. (Car payment week = $300 x_x)
It's just last I heard you were going to IM me first when you were ready. And since (I think, I haven't seen you online since the fight) I'm still blocked on gtalk, I thought you weren't ready. Sorry about that.

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

Buh, gTalk? x.o That was just me being a forgetful doofus. You're unblocked now ^^; REAL sorry about that. And I haven't signed into AIM since I've been home. You're not blocked on there and never were.

Forget the commission unless there's something you really want. Our friendship matters a lot more ^^;;