Hey guys, I'm opening commissions.

Material: Watercolor on paper

Please specify which style you want by picking one in this gallery closest to what you have in mind. Works are predominantly in watercolor and possibly mixed (using other traditional and minimal digital elements). Please be advised that I am not adept in drawing males.

18x12" SIZE
$50 Head to bust
$53 Head to waist
$55 Full body

12x8" SIZE*
$30 Head to bust
$33 Head to waist

_{(*If you plan to order this size, it's better if you request for simpler styles rather than something that looks too real, since the paper is smaller.)}

+$5 additional elements: animals, things, what have you (max of 3 different add-ons). Unfortunately, I am not accommodating requests for full background as of now.
+$20 additional person (maximum of 1 ONE additional person/character only) - Only for the 18x12" size but we'll see if I can fit another one in the 12x8" size.

What you'll be getting:
1. A digital version of the artwork, full resolution (300dpi), good for print.
2. If you wish to obtain the original trad work (without digital stuff found in the final print), there's an additional price you have to pay + shipping fee depending on the size of the work. Just note me.
3. I have the right to post a small version in my site. I will not profit from it. I will not sell the original work without the commissioner's permission.
4. Down payment required before start of work.

Payment Method: Paypal.
If you're from Manila (Philippines), I can arrange meetups.

You can reach me through:
1. dA Note
2. chua.valerie(at)gmail.com

TERMS effective Oct 21, 2009:
I realized that I never stated any rules in my site regarding the usage of my work. I noticed that there have been people using them without my permission. I can't seem to sleep over the fact that my work is scattered out there and no one knows who made it (since some of my works don't have watermarks on them... I know, my mistake ) and it becomes subject to further reuse. Just to make things clear:

I don't mind my works being reposted in another site just as long as:

1. The image is not altered in any way, except resizing.
2. The watermark or my name is not removed or tampered.
3. There is a link back to this site: [link]

If in any way you are planning to use the image with alteration (part of a collage, etc.), please e-mail me about it (chua.valerie(at)gmail(dot)com) and I'll tell you if you can do that or not. Any other form of reposting within or outside the realms of cyberspace, please contact me first. If you are unsure, contact me.

Thanks!

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I'm Alive! + ask me anything

Hey guys,

I'm back, not completely, but sort of. Our semestral break is nearing, which means, more TIME! After 5 months of not touching a brush (even a pencil for drawing), I finally miss painting. I really do hope I can get back to it for good. I am still as fickle as ever with my interests. I might be opening commissions soon. I've never done so before. We'll see how this will go.

So how's everyone?

Oh yeah, you can ask me anything--art related and whatnot at my Formspring. Then I'll try my best to answer them at my Tumblr. I think it's better to compile everything in 1 post (for your future reference too).


,
Valerie
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I haven't been drawing/painting anymore. I realized that it's difficult to be good in 2 or more things at the same time. Most of the time you have to let go of the other. Or take one seriously and the other, a lot less. I haven't completely abandoned visual art but instead of pursuing it as a profession, it remains a hobby or an outlet to break monotony.

Until then, thanks for all your support! It has greatly contributed to my growth as a person.

Always remember that it's never too late to start.

,
Valerie