Example
So, this is what I'm looking for. This volitans lionfish was done by Sarabi Adruenna. Everything - the lineart, coloring, and shading/highlights. Pretty, right? This is currently the only example I have.. there'd be more, if those other artists had come through. Ah well.
What am I looking for?
As the artist, you would be completely responsible for everything. You'd even get to pick the fish! (I have to give the okay on it, though, don't forget.) You'd need to be able to sketch it out, show me (get it approved), then do the lineart and completely color it. It's not a small task, I'll warn you right now. But the end result.. whee. Oh, yeah, and you don't need to frequent breedables, or even minishops.. if you can do what I'm asking, bring it on!
The art: I'm not going to kid around, as the artist, you'll need to pull your own weight and come up with something well-done. Nice lineart, nice coloring, etc. I'd like to see examples of your past work so I know what you're capable of before you start working on the fish itself. You'll also need to be able to color realistically (and with detail), as these special editions will need to look as close to the real thing as possible. I know it took Sarabi hours and hours to get the stripes on the lionfish right, and I'll expect the same quality from anyone else.
-> Note: You will only need to do the FINAL, ADULT stage of whatever fish you choose. No eggs, no fry. Just the adult. The SE's are only one stage.
The fish: The fish itself can really be anything.. just so long as it's a fish, or pretty close. No sharks, whales, dolphins, stuff like that. I'll allow sea slugs and nifty weird snails and such. It can be a saltwater or freshwater fish, just as long as it really exists. If you have a question on whether something is admissable as a fish, just talk to me. All fish need to be approved by me anyway.
What I need from you: Before you can start with the feeshy, I'd like to see examples (lineart, coloring, shading) of what you're capable of. There's a form in the next post that you can fill out and post in the thread, along with any questions you might have or anything you'd like clarified. Once I decide that I like what you have to offer, you'll need to do a little research on potential fish, and run them by me. If I say okay (which I probably will), sketch that baby out and show me! I really do like to see what progress is being made, and offer suggestions on what could improve and such. The lineart comes next, and then the coloring. It all sounds rather complicated (and demanding of me), but I just like to stay informed of what is happening with my shop, and I want the outcome of the artwork to be the best it can be!
Artist's Obligations: It's pretty simple.. if you say you're going to make a fish for me, please follow through. Take pride in what you've done and do it well. And please don't take months to finish. That's no fun.
Technical Stuff: You can color everything in whatever program you normally use. I just need the final version that's sent to be to be a .PNG file. Or, if you prefer, .PSD. And as large as you're comfortable with. Not massive, but big enough to be able to work in small details. It's probably best to have a program with layers so you can do everything separate.
If I forgot anything (and I always do), don't be afraid to ask! <3
