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Holiday Prep

Fri Nov 5, 2010, 4:42 AM




Well it's November time to start prepping for the Holiday season. Theirs Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks, shopping, Christmas, New Years all to get ready for while I'm still trying to put together my portfolio, my website, my zombie art book, commissions, a couple of side projects. Things just seem to be rolling out of control right now. All and all I sold quite a few zombie portraits last month, mostly through ebay, so that's good. Another commission sale sometime in December most likely.

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  • Mood: Terror
  • Listening to: construction
  • Reading: The Walking Dead
  • Watching: The Walking Dead
  • Playing: Scars of Mirroden
  • Eating: more than needed
  • Drinking: coffee

The Ophelia Project

Thu Nov 4, 2010, 11:29 AM




:devart:

:bulletblue::spotlight-left:Welcome to the Ophelia Project:spotlight-right:


:bulletblue:What is it?
:pointr: The Ophelia Project is going to be a sort of living, on-going art jam featuring my Vampy OC Ophelia.


:bulletblue:Who is she?
:pointr: Ophelia is a character i originally created for a vampire themed graphic novel (see her bio here).


:bulletblue:Why should I participate?
:pointr: Your art will be featured in the journal entry and until June 31st (and occasionally when i feel like running more contests for the project) I will choose the top 3 submissions and do a full color commission for the contributor. Also I plan to feature the best ones in my studio on a wall I have dedicated to Ophelia work and creating a page in my online portfolio for it. At some point depending on the turn out I may possibly create an art book as well which would mean more exposure for everyone involved.


:bulletblue:When will this be?
:pointr: Started as soon as I posted this journal and will go on indefinitely (or until i decide to end the project)


:bulletblue:How do I enter?
:pointr: Create your piece, post it to your gallery and send me a note with a link to it so i can feature it.


:bulletblue:Other things to keep in mind about the project:

:pointr: PG-13 or I can't display them, sorry, social stigmas.
:pointr: You can commission the work if you want to participate but are not an artist (you can still win, notice i said contributor above).
:pointr: Post this Journal or a link to it in your Journal to help spread the word about the project.
:pointr: No literature. Sorry but I don't really want to take stacks stories to my studio wall.
:pointr: Please make sure you give credit. A link to my gallery in the description, if you commissioned it you should link to the artist as well.
:pointr: Photography and Photo Manipulations are welcome, again, just make sure you give the proper credit.
:pointr: If you have any questions please note me.


:bulletblue:Commissioned Work:bulletblue:
:thumb154525756: :thumb185015948:


:bulletblue:Collaborative Work:bulletblue:
:thumb66954315:


:bulletblue:Non Commissioned Work:bulletblue:


:bulletblue:My Work:bulletblue:


Skin made by =fantasy-alive
  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: rain
  • Reading: The Walking Dead
  • Watching: South Park
  • Playing: Fallout New Vegas
  • Eating: chili
  • Drinking: diet sierra mist




Zombie Portraits
Alright so I'm opening zombie portrait commissions this month. Unlimited black and white  for $19.95 printed on 8.5" x 11" card stock and 10 colored ones for $79.95. The colored ones are painted with acrylic paint on 8.5" x 11" cold pressed illustration board. Prices don't include shipping and handling. If you didn't want one of yourself or a friend I would be willing to do character work as well. I'm putting together an artbook of zombie illustrations as well and there is a chance that a few of you (as zombies of course) could make an appearance.

1st B & W Zombie Portrait auction on ebay was a success so I am doing another. If you wanted one of these this will be your last chance to get one via auction for awhile. Don't miss your chance, this is the last one! last one, 1 hrs left, $5.50, don't miss it! check it out!

BC awareness special
October is breast cancer awareness month and I'm getting my Intous 4 this week so I'm going to also offer 10 digital commission slots for female character busts, black and white $10 per character, color $20 per character and i'm going to donate 1/2 the proceeds for these to BC awareness and research.

Keep an eye out for other Halloween specials this month as well.

For those of you waiting on previous commission work, I have more sketch shots but didn't have a chance to scan them for approval but they'll be getting emailed and shipped out soon. As far as digital goes, i'm replacing my tablet this week so I can get back to work on them. Thanks for your patience. - update: tablet not replaced but repaired for now, will be restarting digital work this weekend.

Zombie Portraits
B & W  -
Color  -

BC Commissions
B & W  -
Color  -

Skin made by =fantasy-alive
  • Mood: Terror
  • Listening to: construction
  • Reading: The Walking Dead
  • Watching: The Walking Dead
  • Playing: Scars of Mirroden
  • Eating: BBBRRRAAAIINSSSSSS!
  • Drinking: diet sierra mist

Summer Blast Commissions - UPDATE!

Wed Sep 22, 2010, 5:02 PM




:bulletblue:COMMISSIONS ON HOLD:bulletblue:

So I have to put an indefinite hold on all non-sketch commissions! My dog thought it would be hilarious today to walk under the table and bite my wacom tablet cord in twain. He's old and crazy so things like this happen. Anyway I will be finishing sketchshots but any black and white or colored work has to wait until I can get my hands on a new tablet. Sorry for the inconvenience.

So $5 dollar sketch shots sold well, thanks guys. I also sold the last of the 1st batch of 50% off commissions yesterday. I will open a 2nd batch in a couple of days after I get caught up a bit and even though $5 sketch shots are over, $10 sketch shots remain open.

WOW! The 1st 10 slots sold out super fast so i'm opening 10 more! Snatch 'em up they're going quick!

Hey! I'm offering $5 sketch shots from now til friday the 13th 2AM EST. I need some work to take up to the lake with me while i'm on vacation and these are perfect. The best part for you is there only $5! There is a limited number of these $5 slots available though so snatch them up while they're extra cheap. Any Character you want, examples below. Don't Miss your chance!

$5 Sketch Shots
- :iconjayrich20:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconpeekaboo2:
- :iconastrallight:
- :iconastrallight:
- :iconcdb2:
- :iconsawblade:
- :iconsupro3d:
- :iconsupro3d:
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- July 4th - September 31st
- I'm going to be offering $10 sketch shots the whole time. They will be done with pencil on 5" x 8" card stock and you will get the actual art work shipped to you. They are quick single character portaits like these.



- Secondly I will be offering 10 50% off slots based on my normal commission rates. Once those 10 sell off 10 more will open and so on. No you can't combine these with the sketch shots.
- There may be a couple of other special offers to through out the sale so keep an eye on my journal.

Thanks everybody, here's to what's sure to be another great summer blast.

50% off slots
- :iconastrallight:
- :iconastrallight:
- :iconpiratequeenerin:
- :iconastrallight:
- :iconastrallight:
- :iconastrallight:
- :icondreadblueviper:
- :iconsawblade:
- :iconastrallight:
- :suproawesome:

Skin made by =fantasy-alive
  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: easy listening
  • Reading: How to draw Zombies (nice projects in here)
  • Watching: That '70's Show
  • Playing: the blues
  • Eating: Home cooking
  • Drinking: Ice Tea

Art Jams & Features

Mon May 24, 2010, 2:51 PM




:devart:

:bulletblue: Alright so now that I'm a premium member i'm going to try to start hosting some community activities. As my last journal stated i've started the on going jam The Ophelia Project but i also want start hosting art jams and featuring the work in my journal. All this to help raise awareness and exposure for artist as well as creating an influx of new art on various subject matters.

:bulletblue: So May 4th was Star Wars appreciation day I figured good subject matter for my 1st Jam / Feature. So Make Star Wars art, I'll be making some too; I'll post it here also if you have Star Wars art you would like featured send it to me in a note and i'll feature the best ones here.

:yoda:May The Force Be With You:yoda:
:iconjoeyvegasics:


:iconotisframpton:


:iconjedi-art-trick:


:iconstevensanchez:


:iconscottyshoemaker:
:thumb132057310: :thumb120911857:

Skin made by =fantasy-alive
  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Dio
  • Reading: Fences
  • Watching: The Clone Wars
  • Playing: mTg
  • Eating: subs
  • Drinking: diet root beer

R.I.P. epicness apparently

Mon May 17, 2010, 9:52 AM




:bulletblue:So last week we lost great epic fantasy artist Frank Frazetta and today I just found out that Ronnie James Dio, a rocker whose lyrics painted just as epic scenes has died. I hope this trend doesn't pic up like celebrity deaths did last summer or there will be no epicness left in the world.

:bulletblue:God Speed Guys!

:bulletblue:Also lost a cousin Saturday. An unexpected and untimely passing. I didn't know her that well. Hopefully she's found some piece now.

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  • Mood: Unhappy
  • Listening to: -
  • Reading: BOOC
  • Watching: -
  • Playing: AVP
  • Eating: -
  • Drinking: diet pepsi

OMG! I'm a premium member now!

Sat May 15, 2010, 1:53 PM




:devart:

:bulletblue: So i finally took the plunge and upgraded my account. I am overwhelmed by all of the cool stuff i can do now like posting thumbnails in my journal, hosting polls, and adding countless little knickknacks and oddities to my page. I thought to celebrate i might host an art jam if there's any interest in it, I'll have to check the poll results. =)

:bulletblue: I'm getting back to the grind stone on commissions as Summer Blast is right around the corner and I want to clear my back log, also i have almost gotten all my work done for the show so i have more time available. Keep an eye out for work.

:bulletblue: I have been brought in on a project to help get a web comic site up and running. More news on that as it goes along but Ophelia has found a new job in helping to promote the site. I'm also in charge of graphics, banners, logos, promotional materials, and have some input on the design of the site. We are going to be looking for writers, artists, inkers and colorists, to act as beta testers soon so note me if your interested in that.

:bulletblue: My Imagine FX subscription ran out this month...that makes me a sad panda.

:bulletblue: Guess I'll try out journal skins now though and that should turn my frown upside down.

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  • Reading: BOOC
  • Watching: Faux News
  • Playing: AVP
  • Eating: junk food
  • Drinking: diet root beer
In case you didn't know one of the great fantasy and comic book illustrators of our time Frank Frazetta passed away at the age of 82. I recent years Frank had really became one of my artist inspirations, and as I like back on my life so far his art has had a huge influence on me, as it has for many of us. He will be missed and I will be posting some art paying homage to him in the next few days ( a couple of barbarian sketches but the most epic is the next political piece i am putting together for the school show ) but I also found this growing movement which I thought was pretty cool and if Frank influenced you, I ask that you try to participate.

if you participate, note me and i'll feature your pic here.

take from the journal of :iconcoelasquid:

I'm trying to get as many people as I can to draw barbarians and post them online. If you're of the art-inclined persuasion at all, make one and pass the news on to anyone you know who would be interested. I figure it's a fitting tribute. Not just DA, people you know on other art sites, LJ, Tegaki, webcomic forums, anywhere you can think of.

If you can get people to make them, send me a link, I'm trying to put together a collection.

EDIT:I just applied to make a group for the project, it's in review now.
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  • Reading: BOOC
  • Watching: Hockey
  • Playing: AVP
  • Eating: primantti bros.
  • Drinking: diet pepsi
Rules:
:star:Be one of the first 19 people commenting on this journal entry, and I will add you to the Featured List!
:star:For each of the 19 first people answering this journal I will put his/her avatar and the three deviations I like most from his/her gallery on the list.
:star:If you answer, you can opt to do the same in your journal, putting me on the first place, completing the list with 19 other people. The idea of this is to spread art around for everyone. I'm not going to hound anyone to put this on their own journal, but if you like, please do! :)

0 slots left - please take a moment to check out your fellow deviants in this feature or else it is really pointless. Also I'm not trying to force you to waste your valuable time but you should really try this to help raise awareness of all our arts in the DA community.  

1. :iconhannahmcgill:
Mandatory Bikini Inspections
Superhighway Robbery
A Fowl Criminal

2. :iconboshirly:
Give 'Em Hell Kid
Friction
Heroes and Cons

3. :iconstr4yk1tt3n:
Bone Orchard
The Technology Frontier
Burlesque 2

4. :iconkrissmithdw:
The Baroness
The Comedian
QnD- Animated Starscream

5. :iconpiratequeenerin:
Poster
Scattered
Windy Day

6. :iconthesharkguy:
How to OWN you business
Johnnie Test
Sharkragon 'n' Babe JL Stlye

7. :iconknytcrawlr:
UNBEATABLE TRIBUTE CONTEST_XGX
Scream of the Butterfly XGX
Mindgame - Wanna play XGX

8. :iconda-fuze:
Singing Fuze
FUUUUUUZE
Love-the-Stache

9. :iconjayrich20:
Future Phantom
Future-Phantom-2
Future-Phantom-3

10. :iconcrusifercold:
Terrible Koopa
Succubus Baby
My Lil Angel

11. :iconsuper-sonic-tornado:
Icy Mist II
Introduction to a Psychopath
Second Generation Scandal

12. :iconmissimoinsane:
Cheshire Cat
Thief
Elven Lands

13. :iconredman50222:
PopArt Portrait
Me as a Seal Lion
Hellboy

14. :icondream-happy:
Paint Can
Spyro-Atom
Element Fire

15. :iconsaintshobhit:
Excalibur
Voyage on The Sparkling Sea
Heaven and Hell

16. :iconrubycant:
insane face
medusa's face
sons of vickings

17. :iconcdb2:
Kim Possible: L.I.L.U
Spring Break Over-Board
UNDIVIDED: OUTBREAK

18. :iconchaosmode7:
Lost With The Music
A Touch of Nothing - Fake
A Touch of Green - Life

19. :iconhisheep:
T-shirt - Lady in France
BlueGreen-ish Fairy
COUZI Plz Respect Ur Teacher
  • Mood: Artistic
  • Listening to: hummm
  • Reading: BOOC
  • Watching: Hockey
  • Playing: AVP
  • Eating: doughnut
  • Drinking: diet dr. pepper
I'm giving away a free full color bust commission @ 25000 views (read on for details)

Now onto commissions. For those of you waiting on commissions thanks for your patience I am working on them, stuff for school, stuff for portfolio, and stuff for the upcoming student show all at the same time so it's crazy and i am trying not to burn myself out. New commission rates will be posted most likely this Friday rates will be going up slightly to match what i'm seeing in the market and what I offer will be changing slightly as well. Now that you've read all that I know why your here. I just notice i have 24,000 and some change for page views so i figured i would give out a free full color, bust commission (one character, no background, i will add the characters name for free). How do you win it be the 1st person to take a screen shot of my 25K page view and email it too me, that's it. So check back often with your finger on the print screen button.

Screen shots must be sent to my email joeyvegasfilms@aol.com, the 1st emailed screen shot i receive confirming 25k page views get the free commission. Also include your deviant ID in the email.

Winner is :iconmissimoinsane:

Thanks for 25,000 everybody.
  • Mood: Dumbfounded
  • Listening to: weather
  • Reading: BOOC
  • Watching: Hockey
  • Playing: AVP
  • Eating: soft tacos
  • Drinking: diet root beer
linkThis is indeed a threat. Also we need to be concerned about what this means to our freedom of speech. Yes there was a threat but imagine if something happens to Trey Parker, Matt Stone or any one at Comedy Central now. If, God forbid, someone gets killed (which is still a possible as these are unhinged psychopaths) they will die for nothing because the episode was censored. We need to stand up for our free speech or risk losing it, i think this is a cause that all American's can get behind. If you agree with what i am saying please email Comedy Central, the people here at Fox News, other media outlets with your concerns or we risk being silenced forever.

NOT RACIST. NOT VIOLENT. NOT SILENT ANY LONGER.
  • Mood: Anger
  • Listening to: hate speech
  • Reading: hate speech
  • Watching: Jon Stewart talking about hate speech
  • Playing: at revolution
  • Eating: pizza
  • Drinking: water
Hey just to let everyone know if you haven't heard I got my wacom back so i'm back to work. I have 3 commissions left to finish for round 1 before moving onto the next rounds work and i hope to have them done by the end of this weekend so keep an eye out for them. Just wanted to update everyone, thanks.

Status report boxes - an exciting new feature

[x] - completed
[/] - preview approved
[0] - incomplete

let me know if everything checks out so i can keep track of where i'm at.

Round 1               Round 2               Round 3                   Winner
1 [x] - :iconastrallight:
     $22.50
2 [x] - :iconastrallight:
     $30.90
3 [x] - :iconcdb2:          9 [0] - :iconsawblade:
     $20.02                  $30.00
4 [x] - :iconthunderfoxjt: 10 [/] -:iconjezebel1669:13-:iconsawblade:15 - :iconastrallight:
     $18.75                  $20.00                 $30.00
5 [x] - :iconjezebel1669:  11 [x]- :iconastrallight: 14 - :iconastrallight:
     $15.00                  $30.00                 $41.07
6 [x] - :iconjezebel1669:  12 [x]- :iconcdb2:
     $15.00                  $25.00
7 [x] - :iconsawblade:
     $30.00
8 [x] - :iconsawblade:
     $26.25
  • Mood: Joy
  • Listening to: the sounds of spring time
  • Reading: bastard out of carolina
  • Watching: House MD
  • Playing: AVP
  • Eating: I'm out of food
  • Drinking: water mostly

1st Deviantion to 100 faves! Thanks everybody!
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  • Listening to: olympics
  • Reading: Imagine Fx
  • Watching: olympics
  • Playing: HALO 3
  • Eating: subway
  • Drinking: diet dr pepper
Hey, all it's been awhile. I'm sort of getting back into the normal swing of things but it's been pretty hectic for me lately. I've been getting back to school, have family done to visit, staying dug-out from repeated snow storms, and working on a few side projects for contests and such. I said that there was going to be a winter commission sale and that is still the plan, hopefully i'll be all caught up here soon so i'm figuring on starting it around the end of the month but I am back from my hiatus and commissions are open again at normal rates. You can follow me on Twitter now @joeyvegasfilms, I have a working xbox live account now if you want to add me and game Joey Vegas Live (I have Halo 2, 3, ODST, Wars, GOW 1 & 2, Star Wars Battle Front 2, F.E.A.R. 2, L4D, Madden 8 & 9, GRAW, and Army of Two & AOT: the 40th day). I'm considering doing some of the summer conventions here in Pittsburgh, I'll let you know on that and considering how much free time I have putting together some art to make available as prints.

On a sad note I'd like to mention the passing of Phil Harris, Cpt. of the Cornelia Marie and one of the stars of Discovery channels Deadliest Catch. Through 5 seasons we have gotten to now these brave men and have developed a connection to them. Let's keep his family in our thoughts and prayers. I wish Cpt. Phil the best of luck as he sets sail in the next life.

Hey I just launched a group for Pittsburgh Artists called Pitt-artists. If your an artist from the greater Pittsburgh area please feel free to join us. Also if you know an artist from the Pitt area please suggest our group to them. I need at least 2 other admins as well so if your interested in helping out please let me know.
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  • Listening to: the sound of silence
  • Reading: Imagine Fx
  • Watching: lots of South Park
  • Playing: HALO 3
  • Eating: eggs and bacon
  • Drinking: coffee
closed

Hey, I decided I wanted to do one last commission sale for this year before my hiatus. At this time of year everyone has last minute shopping to do and why not surprise someone with some commissioned art or buy a little something for yourself. What's being offered? You'll get a cel-shaded commission with up to 2 full characters, 2 prop elements, a background, and free type all for $25.00 (that's a $35+ value). There will be 6 slots(that's about the max i can crank out before christmas), available starting at 12PM today. Happy Holidays everybody.

merry christmas everybody!

Commission Slots:
- Lindsay & Gwen XMas
- mTg naughty or nice
- Katara nothern lights
- Jodi's Revenge
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  • Listening to: Christmas songs
  • Reading: Imagine Fx
  • Watching: Willy Wonka
  • Playing: Brutal Legend
  • Eating: Roasy Beast Sammich
  • Drinking: eggnog
So i'm finishing up a few commissions i have and then i am taking a short hiatus to enjoy the rest of my holiday break. after that i will reopen and i'm thinking of running some sort of winter sale so keep a lookout for that. Merry Christmas (Kwanzaa, Hanuka, Boxing Day or whatever) See you next year.
  • Mood: Wow!
  • Listening to: Christmas songs
  • Reading: Imagine Fx
  • Watching: Pixar stuff
  • Playing: Brutal Legend
  • Eating: Cookies
  • Drinking: eggnog
Hey, i've lost all my email contacts. If you could just send me a quick email so i can begin reestablishing my list i'd appreciate it. Thanks all.

problem seems to have worked itself out disregard previous message.
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  • Listening to: NoFx
  • Reading: Imagine Fx
  • Watching: Clone Wars
  • Playing: Brutal Legend
  • Eating: foods the devil
  • Drinking: eggnog
Hey got new a commission price guide and i am taking commissions.

I also have a special for most of you. If you've bought a commission from me in the past, then this month (as it is the month of thanksgiving and i'm all for giving thanks) if you have bought any commission from me in the past then you can claim one free sketch bust commission from me. Pretty sweet deal huh?

The Total Drama file set comic which i did the art for is now available. :iconcdb2: wrote and produced it and just note him for more info or to get it. We're selling for $15 and it does contain mature content.

Also if you haven't please vote for my pumpkin. see below.

Hey the voting is open for the 09 pumpkoff, if u haven't went over and put in a vote for my diabeetus pumpkin i'd appreciate it. thanks.

vote here :iconvashperado:

here's URL of the poll >[link]

if u haven't voted please do
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  • Reading: Spectrum 15
  • Watching: Football
  • Playing: Brutal Legend
  • Eating: Speghetti
  • Drinking: diet pepsi
So it came to pass...that the summer blast commission sale has come to it's final week. That's right friends this is indeed the end of lower summer rates and discounted slots. You have all helped to make this sale a great success and you all have my thanks so to show my appreciation i'm throwing in one final curve ball...EXTRA DISCOUNT SLOTS. Here's how it works all discount slots are independent of the each other which means the 5 here are the 5 here the 5 there are the five there (i have other galleries i am posting this at) maximum 2 slots total per buyer so more people can take advantage of this last week thank you offer. This will be my last sale for awhile so don't miss out if you want something. Things we can look forward to; i may be posting some of my finals from school this quarter, i have my TPA file set project that i'm working on with :iconcdb2: which will contain mature content, will cost $15 and should be available towards mid - late september. Also more summer blast work will be getting posted. Again thanks to everyone now have at these discount slots.

50% off slots
- :iconcdb2:
- :iconthunderfoxjt:
- mrs. stoppable
- lindsay
- roommates
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  • Reading: blood bowl
  • Watching: football
  • Playing: fallout 3
  • Eating: white pizza
  • Drinking: diet pepsi
Hey All. The Summer blast sale officially ends at mid-night. Though all the 1/2 slots have sold at this point there is still the chance to take advantage of my reduced rates before they go back to normal. So don't miss out this is your last chance!
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