All of the below information is based off the extensive and thorough commission information page created by *finni.

Contacts:
E-mail: zimmay@gmail.com
Instant Message: Note me and ask.
***Unless you know me personally or wish to discuss commissions, please do not contact me though instant message.



Programs:
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0
Photoshop CS2
Wacom Tablet (6x8 inches)

Traditional Materials:
Computer paper
Sketchbook paper
Bristol board
0.5 mechanical pencil
Eraser
Copic liners
Copic markers

My work is always a combination of traditional and digital media. I do not draw or ink digitally. For CG, I always pencil and ink by hand, then scan the inked image into my computer to color it in Photoshop. Unless it's an entirely traditional drawing, cosplay photo, or comic page, everything in my gallery is drawn in this way.

Strengths and Weaknesses
I am character artist, and am capable of imitating a variety of styles if given enough reference. I love inking and working with line weight, though sometimes I find I'm too afraid to push it. I am not a good anthro artist, nor do I enjoy drawing anthro. I am also not strong with drawing mecha or any other complicated kind of mechanical equipment, but with enough time and reference I can render cars. I can draw semi-realistic animals and flowers. My ability to draw detailed backgrounds is also not very strong, though I can with enough time. I tend to put solid colors or simple, painted backgrounds into my work. I work very hard on my drawings, and I work well under pressure and deadlines. I don't consider myself as much of a perfectionist as other artists, though I can be very particular about detail, and will often put in an extra hour or two to touch up and fine-tune everything I draw.

I Will NOT Draw:
Pornography or excessive frontal nudity.
Mecha/Anthro/Furry. Things like animal ears, tails, mer-people, and wings are fine.
I will NOT develop characters. Please do not commission me without a visual reference. Huge, detailed descriptions of your character will be turned down.
I will not draw fanart of pairings I dislike. If you don't know what those pairings are, all you have to do is ask. _{I.E. - I'm pretty much open to any Avatar pairing but Zutara.}
Lastly, I reserve the right to refuse your request for any reason, as well as the right to withhold that reason from you.



All commissions will be done at 300DPI and will be of printable quality. I will not mail you prints, but I will e-mail you the full, print-size, high-resolution version of your commission, as well as a web-sized version. I may sign the image, but I will never watermark your personal copy. If you order a copic marker commission, I will send you the original in the mail.

The prices beside each type of commission below are approximate, and are based on how much time and effort I need in order to complete each one. Based on complexity, I may charge more. All prices are in USD.

If there is a deadline you would like me to meet, please tell me at the beginning of the commissioning process, and make sure you start that process at least one month in advance.



Wondering what the difference between cell-shading, soft-shading, and copic markers is? Please see the image below for examples of each:





I AM ONLY ACCEPTING PAYMENTS MADE THROUGH PAYPAL. No checks, no cash, no money orders, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Process:
- Send me an e-mail (zimmay@gmail.com) or a note here on DeviantART with the form below, and please provide me with as many visual references as possible.
- I will respond within three days with a yes or no to your request. If I agree, I will include a price and Paypal information in my response.
- If you don't agree with the price, then the commission will be canceled. If you do agree with the price, please pay upfront. I will not begin your commission until you have paid.
- Wait patiently. I may send you web-size sketches and WIP images via e-mail or DeviantART notes as I progress on your commission.
- When I am finished, I will send you print-size and web-size versions of your commission via e-mail though yousendit.com.
***Please keep in mind that I am usually quite busy, and that may take a month or more to finish your commission.



If you've read everything above and still want to commission me, please take a moment to fill out this form so I can get a better understanding of what you want.

Your Name: (pen names and screen names are fine)
E-mail Address:
AIM / YIM / MSN:
Commission Type: (Example: Half-body, Cell shaded)
Reference Images:
- Of your characters
- Of at least one artwork of mine that you like
- Of desired poses, if necessary
- Any other images that will make me understand what you want more clearly
Character Information:
- Name:
- Age:
- Appearance: (Keep it brief. Two to four sentences maximum)
- Personality description: (Again - two to four sentences maximum)
- Hair, eye, and skin tone: (because sometimes references aren't as clear)
- Cool or warm colors?: (If you have a preference)
- Bright or dull colors?: (If you have a preference)
- Anything else that will help me understand what it is you want. Please be as brief and clear as possible:
Deadline or hope-for date:
Comments, questions, or anything else you wish to say:

Send e-mails to zimmay@gmail.com, or send me a note via deviantart. Only one request at a time, please.



Commissions are on a first-come-first-served basis and will be closed as soon as all slots are filled. I will not take reservations and I will not create a waiting list. One artwork per slot, not one commissioner.

There are [2] slots currently open:
1. ~Lady-Glinda
2. ~Lady-Glinda
3. *finni
4. -
5. -

Art Trades:
1. *vert-is-ninja
2. *Skwinky
3. *Ecthelian



The finished image is for you and you only. This means making wallpapers, icons, avatars, web graphics, etc. This does not mean you can mass print, sell, resell, or make money off it in any way, shape, or form. As the artist, I still hold rights to the image. I reserve the right to post your commission in any of my online art galleries, and the right to sell prints of your commission at conventions. I will give you credit for the character design if it is yours. If you want to post the image online, I humbly request some form of credit for creating the artwork.

If you have read all of the above and agree to all the terms - THANK YOU for bearing with me for that horribly long read. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask. :3



-Zimmay

PS: I accept TIPS.