This example used all 3 Themes with the Categories: Face and Expressions/ Figure / Fetishwear / Hairstyle / Arms and Hands / Sci-Fi Setting / Indoors / Magic, Mutations, and Enhancements.
Contents:
- Intro
- Step 1: Theme and Categories
- Step 2: Information
- How many sketches do you get?
- Vetting, Focus and Discounts
Iron Artist + Practice = iron training
Iron Training Sketchpages are a type of Artistic Free Reign commission where I draw a number of sketches in varying sketch styles, catering the content to your preferences. The purpose of the sketchpage is to allow me to practice different elements of Art, as well as provide customers with something they'll enjoy.
Customers will be prompted to provide specific Theme related choices from the list below that will help me focus on what you want to see, as well as provide me the opportunity to expand into related areas by choosing Categories. Depending on how much a customer wants to invest in the sketchpage will determine how many sketches as well as how many different themes I put into the sketchpage.
A form for this type of commission will be provided below.
Payment and all other processes are as per my normal commissions: payment upfront, invoicing only, no WIPs, stream time available, and other things. It would be beneficial to read my TL;DR Commission Quick Guide page to understand these expectations, and my Terms of Service/ Frequently Asked Questions pages for expanded information.
Customers will be prompted to provide specific Theme related choices from the list below that will help me focus on what you want to see, as well as provide me the opportunity to expand into related areas by choosing Categories. Depending on how much a customer wants to invest in the sketchpage will determine how many sketches as well as how many different themes I put into the sketchpage.
A form for this type of commission will be provided below.
Payment and all other processes are as per my normal commissions: payment upfront, invoicing only, no WIPs, stream time available, and other things. It would be beneficial to read my TL;DR Commission Quick Guide page to understand these expectations, and my Terms of Service/ Frequently Asked Questions pages for expanded information.
Step 1: theme and categories
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For Iron Training sketchpages, the amount of themes you choose effects the price and how many categories from those themes you can choose.
1 Theme | Pick 2 or 3 Categories from that one theme
$150.00 USD
2 Themes | Pick 4 to 6 Categories from those 2 themes
$220.00 USD
3 Themes | Pick 6 to 9 Categories from all 3 themes
$300.00 USD
You can pick less categories than are available to you if that's what you prefer, but not more.
1 Theme | Pick 2 or 3 Categories from that one theme
$150.00 USD
2 Themes | Pick 4 to 6 Categories from those 2 themes
$220.00 USD
3 Themes | Pick 6 to 9 Categories from all 3 themes
$300.00 USD
You can pick less categories than are available to you if that's what you prefer, but not more.
Step 2: information
Iron Training Sketchpages are Artistic Free Reign. You will not be prompted for specifics on the precise nature of what you want to see so that I can have free reign to be creative with your Theme and Category choices. This means you can't speculate the pose, action, or finer details of what I will draw.
Customers will be prompted for some important details relevant to their characters however:
*What specifically you want me to focus on for each Category you chose:
Tell me what you want me to focus on from the categories you picked.
Examples:
Ultimately you can be a little creative with the information you expand on for your category choices, but the point isn't to overload me with expectations; rather you should keep in mind that I can leave some of your suggestions out and focus on a few things.
Customers will be prompted for some important details relevant to their characters however:
- You can choose SFW or NSFW
- What you don't want to see
- Character Reference (Image required)
- Personality
- Easily missed details (like piercings or markings)
- What specifically you want me to focus on for each Category you chose.*
*What specifically you want me to focus on for each Category you chose:
Tell me what you want me to focus on from the categories you picked.
Examples:
- You choose Anatomy as a Theme and Abs and Chest/Arms and Hands/Legs and Feet as Categories. You can elaborate that you want me to focus on Flexing arms, thighs and torso like a bodybuilder.
- You choose Costumes and Accessories AND Setting as your Themes, choosing Armor/Weapons/ Fantasy Setting/ Battle/Outdoors as your categories. You can elaborate that you want your character in a Medieval style armor participating in some kind of skirmish or battle, that you want to see a shield, and that you want to see them winning furiously.
- You choose All 3 themes, choosing Genitals/ fashion/ Trinkets and Jewelry/ shoes/ Magic, Mutations and Enhancements/ Sci-Fi Setting / Indoors/ Vehicles and Mounts. You can speculate that you want to be drawn inside an alien/futuristic space station, that you want to be drawn in a similarly futuristic outfit with little cybernetic parts that provide things like holograms, that you want to see a pair of shoes that can boost your character with energy, something with a futuristic bike and something with mature content.
Ultimately you can be a little creative with the information you expand on for your category choices, but the point isn't to overload me with expectations; rather you should keep in mind that I can leave some of your suggestions out and focus on a few things.
How many sketches do you get?
The amount of Sketches you get on your page is based on how much time I get to spend on your requests, and how many Themes you chose.
1 Theme = 2 Hours of time.
2 Themes = 3 Hours of time.
3 Themes = 4 Hours of time.
With that time available it also depends on what Categories you choose.
Categories that will result in MORE than average sketches (8-12):
Arms and Hands / Legs and Feet / Mouth and Teeth / Abs and Chest / Back and Butt / Figure / Face and Expressions / Wings and Tail / Hairstyle
Categories that will result in an AVERAGE amount of sketches (6-10):
Genitals / Cosplay / Fashion / Fetish wear / Weapons / Shoes / Trinkets and Jewelry / Outdoor / Beasts and Animals
Categories that will result in LESS than average sketches (4-8):
Armor / Tattoos / Magic, Mutations and Enhancements / Modern Setting / Fantasy Setting / Sci-Fi Setting / Indoors / Battle / Vehicles and Mounts / Furniture
Because you get more than one option for a category, try to remember that this is just a simple example of which categories are more detailed and which are more simple, and that the detail determines ultimately how many sketches you'll end up with. By picking one Category from the "Less than average" amount of sketches area you aren't automatically dooming yourself to the least amount of sketches on a page, but it will ultimately be fewer.
Things like wings, tattoos, cybernetic features, intricate costumes or ornate markings will realistically result in less sketches as well.
1 Theme = 2 Hours of time.
2 Themes = 3 Hours of time.
3 Themes = 4 Hours of time.
With that time available it also depends on what Categories you choose.
Categories that will result in MORE than average sketches (8-12):
Arms and Hands / Legs and Feet / Mouth and Teeth / Abs and Chest / Back and Butt / Figure / Face and Expressions / Wings and Tail / Hairstyle
Categories that will result in an AVERAGE amount of sketches (6-10):
Genitals / Cosplay / Fashion / Fetish wear / Weapons / Shoes / Trinkets and Jewelry / Outdoor / Beasts and Animals
Categories that will result in LESS than average sketches (4-8):
Armor / Tattoos / Magic, Mutations and Enhancements / Modern Setting / Fantasy Setting / Sci-Fi Setting / Indoors / Battle / Vehicles and Mounts / Furniture
Because you get more than one option for a category, try to remember that this is just a simple example of which categories are more detailed and which are more simple, and that the detail determines ultimately how many sketches you'll end up with. By picking one Category from the "Less than average" amount of sketches area you aren't automatically dooming yourself to the least amount of sketches on a page, but it will ultimately be fewer.
Things like wings, tattoos, cybernetic features, intricate costumes or ornate markings will realistically result in less sketches as well.
Vetting, focus, and discounts
First: Don't be discouraged!
Vetting:
Because the purpose of these commissions is for me to be able to practice new art techniques and grow as an artist, I have to be able to choose requests that aren't repetitive as well as be suitable to my goals. If your request repeats something I've practiced recently or isn't suitable to my goals, I may ask if there are other things that interest you so that we can proceed.
I'll be vetting out customer requests that become too specific, or have vastly misunderstood the limitations of this commission type. Keep in mind that this is still artistic free reign.
I'll also vet out customers that mention hard limitations as to how many sketches they need. The amount of sketches that I'll end up providing has been described above; if the least amount deters you I am not the artist for you!
Focus:
There are areas that I really do want to focus on! Every Category I've described has things I would prefer to expand on, and will likely do so in what ways I feel is acceptable based on your request.
I will be using reference, usually photography but may also include other artwork for things that only exist in fantasy. Images will not be copies of referenced artwork, but will use reference as most artwork already uses that resource: as a basis for expansion and interpretation.
Discounts:
I will provide a 10% discount on requests that involve:
The female body
Nature
Vetting:
Because the purpose of these commissions is for me to be able to practice new art techniques and grow as an artist, I have to be able to choose requests that aren't repetitive as well as be suitable to my goals. If your request repeats something I've practiced recently or isn't suitable to my goals, I may ask if there are other things that interest you so that we can proceed.
I'll be vetting out customer requests that become too specific, or have vastly misunderstood the limitations of this commission type. Keep in mind that this is still artistic free reign.
I'll also vet out customers that mention hard limitations as to how many sketches they need. The amount of sketches that I'll end up providing has been described above; if the least amount deters you I am not the artist for you!
Focus:
There are areas that I really do want to focus on! Every Category I've described has things I would prefer to expand on, and will likely do so in what ways I feel is acceptable based on your request.
I will be using reference, usually photography but may also include other artwork for things that only exist in fantasy. Images will not be copies of referenced artwork, but will use reference as most artwork already uses that resource: as a basis for expansion and interpretation.
Discounts:
I will provide a 10% discount on requests that involve:
The female body
Nature
