Ranai's rantings

-- This blog is mainly about the characters that were unfortunate enough to be created by me. They all live in various MMO's and I have a bad habit of throwing them under the bus. It's fun.

[kimsokol]

TIME FOR AN UPDATED COMMISSIONS POST! Pricing full and half-body illustrations can now vary based on complexity. (By 'complexity' I usually mean 'video game armor', as I've noticed those tend to take twice as long as I otherwise budget time for. Overly detailed armor, a complicated weapon, things of that nature.)

Also as of today, Weds Sept 18, MY QUEUE IS EMPTY AND I HAVE SOME TIME BETWEEN JOBS! Work with hard printing deadlines comes first so sometimes these can take a while; if you get in touch now you'll see a much quicker turnaround than usual. :)

If you want something more complicated than above:

These are my terms for character commissions specifically. If you're looking for a scene with a background, prices will rise pretty quickly, as putting together a whole illustration is a different process! Also, these are for personal use only, not for publication; I'm a full-time illustrator, though, and always looking for professional work! Get in touch!

Availability & Timing:

I don’t have a slot system and usually don’t open and close commissions (unless I get REALLY busy) but I’m a full-time illustrator so if you contact me when I’m booked up, there may be a delay.  I can let you know and get back to you when I’m available.

I do commissions in between my professional illustration work, so no promises on timing generally; if you have a deadline such as for a gift, let me know, and we can work something out.

Will Draw:

Human and humanoid OCs - fantasy, sci-fi, historical, etc

Portraits of real people - ONLY with hi resolution, well-lit reference; commission may be turned down if reference provided is not enough for a good painting.

Won't Draw:

Furries/anthro (just bad at animal heads!)

NSFW

How To Get One:

Contact me via email (kim at kimsokol dot com) to let me know roughly what you’re looking for, and I’ll let you know if I can take it.  You don’t need to send a long description with reference in initial contact, but at least give me a general sense of what you want. If you DO have easily available reference, such as a screenshot of a game character or prior commissions, I can let you know where it falls on the pricing scale

Once I accept, I'll send you a form to get your character information and make sure we're both clear on terms

Send payment via Paypal, and I’ll get going on your rough!

[ranaicygnus]

He’s baaaaack~ I took Markus Terallo for a spin and oh my god, it is so much fun being a saboteur against the Sith Empire

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Elder Scrolls Online - Vvardenfell

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Southern Elsweyr - Elder Scrolls Online.

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Welcome to Southern Elsweyr - Elder Scrolls Online

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Regarding our friends, the Wood Elves:

Do NOT ask the Wood Elves about adding vegetables to their recipes.

Do NOT cut down a tree in front of a Wood Elf.

Do NOT ask how Wood Elf flesh tastes.

Do NOT ask how to cook a Khajiit.

–Excerpt from a Thalmor Diplomatic Corps Notice

[kimsokol]

HELLO, FRIENDS!  Due to getting busier, higher demand, and just the fact I haven’t updated it in over a year and a half, it’s time for a new commission post!  I’ve raised prices to try and bring the per-hour rate a little more in line with the rest of my professional work.

Commissions are usually open; my schedule has become busier over the past year.  

NOTES:

I can almost always take your commission, but there may be a time delay!  I generally need a month minimum; if you need something quicker than that OR I’m very busy but you need it by a certain date for a gift, we can work out a rush fee.

If you want something more complex than the prior examples, I can come up with a price for that! Multiple figures/backgrounds/etc. Will also increase the timeline.  Most full illustrations with background start around $800 and can go up to $1000+ depending on complexity, but something like a portrait with a simple background would obviously be less.  Let me know what you’re looking for and what your budget is and maybe we can work something out!  (Also, always taking professional jobs; I’ve done plenty of work in gaming and publishing, book covers, card games, even some video game work.  Get in touch!)

I prefer to paint OCs than a real person’s likeness, but can work something out if some good, clean, well-lit reference is available, i.e. better than a blurry cellphone snapshot or a webcam selfie.  I’d prefer to turn down a job without good reference than provide something neither of us are happy with.

I don’t do animals/anthro types; they’re not my forte and there are better artists out there.

HOW TO GET ONE:

Contact me via email (kim at kimsokol dot com) to let me know roughly what you’re looking for, and I’ll let you know if I can take it.  You don’t need to send a long description with reference, but at least give me a general sense of what you want.

Once I accept, email me a detailed description and any reference images you have

Send payment via paypal. I’ll generally get you a rough within 2 weeks and a hi res final within a month from the point I’m able to start; if time scales go beyond that I’ll let you know!

[ranaicygnus]

Elder Scrolls Online - Reapers March.

Come meet the Khajiit.

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I returned as a Preferred Player yesterday to SWTOR, and got caught up on the last story stuff involving traitors and what not. I have yet to do Jedi Under Siege, but my curiosity demands that I do it...tomorrow?

Also, it was reassuring and comforting to hear Ranai’s voice again for some reason.

[rhomellegacy]

c’mon guys you all know you want a trash Birdy pinup. /doubleguns

[ranaicygnus]

Well yeah...

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This wonderful Argonian couple was drawn by the super talented @lesathoart <3 Do not hesitate to approach her for ESO commissions!

This is Laughs-In-Snow and Kressek Lightbringer - and I think it is easy to see who the fun one is around here, lol.

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PASS THIS ON.

The first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.

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Elder Scrolls Online - Riften area.

So beautiful

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...And so it came to pass, Laughs-In-Snow and Kressek Lightbringer finished their journey through Summerset.

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More Laughs-In-Snow and Kressek Lightbringer, from Elder Scrolls Online.

[ranaicygnus]

Laughs-In-Snow and Kressek Lightbringer out on another adventure! They met each other in Summerset and teamed up to slay monsters and save snobby Altmers. It’s what you do.

[theelderscrollsonline]

You did it! Milestone #3 has been hit for the Summerfall Event! All eligible ESO players will be awarded the Grand Psijic Villa. Congratulations! 🎉

[awkwardtimezone]

We did it guys!!!