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Spring and art

Journal Entry: Thu May 23, 2013, 9:08 AM
Thank you for visiting and viewing my gallery. It means so much to me. If you are a new visitor or and old one... enjoy.

This spring is late and a bit cold-rainy. I am finding strenght and inspiration to draw or paint, but little motivation to do so, as I am always busy with other things to do... 

I am currently reading The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and enjoying the little time I have left.

I am still not very fit for yoga, I hope the last dental surgery will heal soon... 

Bless you all and have a lovely spring!!!

Love 
V.

~ Le Petit Prince
  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Lila Downs Soda Stereo
  • Reading: The Silmarillion J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Watching: Movies
  • Drinking: Water

Peacefull and safe Eastern and Passover holy days

Journal Entry: Wed Mar 27, 2013, 7:10 PM
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Just a little note to thank you for all the comments and good wishes for my health. I am better, recovering from the surgery still... and hoping I can get back to my yoga and normal activities soon.

I am hoping to visit 7 Churches tomorrow and go to the Via Cruxis and 13 stations, like every year. I always keep Friday for prayer and meditation, silence and reading.  

Love and peace to all

Vero

Listening to this music : [link]

  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Moon River
  • Reading: Books
  • Watching: Movies
  • Drinking: Water

SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY in Need

Journal Entry: Tue Mar 19, 2013, 9:52 AM
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Support your charity with a vote. It´s a very simple, one minute click.

t is easy to do, go to www.sharethebounty.ca [link]   where you can read through the Rules and Regulations, then you must first go through the one time voter registration which requires the voter to: enter his/her valid email address and agree to be legallly bound by the terms and conditions of the rules and once a voter has fully completed this registration form, then click the Register button and the daily voting can begin. By entering this contest the information you provide will only be used for the administration of this contest.

I encourage you guys to help animals in need...  remember: SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY

Thank you so much

Vero

  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Music
  • Reading: Books
  • Watching: Movies
  • Drinking: Decaf

Good Week

Journal Entry: Sat Mar 16, 2013, 4:10 PM
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Thank you to whomever was kind enough to grant me the amazing opportunity to have a subcription again. I cannot be thankfull enough for it. I am overwhelmed by your generosity. Thank you!

IT´s been a lovely week. The pathology exams are OK with my tumors and I am very greatful for the miracle of life and health.

Love
Vero

  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Music
  • Reading: Books
  • Watching: Movies
  • Drinking: Decaf

March 2013 Thank you for the subscription whomever

Journal Entry: Wed Mar 13, 2013, 8:56 AM
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OMG, thanks so much for the subscription whomever gave it to me... bless you, I really want to change my name... now I can do it!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



It´s been a while since I´ve come to DA or painted anything but sketches... some of my closer friends know the reasons.

During this month I´ve had to return to the O.R. and I am recovering from a complicated surgery. I guess, painting comes natural to me in this times.  I am having some complications but hope that I will overcome them. I am hoping for the best, but I am also prepared for anything.

Thanks to all of you who always supported and still come around my gallery and fave, comment or read.

I hope to be able to finish some of my sketches that are just unfinished...

Enjoy and hugs to everyone.

Vero

  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Music
  • Reading: Books
  • Watching: Movies
  • Drinking: Decaf
For 6 wonderful years! This journey has been a wonderful adventure, where I´ve met wonderful people... some became very
important in my life, they actually changed it... some sadly went their own way but left a mark in my life. Some of you will dwell in my heart for ever :heart: I will miss you very much...

Thank you for being there with me :heart:
  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Song of the Lonely Mountain - Neil Finn
  • Reading: The Silmarillion - J R R Tolkien
  • Watching: The Hobbit
  • Drinking: Decaf
I would like to wish everyone a very happy new 2013! I have been busy but drawing a bit on the side. I hope all of you are doing well and hopes this year is the best in your careers.

Thank you for visiting my gallery, if you are a first time visitor or watcher, I want you to know, I read each and everyone of your comments and thank you deeply for the faves. I would not be here without your support.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Love

Vero
  • Mood: Artistic
  • Listening to: Song of the Lonely Mountain - Neil Finn
  • Reading: The Silmarillion - J R R Tolkien
  • Watching: The Hobbit
  • Drinking: Decaf
I would like to thank everyone who sent positive thoughts, prayers and support this past days. I am back home, healing and continuing with my life. Thank you from the bottom of my  heart :heart:

I would also like to share a great honour of being published by

DK Publishing

"Children`s Book of Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters"



with my "Hua Mulan" [link]



Here a link to the book  

[link]



Have all a great November.

All my love
V.
  • Listening to: Roses Theme (James Horner)
  • Reading: The Road not Taken
  • Drinking: Decaf
I am having vascular surgery this Friday morning for my legs (I have circulation problems) and well, I need a little support from my old friends and anyone who wants to send good vibes this way.

Thanks guys and I hope to be back good and new!

All my love
V.
  • Listening to: Roses Theme (James Horner)
  • Reading: The Road not Taken
  • Drinking: Decaf
From Abigail Larsons Journal: [link]


Niroot Puttapipat  [link] is from Thailand, and has been working as an illustrator in England for several years. He's the modern incarnation of Arthur Rackham...

Unfortunately, Niroot is in dire straits right now! He, like many of my fellow artists, is struggling to get by. It's gotten to the point that he has next to nothing to live on, and it breaks my heart.

You can help him by buying his books, prints, mugs, magnets, and assorted ephemera here on DA, or from the Folio Society, or from Red Bubble.

I`ve contacted Niroot a couple of times, regarding a work I suggested for a DD [link]
and the few times I've spoken to him he's been incredibly courteous.



He's also illustrated "The Red Fairy Book" which is gorgeous, but out of stock. You can still order it for October here: [link]

Thanks so much! Any support is appreciated, even if it's small
  • Listening to: Roses Theme (James Horner)
  • Reading: The Road not Taken
  • Drinking: Decaf

Devious Journal Entry

Journal Entry: Thu Mar 29, 2012, 6:25 AM
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Comission Status : CLOSED

My Dear DA friends!

Thanks every one who visits, watches, views, faves or comments on my works. It means a lot me :hug:



....
For this month   my reading includes:

"Figure Drawing, Design and Invention" by Michael Hampton. It`s so amazing, I wish I had started out with this book 10 years ago!!!!




and I am still reading, very slowly :

Reading: "A Dance with Dragons" By George R.R. Martin :thumbsup: After reading the first 4 book in the Series "A Song of Ice and Fire" I can`t wait to read this huge book!!!!!  

Oh guys, you really should read the series if you haven`t!!!!!

....

Still reading:


Studying: I am continuing with my drawing studies (Figure Drawing, Drawing Course, digital drawing etc). I really have so much to learn. Drawing the draped figure by George Bridman is a simple good book I got too.

Here are my recommendations for this month:



An excelent drawing book


And a classic incredible book!



----------------------------------------------------------


OK... so here are some learning resources I`ve found tremendously helpfull (it`s Christmas time so give yourself of this amazing books):

1. :iconpuimun: I would have to put in Number 1 Stephanie Pui-Mun Law`s Dreamscapes book.  The content is incredible. A must for fantasy artists. Price $24.99 [link]





2. :iconcataclysm-x: has the most amazing pencil tutorials. You MUST check them ALL out! And give her a watch, she is one of the best DA artist I`ve come to watch and also a lovely person! Check out ALL her tutorials... here [link]




3. I have to recommend *cypherx :iconcypherx: skin colouring tutorial.
A very talented  :iconperselus: recomended this skin colouring tutorial and I have to say it`s one of the best in DA! If not, the best.


Check out this ballons!!!

4. :iconkristinagehrmann: recommended me a japanese site for studying poses. It`s amazing so if you are intested in studying dymanic posing and trying to make your art faster, you Must look at. This is bases on Betty Edwards "Drawing on the right side of the brain"... so you might want to read that first.

Betty Edwards Book: [link]

Site for studying poses: Posemaniacs:

[link]

5. Amazing :icongold-seven: recommended me to read and practice with Andrew Loomis books. They are downloable from internet. I can`t give the links, but you can find them here along with anatomy references and all you could ever need to study in years: Btw check her photoshop colouring and watercolour tutorials...


BTW she just got a Daily Deviation on her amazing tutorial!!! :XD: Suggested by me!! :clap: :trophy: !!!!




4. :iconmajnouna: has the most amazing studies of races, and anatomy I`ve ever seen. Check her out! :nod: [link]




5. This video is AMAZING! So if you miss it, you are totally missing the secret of blending in photoshop. Corel users have their oil pastels that blend themselves, but I like photoshop!! :D

Check this out: by :devandantonious:



6. AND THIS is honestly one of the most beautiful tutorials in DA!!! It comes along videos... I adore it!!! Don`t forget to check out the 3 parts! :nod: AMAZING



8. Brushes: :iconzhuzhu: :icondianae::iconredheadstock::iconmidnightstouch: are my fave!


9. Textures. CGtextures.com

10. Stock. ~ThePropagation3 is my fave! :XD:


There are of course many other resources, but I think these are good for a start or to get better in what you do.



It's a VERY long way to become really excellent... that's why there are very few REALLY good artists, because most people give up before getting there, or always draw the same thing without real desire to learn...


See ya all and merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:star: :star: :star: NOTE: If you watch me don´t forget to read my rules!! [link]


----------------------
PS. Tonight I received a letter from Caladan-DD in LJ. Many of you may know her artwork from LJ and ~hueco-mundo here in Deviantart. She is OK, and she IS :iconhueco-mundo:!!!!!



Fan Art

Traditional Art
Digital Art
Photography
Other

Like always, I thank you for everyone who visits, comments and faves my artworks! I love each one of you, for without you, I would not be here.


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I have been checking on tutorials in DA....


Here are some really amazing ones I have found for Photoshop. Check them out!






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V.

  • Mood: Sunny Mood
  • Listening to: Roses Theme (James Horner)
  • Reading: The Road not Taken
  • Drinking: Decaf

Tutorial and resources

Journal Entry: Tue Feb 9, 2010, 12:27 PM


Comission Status : CLOSED

My Dear DA friends!

Thanks every one who visits, watches, views, faves or comments on my works. It means a lot me :hug:

I'm very grateful to all of you for your support and comments during my active DA period. I don't have any more time  for a membership, as my real life projects are BIG and they demand all my LITTLE free time.  I will keep this page for copyrights. From time to time I might post some new art. Hopefully...

Let your creative muse always be by your side.

V.

....
For this month of March my reading includes:

"Figure Drawing, Design and Invention" by Michael Hampton. It`s so amazing, I wish I had started out with this book 10 years ago!!!!




and I am still reading, very slowly :

Reading: "A Dance with Dragons" By George R.R. Martin :thumbsup: After reading the first 4 book in the Series "A Song of Ice and Fire" I can`t wait to read this huge book!!!!!  

Oh guys, you really should read the series if you haven`t!!!!!

....

Still reading:


Studying: I am continuing with my drawing studies (Figure Drawing, Drawing Course, digital drawing etc). I really have so much to learn. Drawing the draped figure by George Bridman is a simple good book I got too.

Here are my recommendations for this month:



An excelent drawing book


And a classic incredible book!



----------------------------------------------------------


OK... so here are some learning resources I`ve found tremendously helpfull (it`s Christmas time so give yourself of this amazing books):

1. :iconpuimun: I would have to put in Number 1 Stephanie Pui-Mun Law`s Dreamscapes book.  The content is incredible. A must for fantasy artists. Price $24.99 [link]





2. :iconcataclysm-x: has the most amazing pencil tutorials. You MUST check them ALL out! And give her a watch, she is one of the best DA artist I`ve come to watch and also a lovely person! Check out ALL her tutorials... here [link]




3. I have to recommend *cypherx :iconcypherx: skin colouring tutorial.
A very talented  :iconperselus: recomended this skin colouring tutorial and I have to say it`s one of the best in DA! If not, the best.


Check out this ballons!!!

4. :iconkristinagehrmann: recommended me a japanese site for studying poses. It`s amazing so if you are intested in studying dymanic posing and trying to make your art faster, you Must look at. This is bases on Betty Edwards "Drawing on the right side of the brain"... so you might want to read that first.

Betty Edwards Book: [link]

Site for studying poses: Posemaniacs:

[link]

5. Amazing :icongold-seven: recommended me to read and practice with Andrew Loomis books. They are downloable from internet. I can`t give the links, but you can find them here along with anatomy references and all you could ever need to study in years: Btw check her photoshop colouring and watercolour tutorials...


BTW she just got a Daily Deviation on her amazing tutorial!!! :XD: Suggested by me!! :clap: :trophy: !!!!




4. :iconmajnouna: has the most amazing studies of races, and anatomy I`ve ever seen. Check her out! :nod: [link]




5. This video is AMAZING! So if you miss it, you are totally missing the secret of blending in photoshop. Corel users have their oil pastels that blend themselves, but I like photoshop!! :D

Check this out: by :devandantonious:



6. AND THIS is honestly one of the most beautiful tutorials in DA!!! It comes along videos... I adore it!!! Don`t forget to check out the 3 parts! :nod: AMAZING



8. Brushes: :iconzhuzhu: :icondianae::iconredheadstock::iconmidnightstouch: are my fave!


9. Textures. CGtextures.com

10. Stock. ~ThePropagation3 is my fave! :XD:


There are of course many other resources, but I think these are good for a start or to get better in what you do.



It's a VERY long way to become really excellent... that's why there are very few REALLY good artists, because most people give up before getting there, or always draw the same thing without real desire to learn...


See ya all and merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:star: :star: :star: NOTE: If you watch me don´t forget to read my rules!! [link]


----------------------
PS. Tonight I received a letter from Caladan-DD in LJ. Many of you may know her artwork from LJ and ~hueco-mundo here in Deviantart. She is OK, and she IS :iconhueco-mundo:!!!!!



Fan Art

Traditional Art
Digital Art
Photography
Other

Like always, I thank you for everyone who visits, comments and faves my artworks! I love each one of you, for without you, I would not be here.


</strong>



I have been checking on tutorials in DA....


Here are some really amazing ones I have found for Photoshop. Check them out!






</

  • Mood: Tired
  • Listening to: Coldplay - Paradise
  • Reading: A Dance With Dragons - George R.R Martin
  • Watching: Lonely Planet
  • Eating: Fruit
  • Drinking: Decaf

LIGHT - a detailed tutorial

Journal Entry: Fri Nov 27, 2009, 1:39 AM
.

Practicing practicing and practicing...





.

If you are an artist or photographer, amateur or professional, take a moment to look at this amazing tutorial... The best I`ve found regarding light!!!

The complete tutorial here:
--> [link]


Examples:


I love this sunset light



And dusk



and well, this one is so interesting...Broken cloud, stormy light, dappled light



Window lighting



Mixed light



Firelight and candlelight


Street light

Photographic light



Features

Traditional


Digital

Fan art


Photography


  • Mood: Rejected
  • Listening to: Roses Theme (James Horner)
  • Reading: The Road not Taken
  • Drinking: Decaf

Comissions and F.A.Q.

Journal Entry: Mon Sep 7, 2009, 4:02 PM


F.A.Q. Comissions / Trades / Requests
Commissions - OPEN


-I reserve the right to decline any commission request without question.

-I reserve the right to adjust the pricing on a request before I start the commission, depending on difficulty / time scale etc.

-You are free to use your commissioned piece as you see fit, for layouts etc. You are not required to link back or credit, but it would be appreciated. However, you may NOT claim the piece as your own. I reserve the rights to the artwork and you may not make money from it.

-I reserve the right to display or not a commissioned piece on my Deviant ART gallery.

-Regular commissions are NOT to be used for anything like:
Book illustrations, covers, or any other publishing that depicts the artwork or for any profit you may hope to make.
Regular commissions cover NON-commercial use only. You may not make prints of my work to sell. I still hold legal rights to the art. Commissioning me means that you are agreeing to those terms.

-Once I have the payment, you will be given a sketch preview, and I will continue to update you on the progress of the piece. All commissions will be started and finished in the order that I receive payment. I will only accept a certain amount of commissions at once.

-Paymeny is required before the preview.

-All commissions are NON-refundable.

What I will draw...

Original Characters
Fanart / Illustrations / Portraits / Fantasy
Besides that.. pretty much anything.

What I won't draw...

Slash/ Nudity / Hentai etc etc etc.



Pricing


All of the following prices are rough estimates. Be aware that the prices may increase depending on what you're asking for - detail, time scale, difficulty, etc.

All of the prices are listed in English - - $ (USD)
CG'S

The prices for CG'S are ROUGH guides, they will varey depending on detail, time scale, difficulty etc.

These will be painted in a similar style to...


BUST (WAIST UP): Note me
FULL BODY: Note me

Backgrounds are additional.

Payment


PAYPAL
Paypal is my preferred method.


Note me with your request.

Your:
Email address.
Paypal Account.
Type of commission. Bust, waist up etc.


Most Importantly...
Give me as much info on what you'd like as possible, If it's your own character for example...

Name, age, Image references, personality traits, bad habits, specific tattoos, earrings, clothing, body type, ANYTHING that is relevant.
Colours for hair, clothing, eyes, or any other important feature.
I need as much info as possible to work from, to make sure you like the end result.


Side notes:

1. Art Trades / Requests   I am not doing them at this moment nor near future. I do take comissions however.

2. Commissions - I accept commissions from time to time. If you're interested, please send a note and I will send a price list and payment method.



3.  Media / Techniques / Tools I use

Programs I use - I use photoshop CS3 for the most part and Corel Painter X. In every picture I post, the program I used is listed in the description.

Tools I use (traditional art)
- sketch - mechanical pencil
- Carbon - Charcoal pencil, pencils various.

Tools I use (digital art)
- Wacom Intuos3 tablet, A11 wide
- Brushes: I use the standard brushes that come with photoshop and well as the one I usually link to in my posts.

4. Payment

I take full payment before starting the painting. You get wips of the work as I go along and a high definition and Web sized file in your email when I finish. The time for finishing a painting varies depending on my workload, but I always request 3-4 week delivery time, or I will let you know when I can finish it.


NOTE ME PLEASE, Do not leave comments on my web page or deviations!!!!
Copyrights:

- Please read carefully the following copyright (Creative Commons) if you plan to comission me: [link]










  • Mood: Tired
  • Listening to: Bob Marley / UB40
  • Reading: Art books and tutorials

What´s your favourite book ever? I need some reading suggestions. :heart: 

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