napashini In reply to Gingertabb [2012-06-15 06:44:36 +0000 UTC]

Artists have rules and so do commissioners. I will not pay anyone unless I see your style. I need to see a rough sketch of an orc, sorcerer, gladiator or a dragon. I have a lot of work that needs to be done so I will be a picky/bitchy as the artists who want the work. If I buy the work from you it becomes mine and I will have it protected and will sell it at my owndiscretion without having to ask anyone for permission. If you'd like to draw for free then that's different. My money will be raised through Kickstarter and some of the images will be places on t-shirts for perks for the contributors. This will be a great opportunity for any artist needless to say.

Thank you for your time.

Carlos

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Gingertabb In reply to napashini [2012-06-15 20:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Um, I don't mean to offend, but there are a myriad of things the matter with your response:

1. Artists will not want to work with you if you don't treat them with respect, or act like they're your employees.

2. Artists will most likely not just make you a free sketch to show you how good they are; they have their own examples, look at those to discern if you like their skill level.

3. "If I buy the work from you it becomes mine and I will have it protected and will sell it at my owndiscretion without having to ask anyone for permission"

No. NOBODY is going to just give you work so you can sell it as your own, you would have to get permission and give proper credit to the artist, or suffer copyright/ theft laws.

Again, just a piece of advice, you will not get anywhere in the art world, or acquire any strong ties with artists, if you treat them as your art slaves. Yes, artists and commissioners both have rules, but you need to realize that both persons' rules are equal and should be treated as such.

Thank you for your time, but I am not looking to "collaborate" with you, at this time.

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napashini In reply to Gingertabb [2012-11-17 23:50:52 +0000 UTC]

It's been a while since I've been on and I just got this message. First of all, I'm not working with you so I don't know why you gave your opinion. I certainly didn't ask for it. But since you butted in, I do treat artists with respect. I give respect to anyone who DESERVES it. You must be greatful that all artists gave you permission to talk on their behalf. Contrary to what you believe, I have gotten free sketches. I've also received offers for free sketches. You may not do that but that's your ego/issue. Who do you think I'd be more willing to work with, you or them? Maybe you don't understand how contracts work. I say what I want upfront and in writing so there will be no confusion nor threats nor little spats. This INCLUDES buying the rights. It's too bad you don't want to "collaborate" with me. You seem like you'd be so pleasant to work with.

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Gingertabb In reply to napashini [2012-11-18 22:18:50 +0000 UTC]

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