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RenrookART

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My commissions are now officially back open.

"But Ren, your commissions have been open this whole time...wtf?"

They have been open, but only in a vague sense. For the most part I was only taking chibi commissions...with a few full body commissions here and there when I thought I had the time.  In the meantime I've been re-evaluating my prices and figuring out ways to get more commissions done faster. I've never been very good at time management so sometimes commissions would take weeks and weeks, and other times they'd be done the very same day, which made it really hard to pin down fair prices. I wanted to be affordable but some commissions were so intense that in the end the time spent wasn't proportional to the payment received. This frustrated my wife who has always felt that I haven't charged enough for the work I do. But it was a hobby more than anything so I didn't feel a great need to do anything about it. Now, however, we will be depending on my commissions for part of our income. Plus, with our two-year old running around time is more precious and I can't spend all day for weeks at my computer working casually on commissions. I have to schedule time for art just as if I were scheduling my work hours.

Soooo, what all that means, basically, is that I've increased my prices to reflect the time commissions usually take me to complete. This will help me have a better "turn around time" and it will improve my process altogether. That also means that if I don't think I can complete a commission within the time I'm charging for it I will have to turn it down. And extra detailed requests will have to cost extra for the extra time they'll take to draw.

I've also shortened the list of "won't do's" which means more options for you, the commissioners! Not-Safe-For-Work images, sexy themes, furries and LGBT themes are all on the table (check my new price sheet for details!).

One other thing to note is that I've taken down all commissions and commission related artwork and posted it up on :iconcommissions-rrart: instead. If you want to commission me you'll need to do so there. This account is going to be for my personal projects only from now on and I won't answer any notes that relate to commissions anymore. With that in mind, here is a link to my new price sheet/rules found on commissions-rrart:

My Commission Prices - OPEN! by Commissions-RRart

Make sure to look at the new form I require you to fill out when requesting commissions.

I hope to hear from you soon - lets art!

-renrookart


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Babies!!

4 min read
So, I think its come to a point where I should let all my watchers know - I am the preggers. It was a rather unforeseen development but, of course, a welcome one. Given my family history, I expected it to be harder for my husband and I, but that's life for you - always unpredictable, eh?

Anyway, needless to say, I haven't been feeling well - the first trimester is a bitch. I'm on on off the internet as I can stand it, and when I am on Deviantart its usually just for a few moments to check my messages and then I'm off. Usually to vomit whatever I dared to eat in the last few hours. I do have one commission still in the works, though, and I wanted that Deviant to know that I haven't forgotten his drawing - it will be picked right back up as soon as I'm able. As for my slots, they're open but only tentatively. I can't make too many promises and peeps should know that if you commission me now you're simply going on a list that I'll attend to once I'm capable.

Anyway, that's the latest news from me. Stay good all!

Ren


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Whaddup!

4 min read
Hello friends!

Sorry I have been away so long. There are reasons, I assure you but they are personal and so I do not wish to go into detail. I've been organizing my Deviant Arts and trying to get some old and 'in progress' projects done so I can upload new stuff. So far so good, but it will be a couple weeks yet before I have anything new to show off. Most of the projects I'm trying to finish off are listed on my main page under "in progress" or something. One thing I'm really pushing to get done is that meme I started so long ago with Lego and Timmhenson. I think I took it a little too seriously and ended up tuckering myself out trying to get it perfect. Oh well, you win some you lose some. Am I right?  In the mean time I thought I'd get back in touch with the few people who watch me! All you lovely people, I LOVE YOU! 

And since I love you so very much I am opening up some slots for requests! Limited time only, of course. It will last as long as it takes me to get a new commission price sheet done, and who knows how long (or short) that will be. I'll take three requests at a time and all you do is suggest - I'll decided if I just sketch or if I take it to color, based on my time and/or interest. Once the batch of three is done I'll take more.... and so on, until the new price sheet is completed.  Pretty cool right? I hope so! 

Also, if any of you lovely people have any suggestions on how I can make my commissions more interesting and/or appealing let me know. I'm redoing my price sheet so now is the time for change! 

XOXO,

Renrookart


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Hello hello & hello.

So. I am slowly getting on-top the pile of stuff that needs to get done. Commissions are still closed while I get some art done that is owed. First and foremost I would like to give out sketched chibis that I owe to deviants who either donated to the OCClub or who placed in the top three spots of our first contest. Contest winners were advised to contact me about their prizes, so I'd like to remind them to do so! I really have a hard time keeping track of this kind of stuff on my own so its important you contact me about your prize otherwise you may never get it and that would be so gosh-dang unfair! YOU DESERVE YOUR ARTS!! 

For those of you who donated to the club I owe you a spot for your commissions in OCClub's official donor spotlight journal. If you do not see your commissions listed here then please contact me and I'll make sure you're added ASAP! If you donated more than 30 :points: please please PLEASE contact me about the art I owe you! I know that I owe jackofalltrades0097 a colored adopt and I owe xSugar-ZooZoo a lined chibi + prop. Other than that I am not aware of anyone else I owe art to so please contact me if I did not mention you and I owe you stuff.

So yeah. Contact me if you want your stuff doods!

Peace,
Renrookart



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Hey all you lovely people, 

YOU CAN'T BE MAD AT ME!!! But I am sorry about the long hiatus I've been on, and must continue to be on for just a little bit longer. There has been lots going on - family drama, health things, and off-the-internet commissions of dooooooom! Seriously, I had like....three projects come in where the client asked for the final drawings to be kept off the interwebs. Completely fine except it only added to my MIA-ness here on DA. O_o;;; So yeah, sorry 'bout that. 

Not that I'm the only one with lots on her plate, but I will be MIA just a little longer on account of reasons.  My dad's transplant finally got approved so that surgery is coming up and I want to be there - obviously. I've also been trying to repair my relationship with my mum if only because my dad wants us to, and he's pretty much the best guy ever. (Besides my hubby). And, finally, I've been struggling with my energy levels lately so I think I might be getting sick or something. Can't tell for sure yet. 

So yeah, imma going to be offline dealing with those things and catching up on a few side projects to boot! 


projects such as: 

THE MEME WEB!

jackofalltrades0097's custom adopt for her generous contribution to the OCClub! *hugs*

Another collab with Suuxe

Christmas gifts drawings for my nieces and nephews

Several adopts that I doodled while I was offline these past few months. XD 

A few others that I can't specifically recall at the moment

PLAYING ANIMAL CROSSINGS: NEW LEAF 

PLAYING FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN

Oh man, I almost didn't cover what I started this journal for....commissions are on hold for the time being. I will reopen them once all the above chaos/projects clear up a bit. Once open again I'll be having a little sale so ya'all can look forward to that. XD </s>


Anyway - LOVE YOU ALL! *big hugs*


~Ren



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