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I made a big screw up while going to disable/delete all my print offerings from DA (they wont let non subscribers cash out their earnings anymore, and the cut I get is terrible).

Turns out I accidentally deleted all the main art postings for 13 prints (I could have even missed a few more). So allllll of those images views and comments are gone. RIP.


I'll be re-posting what I've been able to confirm I lost, so look forward to a bunch of stuff you've seen before... then some "new" stuff.


If anyone is interested in prints from me, I'm switching to printing them in bulk locally and mailing them out by hand with hand written signatures. If there's any you're interested in from my gallery, email your inquiry to shimmering_sword_300t@hotmail.com

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Reclusion

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How many artists/creators on here still lurk, but for all your desire to return to posting your artwork actively like the old days you just can't overcome that wall of social burnout that comes with being a freelancer on the internet?


I post pretty actively on facebook Battletech groups these days because of my heavy involvement in that franchise, and I manage my patreon page fairly well, but after that and also interacting with my freelancer team and clients I just don't have enough social energy left to keep this page up like I used to.


I really want to focus on DA again but it's a real struggle. I've got a mountain of artwork I could post, but it's so much work, and then I know those posts will generate all your replies that I'll feel bad ignoring haha.


I am still here though, just here quietly.

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Haven't done one of these in a long time but I keep being reminded that I should, considering I'm not available for commission personally.
I'm going to put together a list of freelancers on DA that are looking to be commissioned.

If you want to be considered for this feature, send me a private note asking me to check out your work. I want to see:
-Art skills that demonstrate you'll be able to deliver consistent results.
-A commissions journal or deviation sheet that shows your rates and terms. (critical)
-Understand I wont accept everyone, and most of my fans are scifi focused so scifi art will get more bites.
-I'll pick some of my favorites from your gallery, brace yourself :P
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Quite good at character art/design and rapidly gaining skills at putting environment behind said characters. Also if you need overwatch fanart, no brainer.
Rates here: Commission Rates
Balance by GarbageBois Bokugou Dragonborne by GarbageBois Marketplace by GarbageBois
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:iconjiibee: JiiBee
Very affordable artist with a cartoon style and some good fantasy examples in their gallery.
Rates here: Commissions OPEN
Locket by JiiBee  Fusion team by JiiBee  Dragon busts -commission- by JiiBee
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:iconmelo-arts: Melo-Arts
Skilled scifi artist that can handle all your high tech character and gun needs, with some good atmosphere to boot.
Rates here: Commission Details
commission - Chrispy by Melo-Arts  commission - Boa - Chrispy by Melo-Arts  Comission - genesect - Chappie Feathers by Melo-Arts
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Here we go again, my patreon is back for a third time haha.

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This time around I'm launching with a new angle, one that I've considered in the past, but just received a huge content incentive boost to. My patreon page is now cleared to feature Battletech content, including previously and upcoming secret project stuff for subscribers to get a sneak peek at. If you're a Battletech fan and want to see more of how things come together on the art side, and especially if you want some hints at what we're working on for future stuff, this is the place to be and I hope you'll throw in your support of my work.
The better funding goes this time around, the more effort I can put into my Battletech art director role, and eventually it can even free up more of my time for Rangers and commission projects (when patreon pays enough for me to further reduce my side job work hours).

Any questions or feedback on this new direction?

I greatly appreciate any support you can offer (even just kind words lol). www.patreon.com/ShimmeringSwor…
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Using this journal for more art posting oddities.
:iconsentinel373: Sentinel373 Just posted this newseen Marauder 3D sculpt Marauder - MAD-3R Miniature Sculpt by Sentinel373 and I don't think it's getting the attention it deserves.
Go over to his page and give him some favorites, and a watch if you want to see all his upcoming posts (he's dumping a bunch like I have been).
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