Character Ideation / Commissions

  I really adore using copic markers.  I really enjoy taking personal commissions for people's characters and giving them new visualizations.  I also enjoy supporting charity - the Art Institute's Game Art and Design students formed up the 'GameArt GlobeTrotters' and participate in the Extra Life event.  Gamers select the children's hospital they want to play for during registration.  The Game Art GlobeTrotters last year and this year will be supporting Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.  Donation is/was tax-deductible and ALL PROCEEDS go to help kids. Last year, Extra Life raised more than 1.2 million dollars to save kids, and the AIP GlobeTrotters raised $1,289 dollars on our event day October 15, 2011  with a team of only 12 people.   

I was  the highest 'earner' on the team last year because I offered a waist up copic vignette for every $25 donated as a thankyou - it was super fun. I'd like to do more of the same this year if I have time.  We'll see.  

Each one usually takes about 2-3 hours from sketching, correcting, and then markering.  I just asked for description and/or a reference shot of the character's design and a common expression. 


These characters are owned by their respective commissioners.