FAQ

Here are the answers to some “Frequently Asked Questions”.

If you have a question that hasn’t been answered here, please feel free to ask it by using the Contact Form found in the navigation menu. :D

  • Q: What applications do you use to make your drawings? A: At the moment, I’m using Photoshop CS4 to paint, but I like to have a go at Flash and Illustrator too!
  • Q: When did you start painting digitally? A: Ooh, I think it was about 1-2 years ago :D
  • Q: Do you do commissions? A: I sure do! :D You will get the original image sent to you by email in full-size and un-watermarked. I usually work at 5000-6000px/300dpi so would hopefully print out in a good quality.

The prices below are for personal use only! (i.e. it would look pretty on your wall, not making money off my design)
If you are looking for commercial work, please send me a note for a quote.

Prices:

  • For one Character with a transparent background: $30
  • For one Character with a simple background: $35
    For one Character with a complex background: $45
    For any Character added there after: $12 each

    For anything that isn’t listed here = POA (Price On Application)

    Please note: The level of complexity will be decided after you have told me what it is you are after.

    Paypal Payments Only, please contact me if you’re interested.

  • Q: Have you ever considered illustrating for a child’s book? A: I have, but I guess I’m just waiting for someone to contact me :D
  • Q: How do you get your inspiration? A: Well, I have a wonderfully fun and playful dog with me a lot of the time and the things she does really make me giggle! (Honestly she doesn’t act like much of a dog!!) Otherwise, anything around me. I could be shopping and think of something while walking past urm… I don’t know… an ice cream van? Then as soon as I get home I would usually go and sketch it. :D (If I have the time and dont forget!) xD
  • Q: Have you been to an art school or had some kind of formal training? A: I did start a GCSE (UK Secondary Education) in ART but when I went into homeschooling, I couldn’t carry it on because it wasn’t offered. Otherwise no formal training. I am preparing to enter University though.
  • Q: Why fuzzy cuties and not something else? A: Theres two reasons for this one, I love drawing fuzzy cuties :D The other reason… I don’t think I’m very good at drawing humans :P or at least I’m not too comfortable with them YET! I should really do some more :P Scenery by itself doesnt really interest me either. I dont see much personality in it. :(
  • Q: What tablet do you use? A: I use a Wacom Intuos3 ^_^ A5 size because its the biggest that fits on my desk! xD
  • Q: What piece of yours are you most proud of and why? A: Probably my “Hug Full Of Love” piece (which is why you see it everywhere) ;D Mainly because of the amount of time it took me to finish and the fact that it shows the personality of an animal very close to my heart :D
  • Q: I am in love with your art – it is colourful, incredibly cute and has a childish appeal that is both charming and comforting to the heart <3 What would be the most important advice you could give to someone who has zero experience in painting and wants to start somewhere? A: Honestly, give it a go and don’t be afraid to experiment with different things whether it be materials, poses, styles etc. For example, I’ve always loved to draw disney things too!
  • Q: How do you make your characters look like they have real fur? A: Urm, this is slightly difficult to answer. But… you can see how I do it in my livestream broadcasts :D
    http://www.livestream.com/parochena
  • Q: Do you usually sketch the picture on paper first, or do you sketch it on the computer? A: Yep, I usually sketch it on paper first and then scan to use it as a guideline while I paint :D
  • Q: Can you show us some links of tutorials on devaintart you found REALLY helpful? :D A: Sure! I have a folder in my faves just for the ones I’ve found useful! :D
    http://parochena.deviantart.com/favourites/#tutorials
  • Q: What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? (or now, for the matter ^_^) A: I had a little piglet baby plushie (which is now pretty dead from all the chewing hehe!)

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