Hey Crew!

How are you all doing? I hope that things are, sort of, falling in place. I think this is, whatever it is, the new normal. The struggle is real. Anyways, how are you liking the Zodiac Series? I am having a blast with them. Each one has it’s own sets of challenges and pushes me to think outside the box. Which Sign are you most excited to see?

I know you are here for something completely new. I’m excited to announce that COMMISSIONS ARE LIVE! Head over to my Shop to see what is available. I am starting small to help with me trying to figure all of this out. I have never taking formal commissions before so I am mostly nervous about pricing and contracts and all that mumbo-jumbo. This was not covered in my undergraduate studies, so we are learning together. Please stick with me as we traverse these rough waters. I promise it will be worth it.

Here are the basic steps for Commissions:

First pick out which type of work you’d like from me

Simple
Abstract
Full Illustration

When you go to buy the slot from me (assuming I did it right) we will start the contract process.

I’ll email you asking you what it is you are seeking.
Then I’ll send you a contract so we both have a piece of mind.
According to the timeline we agree upon, we will start the next steps.
- Roughs
- Color comps
- Final
Then we will discuss how you would like the piece delivered.
- Snail Mail
- Email

So be warned now, we are going to have a lot of email/video calls to make sure there is strong communication and nothing is lost. It might seem annoying at first, but it is for the best. I am not a mind reader, so I want to make sure that I can see the vision that you are seeing.

Like I said earlier, I am still trying to figure all this stuff out. If you have any tips or tricks, or even a good source of information for me to research, please share. Knowledge is power. Thank you in advanced. Plus I’d like to know if you guys want me to put my original artwork for sale? Would you also like prints to be available? Let me know what you guys want to buy. Things can only go up from here.

So let’s get this show on the road! Things are moving forward faster than I originally thought. This is all crazy! Thank you. You have no idea how much this all means to me. Please stop by on Saturday and meet the next member of the Zodiac family! This Sign is logical based and knows how to use their wings. Here’s to the next adventure!

Until Next Time,

Suzanna 🌙

Hey Crew!

Happy Monday! Still living in a weird and chaotic time. Just a healthy reminder, keep up the good fight. Whether it is for the Pandemic or for the #BLM movement or just change in our whole system, keep fighting. Do what you can but don’t stop. We will get through this together and for the betterment of everyone.

Anyway, lets get back to why we are here. I have some updates that you guys should be on the look out for.

Commissions will be up and running by July 13th! I’m super excited! Let’s get pumped!

Your Captain is looking into signing up for some Freelancer sites. So far I am liking Upwork.com and Fiverr.com. Do you guys have a favorite or suggestions to look into?

I am slowly trying to add more projects and other activities on to my plate. I know once school starts in September I am going to be thrown to the wolves if I don’t learn how to schedule my time appropriately. Practice and self motivation is key. I would love it if you guys could help me and keep me in check. Sometime I get sucked down rabbit holes and forget I have stuff to do and then stress about crunch time. Thank you in advance!

I am also working on some other projects. Currently I am working on some character designs as fan art for one of my favorite brands, Tokidoki. I am not contracted nor affiliated with Tokidoki. This project is purely for fun. It has also been helping me build my skills with Adobe Illustration. I love simple vector graphics and style, but I have a hard time trying to created a simple piece of work myself. My brain thinks more detailed the better it is. I’ll be posting more of my designs as I get through them.

This might be some TMI, but I am currently looking for a part time job. I know once I get more commissions and paid projects I might not need one. Don’t worry, your Captain is totally fine. I realized that my last job was just not for me. I am ready to take a chance on my artwork. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions on how to promote myself and get the word out there. Anything helps!

Well, July is looking pretty packed. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. On Saturday, get ready for a new Zodiac painting! I’ll give you a small hint; this Sign is a Natural Leader. Remember to stay safe and to stay sane. If you are bored check out Pirate Games, there is a new challenge every day (if I don’t forget lol). Also check out my IG to see little projects and doodles that don’t make it to my site.

Until Next Time,

Suzanna 🌙