Finished Commissions/other sketches and holiday wishes

[balaa]

First and foremost, and more specifically, extremely belated: HAPPY THANKSGIVING to one and all. It was a rather quiet, uneventful and turkeyless day for me. But I am still reminded of all the things I have that I am greatful for.

To all those that have given me hope, laughter, and simple joy for being alive. Thank you, I am grateful to all of you.

Now onto the art dump!

tivadupayed


c_eagle payed


azianwolfdoll payed


wicked_sairahpayed


joecifurpayed


to do:
bloodhoundomega payed, yet to start
firesplace Payed, almost finished!

Other arts!

For the incredibly sweet beautiful soul naryu, who is always there to lend an encouraging and kind word to others.

She demanded I draw more dragons, and then turned around and bought me an lj subscription. Naturally I had to do a little something to thank her.

For my good friend wicked_sairah, who is always turning around and surprising me, welcoming me to her home again and again and just overall being the local friend I really needed!


random foxy


canine practice..meh need work.


workin on concepts for paintings, so doin some small thumbnailish sketches while I mill through ideas

(a friend commented on the one below saying it reminded him of an ad for cranberry sauce. Now thats all I see when I look at it XD! Time to rework the idea)



magnetic bookmark concept for the totem card project!


and a dreamcatcher I made for Wicked Sairah just for fun. After all how many pirate dreamcatchers have you seen? I don't imagine the dreams of pirates be graciously cheerful? Skulls and crossbones seemed far more appropriate..and rum.

And that's all for now.

I will likely open up a few more slots for badge commissions later tonight or tomorrow, depending on how much I manage to finish tonight. Thank you again for all your help and it was of tremeeendooouuuuussssss help! To those that were late for the last one, I will add you to my following list and if you still want the spot, just confirm then :). If you want to commission a badge as an xmas gift for someone, feel free to e-mail me at xxbalaaxx @ yahoo . com

Back to work I go!

Comments

[justblieve.livejournal.com]

That dream catcher kicks ass ♥

[azianwolfdoll.livejournal.com]

[Warning: Exclamation mark abuse ahead.]

GOODNESS! So much art good-ness! Look at all the lovely badges! <=O! J.B.'s super cute & that's very much like him, indeed! My little bottomless pit, candy blighter. X) I love it & cannot wait to see it up close & in my hands! Thank you so much, Balaa!

Also adore everyone elses! Love that Coke-induced-drunken on tivadu's face. X) The 'O RLY'-thumbs-up'ski on c_eagle is priceless. The burned edges & coffee stains work exceptionally well with wicked_sairah's badge. Excellent concept idea! The same goes for joecifur's, with a classic zoot suit-y feeling, as well.

Your other ones speak for themselves, of course. =) And what's the scoop on the "Pathfinders" card project? When or where will those be available for purchase? o.O Very curious to know so that I don't miss them when they become available.

Wonderful job on the pirate dreamcatcher! Pirates have dreams & ambitions too. =D I'm sure she'll love it!

hehe!

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Thank ya for the kind comment! *blinkles eyes and smiles beakily!*

[chrissawyer.livejournal.com]

Excellent work!!

I love the little foxy. :)

[chrissawyer.livejournal.com]

Oh, C Eagle is totally priceless!n YARLY.

[foxfeather.livejournal.com]

Very fun expressions on the badges. :)

[techno4tomcats.livejournal.com]

I love Naryu's sketch. JAWWESOME. How much for full body Balaa sketch? :D

[bagheera.livejournal.com]

mrrrrrrrrrroooooooooooooooooooooooo picklesssssssssssssssssssssss! :3

(I mean... purrty art as always x)

*skreeetle!*

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Thanks.. WOW!! Those are ALL delightful... Thank you SO MUCH! *wags tail and fluffs all up, joyously*

The payment was sent this evenink... hope ya got it! *HUGS* ^v^

(and thanks for the kind comment too, Chris!) *wags*

Re: *skreeetle!*

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

yep got it ^_^! I have to admit, he was my absolute favorite to draw, especially since I don't draw burdies oft! I'm glad you like him *kittyGlomp*

[guyver47.livejournal.com]

I know I've made it an objective to own a digital badge of yours :) I don't know if you'll be accepting those kind.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25288061/?qo=27&q=by%3Abalaa&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

at the moment, I'm trying to stay away from bigger more time consuming projects, and those badges take me a while! BUT I may offer a few of those before FC, I am not certain though :).

[joecifur.livejournal.com]

Ohfdjjhfsdkjk those are *so* wonderful! That's even better than I was expecting; I'm so pleased with it. You never cease to outdo yourself bebe! <3

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

Now lookit that grin! *points to icon* THAT is a smile, yes indeedy! Glad you like it, your chara is a pleasure to work with.

[nyokirrr04.livejournal.com]

Balaa, that's just excellent! There are overly cute badges, I really like, especially the gliding critter, and the anatomy and poses on canines are just awesome.
Also, the techniques you're using are close to carving techniques, something I really like. Detailed pieces are always a plus.
- Nyo.

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

*shnugs* you always leave me such fulfilling comments! Thank you :).

[http://users.livejournal.com/_graywolf_/]

XD That dreamcatcher has me in stitches! Too cute!

As for the art... amazing as usual :)

[lizkay.livejournal.com]

Wow, I just can't stop saying it.. you are the awesomeness! <3
You jump between shading techniques like dancing, the style you use seem to directly flow on the papers... great! Also love how you define the muscle structures, makes me wanna touch them really.
Do you take badge commissions again yet? *puppy eyes*

[nimirpard.livejournal.com]

*psssst* Use the sad kitten eyes, she can't resist those.

[coyotewings.livejournal.com]

I love the picture for Nar! Very gorgeous. :}

And all the badges are great, very detailed!
I'd love to get another digital badge from you someday.

[swandog.livejournal.com]

Aww, I love the ones of C and Naryu, especially!! And now I'm wanting a map badge, lol! *covets* <3<3<3

[kaided.livejournal.com]

I think I might have to find Tivadu now and declare my love for him. -points to the 4 bottles of Diet Coke on own desk that has been accumulating for the total sum of one day-
I think that one is one of my favorites. Not only because of the diet coke, of course. ;P The design and composition of it is really nice. :] I love how you draw your big cats, too. Those paws and that face!

The concept of the Murdock badge looks really interesting too. Well integrated.
Joecifur's is also very appropriate. Again, I love how you draw your cats. You render clothing really well, too. What can't you draw?!

The sketch for Naryu is gorgeous. She's going to love that. The sketch has a very spiritual/calming feel to it too. I have to agree with Naryu, you need to draw more dragons.

The detail on Sairah's piece is stunning. That texture and rendering along with your anatomical genius...it looks brilliant, to say the least.

I really love how that pathfinders bookmark came out. Your digital work and detail is mind-blowing and the print of it, really did your work justice The design of it is wonderful too. I want one. :P

That dreamcatcher looks really nice too. Again, nice design. I'm sure Sairah loves it. :]

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

*GLOMPSYOU* thank you for all the kind words! YOWSA! I dare say I don't deserve nearly the amount of kindness you just bestowed on me!!!

*dangles a full shiney bottle of diet coke in front of you* : O. I have to live up to my name as evil.... >}

[kaided.livejournal.com]

Hrrhrr, silly. Of course you do. :P Its just a pity I don't get enough time to comment on your artwork more often. It's really spectacular.

-follows the bottle of diet coke around- It cannot be heeelllppped...

[narumi.livejournal.com]

AN NOW I DEMAND MORE FOXAHS >OO
XD your so kind too sweetie.. and you make me "e-cry" with your words, literally, I'm like choking up over here ;.; id anyone should be saying something kid about anyone its me about you <333 I'm so glad I wrote that email to you inroducing myself before AC to get as chance to talk to ya :)

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

Im really glad you had the foresight to e-mail me..I was so scatterbrained before AC I didn't even think to look who would be sitting beside me! I think it made all the difference, right off I felt comfortable around ya!

Psssst..every word I say is true..you really are one of the sweetest people I've ever met!

*shlurp* HAHA and now im brainwasged to drawl more dragons and foxies..WOE IS ME!

[jcjc.livejournal.com]

I'm envy those people who got your pics! XP
(waiting for years.....)

[growing-rose.livejournal.com]

I concur. You need to draw more dragons. Pretty dragons. Awesome dragons. Balaa as a dragon. :3

And and and .... um ... you put a cheetah on the bookmark! =D Yay for cheetahs! My sister made the cheetah card. :P

And and and ... pirates. :3

[lmai.livejournal.com]

Your work never ceases to amaze me sweets!!!! Simply gorgeous on all counts..lol even the Cranberry sauce add ;) Now thats all I see darnit!!! *hides*

Keep posting these lovely sketches hun ^.^ they are simply to DIE for!

[wolfcatt.livejournal.com]

zomg you are amazing :O

if you have the time for a single character commission or another badge lemme know! :D

[gothic-meezer.livejournal.com]

Those badges are so cute. ^^ I wish I could get a couple someday..

[catboyxp.livejournal.com]

woah! Those badges look awesome, and that dreamcatcher ish so cool :3 very original.

[wolftale.livejournal.com]

Awesome badges! I wish I had money so I could bought some..
Your talent is amusing!

[wicked-sairah.livejournal.com]

YAAAY Awesome EVERYTHING!

I LOVE my badge, and my Proudfoot (I framed it!) and my dream catcher! Which is hanging in my room now. :D

Thank you, hun!! *loves*

[tivadu.livejournal.com]

HOMG! I about died when I saw this! XD Tis totally hilarious AND AWESOME! Your stuff is always soooooo AMAAAAAZING!!! AND THE DIET COKE IS ALLLL MINEEE! MUAHAHAHAHA! *RUNS IN CAFFEINE INDUCED CIRCLES*

[(Anonymous)]

I wish I could commission you. I absolutely would, right NAO! I, the lurker, actually feel like I owe you a job. The illustrations are priceless, but supporting a person who has come to be extremely generous with her talent is reward enough. My problem has always been the actual lack of a character. I myself not being very artistically talented ("is that a stick figure or a seizure?") find it most impossible to start from scratch and make something an artist can work with. (head=cobwebs?) Guess the imagination is there, but the pen to paper part isn't. XD It's just hard. :/ The xmas gift concept is a great idea; the mousewheel inside the head is squeaking away for something to put out. Well anyways, congrats on being named Guest of Honor at CF. Generosity is golden. This is just one instance of what I'm sure will be many of good karma returning to its source. Kudos!
-ca
cinis.atri@gmail.com

[(Anonymous)]

and yes, the badges are awesome. *pines for one*
-ca
cinis.atri@gmail.com