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What software/brushes do you use?
I use a custom set of brushes in Artstudio Pro for iPad. If you don't use Artstudio Pro, you can use these files/settings to recreate my two most used brushes in the software of your choice: Liner, Wet Charcoal.
What paints do you use?
I use Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache (Permanent White, Permanent Yellow Deep, Winsor Red, Winsor Green) and ShinHan Professional Designers Gouache (Ivory Black, Ultramarine Deep.)
(I accidentally wrote 'Primary Black' instead of 'Ivory Black' on this image...)
Where do you find inspiration? / What references do you use?
I usually start by doing studies of art models from reference packs, and then I add things that fit a theme I'm interested in at the moment, or that just resonate with the figure(s). AdorkaStock, TrueRef, and The Pose Archives have great free references, and Howard Lyon (Patreon, Gumroad) and Vilidian Vilks have great paid references.
Are your commissions open? / How much do commissions cost?
I'm usually open to do illustrations, and I like working for anthologies and magazines the best. Shoot me a message at inbox.banshees@gmail.com if you think I'd be a good fit. Rates start at $300 USD for one illustration, but we can negotiate if your project is small and/or you'll allow artistic liberty with minimal revisions. Occasionally, I also open slots for personal commissions on social media for around $60-$200.
How did you make this askbox?
I used this tutorial as a base. Neocities is my host of choice.