http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:raijinzz&section=today deviantART RSS for by:raijinzz en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:19:30 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/27757169/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/27757169/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:20:55 PDT I know I haven't been very active these last couple of months, but I have a good reason this time. My cheap-ass graphic tablet has been playing up, so my artwork has been on hold.

I don't know when I'll get a replacement. I looked on ebay for a cheap WACOM tablet, but even those aren't THAT cheap (I guess it's because WACOM is the industry standard). I may just save up for one for Christmas.

This means I won't be doing any commissions for a bit, but that doesn't mean I'm disappearing all together! I encourage my friends to keep in contact with me via the usual channels. It's because of you guys that I do what I do here on DA, so don't hesitate to drop me a note or comment, I appreciate them all.

I'll still be around faving and commenting, so don't worry. I may just drop in some drafts and other ideas on her to fill in the gaps until I can return to 100% active duty again.

Thanks again
- Roy

PS
When I'm back in action, you will be the first to know! ~_^

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/27066687/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/27066687/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:44:16 PDT
Anyway, the two commissions I was working on have just been completed, so two more slots have just opened up! Please feel free to talk to me about any ideas you might have, and I'll see what I can do for you! The details are below.

Here's my commission rates:

Black & White
1 Character = $5
2 or more characters = +$2

Colour
1 Character = $8
2 or more characters = +$3

Backgrounds
Basic = +$2
Detailed = +$5

What this means is each project will be tailor made to the person's desires.

For example:

2 Characters Colour = $8+3 = $11
Basic background = +$2 = $13

Total = $13

As for content, your best bet to figuring out what I can do is to look at my gallery and see the kinds of things I'm into. A good rule of thumb is, the more unusual the idea, the more interested I'll be!

I will give all requests consideration and let you know whether I can do it or not.

To contact me, either send me a note or email me at raijinzz@gmail.com


Oh! I forgot to mention that I'm only accepting payment via Paypal at the moment.

And lastly, I'm gonna be running a 3 slot system. It's first come first served, so if my journal post shows all my slots are full, you may have to wait a while. Please be patient! I'm still new at this! =3

Slots
1. Empty
2. Empty
3. Empty

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/25912713/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/25912713/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:35:48 PDT _<,
The good news is all my current commissions are finished, so I'm open to new commissions! The details are below.

Here's my commission rates:

Black & White
1 Character = $5
2 or more characters = +$2

Colour
1 Character = $8
2 or more characters = +$3

Backgrounds
Basic = +$2
Detailed = +$5

What this means is each project will be tailor made to the person's desires.

For example:

2 Characters Colour = $8+3 = $11
Basic background = +$2 = $13

Total = $13

As for content, your best bet to figuring out what I can do is to look at my gallery and see the kinds of things I'm into. A good rule of thumb is, the more unusual the idea, the more interested I'll be!

I will give all requests consideration and let you know whether I can do it or not.

To contact me, either send me a note or email me at raijinzz@gmail.com


Oh! I forgot to mention that I'm only accepting payment via Paypal at the moment.

And lastly, I'm gonna be running a 3 slot system. It's first come first served, so if my journal post shows all my slots are full, you may have to wait a while. Please be patient! I'm still new at this! =3

Slots
1. vince3 [link]
2. thephoenixrisen [link]
3. Empty

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/25228432/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/25228432/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:11:18 PDT
Think about it. You've spent a lot of time on one piece of artwork to make it look the absolute best that you can, and you reach new levels of quality. Everyone that you've shown it to totally loves it and says it's your best work to date!

The only problem is, now you're expected to consistently produce each subsequent piece if art at that level! Sufficed to say, it's a bit off-putting!

I haven't given up, I just need a bit more time to recover from creative fatigue. The art will keep coming, so please be patient!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/24815544/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/24815544/ Thu, 21 May 2009 23:51:57 PDT
Black & White
1 Character = $5
2 or more characters = +$2

Colour
1 Character = $8
2 or more characters = +$3

Backgrounds
Basic = +$2
Detailed = +$5

Per day service
1 day = +$3
Every extra day = +$2

What this means is each project will be tailor made to the person's desires. For example:

2 Characters Colour = $8+3 = $11
Basic background = +$2 = $13
Per day service 1 day = +$3 = $16

Total = $16

I don't plan to charge for more than one day unless the commission takes a REALLY long time, because I won't be spending the whole day on one (toilet breaks, lunch breaks, etc).

As for content, your best bet to figuring out what I can do is to look at my gallery and see the kinds of things I'm into. A good rule of thumb is, the more unusual the idea, the more interested I'll be!

I will give all requests consideration and let you know whether I can do it or not!

To contact me, either send me a note or email me at raijinzz@gmail.com

And lastly, I'm gonna be running a 3 slot system. It's first come first served, so if my journal post shows all my slots are full, you may have to wait a while. Please be patient! I'm still new at this! =3

Slots
1. chunlilover [link]
2. thephoenixrisen [link]
3. KingAuron [link]

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/24678941/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/24678941/ Sun, 10 May 2009 02:06:04 PDT
So far I've gotten a few requests from some good friends, so my slots are full at the mo. As soon as things free up, I'll let everyone know. I'm going with a two-slot active, 4 slot waiting system in the how that I can have a high turnover without overloading myself with demand!

I'm also working on a commission quote/price list for subsequent jobs. The difficulty is knowing how much to charge, so I'm gonna leave a lot of room for negotiation regarding content and my skill level.

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/23948496/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/23948496/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:01:41 PDT
I guess the true test will be weather I can produce a piece that gets tons of favs and positive comments. I live in hope!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/23620266/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/23620266/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:46:28 PDT
I want to keep a strong line between my hentai and normal work, so I will see if I can begin removing all my H-art in order to clean up this account (although my favs will stay, no point getting rid of those). This is a personal choice, no one is forcing my hand or anything. I just want to make it easier for me in the future to decide which of my art is good clean enough for DA without wasting time on censorship (which I hate).

For anyone who wants to see my uncensored stuff, I will redirect them to my blog:
[link]

There might be another site I submit work to, but I still need to sort that out.

I want to formally appologise to those people who will be inconvenienced by this, but I promise I'm not going anywhere, just getting my priorities straight.

As an upshot, I'm going back to basics and analysis my drawing skills to look at areas where I can improve. This should mean future work by be should be of a much higher quality (fingers crossed!).

Thanks and stay tuned!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/20432639/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/20432639/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:00:20 PDT
I have a couple of things I can upload a bit later, but it may be some time before I'm back to full speed creatively!

On the upshot, I've been keeping busy by attending some classes in Beginners Japanese. I said I would, and now I'm actually going for it, bit by bit!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/19583073/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/19583073/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:14:04 PDT
A lot of stuff has happened recently, so I can be forgiven slightly (but not by much!). Fortunately, I'm starting to feel my creative juices flowing again, so I may be able to get some new stuff out in the days to follow.

Watch this space. This one. Right over here.

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18741465/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18741465/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:58:37 PDT
Metal Gear Solid 4 (Four) <_<

It's coming, I want it, I've been wanting it for a VERY long time, and chances are when I get it, it will consume my life for at least a month!

I feared my creative momentum would wane in the advent of this console behemoth, but right now, I just don't care!

I guess I'll see you all in a month's time! Laters!




Just kidding! I'll still check up on you all from time to time, and try to upload as much as I can. I owe it to all of you and myself to keep the momentum going. Fatal Busters will continue, as will any art I can put together. Maybe. It's so hard, you know?

Update: Episode 7 is finally up!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18608991/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18608991/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:33:30 PDT
As a personal update, I've decided to quit my job after 4 years of loyal yet unrewarded service. I've had enough of the endless paperwork, the pointless bureaucracy, and the tireless office politics and shameless backstabbing.

I'm going to be giving my boss a month's notice, so he can find some other hapless chimp/chump to fill my shoes. I don't know if I'll ever find anyhing else right now, but one thing I know for sure, it's gotta be a hell of a lot better than this!

>_<

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18493791/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18493791/ Sun, 25 May 2008 11:40:48 PDT
On a different note, I've been focussing on finishing as many of my outstanding projects as possible, before I move on to anything new. Here's hoping I can finish before Christmas!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18314396/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18314396/ Wed, 14 May 2008 01:25:13 PDT
I want to thank everyone who has helped me so far!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18298769/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18298769/ Tue, 13 May 2008 01:06:04 PDT
Things are really gonna come to a head for the team, as they're pushed to the limit of trust and loyalty! All it takes for evil to prevail is for a good man to do nothing. One man will stand for what is right...

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18265796/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18265796/ Sun, 11 May 2008 00:27:08 PDT
You'd be surprised how many people have told me to just throw caution to the wind and embrace my dreams. They say that for others to want to help you, you have to help yourself. Unfortunately, every time I've tried has pretty much failed miserably. I feel like I'm trapped in an invisible box, and no one is willing to tell me how to find the exit.

Sorry to sound so negative. It just feels like I'm much happier with my internet persona than I am with my real self. Tell me if you haven't heard that before! -_-,

Anyway, have a nice day, I know I probably won't!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18221005/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18221005/ Thu, 08 May 2008 02:12:07 PDT
Stay tuned, and stay infected! (I admit it, I stole that last line from Ultraneko!)

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18206117/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18206117/ Wed, 07 May 2008 03:10:01 PDT On several occasions, I've had trouble submitting deviations, adding favs and even adding comments!

At first I thought it was because of my broadband connection at home, but I seem to get the same problems on my work computer as well! >_<

From what I've read on the forum, the admin and tech guys are aware of the numerous problems that users are suffering. I can certainly understand the dificulty of finding and fixing bugs on a relatively new system, but it really kills my motivation to add new stuff if each time I fill in the submission form and click send, my screen tells me an error has occured meaning I have no choice but go back and fill in the form all over again!

I'm not saying anything bad against the guys that run DA, I'm grateful they've given me such a wonderful place to showcase my talent and share my interests with other like minded artists. It's just a real turn-off to struggle with a system that is easy to use, but is hampered by glitches.

That's all I'm gonna say on the matter. Please don't flame me! +_+,

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18058418/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/18058418/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:35:04 PDT
The way I see it, I have a ton of different things I've created over the years, that shows how versatile I am creatively. I want people to see that I'm more of a "Jack of all Trades" than a master of one particular discipline.

I have a lot of ideas rollin' around in this old noggin' of mine, I just hope I can keep this momentum up befor I get bogged down with other issues!

And just so you know, I've finally started writing episodes for my "Fatal Busters" series/project. Those who choose to read it will finally get an insight into the various characters I've created that litter my gallery! Make no mistake, this is gonna be HUGE!! 0_0 *wets pants!*

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/17890298/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/17890298/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:58:47 PDT _<.

I'm down, but I'm not out. If you wanna know what's going on with me, just visit my blog:

[link]

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/14482066/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/14482066/ Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:36:44 PDT
I have been VERY busy mind, writing fanfics, visiting Anime Expos and events in London, and trying to learn Japanese (slowly).

I've also been blogging some of my exploits. For those who are interested, here'e the link:

[link]

I'm actually finding it easier to write stories than drawing. I plan on uploading my fanfics on DA soon.

When I get back to drawing again, I don't know because for me, it takes a bit more effort. I'll try my best to keep you all informed of any changes.

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/13102942/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/13102942/ Sat, 26 May 2007 15:52:48 PDT
This time was much more straightforward, and I had a lot more fun too! There were a load of people dressed up as their favourite characters from various anime series like Full Metal Alchemist, One Piece and Naruto.

The place was filled with all manner of sights and sounds. There were stalls relating to manga and anime, American comics, sci-fi, video games, movie trailers and competitions.

I even took the time to try out some WACOM graphic tablet they were demo-ing at the anime village, and did a couple of random sketches for the competition they were running.

I took a lot of video footage on my mobile phone, which when I have time, I’ll upload them onto my blog.

I seriously recommend this event to anyone in the London who even has a passing interest in anime and manga!


Things to do list:
- Easter Desktop Pic (part 2)
- Mia and Trixie pic
- Some other furry art
- Chubby Mature Women (for practice! )
- Wolf Girl
- Characters from my Fatal Busters series (when I get the chance!)

Video Game/Anime Babes
- Ubb and Pan from Dragonball GT
- Ubb in cool pose
- Alisia Dragoon
- Cutie Honey
- Muscular Pan
- Female Vergil
- Lady from DMC3 in SE catsuit
- Milenia From Grandia 2
- Female Kratos

Important
- I need to experiment with rendering 3 dimensional objects and hard/solid/metallic objects

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12917496/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12917496/ Fri, 11 May 2007 00:20:31 PDT
As a resolution, I’ve made an oath to myself to try to do something I wouldn’t normally do each month. One step at a time, as they say!

The Fun Fair is in town, and I haven’t been to the Fair since I was a kid. If I can get out of work at a decent time (a lot more difficult than you’d think), I may just go. After all, what better reason is there to go to the Fair than on your birthday!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12712340/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12712340/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:16:03 PDT
I know that might sound a little crazy to some people, but for me, I just see it as the next logical step for me going to Japan one day (kinda a life-long dream).

It's amazing to realise just how little I ACTUALLY know about the country I've chosen as my promised land, so it's good that I'm getting all these stupid anime misconceptions out of my head as soon as possible!

It's only been one lesson, but already I'm totally overwhelmed by the different new phrases I have to learn like Onamae wa? Okuni wa? Oshigoto wa? Goshumi wa? I’m finding myself saying “Roy, what the heck have you gotten yourself into THIS TIME!!” I’m not too worried though, it’s not like I have to go to Japan next week or anything. I just wanted to get the ball rolling, get over my apprehension at just how HUGE the language barrier I’ll have to jump. As they always say, one step at a time!

Just so you know, I'm learning at the International House London (near Tottenham Court Road), and my teacher is a Mrs Saori Ford (Saori Sensei). She's Japanese, but I'm assuming that by her surname she's either married to a western guy or she might have some western blood in her (I don't think so though, she's very Japanese!) She’s kinda cute (for an older woman), and I think I should at least come away with something useful at the end of the week!

Watch this space!



Things to do list:
- Easter Desktop Pic (part 2)
- Mia and Trixie pic
- Some other furry art
- Chubby Mature Women (for practice! )
- Wolf Girl
- Characters from my Fatal Busters series (when I get the chance!)

Video Game/Anime Babes
- Ubb and Pan from Dragonball GT
- Ubb in cool pose
- Alisia Dragoon
- Cutie Honey
- Muscular Pan
- Female Vergil
- Lady from DMC3 in SE catsuit
- Milenia From Grandia 2
- Female Kratos

Important
- I need to experiment with rendering 3 dimensional objects and hard/solid/metallic objects

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12451050/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12451050/ Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:27:38 PDT I've already got a few ideas in mind, I just need to find time during the week to sketch and scan.

I'm gonna go furry, with a cute and busty bunny, pig girl, and the surprisingly popular Mia the cat girl!

To make things interesting, I might do clean and dirty versions if I have the time.

I've got a to do list of things I want to draw in the future:
- Mia and Pig girl pic

- Ubb and Pan frm Dragonball GT
- Ubb in cool pose
- Easter Desktop Pic
- Chubby Mature Women
- Wolf Girl

Video Game/Anime Babes
- Alisia Dragoon
- Cutie Honey
- Muscular Pan
- Female Vergil
- Lady from DMC3 in SE catsuit
- Milenia From Grandia 2
- Female Kratos

Important
- I need to experiment with rendering 3 dimensional objects and hard/solid/metallic objects

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12106550/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/12106550/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:51:24 PST
Now that I'm older, I have more self dicipline. I also now have the ability to plot out a more complex story arch. I've recently written some short stories based on Streets of Rage and Devil May Cry 3.


Here's hoping these skills come in handy when I finally start writing for my "Fatal Busters" martial arts series!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11998784/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11998784/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:26:31 PST
]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11981774/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11981774/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:42:33 PST
This is just what I need to get me off my ass and step up. Once I've submitted the gamut of my back catalogue, I'm gonna work on newer techniques, and maybe ask some professionals where they think I can improve.

As Vergil from Devil May Cry 3 says, "Now I'm motivated!"

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11863177/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11863177/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:58:57 PST
I don't want to go into too much detail, but let's just say that that with me gone, my work colleagues are TOTALLY SCREWED! There is NO-ONE else that can do what I do. I've even had holidays cancelled just because they needed me to bail their asses out of a situation that THEY created! It's kinda like being a super hero, saving our company from destruction!

Sufficed to say, I'm leaving that phone ringin' if anyone calls from work, asking me to save their worthless asses again!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11808061/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11808061/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:03:11 PST
Sure, I can act cool, like I don't give a toss, but that's not the truth at all. There's been a lot of girls that I've fancied in the past, but never got further than innocent glances across the classroom.

I put it down to having too much emotional baggage. I think too much about all the things that could go wrong, rather than just taking a chance and being reckless. I probably do it because I'm protecting myself from being hurt.

Mind you, I haven't given up hope JUST yet...

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11754369/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11754369/ Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:22:02 PST
I guess I'll just I'll just have to see what happens!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11685294/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11685294/ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:16:53 PST
There is virtually NO guarantee that a machine that is connected to the internet will not become infected in some way or another.

I had to learn the hard way to finally understand that point (especially considering the kind of filth I look at on the net!). I'm just lucky that I was able to get my machine back on track. I'm definately going to be more cautious in future!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11594317/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11594317/ Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:54:46 PST
For a while now, I've known that being a member of DA is kinda like hitting the big time for artists. Here, the work that you do can be seen by people all over the world. People can be drawn to what you do dependent on the kind of things you're into, thus giving you the chance to converse with like minded individuals (I'm starting to sound posh, aren't I!)

Above all else, the fact that at some point, I may even be able to make some money from my art means that unlike my current situation in the UK, the possibilities are endless!

]]> ~raijinzz http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11542366/ http://raijinzz.deviantart.com/journal/11542366/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:16:09 PST
The only thing that's cheering me up is that I can finally upload my art on DeviantArt!

]]> ~raijinzz