Voluntary Madness

I mentioned I have no tablet at the moment, which has the obvious consequence of there being no piccage*. So. I have the following problem: I need to purchase a Wacom tablet (haven't decided on the specifics yet), but have no money. The solution I had in mind is such: I can offer express commissions. This means I will be offering coloured sketches (I will have examples ready later today, tomorrow at the latest example below), at $10 (up to two characters with minimal background).

Question #1 is: would anyone be willing to support a poor artist?

Question #2 (this for the artist types): is it better to get an Intuos3 A6, or Graphire A5 (my old tablet is A5)? Opinion? Anyone?

* Long story short: my old tablet + a Mac = hardware error. Since I'm temporarily at home, I have the option of connecting it to a PC which does have Photoshop. The problem is, I am not sure about how long will I be home (though I won't be leaving any sooner than August), so it is important that I have a tablet that works. For me. And, I'm hoping, for you too.

( info + example )

edit:
As I mentioned, I did manage to aquire a new tablet, but it's not fully paid off yet. Meaning, the commissions are still open, but I'm not taking any more requests at the moment. Once I'm finished with the ones I accepted so far, I will take on an extra batch, I don't know how many. A few people made reservations already, yay! I will post an announcement then.

( Currently working on )

You're awesome guys. *huggles* Thank you very much.

Both images commissioned by spellhorn, and were supposed to be illustrations for merula31's fics.

( 1x2 piccage hidden here )

( Kyou and Tohru for Merith )

( 39 for SWLover )

( Roy and Ed for SWLover )

To my surprise, it's not so much that I have a problem with managing the time, but rather that I am too dead during the week to try and colour anything. XD Too much time in front of a computer.

Whew, I think I'm over the Photoshop issue. Mostly. Of course now I have this sudden urge to do Supernatural fanart, so obviously will be cursing up a storm in a minute, but okay.

... why do always I have a gazillion started projects? I fail. Seriously, I fail.

( Preventer angst )

Stupid coursework requires attention now. Want to shoot myself. GAH.

As usual, wanted to say something, but totally forgot what I wanted to say. Oh! I remember! I was at Kat's over the weekend and got to RP Dungeons and Dragons. It was fun!

I got into my Photobucket account to find out that one of my GW fanart pictures violated terms of service. Uh. Funny that. It wasn't particularly risque. Now granted, no clothes are involved, but still. Hello, this is me? Ms Nothing-That-Requires-An-18-Tag?

Sheesh. I hope they don't go deleting my account, I damn well need it.

( Now I know why people fear clowns )

( Who will be the first to say 'Keiran, do not watch movies/TV/read books ever again' )

Also. dueSouth fics? Damn addictive. If I ever have go to Ficcers Annonymous, I know what I'll do. I'll buy everyone a drink and say: "Sponsored by the person solely responsible for my addictions: yami_tai." *grins*