Art by SunsetCollie
I am an artist specializing in many different styles of illustrative work. Here you will find traditional illustration, badges, pixel artwork, reference sheets, digital painting, and more!
Welcome!
About the Artist:
Greetings! My name is Victoria. Online, I'm generally known as Aspen or Sunset, and my friends sometimes call me Vic. I answer to any of them.SunsetCollie is my user across many platforms. I am an artist that likes to dabble primarily in traditional media, and sometimes digital media.Furry artwork is what I am generally known for career-wise, but my skills are diverse. My art reflects many themes, including fantasy, pet portraits, wildlife, and occasionally human portraits. I specifically have a preference for semi-realism with fantasy elements.You can check out the many different styles of my work under "Art Showcase" in the Website Navigation page!
What's New:
Welcome to my new website! If you aren't new here, you'll notice the very drastic change in layout. I am very happy with the result of this two-year project. I hope that it is clear to navigate, as well as somewhat visually pleasing for the viewer. :)You will see a variety of styles and media here. I am not always accepting custom work, but you can check out my commission & quotes information in Website Navigation. That is where you will find all the links and information you need!
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Important Notice:
Some pages are still in-progress of being updated. Links that are currently unavailable are grayed out. This website will be fully functional by September 1st. Feel free to check back then!
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Creation Process:
I usually start by sketching the piece digitally. Once that sketch is finalized, I print the sketch and use a Lightbox to transfer the sketch to the paper that I will be using to finish the piece. I use this method for nearly every piece I create. Although it can increase the amount of time and effort I put into a piece, I am very happy with the turnout.
This has especially been helpful when working with clients to create their piece. It allows for easier editing. Things are more permanent in the physical traditional piece, allowing less room for edits before having to re-do the piece entirely. This is also why I like to have a fully planned, full-colored digital draft, so that I have a very good idea of how the piece should look in the end.It is important to know that colors will look different on paper in comparison to how they look on a digital screen. I do my very best to match color as closely as possible.
WIPs:
The amount of work-in-progress images that you receive as a client will vary. There are at least a minimum amount of WIPs you can expect throughout the process. I've broken that down here:
Initial rough sketch: At the very beginning, you may receive a very rough sketch that is a basic idea of how your commission may look. This sketch is to mainly get my ideas across in a visual way to see if you are happy with the vision and direction. The number of WIPs of the rough sketch will depend on if the client requests any changes.
Clean sketch: Once you are happy with the rough sketch, I will move on to a clean sketch. This will look similar to line art and will be the sketch I transfer to paper. Usually by this point clients are happy with the idea, but edits can still be requested at this stage.
Color draft: This is where I will add color and rough shading to the digital sketch. The color draft will be run by you for a final check. It is best that you request any final edits in this stage, because beyond this point I don't allow many major edits, if any.
Transferred sketch: This is the sketch on paper, after I've printed it and transferred it with a Lightbox. This sketch
Contact
The most efficient way to get in touch with me directly is through this form, since I typically don't answer DM requests without prior notice. You can ask your questions here, and you will be contacted based on the preferred method of contact you provide.
Commission Process
Payment Plans
If you opt for a payment plan, I will be working with you on your commission for every payment that you make. Orders that are $50 and above have the option to pay a partial amount upfront and to receive progress based on payments made. This section explains how this works.
Payments broken down:
First payment: This pays for the sketching process and reserves your spot on the queue.
Other following payments: These payments will need to be discussed on a case-by-case basis, depending entirely on the type of commission you've ordered.
Final payment: This payment is for the final stage of your commission. This is generally the color/detail process.
Examples of progress with a fixed payment plan:
Say you order a digital piece that costs $100, and you want to break up your payments into 3 parts. You can opt to pay $25 minimum upfront. I will begin the sketch process and we can work on that until your next payment is due. The next payment would be another $25 minimum, and I would start the lining process. Once the lines are done, you will make your final payment and I will complete your order. If it is a traditional piece, you can also pay the shipping fees toward the end.Do keep in mind that stages may differ depending on the art style, and the amount of commissions you are ordering. Payment plans are a case-by-case basis and will need to be discussed upfront.If you decide at any point not to continue forward with your order, you will only receive the artwork that has been completed thus far, and you will not receive any refunds for completed work.
Progress + Update Frequencies
At this time, you should expect to wait up to a week from the day you paid before receiving a sketch. The reason for this is due to the status of my current queue, and I will need time to schedule your commission based on the style you've ordered.The frequency of updates provided will be based on the client's preferences. Some people prefer to be contacted more frequently, others don't mind more spaced updates. Frequencies can depend on the style of commission that you have ordered. This is something that I will discuss with you if your commission has been accepted.
The reason why I have implemented this is to keep open communication between myself and the client, but primarily to help me stay on track with my work. I do struggle with time perception, and it is much easier for me to keep track with scheduled updates.Keep in mind, updates do not always come in the form of visual progress. Updates are to let you know where I am with my work, and to let you know of the status of your order. The frequency in which you receive visual progress updates will depend on the style of commission you have ordered.