Shippo Art - My Drawing - Page 2

Cheetah · 03-26-2007, 10:58 PM

I was only going to draw from photos for now... I can draw things straight out of my head if I really want to (The Shippo Santa thing was from my head... the color sketch there is from a photo), but I wasn't going to be dealing with any live modeling any time soon. It's much easier in my current situation to just have people give me a couple photos so I can draw in my poor, jobless seclusion lmao (Can't afford the gas it takes to drive everywhere right now anyway lol).

Good idea though... although, would a dog sit still for 4 hours? >O.o;<

Thanks for the ideas... >^^;<

dcole · 03-27-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mvons

Cheetah, first thing, protect your artwork. Put the word SAMPLE across the picture on your website or it will be copied.

Merrie, you took the words (above) right out of my mouth!

Cheetah, excellent drawing of Shippo. Those soulful eyes!

Cheetah · 03-27-2007, 11:14 AM

Alright, I slapped a big watermark over the image. >^_^< Now I just need to make the intro a big longer.

Clogs · 03-27-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheetah

Alright, I slapped a big watermark over the image. >^_^< Now I just need to make the intro a big longer.

Maybe mention that the front page drawing is one of your own dog? Gives the site a bit of a personal touch that might appeal more than a dirctly commercial approach.

fido · 03-27-2007, 03:32 PM

Cheetah--

Do you draw children? Would love to have a drawing of ours with Buddy. If not, am looking for pics of Buddy alone so we can order!

You are quite talented. Hope the business takes off. Also, if you get a DBA (Doing Business As--in TX it is only $14) then you can write off many expenses as well as 1/6 to 1/7 of home expenses under the home office deductions on your income tax. If it really takes off an LLC may be an even better tax set up.

Cheetah · 03-27-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clogs

Maybe mention that the front page drawing is one of your own dog? Gives the site a bit of a personal touch that might appeal more than a dirctly commercial approach.

Done! Now, I just need a good closing sentence, and the intro is finished. >^_^< *brainstorms*

I am not sure how good I would be at drawing children. My talent lies with animals, so I am pretty out of practice with humans. I could sure try, but I can't promise anything... >^^;<

Great idea about the business thingy. Once I get a job and start getting a steady paycheck, maybe I can look into that! I really do hope this takes off too! >^_^<

fido · 03-27-2007, 05:07 PM

Even before getting a job, the DBA is cheap (here just $14 by going to the closest county courthouse and takes about 15 minutes). If you do it in this year, you can get the deductions from the time you register. Especially with not working a standard job, the tax break could be significant. up to 1/6 of every electric bill, phone, water , repairs and maintenance to your home, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, supplies, because Shippo is your model and advertising campaign his expenses could be deducted. I wouldn't wait and I'd talk to a librarian (who can help you look up the tax code for your state)(or accountant that you know through friends, church, clubs, etc) about other items that could be deducted! Good Luck!

Clogs · 03-27-2007, 06:21 PM

....aaaand...put your website in the signature of every forum that you use. Some forums have a dedicated place for this, too. Also add it to your email, so it is in as many places as possible.....

ColColt · 03-27-2007, 06:36 PM

I think you're off to a great start, Cheetah. Not many have a talent for drawing animals. I use to be fairly good with charcoal and people but would never tackle animals.

BTW-I hope Shippo is doing much better now...so lovely.

Cheetah · 03-27-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clogs

....aaaand...put your website in the signature of every forum that you use. Some forums have a dedicated place for this, too. Also add it to your email, so it is in as many places as possible.....

Some forums don't allow this, and some don't specify... I can't seem to find the rules for this one... am I allowed to put a link in my siggy here?

Jeni D · 03-27-2007, 07:39 PM

Those drawings are absolutely amazing!! I always wished I had some sort of artistic talent, but, alas, my stick people don't even look like stick people

Cheetah · 03-27-2007, 07:52 PM

Thanks! Don't feel bad. My boyfriend came and sat next to me while I was drawing it, and he tried to draw the same picture, and it turned out looking like a fuzzy elephant. >^^;< But he is a musical person, so his talent lies in a different place than mine. I couldn't play an instrument to save my life Lmao!

03-27-2007, 05:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
fido Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 112	Even before getting a job, the DBA is cheap (here just $14 by going to the closest county courthouse and takes about 15 minutes). If you do it in this year, you can get the deductions from the time you register. Especially with not working a standard job, the tax break could be significant. up to 1/6 of every electric bill, phone, water , repairs and maintenance to your home, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, supplies, because Shippo is your model and advertising campaign his expenses could be deducted. I wouldn't wait and I'd talk to a librarian (who can help you look up the tax code for your state)(or accountant that you know through friends, church, clubs, etc) about other items that could be deducted! Good Luck! Last edited by fido; 03-28-2007 at 05:27 AM.

03-27-2007, 07:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
Jeni D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	Those drawings are absolutely amazing!! I always wished I had some sort of artistic talent, but, alas, my stick people don't even look like stick people __________________ Jeni, Tim, Dudley, and Maya

03-26-2007, 10:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cheetah Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 352 Images: 28	I was only going to draw from photos for now... I can draw things straight out of my head if I really want to (The Shippo Santa thing was from my head... the color sketch there is from a photo), but I wasn't going to be dealing with any live modeling any time soon. It's much easier in my current situation to just have people give me a couple photos so I can draw in my poor, jobless seclusion lmao (Can't afford the gas it takes to drive everywhere right now anyway lol). Good idea though... although, would a dog sit still for 4 hours? >O.o;< Thanks for the ideas... >^^;<

03-27-2007, 11:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Cheetah Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 352 Images: 28	Alright, I slapped a big watermark over the image. >^_^< Now I just need to make the intro a big longer.

03-27-2007, 03:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
fido Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 112	Cheetah-- Do you draw children? Would love to have a drawing of ours with Buddy. If not, am looking for pics of Buddy alone so we can order! You are quite talented. Hope the business takes off. Also, if you get a DBA (Doing Business As--in TX it is only $14) then you can write off many expenses as well as 1/6 to 1/7 of home expenses under the home office deductions on your income tax. If it really takes off an LLC may be an even better tax set up.

03-27-2007, 06:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
Clogs Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Frequently seen in a big, green bus. Posts: 362 Images: 5	....aaaand...put your website in the signature of every forum that you use. Some forums have a dedicated place for this, too. Also add it to your email, so it is in as many places as possible.....

03-27-2007, 06:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
ColColt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 403	I think you're off to a great start, Cheetah. Not many have a talent for drawing animals. I use to be fairly good with charcoal and people but would never tackle animals. BTW-I hope Shippo is doing much better now...so lovely.

03-27-2007, 07:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
Cheetah Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 352 Images: 28	Thanks! Don't feel bad. My boyfriend came and sat next to me while I was drawing it, and he tried to draw the same picture, and it turned out looking like a fuzzy elephant. >^^;< But he is a musical person, so his talent lies in a different place than mine. I couldn't play an instrument to save my life Lmao!

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