Please note that these FAQ's are questions that I have seen asked and answered on several other fantasy artists' websites. As questions get asked, I will update the FAQ, so keep an eye open for changes!
How can I purcahse your original paintings online?
I do not list my original paintings for sale online, since I carry them to shows with me. However, if you would like to own one of my originals, you're welcome to E-mail me and inquire about its availability. You can message me through Myspace, or E-mail me at battlemaidenart@yahoo.com
How can I purchase your prints online?All prints that I have currently available for sale are listed on my Etsy page found
here. You can subscribe to my blog where I will post links to all of my artwork as it becomes available.
How do you create your reproduction prints?My prints are created on my Canon PixmaPro9000 professional printer. They are on quality photo paper, and printed with dye based inks that should last, with proper care, 100 years.
How long will it take you to ship my purchase?I never ship orders until payment has been processed by my bank. I make trips to the post office every Friday, and will ship all orders that have cleared by Thursday night. If your order clears on Friday, it will not be shipped until the following week. If you have an order that must be rushed, please let me know before hand so that appropriate adjustments to the shipping cost and my schedule can be made.
Can I use your image on the internet?
There are some cases that I do allow my images to be used on the internet. You may post my image on your myspace page, use it as a background, etc... as long as you do not alter it in any way, and provide a link back to my shop or credit "Valorie of Battlemaiden Studio" on your page. All watermarks must be left in tact. You may also use my images as icons on Myspace and Live Journal, and trim them down to the desired size, as long as the art itself is not altered in any way and credit is given.
If I buy an image, can I claim it as my own or reproduce it?No. All of my art is copyright Valorie and Battle Maiden Studio, and may not be used, altered, reproduced, or sold in any way. This includes original artwork and commissions; I still retain all rights to the image and may reproduce it and sell it. You legally may only resale an unaltered piece of art that you have legally purchased from me. I will sell reproduction rights to my artwork for use in books, please contact me for information. If you find anyone in violation of my reproduction policy, please write and let me know.
May I link to your website?Yes you may!
Do you take commissions?Please keep in mind that commissioned pieces are priced on a piece by piece basis, and several factors will be taken into account during the pricing process. Commissioned pieces take time to complete, so please allow at least six weeks for completion of the piece. If you need a piece sooner than that, include the date at the beginning of the request, and I will let you know if this is possible. All rush requests will increase the cost of the commission.
I will only take commissions on a case by case basis. Please do not be offended if I do not accept your request. If you're interested in having me draw your character contact me with the following information: Detailed description of the character, if you have a pose in mind include that, and links to several reference pictures of specialized costuming, weaponry, etc… I am far more likely to accept your request if reading your message doesn't make my eyes bleed.
If I accept your request we will first discuss the basics and settle on a cost. I will then contact you with several thumbnail pictures and concept sketches to get your input. We'll work together on the sketches until we're both satisfied, then payment will be due in full, and inking will begin. Once I begin inking an image, no changes can be made, and all inkwork is final. When I've completed the piece, you will receive all sketches that were done to create the piece, and the original artwork. Please realize that I will retain all rights to the image, and will release reproduction prints of the image, and may release it in any other form that I choose unless otherwise negotiated. The character is still yours, but commissioning a piece does not give you the right to reproduce it in any way (that means no using it on the cover of your book, on T-shirts, etc…). If you would like to purchase the rights to reproduce the artwork, let me know and we will work that out. If you would like to commission me for an original piece and ask that I do not sell reproductions of it, that can also be arraigned, but please note that such a request will greatly increase the cost of the project to compensate for my potential profit loss.
What other websites are you a member of?You can find my artwork and blogs on several different sites.
Etsy: http://battlemaiden.etsy.comDeviant Art: http://battlemaiden.deviantart.com/
Live Journal: http://battlemaidenart.livejournal.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/battlemaidenstudio
Blogger: http://battlemaidenart.blogspot.com/
If you have any questions that weren't answered by this FAQ, please send me an E-mail or message entitled "Question" and I will get back to you as soon as possible.