FAQs

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Here's a few commonly asked questions, and their answers.

Do you take commissions?

Yes. If you have something that you would like me to draw or paint, email me. I am currently working on a fantasy-oriented portfolio, so I'm only accepting "professional" or "to-be-published" commissions currently.

Can I use your art on my webpage?

Sure! As long as it is a non-profit page, and you follow the following guidelines:

Please do not use any of the paintings found under the "Commissions" area of the website. Anything else is fair game.
If the image is from the gallery or sketches sections, you may post the image on your website without needing to contact me at all, and need only put a "© Stephanie Shimerdla" on that page.
Please don't link directly to the images. Download them and by right clicking on them, and then upload them to your own server. It won't work, anyway, as I have hotlinking protection on.
If you do use some of my artwork on your non-profit webpages, it would be appreciated greatly if you would put link back to me! You can link to http://www.obsidiandawn.com or use one of the banners created for just such a purpose.

Can I use one of your images for creating my own signature tags, tubes, etc.?

Sure! As long as it is for non-profit, you can do so without needing to contact me at all. I would love to see what you create using my images, however - so feel free to a link to your website or the tags themselves if you want. If it will be for profit in some manner, and we can discuss any possibilities of its usage.

Please ensure that "© Stephanie Shimerdla" can be found somewhere on the tag. Additionally, the URL of this website found somewhere on the tag/tube would be ideal. That way, when others see it and like it, they know where to find the original image from which it was made!

Can I use one of your images for anything else, such as one of my roleplaying characters?

You're more than welcome to, yes. As long as it is a non-profit usage, you can do so without needing to contact me at all.

What medium do you use for these, and if I commission you to do an image of my pet, character, or idea and want it printed out, what sizes can I get?

Most of the work on these pages is done in Photoshop and Painter. I also do work with acrylics, charcoal, graphite, and prismacolor colored pencils. Sizes are quite negotiable. Anything painted digitally can be printed out in just about any size imaginable. For more info or a request, simply or check out the prints store.

What types of payment do you accept?

We accept any form of payment, but for now it must be done through Paypal. If you would rather not pay in this manner, and we'll see what can be worked out. In order to make a payment through Paypal, click on the link on the commissions page.

How long does it take you to make one of these?

You know, it really depends on the complexity of the image. Most of them tend to take me somewhere around 15-50 hours.

Any other questions?

and I'll get back with you as soon as possible!