MTG Salvation

I'm really excited last night i just took my very first commission! Borderless alters on a play set of seat of the synod and a playset of thoughtcast! I'm really nervous about doing the alters. I had no idea how to hash out the deal so I insisted on using an auction site that rhymes with "freeway" just to avoid any kind of miscommunication or payment issues. Also that is where they had contacted me was on the site. If my client is satisfied I hope to do more alters for them. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this or etiquette when taking commissions?

I have a question about sealing alters. I was wondering what kind of sealant to use I have a spray acrylic sealer and I absolutely hate it, I spray on a few thin coats and it give the cards a spotty texture and rough feel. Am I just using the wrong product should I be using a brush on varnish and If so does anyone have any suggestions? I am trying to get my work to a professional quality but I have been having a lot of trouble finding out which products the pros actually use. I am currently using golden fluid acrylic and a faber castell pitt xs pen for my paintings and acetone and prismacolor markers for my drawn alters

i would mask off the inside of the borders then go around very carefully with some slightly watered down good quality black acrylic. maybe a touch of white just to tone the black down to where it needs to be. (check your shade on a land to make sure it is right) if you apply it good and thin and smooth then you should be able to play with it sleeved and no one would be the wiser.. but you should always run all alters past your judge first then that little snot can go blow it out his @$$ cuz you already got it approved.

I'm looking to get into doing commissions does anyone have any suggestions I have no lgs to showcase my work I live in the middle of nowhere

This was my first attempt at an art nouveau alter it took me about an hour and a half to two hours to do I'm happy with the results but not thrilled I started a second one it's not even half done and I'm 3 hours in. But it is looking like it will not turn out much better than my first does anyone have any suggestions for acquiring the smooth solid opaque yet thin colors needed for these alters? I already know my pen is too thick for my lining and I'm getting a new set of Sakura pens soon but also I seem to be having trouble finding thin enough brushes for the detail work? Any feedback would be great thanks

i have had the same issue with Sakura microns and prismacolor lining markers. im using an ~.05 sharpie marker atm because i plugged my micron the first time i used them.. -_- i waited a month for them to come in the mail and 15 mins after opening them.. ugh. Thanx for your tips guys.

I have been having problems with my drawn cartoon alters. I use prismacolor markers for my coloring and sharpie for my lining. The prismacolors tend to make the black ink smear and bleed muddying the picture does any one have any suggestions to get a clean crisp look on drawn cards? Also any suggestions for more reliable lining markers? Fine rip sharpies prismacolors and Sakura pens tend to plug up and get streaky and spotty.

Painting and drawing are two very different creatures in my opinion. painting is more about color and shape while drawing is more line work and fine detail. Both are skills that must be used and honed to be good at dont get discouraged and dont give up you will never get good if you dont try and please for the love of god dont jump right into ur pile of rares! start small lands are great practice u got loads and they are easy to show off. Watch alot of youtube videos. and if you are just painting dont acetone or erease your cards its pointless and just ruins them. Good Luck!

I use golden heavy body titanium white for my basing i water it down just a touch. you need to be careful to get a nice even smooth coat with it its thicker and covers better and with practice you can get it pretty thin on the card. that's just my preference though. i was having the same problem. also when basing make sure your paint is completely dry before adding another layer or you will just lift the one under it. acrylic is water salable as long as it has not completely cured. once dried it takes alcohol or acetone to cut through it.

brand New SAkura marker just dried out after my first alter with it. how and why does this happen to EVERY fine point marker i buy i have tried so many different types it doesnt matter what brand they are has any one else had this problem?

thanks. do you know of any good white pens to use for thin highlighting? paintbrushes can be slightly unruly for fine detail work and toothpicks dont hold paint all that well. lol

what pens can i use to alter cards with as far as lining and detail i bought sharpie pens prismacolor artist markers and just got Sakura Micron pens which seem to be quite popular but all of these markers seem to smear how long does it normally take for drying time and is there some way i can use them without having to put a sealant on the card i have acrylic sealer but it seems to come out spotty and rough texturing the card surface. Am i just applying it wrong.. i need help.. lol