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the faq/reference post

KITSCHE 101

This post is meant to serve as a reference for any questions that you have. I have the answers to the more frequently asked questions below. These are divided into certain categories for the sake of convenience. If you have any other questions to ask, please comment here or email kitsche at livejournal.com. Thank you!


CATEGORIES
community-related
art-related
book-related
print-related
commission-related
misc

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community
Q: Can I join kitsche?
A: Nope, but you are welcome to add the community to your friends-list for updates. The reason for this is because all the entries are public and therefore, there isn't exactly a point to have members if anybody can see the art.

Q: Why is this a one-person community instead of a regular journal?
A: Communities are much easier and more convenient to maintain than regular journals, in my opinion. Plus, I don't have the annoyance of logging in and out of journals all the time.

Q: When will you update next?
A: It depends! My posting patterns are nonexistent, if not unpredictable.

Q: I'd like to comment, but I don't have a LJ!
A: You can email me at kitschelj at gmail.com.


art
Q: What mediums do you use?
A: I usually list it in the entry, but generally I'll use watercolors, markers, coloured pencils, and Sharpies. However, many of my entries post-November-2007 use Reeves acrylics and Niji Watercolors in addition to the previously listed materials.

Q: What journal do you use?
A: Anything before May 11 2006 was created in a Moleskine 5"x8" sketchbook.

Q: Where do you buy your materials?
A: Moleskines can be bought in any major bookstore. Prismacolor markers/coloured pencils can be found in art and office supply stores. I use generic watercolours, which can be found anywhere. All the art materials that I use can be found on Amazon, if not at any given art supplier.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration/ideas?
A: I get my inspiration from my surroundings. I listen to music, which helps when I'm out of ideas. Reading and looking at other art helps as well.

Q: Do you have a favourite artist you admire?
A: I have heaps of artists whom I just love. I'll probably compile a list of inspirational sites/artists soon.


book
Q: When is that book coming out?
A: Anywhere in 2007. I recently moved, and I put the book production on a hiatus. However, I am currently drafting the cover.

Q: What's it called?
A: I'll let you know when I decide on an actual title.

Q: What's the author name?
A: Cindy Pepper.

Q: Is it offered internationally?
A: Yes.

Q: Where can I buy it?
A: Amazon, Border's, Barnes & Noble, AuthorHouse, etc.

Q: Who's publishing?
A: Authorhouse.

Q: Can you include x entry in your book?
A: I have already submitted the galley, so I cannot include any more entries that were excluded from the draft. Sorry!


prints
Q: Do you offer prints?
A: Yes, I do!

Q: What sizes do you offer?
A: 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10" currently.


commission
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: I do commissions when I'm available, depending on the request. I'll most likely accept any original designs. While I do not have an official form for commissions, you can feel free to email me. I am open to commissions as of November 2007.

Q: How much do you charge?
A: Email me for a quota.

Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: Paypal, money order, check, or cash. I highly discourage the use of cash, as there's no proof of payment and it can easily get lost in the mail. Trust me, I've had my fair share of lost money due to cash. :(

Q: May I use your commission for commercial use?
A: When I do a commission for you, you are guaranteed the rights for personal use only, unless I specifically give you permission to do otherwise.

Q: What is your commission process?
A: Email me at kitsche at livejournal with a full description of your commission, your intended use for it, and any other things I should know about. I will send you a list of terms/agreements and a quota/price. Once you have read it, I expect you to pay the money upfront. Once I have received your payment, I will start working. I will usually have the work done in 1-2 weeks, assuming that this is not a huge commission. After that, I will email you a preview of the finished product. You have 1 week after I send the email to request revisions without being charged any extra fees. Once you are happy with the final product, you must accept the terms and agreements. Then I will send you the finished product.

Q: Do you refuse any commissions?
A: I will not do any fanart, any art that is solely intended to copy another's art style, anything that is copyrighted, anything pornographic/racist/violent, or any realism (the reason being that it's not my strong suit). If you have broken any terms/agreements from previous commissions, it is highly unlikely that I will accept another one from you.


miscellaneous
Q: Can I make icons/graphics with your art?
A: Assuming that you credit kitsche and your graphics stay on LJ, no need to ask. I'd like to see them though; it's always nice to see what people make out of the art! :)

Q: May I use your art outside of Livejournal?
A: For personal posts: If you're posting my art as is, no need to ask, but please don't direct link. I'm under limited bandwidth on all my hosts, and it costs money to pay for extra. Instead, save it to your own server.
For galleries/exhibitions: Depends on the situation, but ask first, please.
For commercial/business purposes: Definitely ask first!
Credit must be given to kitsche any time you use my art, on OR off LiveJournal. Thank you!

Q: Where can I find icons that people have made?
A: Check the kitsche memories. I automatically archive all posts that use my art, as long as I'm notified about them.

Q: What's your policy on copyrights?
A: All my works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 License.

Q: What does kitsche mean?
A: I've always liked the word, despite the negative connotations that it carries in the art world. Thing is, this journal identifies with kitsch more as a political term rather than the art term. The political term refers to a false consciousness or a "mindset misguided in desires and wants," something that this journal is about.

Q: May I promote a community in your journal?
A: No.

Q: Will you affiliate with me?
A: No, sorry. I'd like to keep kitsche independent.