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About Me Official Beta Tester Multimedia Artist Kristan Yadao24/Female/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 3 Years
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King of the Skies

Listen as he shares his wisdom. King of the Skies.

Feather Paintings

Of the many styles and mediums I work in, my feather art has by far gotten the most attention because of its unique qualities.

The Golden Majesty - Close-up

Like a Bed of Blood-Red Coals

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Check out my work and let me know what you think! ~Kristan

Copper Mine

Rising from the ore-rich earth on metallic wings, his scales glittering like a million tiny suns, the winged beast turned over in mid-air to skim the ground's blazing surface for precious gems, he himself, a living copper mine.

Requests on feather paintings

Taking suggestions now! Let's hear them!

Requests so far:

Monkey
Hummingbird
Road Runner
Cactus Wren
Something Lime Green
Black Leopard in the Jungle
T-Rex
An Eye
Toucan
Red Panda
Raccoon
Snake
Aligator
Crocodile
Turtle
Lizard
Frog
Bear
Wolf
Zebra
Cheetah
Giraffe
Hawk
Eagle
Buffalo - White or Brown
Deer
Horse
Squirrel
Swan
Marguay
Ocolot
Ferret
Porcupine
Otter
Blue Jay

Commissions

2009 Commissions!
I am taking commissions! (You can follow some of my commission and painting work on my Ustream page: [link]) While each commission is priced on a piece by piece basis, be assured that my new prices are nothing more than fair. In fact, I'm still cheaper than most feather artists that I've seen. Following is some info on my prices and how commissions work:

Originals:
You get an original, one of a kind feather of your choice (Yes! I take commissions! Consider getting your favorite animal (fictional or realistic), your pet, or even your name painted on a feather.)

Framing:
I have a couple of different sizes that my paintings come in. My paintings technically range from anything very small to very large, but for the most part I'd like to keep it simple (note me for additional sizes). Our most popular sizes start at 8x10 and go all the way up to 12x18. They are really large feathers when you think about it! Other sizes that are much smaller or even larger than these are, of course, possible, but I'll deal with these kinds of commissions on an individual basis. All of my feather paintings are professionally matted and framed shadowbox style, mostly with velvet matting, which looks awesome! We use very nice, high-quality frames.

Prices:
While I am unable to put a set price on something that would be a commission, because of the varying complexities of each subject, I can give you a very close estimate:

Regular sized, simple paintings: $135 (if you are in the US, this includes shipping)
Example:[link]
This includes an original painting with the subject of your choice, as long as the subject is not too complex. By this, I mean that on a smaller painting such as this, it is difficult to fit in a lot of detail, so be prepared to limit the subject to smaller animals or portraits of them (from the shoulders up). The painting will be framed and matted shadow box style, then shipped to you. The above price includes shipping as long as you are in the United States. International shipping will cost a little extra.

Larger, more complex paintings (14x20, 14.5x24, or similar) $170
Example:
These are by far the nicest of the paintings because of their size and the complexity in which I can paint the subject. These are typically paintings done on several of the gargantuan turkey tail feathers as a fan of 2 or more. Larger, more detailed, portraits, or full animal paintings are possible here. As always, The painting will be framed and matted shadow box style in one of our beautiful frames, usually paired with velvet matting. We like to also adorn the feather paintings with smaller decorative feathers, leather cord, and beads. The finishing painting will be shipped to you. The above price includes shipping as long as you are in the United States. International shipping will cost a little extra.

Other:
Sizes smaller or larger than the above mentioned can be discussed on an individual basis. Please note me and I'd be happy to talk with you!

NOTE: If you'd like something a little less complex that would fit your budget better, I can work with you! :D






Prints
I am still working on getting an easy to use system together for purchasing prints. I may need to create a separate web page aside from DA in order to display them all properly with prices. If there is a particular piece you have your eye on, let me know and I'll see what I can do!



Feathers for sale

Contact me for availability. These are first come first serve originals.

$80 $80 $65 $65 $250


Commissions
:nod: I am open for commissions. Please send me a note if you are interested so we can discuss your original feather painting. See the above information for pricing and details. You can also email me at: dittin03@ yahoo.com

Prints

I am now officially offering prints outside of DA! That means I print them myself: resulting in lower prices for both of us!

These will be printed on high quality archivable paper and include shipping to the United States. International buyers can be dealt with on a case by case basis. :)

Prices and sizing:

4x6: $5.50
8.5x11: $11.50
11x17: $16.50
13x19: $21.50



Prints include, but are not limited to, the following pieces:




Testimonials

Thinking about getting a commission? See what others have to say about my work!

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:iconblackdodgedragon: said:

"Dittin does absolutely beautiful work on the paintings. She works every step of the way with you. She asks you what pose you want, the colour scheme, and size of the work you want.

The price includes the paint, feathers, leather strapping, beads, extra feathers, matting, framing, and shipping. All of the supplies are wonderfully cordinated to match. I had the wonderful oppertunity to see my painting done live on Ustream. Dittin is extreamly prfessional, and asked for my input every step of the way to make my painting truly one-of-a-kind.

The price of her artwork is more than reasonable. Everything matches beautifully! The framing is beautifully done, and give the whole thing an antique charm that is at home in any setting.

The whole experiance left me comfortable in the knowledge that my painting would be done in a fashion that I would be proud to show off. =D I would definately recommend her to anybody! In fact, if I had the money, I'd comission her again. :D"

:icontsumeuchiha: said:

"I really must say Dittin's feather paintings are amazing! Ever since I first saw her DA page I've always wanted one of her paintings but never had what I thought was enough money. Then when she started using Ustream and painting her feathers on there I just had to get one of my character Tsume. She was amazing and got the first one done in one night! After that I just had to get another one(especially when she told me how much she loved my character's
tail).

Her prices where more affordable than I had guessed and she's more then willing to work with you on the pricing. She puts her all into creating a one of a kind master piece that you'll be proud to show off to all of your friends. Plus, being able to watch her paint your commission is a bonus that Dittin features. Her commissions are definitely worth more then what she charges. I highly recommend getting a commission(or more then one) from her. you won't be disappointed."

Fave News

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Contest, Ustream Updates - July 12th

Journal Entry: Sun Jul 12, 2009, 8:55 PM



:star: Moving! :star:
All my stuff is moved and most of it is unpacked! I expect to be more active here and in Ustream soon! Right now, though, I am super exhausted, my feet are killing me, and I feel like I fell down the side of a cliff. It was worth it though!

:star: Ustream Broadcasts :star:

Hey guys, for those of you that are regular Ustream goers, I just wanted to apologize for the recent lack of broadcasts. I do plan to start up again soon though!

Ustream linkage: [link]


:star: The Feather Coloring Contest :star:

I have gotten some new entries! Don't forget to check em out!

You have til July 31st to get your entries in!

:bulletpurple: Coloring contest!
I think that making this contest a coloring one would make it so that everyone has a much more fair shot at winning. Not everyone has quite sharpened their epic drawing skills yet and I want this contest to be more about creativity than about who draws the most realistic seven-legged ant eater with butterfly wings.

:bulletpurple: The Subject:
Color Me!

I had a couple of suggestions to make this a "feather painting contest". Well, not everyone has access to feathers, and painting feathers for the first time can be enough to make one pull their hair out. Still, it was an interesting idea and I've taken the concept in another direction. I've completed a fairly simple line art drawing that depicts a feather on an easel with some paint brushes laying nearby. This way, you can choose what to "paint on the feather".

:bulletpurple: The Goal:
What is your feather painting of? An animal? An abstract scene? Design-y swirls? Maybe it's painted to look like a real bird feather. It's up to you! But the creativity shouldn't stop there. How do you deal with the shadows? Is the artist messy and has painted everything in sight but what is on the easel? Is there a background? What else is on the desk top? I want to see your most creative rendition of this inking!

:bulletpurple: Deadline:
You will need to have your colored entries in to me by July 31st at midnight MST (Mountain Standard Time)!

:bulletpurple: Rules:
Up to 3 entries per deviant.
You must use the line art provided.
No mature content.
Any medium is allowed as long as your piece incorporates the line art somehow.
Collaborative efforts are allowed. (Though if you win, it's up to you to decide how the divvy out your prizes between the people that were involved.)

:bulletpurple: Hints:
~If you are using Photoshop to paint this piece, put it on its own layer at the top of the layer stack, then set it to "multiply" to paint beneath the lines.
~Click download for a full-sized image.
~If you prefer to work traditionally, feel free to print this image (use the download button for high quality), then scan your finished piece! (The image is 8.5 x 11 format)

:bulletred: Important!!!
Once you have completed your entry, please upload it to your gallery and let me know about it! I don't watch all of you so it's impossible for me to keep track of all the entries if I'm not told about them! Send me a note, comment, email, carrier pigeon, whatever, just let me know! I'll add the entry to my favorites and put them in their own category that my panel of judges and myself will look over the week after the deadline. If your entry doesn't make it into the entry collection, let me know! I'll make sure that it gets there! Good luck to everyone!

:bulletpurple: Judges:
This list will change as I get volunteers. Please let me know guys! (If you are participating in the contest, you are not eligible to be a judge!)

:icondittin03:
:iconpurpelblur:
:icontsumeuchiha:
:iconvevanak:
:iconippai-kinzoku:
:icon1commander1:

Me: I'll be a judge, but I won't be the only one! Some tips to get on my good side: Send chocolate! Er, I mean... creativity is number 1! The judges and I will be looking through several entries (hopefully!) and you want yours to stand out! What makes it unique and eye catching? Personally, I like contrast, overall balance, attention to detail, textures, and a unique spin on things!

The contest is also listed here (or soon will be): :iconcontestsdirectory:

:bulletpurple: Prizes:
What's a contest without prizes?

How awesome are these prizes!?! :dance:

A big thank you goes out to ^PurpelBlur, ~BreezyBaby12, ~tsumeuchiha, ~Vevanak, =The-Dragoness, ~mainstreamnegative, *xandria-tchebbi and ~ippai-kinzoku for the great prize donations! You are all awesome!

I'm still taking donations! So if you'd like to participate in this way as well as being a judge or a participant, please send me a note or comment here to let me know and I'll add you in!

:bulletblue: First Place:
:bulletyellow: A dA product (sub, prints, devwear, etc)up to $30 from ^PurpelBlur
:bulletyellow: 3 Month Subby from =dittin03
:bulletyellow: an animated icon from ~mainstreamnegative
:bulletyellow: 1 full body colored character(digital) w/ simple bg from ~tsumeuchiha
:bulletyellow: A feature from =The-Dragoness
:bulletyellow: A colored character from *xandria-tchebbi


:bulletblue: Second Place:
:bulletyellow: A dA product(sub, prints, devwear, etc) up to $15 from ^PurpelBlur
:bulletyellow: 5 4x6 prints from =dittin03's gallery
:bulletyellow: a static icon from ~BreezyBaby12
:bulletyellow: A sketch of your choice from ~Vevanak
:bulletyellow: 1 full body colored character(digital) no background from ~tsumeuchiha
:bulletyellow: A feature from =The-Dragoness
:bulletyellow: An inked character from *xandria-tchebbi


:bulletblue: Third Place:
:bulletyellow: A 1 month subby from ^PurpelBlur
:bulletyellow: 3 4x6 prints from =dittin03's gallery
:bulletyellow: Digital Line Art from ~ippai-kinzoku
:bulletyellow: 1 full body character lineart(digital/traditional) from ~tsumeuchiha
:bulletyellow: A feature from =The-Dragoness
:bulletyellow: A sketched character from *xandria-tchebbi


Entries!!!

Entries so far! (Don't forget you can enter up to 3 times!)

01.:iconzarduck: with and and
02.:iconkatzsketch: with
03.:iconrichroxy7: with
04.:iconoooo3j4loooo: with
05.:iconskipper4: with and
06.:iconmoldymuffinz: with
07.:iconahsayuni-love: with
08.:iconkaylabirdee: with
09.:iconwishmonster247: with
10.:icontheroguez: with
11.:iconsamjoel20: with
12.:iconleoosaka: with
13.:iconlinearlight: with
12.:iconaxiabetty: with
13.:iconmoldymuffinz: with
14.:iconmarbri: with
15.:iconavatarraptor: with and
16.:icondoitforthelulz: with
17.:iconacaciatree: with

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  • Mood: Artistic
  • Listening to: musicness
  • Reading: ImagineFX
  • Drinking: water

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Denver, CO
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: small
  • Print preference: canvas
  • Interests: Art, Outdoors, Animals, Movies and Games
  • Favourite movie: The Matrix
  • Favourite band or musician: Sugarcult, AFI, Linkin Park, Savage Garden
  • Favourite genre of music: Rock
  • Favourite artist: All those I watch here on DA
  • Favourite poet or writer: JK Rowling, Christopher Paolini, Terry Pratchett
  • Favourite photographer: zemotion
  • Favourite style of art: Fantasy, Sci Fi, 3d, Feather
  • Operating System: Vista
  • MP3 player of choice: av500
  • Shell of choice: turtle
  • Wallpaper of choice: space
  • Skin of choice: mine
  • Favourite game: Zelda, The Ocarina of Time
  • Favourite gaming platform: Playstation2, Gamecube, xbox, n64, Wii
  • Favourite cartoon character: The dinosaur on Meet the Robinsons
  • Personal Quote: "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." ~ Henry Ford
  • Tools of the Trade: Pencil, paintbrush, illustrator, photoshop, 3ds max, Feather ^^

deviantID

I am a graduate of the Art Institute of Colorado with a Bachelor's degree in Media Arts and Animation. I am skilled in several mediums, including 3D modeling, traditional painting, digital painting, and graphic design. My specialty lies in feather painting, which I have been doing for 10 years. I sell my paintings here on DA, so make sure to check out my gallery and note me if you're interested in purchasing a painted feather!

Critiques


I'm going to start out by saying that this painting is absolutely beautiful. I find the warm tones inviting. The fact that you use...

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~Skipper4:iconSkipper4:
cant wait for the contest results!
Mon Jul 13, 2009, 6:39 AM
=lisadonovan:iconlisadonovan:
:penguin:
Tue Jun 9, 2009, 7:02 PM
=TheRaptor-Wolfy:iconTheRaptor-Wolfy:
:wave:
Thu Jun 4, 2009, 8:43 PM
~BlackDodgeDragon:iconBlackDodgeDragon:
*flicks tail happily*
Tue Jun 2, 2009, 3:45 PM
~ZebraDragon:iconZebraDragon:
whoa o0
Mon May 25, 2009, 5:51 PM
=dittin03:icondittin03:
impersonates Soren: <(^v^)>
Wed May 20, 2009, 2:09 PM
~starfieldlover:iconstarfieldlover:
-swipes some strawberrys- >>.....<<....^^
Wed May 20, 2009, 1:00 PM
=dittin03:icondittin03:
*Hides my shoes from Polar*
Wed May 20, 2009, 11:09 AM
~BlackDodgeDragon:iconBlackDodgeDragon:
Help yourself, all.
Tue May 19, 2009, 9:52 PM
~ZebraDragon:iconZebraDragon:
strawberries!!!
Thu May 14, 2009, 7:06 PM

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if you need any feathers I run across them all the time, I fence barbwire in western Kentucky, and I run across everything from blue harrings to turkey. you can have them free of charge i have no use for the and i'd rather see them go to good use.

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1 cross
3 nails
4 given
What will it be?
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Oh my gosh, yes! I'll never pass up free feathers!

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Taking commissions for FEATHER PAINTINGS!!! I paint on real feathers and frame them for you! [link]
how do you do a poll :confused:

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hey! how's your head? I herd the short bus tipped and you weren't wearing your helmet cause it makes it hard to lick the windows:p





hello,are you a Christian?:pray:if you are please copy and paste this to your signature =3
The tools are located where you create journals. Hope that helps :D

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Taking commissions for FEATHER PAINTINGS!!! I paint on real feathers and frame them for you! [link]
oh yeah, I found it. thanks! :thanks:

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hey! how's your head? I herd the short bus tipped and you weren't wearing your helmet cause it makes it hard to lick the windows:p





hello,are you a Christian?:pray:if you are please copy and paste this to your signature =3
whats your fav animal?

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They saw each other into their eyes, and he said :A long time ago someone asked me if I could kill someone, and I said yes. Now im here with you, Why I cant kill you?
Alu just kept silence and they both fall in love with each other. (Alus legend, ch.2)
Penguins :D

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Taking commissions for FEATHER PAINTINGS!!! I paint on real feathers and frame them for you! [link]
really?
wow
O.o, i would never wonder of it
XD

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They saw each other into their eyes, and he said :A long time ago someone asked me if I could kill someone, and I said yes. Now im here with you, Why I cant kill you?
Alu just kept silence and they both fall in love with each other. (Alus legend, ch.2)
I know. Lol, kinda strange. But that's why I have the messy painter penguin!

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Taking commissions for FEATHER PAINTINGS!!! I paint on real feathers and frame them for you! [link]

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