marauderfaze

I'm going to have my first booth as an artist at the STL Crystal Fair (MLP con). So I was hoping those who have run a booth could give me some tips. Plus I would like to know what you art buyers look for as well.

My main wares will be leather work, such as:
Keychains, Bookmarks, Coasters, Wallets, Belts, Purses, Top Hats, etc
(Larger items will have to be ordered)
My art:
Keychains, Bookmarks, Badges, Prints, Custom Sketches, etc

When buying art what do you like to look for? Do you prefer the main characters or background? Sketches or full color? Should I offer my NSFW? Do you like to buy from new or unknown artists or strictly the well known?

Thank you for your feedback, it helps so much!

I'm going to have my first booth as an artist at the STL Crystal Fair (MLP con). So I was hoping those who have run a booth could give me some tips. Plus I would like to know what you art buyers look for as well.

My main wares will be leather work, such as:
Keychains, Bookmarks, Coasters, Wallets, Belts, Purses, Top Hats, etc
(Larger items will have to be ordered)
My art:
Keychains, Bookmarks, Badges, Prints, Custom Sketches, etc

When buying art what do you like to look for? Do you prefer the main characters or background? Sketches or full color? Should I offer my NSFW? Do you like to buy from new or unknown artists or strictly the well known?

Thank you for your feedback, it helps so much!

Rules:
1. Choose one of your OCs.
2. Your OC must answer every question as truthfully as possible.
3. Journal title should be "OC Interview".
4. When you're done, tag as many people as you wish.
5. Have fun!!!


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1. Hi! What's your real name and nickname?
A: "Hey, I'm Alexandria Thompson! My friends call me Ally"
M: "My name is Michelle Combs. My nickname is Michi, though only Ally can call me that. I hate it when anyone else does."
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2. Interesting... what's your current age?
A: "26, birthday is on Halloween."
M: "27, though isn't it rude to ask a lady her age?" 
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3. Uh-huh. What's your favorite food?
A: "Everything, I love food"
M: "My wife" *Eyes Ally with a smirk*

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4. And your favorite drink?
A: "Ice cold soda"
M: "Snapple Apple"

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5. Confession time! Who's your crush/lover?
A: "The gorgeous blonde next to me I call my wife"
M: "My perfect half Ally"

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6. Aww! Have you kissed yet?
A: "I would hope so, since we are married"
M: "Of course, we've been together over 10 years" 

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7. Classic question! What's your favorite color?
A: "Green"
M: "Blue"

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8. Who's your favorite author?
A: "Laurell K. Hamilton"
M: "J.K. Rowling"

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9. Now what's your biggest fear?
A: "Besides the obvious of losing Michi? Jellyfish!" *shudders*
M: "I can't handle spiders!"

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10. *stifles a giggle* I'm not laughing... *bursts out laughing* Sorry. Any siblings?
A: "You're kind of a dick. No I'm an only child"
M: "Same"

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11. Almost done, it's only twenty questions. Who's your hero?
A: "BATMAN!!!"
M: *facepalm* Mine is my mother.'

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12. Okay, who's your worst enemy?
A: "None, besides anyone against the LGBT community."
M: "I agree with Ally."

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13. What would you do if your hero and your worst enemy got together?
A: "Jump in and help the Dark Knight!!"
M: *shakes head* "Ladies & Gentlemen, my wife for you."

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14. Interesting... what would you do if you met your creator?
A: "Lesbian Party!!!!"
M: "I would leave those 2 to be idiots and spend time with her wife to cook together."

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15. Okay, I'll contact them right now. Done! Now, what do you want to be when you grow up?
A: "Already there, I'm in a band. I play guitar and vocals for the Missfit Monsters!!"
M: "I'm vocals and violin for the band"

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16. What's your worst nightmare?
A: "Being alone."
M: "Losing Ally, it came close to happening when we were younger."

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17.What's your life-long dream?
A: "To be a superhero!! I'm already in a band lol."
M: "I want to be a mother." *Stares at Ally*

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18.What would you do if your life-long dream came true?
A: "Put it on hold, if the wife wants babies then that's what we're gonna do!"
M: "I would be the happiest woman in the world."
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19. Okay, where's your favorite place to relax?
A: "The couch, with food and a drink."
M: "Curled up with a book in our bed."
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20. Last question! What do you spend most of your time doing?
A: "Michelle!" *Grins*
M: *Blushes crimson* "We're done."
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If so anyone up for some trading? I have some spare shinies up for grabs which include:

Chespin (3IVs)
Fennekin
Goomy
Noibat
Espurr (M/F)
Honedge
Vivillon 
Pumpkaboo
Phantump
Skiddo
Bergmite

If interested I'm hunting other Gen 6 shinies like Froakie, the starters (females) Fletchling, Furfrou etc. 

I'm working on a new pair of shoes for myself and thought I'd take orders from others. Depending on the level of detail you want on shoes I can finish them in about 2-3 days, sometimes shorter. Since I moved my other shoes I made are in storage so examples are short and I apologize. To make the shoes I use Sharpies and Acrylic Paint. The designs wear slowly, I've got a pair of TMNT shoes I made years ago and just are dirty but the paint is in tact. I DO NOT recommend wearing them in any type of water like ponds, huge puddles, streams etc. Wearing them in the rain isn't a concern but just be careful. To clean them I use a little warm water and soap which works for me. Now into the details of ordering:
Prices range from 40-80, though will change depending on level of details/difficulty of what you want painted. If I'm required to buy the shoes I require the amount for the shoes. If you send me the shoes then the deposit is half price of full payment.
I can always work with you on prices/payment if need be.
I can pretty much do anything you want just no portraits, my realism is not the best. Here is my finished Mulan shoes marauderfaze.deviantart.com/ar… again I'm sorry for lack of examples. I will get my other shoes out of storage soon to show all of you.
If interested Note me here or email me at faze7@hotmail.com. Any questions just ask me.