Welcome to the Desert Winds Caravan- Artist Auction! This auction was made in order to raise money to fund our User-Run event of 2014. The artists taking part are giving up to 3 slots for you to bid and receive artwork that is similar to the pieces they provide on their website or DA account. The auction will open up March 1, at 9pm CST and end on March 8, at 9pm CST. For a clock to see what time it is now, click here. If you would like to be added to our ping list of when the auction opens, please say so in a post and we will add you.

Current Ping List:

@hummy
@Dystopia
@xuvrette

Auction Rules

*Use bidding form for whichever artist you are bidding on.
*No mule bidding, main accounts only please.
*No editing bid posts.
*No bids will be accepted before auction start time, nor after auction end time.
*Bid increment of 50G please.
*If the artist wanted to do more than one piece for the auction, then you will have the option to bid on the colored slot, or the sketch/lineart/minimal colored slot. If the artist has more than 1 lineart slot, then if you would like to take both slots, you'll have to mention it in your bid post, and your bid will be matched for that 2nd lineart slot.
*Pure and items will be accepted, however items are only accepted at current average market price or current shop price.
*Payment is due within 48 hours of auction end. Send a trade to steelmagghia, with the name of your artist won + winning bid amount, and your payment due. If you do not send a trade within 48 hours, the next highest bidder will be named the winning bidder. Each artist will contact their winner and will have 2 weeks to finish the piece you ask for.
*Chatting is welcome in between bids.

FAQ's

What happens if my artist does not contact me after the auction?
If it's only been a few days, give them some time. If it's been more than 1 week since the auction has ended, please contact steelmagghia or clariusflorina and we will work out a solution.

Can I bid for more than 50G at a time?
Yes, whether it is 50, 100, 200, 750, etc... As long as it is divisible by 50.

If I plan on using an item as part of my payment, do I mention it in my bid?
No, you're bids will be in gold. Once it is time to pay, then however much the item is worth will be deducted out of the total gold you have to send in the trade to steelmagghia.

What if the item I want to use as payment is worth more than the current average MP price?
Rather than working out how much every item should be worth, and people accidentally thinking their item is worth less or more than we think, it's simpler just to go with the average market price. If you don't agree with the price, than only offer what you can pay in pure.

Can I bid on more than one spot at a time?
Yes! But keep these things in mind:
-only the top spot is guaranteed color still
-if you're going to bid for two slots, you have to bid over the current bid price for each spot
-you have to tell us WHEN you're bidding that you're bidding for two spots.

Overview of Artists

For a particular artist you are interested in, follow the link attached to each picture for an in depth look at their style and their highest bidders.

Originally Posted by steelmagghia

I want to be auctioned!
Username: steelmagghia
Medium: traditional-pencil, ink, watercolor
Examples of Work:

DA or Website: steelmagghia (Jessica) on deviantART
Comments: I do actually have access to a scanner and all auction spots will be scanned in, I just didn't have a chance to scan these.

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

Steelmagghia's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="Magenta"]I want to bid on steelmagghia![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]
[B]Slot:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on steelmagghia!
Username: steelmagghia
Bid Amount: 100
Slot:Colored!

steelmagghia has 2 slots total (1 colored, 1 non-colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. xuvrette 2750 gold
2. CosmicFoxKitty 2500 gold

Non-Colored Slot

1. Iroase Delschatten 2500 gold
2. xuvrette 2100 gold

Originally Posted by Shattered Heart

I want to be auctioned!
Username: Shattered Heart
Medium: Traditional
Examples of Work:

DA or Website: Deviantart
Comments: Not everything is always posted on my deviant account, but most is there. I also can add color to anything as well as inking it, and scanning. I have a scanner I can use once a week since it takes awhile to load it.

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

Shattered Heart's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="Red"]I want to bid on Shattered Heart![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]
[B]Slot:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on Shattered Heart!
Username: Clariusflorina
Bid Amount: 100
Slot:Colored!

Shattered Heart has 3 slots total (1 colored, 2 non-colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. Bellybutton - 750
2. Shadami - 600

Non-Colored Slots

1. ~LONGCAT~ - 250
2. Clariusflorina - 150
3. Clariusflorina - 150

Originally Posted by ClariusFlorina

I want to be auctioned!
Username: ClariusFlorina
Medium: Pixel art
Examples of Work:

DA or Website: DA Page
Comments: I'm open for either making digital dolls or pixel art! And even if it's something I've never made before, I'll try making it for you!

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

ClariusFlorina's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="DarkOrange"]I want to bid on ClariusFlorina![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on ClariusFlorina!
Username: steelmagghia
Bid Amount: 100

ClariusFlorina has 1 slot total (1 colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. Dystopia 10,600 gold
2. Cora 10,500 gold

Originally Posted by EirianHikari

I want to be auctioned!
Username: EirianHikari
Medium: Pencil
Examples of Work:

DA or Website: EirianHikari (Julie) on deviantART
Comments: I can draw flowers fairly nice also, I didn't have any examples on DA though.

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

EirianHikari's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="Green"]I want to bid on EirianHikari![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]
[B]Slot:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on EirianHikari!
Username: steelmagghia
Bid Amount: 100
Slot:Colored!

EirianHikari has 2 slots total (1 colored, 1 non-colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. Shadami - 700
2. CosmicFoxKitty - 600

Non-Colored Slot

1. BellyButton - 650
2. Shadami - 500

Originally Posted by Shadami

I want to be auctioned!
Username:shadami
Medium: Digital or Traditional
Examples of Work:

DA or Website: DeviantArt
Comments: I have many different styles. You may choose which one you prefer, and I will do that style for you.

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

Shadami's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I want to bid on Shadami![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]
[B]Slot:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on Shadami!
Username: Clariusflorina
Bid Amount: 100
Slot:Colored!

Shadami has 3 slots total (1 colored, 2 non-colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. BellyButton 1750 gold
2. Iroase Delschatten 1500 gold

Non-Colored Slots

1. Iroase Delschatten 800 gold
2. ~LONGCAT~ 600 gold
3. Iroase Delschatten-500 gold
4. ClariusFlorina-150 gold

Originally Posted by PrincessKasumi

I want to be auctioned!
Username: PrincessKasumi
Medium: Digital
Examples of Work:
- I have no price for this as I never sold anything like this. I only did it once (first time on computer too, I usually physically paint of draw it with pencil or charcoal) for a contest.
DA or Website: DA
Comments:

~LONGCAT~ Will eat you if you don't buy anything from me.

CLICK THE PICTURE!

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

PrincessKasumi's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I want to bid on PrincessKasumi![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on PrincessKasumi!
Username: Clariusflorina
Bid Amount: 100


PrincessKasumi has 1 slots total (1 colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. Cora - 7.2k
2. Dustywebs - 7k

Originally Posted by WherededIGo

I want to be auctioned!
Username: WherededIGo
Medium: Digital
Examples of Work:
Most Recent (Today actually):

Some others I like:

DA or Website: Tumblr | Deviantart
Comments: I know I have a few traditional drawings in the work examples, but that's because I haven't done many recent non-doodle artworks! It will be digital though

Remember, bid increments of 50 only!

WherededIGo's Form

[SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="Gray"]I want to bid on WherededIGo![/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[B]Username:[/B]
[B]Bid Amount:[/B]
[B]Slot:[/B]

Example:
I want to bid on WherededIGo!
Username: Clariusflorina
Bid Amount: 100
Slot:Colored!

WherededIGo has 3 slots total (1 colored, 2 non-colored) all other slots are to show the runner up.

Colored Slot

1. Iroase Delschatten 3000 gold
2. ClariusFlorina 2250 goldies

Non-Colored Slots

1. BellyButton 4500 gold
2. ClariusFlorina 4250 gold
3. CosmicFoxKitty 4000 gold
4. ClariusFlorina 3700 gold

Official Winners

Steelmagghia - xuvrette & Iroase Delschatten
Shattered Heart - BellyButton, ~LONGCAT~ & ClariusFlorina
ClariusFlorina - Dystopia
EirianHikari - Shadami & BellyButton
Shadami - BellyButton, Iroase Delschatten & ~LONGCAT~
PrincessKasumi - Cora
WheredIGo - Iroase Delschatten, BellyButton & ClariusFlorina

Total Gold Earned: 40,450

The Art!

Shadami's piece from EirianHikari
Shadami's drawing
Xuvrette's art from steelmagghia
Xuvrette's art
Iro's art from steelmagghia
Iro's art

Reserved 2

hummy: Dystopia: and xuvrette: The auction is officially open for business. :D

good luck

Thanks dear!

So for quick clarification, we're not accepting bids until 9pm, correct?

Teeechnically, our first post says we're not accepting bid until TOMORROW at 9pm, but I'm okay with earlier bids...what do you think?

Hahaha. Oh yeah! Saturday! Silly me. Nah, I think we should go with what we have written. The only reason I was asking was because you have the green open sign on, which makes me think that the auction has started xD

Ah, let me change that then.

Sweet, I think everything is officially perfect now :)

Hooray! (Sorry for the mule post, I'm sending trades to Scheherazad).

That's understandable... Oh! I should ping people in here.

ClockReject: Dustywebs: hilarbees: Make a Mark: OfeliaLaroose: Seridano: silvergamer: SuperZombiePotatoe:

We have made our auction thread. If you are interested in any of the artists, in about 29 hours the auction will start. You are also all welcome to chat and keep this thread alive before and after the bidding starts.

Shattered Heart: EirianHikari: Shadami: PrincessKasumi: WherededIGo:

The thread has been made and we welcome you to read over the rules (if there is anything you need clarification on, we will be happy to discuss the issue), come and chat, perhaps even bid on each other once the auction starts! :)

Let the party begin!!