Commissions by Pedro Lajud (pl212)

[Donnie]

Hey all!

As some of you might know, my buddy Pedro (pl212 on here) and I have been putting out some fan-made TMNT comics. His style and talent has always blown me away personally, so I urged him to consider to start taking commissions, if there was any interest. He's a full time worker, and as many of you artists on here know, it's hard to scrape up money for art supplies. If he can score some extra dough through his passion it would really help him out with future original idea endeavors.

Some time after we talked about it, Pedro got back to me and let me know that he was drawing and inking the 4 Turtles as "start up" pieces to get this off the ground. He can do whatever Turtle you want, any pose, just give him the details and he'll whip it up!

For immediate sale are:

Raphael

http://i39.tinypic.com/34g839t.jpg

Leonardo

http://i44.tinypic.com/2lwrhb7.jpg

Mikey (Bust, Colored)
http://i40.tinypic.com/29by076.jpg

Mikey & Donnie full body currently being inked!

These are/will all be done on 9 x12 bristol paper.

With time needed to draw/ink, etc. and supplies factored in, we thought that these prices would be fair, shipping included (prices have been lowered $5, but Pedro really can't afford to lower them any more if he's looking to actually make a profit - shipping alone is $5):

Full Body Portrait - $20

Full Body Portrait (Colored) - $25

Bust - $10

Bust (Colored) - $15

If anybody is interested, please PM either myself or Pedro (pl212). You can also e-mail him directly at: [email protected].

If you need more samples of Pedro's work, click the "Dark Energy" banner in my signature.

Thanks for reading!

[DonatelloFan]

I was up for it until I saw the prices. I don't like the beaks, but I do love his artwork. Amazing stuff. I'd be interested in commissions from him, it's just a little too high to start with in my opinion.

Good luck with the commissions, though. I'm sure that you will have plenty of takers.

[Donnie]

I was up for it until I saw the prices. I don't like the beaks, but I do love his artwork. Amazing stuff. I'd be interested in commissions from him, it's just a little too high to start with in my opinion.

Good luck with the commissions, though. I'm sure that you will have plenty of takers.

I'll talk to him about wiggle room! :)

[DonatelloFan]

I'll keep an eye out for thread updates then...

[Donnie]

Updated w/ finished Leonardo, and lowered prices.

[Donnie]

Updated with Mikey bust!

[pl212]

So anyone in here interested? :D
We can work something out, just send me a PM.

[DonatelloFan]

I don't who's PMing you, if anyone, but I know I'm the only one replying to this thread. I'm interested, but not in the prices. I know it takes a lot of time and effort to draw the Turtles. But if I can be brutally honest, you're a nobody. Just like I am, and Powder is, and PlasticPlayhouse is, etc, etc.

Those two names just came to me first. They're both AMAZING artists, but they're nobody's (or is it nobodies?). Artists have to take a hit early on, then when they become famous, they can charge a lot for commissions and such. And I hope you become famous, because you do have great artwork. Maybe it'll catch on one day.

And hell, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe one day, you'll be charging $100 for a commission, and then I'll kick myself for not spending the money now, but for now, it's too much (for me at least).

Good luck though with your commissions. I hope you post whatever ones you do on here.

[Powder]

I really appreciate you considering me an amazing artist (thanks a lot! :)), but quality is what dictates prices, not always noteriety. Though I'm just like you, in the sense that I don't want to pay for work that wasn't penned by someone notable that I've followed, I also know where Pedro is coming from. I may be a nobody (though I have worked alongside TMNT big wigs on the image finisher & I've colored some pieces for Mirage artists) but I've taken a lot of commissions. My main source of income is my art, in fact, & my prices are pretty close to those seen here, some even higher. It's part time, as pieces like these certainly require a gentle hand and plenty patience, but it also covers material costs. Much like a tattoo artist, you can't do quality work without quality tools. Prismacolor pens and the like, used by most professional comic artists, do not by any means come cheap. And believe me, they're worth having. You can immediately tell the difference between work done with your average pilot or bic or a prismacolor/high tier ink brush. & I dunno about Pedro but I use thick canvas over traditional paper typically to do physical commissions on, bristol board & such, and these things also can set you back a little bit. So while you may not be keen on the prices, which is of course fair, they're justifiable knowing what goes into creating them.

Truthfully, I might even be inclined to say he (Pedro) is "taking a hit" in some regard with is prices. He could do better in a different venue IMO.

That being said, don't hesitate to commission him (or me for that matter :trazz:) if funds permit, as everyone gets better (& pricier) with time.

[pl212]

Thank you Powder!! Couldnt have said it better myself :)
I use bristol board and also use prismacolor pens AND ontop of all that the shipping is included in the price itself.... so basically if someone commissions me for a b&w bust which costs $10 all im getting for myself is $5 cause the other $5 is for the shipping.

[DonatelloFan]

Well, I'll tell you what, since I've been doing all the talking, I'll take a shot at it. If you can do two characters on one drawing, for a discount (since you wouldn't be using two pieces of bristol paper, etc), I'll take one from you. Let me know if it sounds like something you could do, and I'll let you know what I would want.

[pl212]

Well, I'll tell you what, since I've been doing all the talking, I'll take a shot at it. If you can do two characters on one drawing, for a discount (since you wouldn't be using two pieces of bristol paper, etc), I'll take one from you. Let me know if it sounds like something you could do, and I'll let you know what I would want.

Of course I can do that :)
Send me a PM with what you have in mind and we'll work something out.

[Powder]

Do I get a commission fee? :trazz: Good luck with your stuff!

[pl212]

Anyone else interested?
Finished this piece for someone, enjoy!! :D
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Shredder_vs_Leo_preview.jpg

[nickn]

^^^^ Hey that's really good. I will keep you in mind, I got some other things I need to pay for but I am starting up a nice TMNT Art binder, with some stuff from the TMNT Portfolios, Original art by a few people and maybe my sketch covers if I can get them to fit in there.

Keep up the good work, that shredder vs leo work is awesome man.

[Samhain]

That piece is sick. Great job.

[Plasticplayhouse]

that is some really nice art pedro! i'm really diggin your shredder! what do you charge for something like that (2 characters and background)? keep up the great work!

[SS_Turtle]

Piece looks amazing just not a huge fan of the nose.....
Must say the shredder looks great!

[Samhain]

Piece looks amazing just not a huge fan of the beak looking nose.....
Must say the shredder looks great!

Well, turtles have 'beaks', ya know.

[pl212]

^^^^ Hey that's really good. I will keep you in mind, I got some other things I need to pay for but I am starting up a nice TMNT Art binder, with some stuff from the TMNT Portfolios, Original art by a few people and maybe my sketch covers if I can get them to fit in there.

Keep up the good work, that shredder vs leo work is awesome man.
Thanks! Just send me an email or PM me whenever your ready :)

That piece is sick. Great job.
Thank you sir!!

that is some really nice art pedro! i'm really diggin your shredder! what do you charge for something like that (2 characters and background)? keep up the great work!
PM sent!

Piece looks amazing just not a huge fan of the beak looking nose.....
Must say the shredder looks great!
Thanks!

Well, turtles have 'beaks', ya know.
Exactly lol

[Donnie]

Love the way that turned out man!

[pl212]

If anyone is interested in the Raph or Leo from the first posting I can add a background of your choice for $5 more...
Let me know :)

[pl212]

Just finished this today, and its for sale!!!!
Its on a 9x12" bristol.
If anyone is interested please pm me for the price, thanks!

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/DONATELLOcopy.jpg

[Donnie]

Ped that is absolutely fantastic...captures Donnie's personality perfectly

[pl212]

I thought I would give this a try, Im doing kid themed turtle commissions :)
This is my first try at this, heres Mikey!

Its up for sale!
it's Watercolor on 9x12" watercolor paper.
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/BABY_MIKEY_Preview.jpg
PM me if interested.

[SS_Turtle]

Just finished this today, and its for sale!!!!
Its on a 9x12" bristol.
If anyone is interested please pm me for the price, thanks!

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/DONATELLOcopy.jpg

Great looking Donatello!
Any other scans of your completed commissions?

[pl212]

[/SPOILER]

Great looking Donatello!
Any other scans of your completed commissions?

Well these aren't exactly commissions but I do have these for sale,
They were for the TMNT Issue 1 remix project.
Pg.9
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/prog8final.jpg

Pg.28 & 29 (2 page spread)
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/28_29_Preview.jpg

[Donnie]

Awwww baby Mikey!

[Donnie]

For those interested, Pedro now has a DA account.

pedrolajud.deviantart.com (http://pedrolajud.deviantart.com)

[Doomsdayninja]

Very interested! Love the Shredder/Leo drawing.

[pl212]

Very interested! Love the Shredder/Leo drawing.

Thanks!! :D

[pl212]

This one is up for sale!!
Things didnt work out with the person who commissioned it.
If interested send me a PM :)
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Shredder_vs_Leo_preview.jpg

[pl212]

^^ still up for sale ^^

[joetheripper]

shred standing over leo is sick! props sir.

[pl212]

shred standing over leo is sick! props sir.

Thanks! :D
Its up for sale if anyone is interested.

[Donnie]

^^ still up for sale ^^

Who commissioned it, and then didn't pay? What a loser.

[Plasticplayhouse]

Who commissioned it, and then didn't pay? What a loser.

that's part of the reason commissions can be a big pain. on the rare times when i do take commissions, i always ask for half of the payment up front (unless its one of my few regular customers) and the remainder once i email them pics of the final product. this way if they flake out i'll at least have something for my time. sorry to hear that man. that blows. the pic is great though!

[pl212]

that's part of the reason commissions can be a big pain. on the rare times when i do take commissions, i always ask for half of the payment up front (unless its one of my few regular customers) and the remainder once i email them pics of the final product. this way if they flake out i'll at least have something for my time. sorry to hear that man. that blows. the pic is great though!

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep that in mind for next time.
Glad you like it :)

[pl212]

Here's a commission I recently finished for someone.
It's on a 14x17" bristol and colored with color pencils. Sorry for the bad quality, its a cell pic.

Enjoy!! :D
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/DONATELLO_OT.jpg

[pl212]

These are still up for sale!!
If interested send me a PM :D

Watercolor on 9x12" watercolor paper.
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/BABY_MIKEY_Preview.jpg

This is 9x12" on bristol paper
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Shredder_vs_Leo_preview.jpg

[darthsmozers]

Not looking to buy anything, just cruising through the forum. But I wanted to say your Shredder and Leo is awesome. Wish you were picked up by IDW! I really dig your look for the turtles.

[pl212]

Not looking to buy anything, just cruising through the forum. But I wanted to say your Shredder and Leo is awesome. Wish you were picked up by IDW! I really dig your look for the turtles.

Thanks!! I appreciate your kind words :tgrin:

[pl212]

^Bump^

These are still up for sale!!
If interested send me a PM :D
Thanks for the interest.

Watercolor on 9x12" watercolor paper.
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/BABY_MIKEY_Preview.jpg

This is 9x12" on bristol paper
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Shredder_vs_Leo_preview.jpg

[pl212]

These are up for sale!!
If interested send me a PM :D

This is 9x12" on bristol paper
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Shredder_Commission_Preview.jpg

Watercolor on 9x12" watercolor paper.
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/BABY_MIKEY_Preview.jpg

[patz75]

Great stuff! Keep up the good work!

[patz75]

Oops. I jus commissioned powder to do one but ill keep u in mind for my next one

[pl212]

Oops. I jus commissioned powder to do one but ill keep u in mind for my next one

No problemo :)

[pl212]

Anyone interested?
Check out my DA: http://pedrolajud.deviantart.com/
Heres a few other pieces:
Artemesia
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Artemisia_Preview.jpg

Alopex
http://i47.tinypic.com/296eq9j.jpg

[Shedder]

Awesome work. What would it cost for 4 turtles and background? B&W or Color

[pl212]

For anyone who might be interested, here's the commissions breakdown:

Black & White:
- 1 character = $20 (4 turtles = $80) on 9x12" Bristol
- 1 character bust = $10 (6x4.5" Bristol)

Color:
- 1 character = $25 (4 turtles = $100) on 9x12" Bristol
- 1 character bust = $15 (6x4.5" Bristol)

If you guys want it to be on a different sized paper we can work something out. :tgrin:

[pl212]

Still open for commissions, anyone interested just pm me :D

Did this a while ago for someone on the drome, just thought i'd share.
Sorry for the bad quality, its a cell pic.
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/SlashvsTurtles_preview_zpsee7e36ae.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/SlashvsTurtles_preview_zpsee7e36ae.jpg.html)

[funatic]

Wow, incredible. I'll keep you in mind next time I get a hankering for some original art!

[Plasticplayhouse]

i own a piece from Pedro and it's great! you guys won't be disapointed :)

[Shedder]

I too own a piece from Pedro (see the Slash above) He is great to work with. Quick and responsive. A great way to start my collection. Highly recommend

[pl212]

Thanks guys :)

[pl212]

For sale: Raph on 9x9" bristol.
Anyone interested send me a pm.
Sorry for bad cell pic, looks way better in person :)
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Raph_Ready_zps2f1db7d8.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/Raph_Ready_zps2f1db7d8.jpg.html)

[Jay $tarkiller]

Pm sent, Pedro:tgrin:

[Doomsdayninja]

This is 9x12" on bristol paper
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Shredder_vs_Leo_preview.jpg[/QUOTE]


Still have this one for sale? If yes, how much do you want?

[pl212]

Updated Raph :)

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Raph_Bust_Preview_zps7a876985.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/Raph_Bust_Preview_zps7a876985.jpg.html)

[Jay $tarkiller]

can't wait to get my hands on this beauty:tgrin:

[pl212]

Again available for commissions if anyones interested :)
http://pedrolajud.deviantart.com/gallery/

[pl212]

anyone interested? :tgrin:

[pl212]

Still up for commissions, just pm me if interested. Im open to all types of TMNT versions or if you want to experiment with a new style I'll be open to that aswell :)

[pl212]

Still available for commissions, just let me know what you want guys, we could work something out :)

[pl212]

Still available for commissions.
Recently did these:
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/raph_and_casey_on_the_move_Preview_zps288a87df.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/raph_and_casey_on_the_move_Preview_zps288a87df.jpg .html)

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Bulbasaur_Commission_Preview_zps44fdabb2.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/Bulbasaur_Commission_Preview_zps44fdabb2.jpg.html)

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Charmander_Commission_Preview_zpse5af4f65.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/Charmander_Commission_Preview_zpse5af4f65.jpg.html )

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/Squirtle_Commission_Preview_zps80a9ab36.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/Squirtle_Commission_Preview_zps80a9ab36.jpg.html)

[pl212]

...Bump.....:tgrin:

[pl212]

anyone interested :tgrin:

[pl212]

For sale!
I finally decided to do a colored piece :D
Watercolors on 9x12" paper

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/YarnTMNT_Preview_zpsce4a66b2.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/YarnTMNT_Preview_zpsce4a66b2.jpg.html)

[pl212]

^ still up for sale^

[pl212]

...bump...

[pl212]

^^^Still up for sale ^^^

[pl212]

... bump ...

[pl212]

available for commissions again :)

[pl212]

I am once again able to do commissions, if anyones interest feel free to pm me with your request. :D

[pl212]

Anyone interested, let me know. http://pedrolajud.deviantart.com/gallery/

[pl212]

Hey guys, I'm up for commissions again, heres my deviantart gallery: http://pedrolajud.deviantart.com/gallery/

I'm also doing $10 b&w bust drawings. (not including shipping)

[pl212]

..Bump....

[pl212]

$10 b&w bust drawings. (not including shipping)
Any style welcomed :D

[pl212]

...bump...

[pl212]

Anyone interested :tgrin:

[pl212]

Open for commissions again!
If anyone is interested let me know :D

[pl212]

bump!
http://pedrolajud.deviantart.com/gallery/

[pl212]

bump... thump...

[pl212]

Bump bump

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/TMNT%20VS._Preview_zpscw4okyyp.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/TMNT%20VS._Preview_zpscw4okyyp.jpg.html)

[Shedder]

Really great to work with. I love the one he did for me (see the slash on his deviant art page). Highly recommend

[pl212]

Really great to work with. I love the one he did for me (see the slash on his deviant art page). Highly recommend

Thanks for the kind words :tgrin:

[pl212]

bump bump... still open for commisison. PM me if interested :)

[pl212]

Open for commissions again :)

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/samples.jpg_zpsniucmesc.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/samples.jpg_zpsniucmesc.jpg.html)

[Shedder]

nice "GERT"

[pl212]

nice "GERT"

haha thanks, that was a fun one to draw :)

[pl212]

If anyone is interested I can finish this one off (finish inking & coloring), tell me what color bandana you'd like and we'll be good to go :)
PM me for more info.

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/FullSizeR_zps0bwdp9dw.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/FullSizeR_zps0bwdp9dw.jpg.html)

[pl212]

I completeted the piece and its up for grabs :D
(sorry for crappy pic quality)

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/IMG_4069_zpsqngzc0wq.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/IMG_4069_zpsqngzc0wq.jpg.html)

[pl212]

^^ Slightly better quality pic ^^ :D

[pl212]

Yarn Styled Commissions:
$30
- Single Character
- 9x12" Paper
- Color w/ minimal background

PM if interested or have any questions :D

Here is a few colored ones I've done at cons:
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad265/vapidx/IMG_4099_zpsq3rkwspf.jpg (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/vapidx/media/IMG_4099_zpsq3rkwspf.jpg.html)

[pl212]

Yarn Styled Krang, up for grabs
11190

[Donnie]

Bump for Pedro :)

[pl212]

Available once again for commissons :)
Don bust and Yarn 80's Krang still up for grabs.

[Donnie]

I love that Silver Surfer v. Thor.

[pl212]

Hey all! Yarn Styled Krang is still up for grabs :D
I'm also starting up on taking a few commissions again, if anyone is interested just PM me for more info. and your request.

Check out some of my other work:
https://www.instagram.com/plajud/

https://photouploads.com/images/EhGH.md.jpg (https://photouploads.com/image/EhGH)