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COMMISSION GUIDE!
12 years ago
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So, it seems due time to announce that I have intentions on doing commissions again! Fun, no? Seems that every other year, these start up and then proceed to grind to a halt. Oh well, one can only expect so much out of a man with no actual plan involved in his… plan. :I
However, I have to bring to you a wondrous system which I have worked out by hand and the sweat of my own brow! Okay, mostly just my hand, and quotes from others, but hey, got to start somewhere! That being said, below stands a series of points and questions concerning my commission deals. The Table of Contents is as follows:
When I say “General”, I suppose I mean that what I’m about to say applies to all of my Commissions, though my own, free-range art is not necessarily subject to these rules (though, considering that they reflect my morals, especially getting into sections I3 and I4, I don’t expect they will deviate very often.) Be sure to read this section, no matter the commission you desire!
What is the First Free Policy? It’s me retaining my love to give art to people, whilst still also wanting to not have a notebook full of Requests. It’s also my desire to not restrict my criteria to too great a degree for Requests, and so, here are the rules:
1. According to the First Free Policy, as one might expect in the name, the first time somebody hits me up for a Commission, my charge is exactly $0! Everyone’s first commission is free, though I will treat it as though paid.
2. As it is considered a Commission by me, you have access to all of the Commission Types, and also no more (but less if you so desire) than TWO Additions! This means, if you want a colored piece, it could have two extra characters, one extra character and a background, one extra character and shading, no extra characters but shading and a background, the combinations are restricted only to your desire!
3. As one might expect, I only take ONE FF Commission from everyone who sends me a note. I will not take commissions by shout or comment.
4. If you desire to cancel your FF Commission before it is completed, you will not receive the finished project. However, you will get your FFP renewed, and have the ability to commission another.
5. You may only spend your FF commission if it is of an idea of your own making! I will not do an FF piece for other people’s characters, scenarios, etc. This is to ensure people don’t utilize others to get more than one FF Commission, or utilize alternate accounts under the guise of being a commissioner’s friend.
6. Just because your first wasn’t free doesn’t mean you next one can’t be! If you so choose, you can pay for your first commission. If you do so, you may keep your FF commission use for until you desire to use it, like if you’re down on your luck in terms of money at the time!
Even if you have no money to give, I happily accept your expenditure of your FF Commission! Admittedly, that is partially the intention: to offer my finest quality of art to those who might not be able to afford it! Spend it well, dearies.
One of the things that’s great about artists is that through their work (usually), you get to know who they are on a personal level. So, I think it only appropriate to expound here upon what my favorite pieces of subject matter are and why I happen to enjoy it so thoroughly. This is a sort of “What I Will Draw” section, but also not quite. Oh, it’s close enough for you people, jeez.
Tame Art (Including Tasteful Nudity/Fetishes):
Character References – I enjoy studying characters in their thoroughness, and being able to picture them in all three of the immediately available special dimensions is a pretty wonderful thing. As such, despite the hassle in drawing two entirely different jawlines (this kills me with every creature with a muzzle, I swear,) being able to do even what I consider to be the blandest and most emotionless of character depictions is a joy!
Duo/Trio/Quatro(?) Juxtaposition – Having pairs of characters in the same space is a beautiful thing to create. When you have personalities who you understand on a personal level, and you place them in eyeshot of one another, it almost creates a bond between them; a view on how they might interact with one another! It makes them feel like they’re living, thinking things, rather than just being shapes on a piece of paper.
Provocative Posing (Back to Viewer) – Another view of characters that I absolutely delight in doing is a nice, pinup-style character pose showing off their bodies! It’s quite something to show off the passion and elegance, the sheer beauty of a young body, in such a pompous and provocative manner!
Ponies – Ponies are ponies, and that’s that! In all seriousness, though, the style presented in the show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is a lovely stylistic mode of work, and one that I consider very worthwhile to recreate to the greatest level of dedication as I’m able!
Insects and other Strange Anthros – What would I be but a liar if I said that I didn’t have a soft spot for trying to bring strange and obscure creatures into the world of anthropomorphism? Giving a critter, be they from fantasy, extreme environments, or long-gone eras, a form that we can recognize, whilst still adhering to their original form, is something I love to do, and more often than not, the results are something to gawk at in wonder!
Zentai/ Other Full Enclosure Suits – Depending on the purpose, this can be sexual or not, but I could care less! As a sensory person (and a zentai suit owner, pfft,) I find full-enclosure suits to be ever so snug and exciting! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve fallen asleep in my zentai suit at night. Mmm, comfy!
Rubber/Latex – Honestly, when is this not ever used in terms of a fetish of some kind? Doesn’t matter; rubber remains the squeakiest and shiniest piece of deliciousness my mind has ever crossed! In my case, it remains sadly unrequited, as I have no rubber gear yet, but still, one can dream!
Plush – Softie, snugglable, and squeaky, equal to being on the level of zentai suits in my mind! Plushie critters are awfully lovely, with their stitching and seams, and patchwork, homemade twinge! There’s something to be said about love earned by a snuggly, sewn-together creature!
Socks/Stockings – Hey, who saw this one coming? Yes, shockingly, with my love of full enclosure, fabric, and provocativeness, I just so happen to also be a fan of socks of any and all kinds! Striped, spotted, toed, over-the-knee, thigh-high, tights, oh so many options to choose from!
Crossdressing – OH HONEY, WHERE DO I BEGIN? Frills, hot pink, panties, dresses, why I feel like I’m reciting my Christmas list! There’s nothing more to say on the subject: if you like it, you know exactly what I’m talking about!
Explicit Art (Needs no Introduction):
Gay Things – Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m fine with drawing straight or bi situations, but when it comes to sexuality, I’m about as gay as gay comes! I need bulges in my porn, thank ye’ much.
Hermaphrodites – Having just one gender is so last year. Even though I’m incredibly into manlyparts, I’ve said in the past that I would be fine with breasts and a ladypart… in ADDITION to my current bits!
Transformation – I know, I know; this isn’t always involving nudity or sexy things. Still, There’s something simply scrumptious about bearing witness to a transition from one form to another, provided the means is appropriately provocative! Knowing my fetishes and looking around my gallery, you can take a good guess what sorts of TF I’m a fan of!
Udders – Udders. Udders are nice. I like udders. That’s all that need be said.
Of course, just because I may not list something here, doesn’t mean I won’t do it! Check out the Won’t Do section for the only things I bar, and if you still wanna make sure, check the Might Do. I’m a temperamental enough person to like certain things under only the right conditions, trust me!
Whoops, that’s the sound of there being a limit to the things I refuse to depict for others! What follows is NOT up for debate, so don’t bother arguing, “OH, WELL YOU SHOULD DO THIS FOR ME BECAUSE BLUH” just because I happen to not be a fan of it and you really want art of it. That’s why there’s more than one artist in the world.
Slavemaking/Brainwashing – Let’s get the elephant out of the room first. Let it be known that I am an individualist through and through; as such, I despise in all its forms the ripping from people their individuality or identity. Indeed, I’ve at one point contemplated doing art depicting characters restoring individuality/identity, that is the extent of my need to voice my opposition to it.
Gore/Blood – People reading all these dislikes will come to realize what a gentle, indeed idealistically gentle soul I am. I believe in protecting people, and loving them in all their faults. Well, okay, so I have angry brooding thoughts every now and again, but that’s only because I have no tolerance for ignorance and/or resignation to violence. On that vein, I’ll say good and clear that I’ll have no grotesque art depicting dismemberment, disemboweling, or death in this profile, by myself or others.
Inanimacy – This is a bit on the picky side, I suppose. My dislike of inanimate stuff has a lot to do with my dislike for lack of control over oneself; especially at the level of basic motor function. Indeed, any sort of sensory deprivation is torture in my eyes, and inanimacy just so.
Scat/Watersports – OH HEY LOOK, ANOTHER ARTIST WHO WON’T DRAW CHARACTERS POOPING! I have nothing against either of these things, it’s just… gross to me. Call it absurd, but shockingly, I’m a bit skeezed out by the idea of peeing on someone. Sexual fluids only, s’il vous plait. My stomach thanks you.
Snuff/General Death/Execution Based Things – Yes, this was important enough to me to warrant a longer breakdown. Ending the life of another is not my way of doing things, no matter how ‘justified’ by whatever manner suits you best. Besides, I prefer people living to face their crimes. Back on track, killing for means of justice or revenge is bad enough to me. Death for means of pleasure? That was off the menu the moment I typed this up.
Castration/Nullification – Again, this has a lot to do with respecting the bodies of others, but on a bigger scale. Well, maybe bigger. I dunno, it depends who you’re talking to. Anyhow, removal of genitals is not my thing. Even if I have characters with just bulges, there’s always some way for me around the rule of taking away a prime erogenous zone.
Yeah, most of the things on my dislike list have a good deal to do with taking away control or doing damage to things. I’m one those people who believes very strongly that nothing should be done to benefit oneself or even in general if it is at the expense of other people.
Certainly the wordiest title here, and with good reason; There are some things I love doing, and few things I refuse to do, but in between, there’s this fine group of things I will only do if it happens to be under the right conditions! The wrong thing for the right reason is forgivable to me, and that’s pretty much what this is. Alright, here we go:
Cubs – I don’t outright condemn it. However, at the same time, while I like some aspects of it, I dislike other, contrasting aspects. Part of it has a lot to do with the concept of consent. I WILL accept the idea of pictures depicting young figures in consenting situations; in cases where the moment is nonconsenting (i.e. rape), I’m not nearly as okay with it.
Permanent TFs – Now, mind you, this is an awfully picky thing (Probably as picky as I’m going to get), but let it be known that I will approve or disapprove of permanent transformations based on what the end result is (Animate is okay, inanimate is a no-go), and the consent of the character! I do not want to depict something being irreversibly altered against its will. Even if it’s a secret desire, that’s fine.
Mind Control/Hypnosis – Saw this one coming, didn’t you? I won’t beat around the bush, you know my issue with forcing people to do things against their will, or depriving them of some level of their mental freedom. If the subject wants it however, that’s a different case entirely.
Haven’t you noticed that all of the maybes all depend on whether or not the character in question clearly wants the scenario depicted in the art to happen? Yes, that seems to be a theme for me, pardon my stringent idealism concerning peoples’ right to have every say in the aspects of their lives! Now then, that takes care of the social amenities, let’s get down to brass tacks.
(Note: Be sure to leave a comment if there’s any subject matter I missed that you want to be sure on, if you’re not certain! Better safe than sorry!)
Aren't you happy you got past all of my blabbering? Yes? Good! Looking forward to hearing more blabbering out of me? Great! AWAY WE GO!
Sketches! Only $3! Quite the steal, no? Yes? Why does it not matter which one of those two affirmations you put there? Oh well. Anyhow, here’s the details:
1. Pencil Sketches are only $3! Cheapest of the bunch, and with a lot of benefits!
2. While you will need to pay for extra characters and a background, you will NOT need to pay for shading! That comes free. Seriously, shading is hilariously easy with pencil.
3. Pencil sketches will be greyscale, which means the color you see is the color you get! Don’t expect me to get all fancy on you! Well, okay, I might, but no guarantee I will!
Simple enough, right? I didn’t expect to need to expound much on this one, it’s mostly self-explanatory. At least keep #2 in mind, that’s an important detail.
Admittedly, I don’t usually do lineart. In fact, my doing it now is really only at the suggestion of a few friends who noticed it was missing from my original offering for commissions. Anyhow, here’s the short and simple of this one:
1. Lineart will be a simple $8! At first it was 10, but people screamed at me for going in increments of five. We can’t all be orderly, it seems.
2. Lineart will be minimal in color: black, white, and greys only when really appropriate. This is to make the spaces between the lines more clear and distinct.
3. A sketch will be provided of the initial piece, which must be approved by the commissioner before I begin working on the lineart. The lineart will, on average, be about twice the resolution of the sketch.
That’s the long and short of this one. As always, not much more to say. This one’s still newish to me.
Finally, onto the main course! This is where things start to get exciting. Colored images are always a joy to make, and they’re the norm for this place! Here’s the downlow on colors:
1. Colored images are a well-fitting $15! This one survived the purge of 5-increment prices.
2. As with the Lineart, you’ll be provided with a sketch which you gotta’ give the okay before I can start with the second, actual part of it!
3. Be sure to provide a guide of colors, be it a pre-existing image of the subject in color, images of colors you have in mind for certain things, or even a simple, vagueish description! The only criteria is that you provide some idea of the colors you have in mind! If you don’t, expect me to take some artistic liberties!
It’s awkward writing these. I mean hell, you people can figure out my art just by taking a look at the gallery, and of course the names are self-explanatory if ya’ know a thing or two about art things. Most of these descriptions were likely pretty unnecessary. Now that that’s all wrapped up, we can get on with our lives. Next up…
I swear to you, that rhyme was completely unintentional. Yet, it’s somehow satisfying. Back to business; Yes, there are nice little ‘additionals’ you can slap onto your already-existing commission! They’re like sprinkles, or dollops of whipped cream! In so much as they’re pretty, and would probably taste good if digital art had a taste.
Shading is self-explanatory. Now mind you, I’m not so much a fan of the smooth shading style in digital pieces. I prefer making use of a cell-shading sort of style, and that applies for both shading and highlights! If applicable, of course I also make use of gradient-type things. If that happens to be your cup o’ tea, Shading is a simple extra $5 to whatever commission type you have! Of course, be sure to keep in mind that if you want a Sketch, you do NOT have to pay for shading! As I said, that’s an easy thing to do in pencil.
Asking for art of one character is nice, of course, but where’s the fun in staying solo? There’s a whole world of interaction to be had between pairs, trios, or groups of more! Of course, extra characters for you means extra work for me, and that of course means extra fee for the addition of another character! Extra characters cost $7 each! That applies for any of the commission pieces. HOWEVER, if you want a Sketch, it only costs you $2 extra for each additional character! Don’t wanna charge you more than the initial cost for an additional like that. That’d be silly.
This one’s staying the price it is across the board. Regardless of commission type, this addition remains $5 extra. Backgrounds can be anything, really; I usually use a cut-paper style of pictures that I’ve taken out of nature or other things, but I can just as easily make something custom for you! Tell me what you want, and I’ll tell you what I can do!
Finally:
This is both the easiest section and also the most important. Seriously, if you commissioned me without reading this, shame on you. Of course, you wouldn’t know that shame’s on you, ‘cause you didn’t read this. Anyhow, Commissioning me comes in a few easy steps:
1. Look at my Art
2. Take Interest in my Art
3. Read This Journal
4.Fish Through Your Wallet for Loose Change
5.Throw It at the Screen
6. Decide what Commission Type/Additions you want based on Journal Specs
7. Send me a Note structured “COMMISSION – [Type](Additions)”
a. Ex. “Commission – [Colored](2 Extra Characters, Shading, Background)”
(This helps me keep track of what people want)
b. In the Note, state:
i. Character(s), Provide References or Description
ii. Pose(s), if applicable
iii. Background Details, if applicable
iv. Deadline, if needed/wanted by a certain date (Be prepared to negotiate this if things don’t go off in a timely manner)
8. Wait For A Reply from Me
9. I’ll send you a sketch of the initial thing. PLEASE DO NOT POST THIS TO YOUR PROFILE UNLESS THE SKETCH IS THE EXTENT OF YOUR COMMISSION. If so, skip to #11.
10. When Sketch is approved, I’ll begin work on the final product, and send it to you for approval when almost done.
11. If things need be changed after that, alterations are made.
12. When the Commission is finished officially, I will ask you pay the commission fee. I accept payment via Paypal, but we can discuss other options if that is not possible for you!
13. Once the fee is payed, you will be sent the finished and final product.
14. You are free to do with the final piece what you want, so long as you don’t claim it as your own work!
At that, I believe I can claim the Commission Guide to be officially finished! If there are any questions, please attatch them to this journal as a comment, or if your question is not being answered, send me a note so we can discuss! Thank ye, and enjoy the art to come!
However, I have to bring to you a wondrous system which I have worked out by hand and the sweat of my own brow! Okay, mostly just my hand, and quotes from others, but hey, got to start somewhere! That being said, below stands a series of points and questions concerning my commission deals. The Table of Contents is as follows:
~I. General~
1. First Free Policy
2. What I Love To Draw and Why
3. What I’d Rather Not Draw and Why
4. What I May Draw (Under the Right Circumstances) and Why
~II. Commission Types~
1. Sketches
2. Lineart
3. Coloring
~III. Additions to Commissions~
1. Shading
2. Characters
3. Backgrounds
~IV. How to Commission Me (The Easiest Section)~--Section I: General--When I say “General”, I suppose I mean that what I’m about to say applies to all of my Commissions, though my own, free-range art is not necessarily subject to these rules (though, considering that they reflect my morals, especially getting into sections I3 and I4, I don’t expect they will deviate very often.) Be sure to read this section, no matter the commission you desire!
Section I1: First Free PolicyWhat is the First Free Policy? It’s me retaining my love to give art to people, whilst still also wanting to not have a notebook full of Requests. It’s also my desire to not restrict my criteria to too great a degree for Requests, and so, here are the rules:
1. According to the First Free Policy, as one might expect in the name, the first time somebody hits me up for a Commission, my charge is exactly $0! Everyone’s first commission is free, though I will treat it as though paid.
2. As it is considered a Commission by me, you have access to all of the Commission Types, and also no more (but less if you so desire) than TWO Additions! This means, if you want a colored piece, it could have two extra characters, one extra character and a background, one extra character and shading, no extra characters but shading and a background, the combinations are restricted only to your desire!
3. As one might expect, I only take ONE FF Commission from everyone who sends me a note. I will not take commissions by shout or comment.
4. If you desire to cancel your FF Commission before it is completed, you will not receive the finished project. However, you will get your FFP renewed, and have the ability to commission another.
5. You may only spend your FF commission if it is of an idea of your own making! I will not do an FF piece for other people’s characters, scenarios, etc. This is to ensure people don’t utilize others to get more than one FF Commission, or utilize alternate accounts under the guise of being a commissioner’s friend.
6. Just because your first wasn’t free doesn’t mean you next one can’t be! If you so choose, you can pay for your first commission. If you do so, you may keep your FF commission use for until you desire to use it, like if you’re down on your luck in terms of money at the time!
Even if you have no money to give, I happily accept your expenditure of your FF Commission! Admittedly, that is partially the intention: to offer my finest quality of art to those who might not be able to afford it! Spend it well, dearies.
Section I2: What I Love To Draw and WhyOne of the things that’s great about artists is that through their work (usually), you get to know who they are on a personal level. So, I think it only appropriate to expound here upon what my favorite pieces of subject matter are and why I happen to enjoy it so thoroughly. This is a sort of “What I Will Draw” section, but also not quite. Oh, it’s close enough for you people, jeez.
Tame Art (Including Tasteful Nudity/Fetishes):
Character References – I enjoy studying characters in their thoroughness, and being able to picture them in all three of the immediately available special dimensions is a pretty wonderful thing. As such, despite the hassle in drawing two entirely different jawlines (this kills me with every creature with a muzzle, I swear,) being able to do even what I consider to be the blandest and most emotionless of character depictions is a joy!
Duo/Trio/Quatro(?) Juxtaposition – Having pairs of characters in the same space is a beautiful thing to create. When you have personalities who you understand on a personal level, and you place them in eyeshot of one another, it almost creates a bond between them; a view on how they might interact with one another! It makes them feel like they’re living, thinking things, rather than just being shapes on a piece of paper.
Provocative Posing (Back to Viewer) – Another view of characters that I absolutely delight in doing is a nice, pinup-style character pose showing off their bodies! It’s quite something to show off the passion and elegance, the sheer beauty of a young body, in such a pompous and provocative manner!
Ponies – Ponies are ponies, and that’s that! In all seriousness, though, the style presented in the show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is a lovely stylistic mode of work, and one that I consider very worthwhile to recreate to the greatest level of dedication as I’m able!
Insects and other Strange Anthros – What would I be but a liar if I said that I didn’t have a soft spot for trying to bring strange and obscure creatures into the world of anthropomorphism? Giving a critter, be they from fantasy, extreme environments, or long-gone eras, a form that we can recognize, whilst still adhering to their original form, is something I love to do, and more often than not, the results are something to gawk at in wonder!
Zentai/ Other Full Enclosure Suits – Depending on the purpose, this can be sexual or not, but I could care less! As a sensory person (and a zentai suit owner, pfft,) I find full-enclosure suits to be ever so snug and exciting! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve fallen asleep in my zentai suit at night. Mmm, comfy!
Rubber/Latex – Honestly, when is this not ever used in terms of a fetish of some kind? Doesn’t matter; rubber remains the squeakiest and shiniest piece of deliciousness my mind has ever crossed! In my case, it remains sadly unrequited, as I have no rubber gear yet, but still, one can dream!
Plush – Softie, snugglable, and squeaky, equal to being on the level of zentai suits in my mind! Plushie critters are awfully lovely, with their stitching and seams, and patchwork, homemade twinge! There’s something to be said about love earned by a snuggly, sewn-together creature!
Socks/Stockings – Hey, who saw this one coming? Yes, shockingly, with my love of full enclosure, fabric, and provocativeness, I just so happen to also be a fan of socks of any and all kinds! Striped, spotted, toed, over-the-knee, thigh-high, tights, oh so many options to choose from!
Crossdressing – OH HONEY, WHERE DO I BEGIN? Frills, hot pink, panties, dresses, why I feel like I’m reciting my Christmas list! There’s nothing more to say on the subject: if you like it, you know exactly what I’m talking about!
Explicit Art (Needs no Introduction):
Gay Things – Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m fine with drawing straight or bi situations, but when it comes to sexuality, I’m about as gay as gay comes! I need bulges in my porn, thank ye’ much.
Hermaphrodites – Having just one gender is so last year. Even though I’m incredibly into manlyparts, I’ve said in the past that I would be fine with breasts and a ladypart… in ADDITION to my current bits!
Transformation – I know, I know; this isn’t always involving nudity or sexy things. Still, There’s something simply scrumptious about bearing witness to a transition from one form to another, provided the means is appropriately provocative! Knowing my fetishes and looking around my gallery, you can take a good guess what sorts of TF I’m a fan of!
Udders – Udders. Udders are nice. I like udders. That’s all that need be said.
Of course, just because I may not list something here, doesn’t mean I won’t do it! Check out the Won’t Do section for the only things I bar, and if you still wanna make sure, check the Might Do. I’m a temperamental enough person to like certain things under only the right conditions, trust me!
Section I3: What I’d Rather Not Draw and WhyWhoops, that’s the sound of there being a limit to the things I refuse to depict for others! What follows is NOT up for debate, so don’t bother arguing, “OH, WELL YOU SHOULD DO THIS FOR ME BECAUSE BLUH” just because I happen to not be a fan of it and you really want art of it. That’s why there’s more than one artist in the world.
Slavemaking/Brainwashing – Let’s get the elephant out of the room first. Let it be known that I am an individualist through and through; as such, I despise in all its forms the ripping from people their individuality or identity. Indeed, I’ve at one point contemplated doing art depicting characters restoring individuality/identity, that is the extent of my need to voice my opposition to it.
Gore/Blood – People reading all these dislikes will come to realize what a gentle, indeed idealistically gentle soul I am. I believe in protecting people, and loving them in all their faults. Well, okay, so I have angry brooding thoughts every now and again, but that’s only because I have no tolerance for ignorance and/or resignation to violence. On that vein, I’ll say good and clear that I’ll have no grotesque art depicting dismemberment, disemboweling, or death in this profile, by myself or others.
Inanimacy – This is a bit on the picky side, I suppose. My dislike of inanimate stuff has a lot to do with my dislike for lack of control over oneself; especially at the level of basic motor function. Indeed, any sort of sensory deprivation is torture in my eyes, and inanimacy just so.
Scat/Watersports – OH HEY LOOK, ANOTHER ARTIST WHO WON’T DRAW CHARACTERS POOPING! I have nothing against either of these things, it’s just… gross to me. Call it absurd, but shockingly, I’m a bit skeezed out by the idea of peeing on someone. Sexual fluids only, s’il vous plait. My stomach thanks you.
Snuff/General Death/Execution Based Things – Yes, this was important enough to me to warrant a longer breakdown. Ending the life of another is not my way of doing things, no matter how ‘justified’ by whatever manner suits you best. Besides, I prefer people living to face their crimes. Back on track, killing for means of justice or revenge is bad enough to me. Death for means of pleasure? That was off the menu the moment I typed this up.
Castration/Nullification – Again, this has a lot to do with respecting the bodies of others, but on a bigger scale. Well, maybe bigger. I dunno, it depends who you’re talking to. Anyhow, removal of genitals is not my thing. Even if I have characters with just bulges, there’s always some way for me around the rule of taking away a prime erogenous zone.
Yeah, most of the things on my dislike list have a good deal to do with taking away control or doing damage to things. I’m one those people who believes very strongly that nothing should be done to benefit oneself or even in general if it is at the expense of other people.
Section I3: What I May Draw (Under the Right Circumstances) and WhyCertainly the wordiest title here, and with good reason; There are some things I love doing, and few things I refuse to do, but in between, there’s this fine group of things I will only do if it happens to be under the right conditions! The wrong thing for the right reason is forgivable to me, and that’s pretty much what this is. Alright, here we go:
Cubs – I don’t outright condemn it. However, at the same time, while I like some aspects of it, I dislike other, contrasting aspects. Part of it has a lot to do with the concept of consent. I WILL accept the idea of pictures depicting young figures in consenting situations; in cases where the moment is nonconsenting (i.e. rape), I’m not nearly as okay with it.
Permanent TFs – Now, mind you, this is an awfully picky thing (Probably as picky as I’m going to get), but let it be known that I will approve or disapprove of permanent transformations based on what the end result is (Animate is okay, inanimate is a no-go), and the consent of the character! I do not want to depict something being irreversibly altered against its will. Even if it’s a secret desire, that’s fine.
Mind Control/Hypnosis – Saw this one coming, didn’t you? I won’t beat around the bush, you know my issue with forcing people to do things against their will, or depriving them of some level of their mental freedom. If the subject wants it however, that’s a different case entirely.
Haven’t you noticed that all of the maybes all depend on whether or not the character in question clearly wants the scenario depicted in the art to happen? Yes, that seems to be a theme for me, pardon my stringent idealism concerning peoples’ right to have every say in the aspects of their lives! Now then, that takes care of the social amenities, let’s get down to brass tacks.
(Note: Be sure to leave a comment if there’s any subject matter I missed that you want to be sure on, if you’re not certain! Better safe than sorry!)
--Section II: Commission Types--Aren't you happy you got past all of my blabbering? Yes? Good! Looking forward to hearing more blabbering out of me? Great! AWAY WE GO!
Section II1: SketchesSketches! Only $3! Quite the steal, no? Yes? Why does it not matter which one of those two affirmations you put there? Oh well. Anyhow, here’s the details:
1. Pencil Sketches are only $3! Cheapest of the bunch, and with a lot of benefits!
2. While you will need to pay for extra characters and a background, you will NOT need to pay for shading! That comes free. Seriously, shading is hilariously easy with pencil.
3. Pencil sketches will be greyscale, which means the color you see is the color you get! Don’t expect me to get all fancy on you! Well, okay, I might, but no guarantee I will!
Simple enough, right? I didn’t expect to need to expound much on this one, it’s mostly self-explanatory. At least keep #2 in mind, that’s an important detail.
Section II2: LineartAdmittedly, I don’t usually do lineart. In fact, my doing it now is really only at the suggestion of a few friends who noticed it was missing from my original offering for commissions. Anyhow, here’s the short and simple of this one:
1. Lineart will be a simple $8! At first it was 10, but people screamed at me for going in increments of five. We can’t all be orderly, it seems.
2. Lineart will be minimal in color: black, white, and greys only when really appropriate. This is to make the spaces between the lines more clear and distinct.
3. A sketch will be provided of the initial piece, which must be approved by the commissioner before I begin working on the lineart. The lineart will, on average, be about twice the resolution of the sketch.
That’s the long and short of this one. As always, not much more to say. This one’s still newish to me.
Section II3: ColoringFinally, onto the main course! This is where things start to get exciting. Colored images are always a joy to make, and they’re the norm for this place! Here’s the downlow on colors:
1. Colored images are a well-fitting $15! This one survived the purge of 5-increment prices.
2. As with the Lineart, you’ll be provided with a sketch which you gotta’ give the okay before I can start with the second, actual part of it!
3. Be sure to provide a guide of colors, be it a pre-existing image of the subject in color, images of colors you have in mind for certain things, or even a simple, vagueish description! The only criteria is that you provide some idea of the colors you have in mind! If you don’t, expect me to take some artistic liberties!
It’s awkward writing these. I mean hell, you people can figure out my art just by taking a look at the gallery, and of course the names are self-explanatory if ya’ know a thing or two about art things. Most of these descriptions were likely pretty unnecessary. Now that that’s all wrapped up, we can get on with our lives. Next up…
--Section III: Additions to Commissions--I swear to you, that rhyme was completely unintentional. Yet, it’s somehow satisfying. Back to business; Yes, there are nice little ‘additionals’ you can slap onto your already-existing commission! They’re like sprinkles, or dollops of whipped cream! In so much as they’re pretty, and would probably taste good if digital art had a taste.
Section III1: ShadingShading is self-explanatory. Now mind you, I’m not so much a fan of the smooth shading style in digital pieces. I prefer making use of a cell-shading sort of style, and that applies for both shading and highlights! If applicable, of course I also make use of gradient-type things. If that happens to be your cup o’ tea, Shading is a simple extra $5 to whatever commission type you have! Of course, be sure to keep in mind that if you want a Sketch, you do NOT have to pay for shading! As I said, that’s an easy thing to do in pencil.
Section III2: CharactersAsking for art of one character is nice, of course, but where’s the fun in staying solo? There’s a whole world of interaction to be had between pairs, trios, or groups of more! Of course, extra characters for you means extra work for me, and that of course means extra fee for the addition of another character! Extra characters cost $7 each! That applies for any of the commission pieces. HOWEVER, if you want a Sketch, it only costs you $2 extra for each additional character! Don’t wanna charge you more than the initial cost for an additional like that. That’d be silly.
Section III3: BackgroundsThis one’s staying the price it is across the board. Regardless of commission type, this addition remains $5 extra. Backgrounds can be anything, really; I usually use a cut-paper style of pictures that I’ve taken out of nature or other things, but I can just as easily make something custom for you! Tell me what you want, and I’ll tell you what I can do!
Finally:
--Section IV: How to Commission Me--This is both the easiest section and also the most important. Seriously, if you commissioned me without reading this, shame on you. Of course, you wouldn’t know that shame’s on you, ‘cause you didn’t read this. Anyhow, Commissioning me comes in a few easy steps:
1. Look at my Art
2. Take Interest in my Art
3. Read This Journal
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6. Decide what Commission Type/Additions you want based on Journal Specs
7. Send me a Note structured “COMMISSION – [Type](Additions)”
a. Ex. “Commission – [Colored](2 Extra Characters, Shading, Background)”
(This helps me keep track of what people want)
b. In the Note, state:
i. Character(s), Provide References or Description
ii. Pose(s), if applicable
iii. Background Details, if applicable
iv. Deadline, if needed/wanted by a certain date (Be prepared to negotiate this if things don’t go off in a timely manner)
8. Wait For A Reply from Me
9. I’ll send you a sketch of the initial thing. PLEASE DO NOT POST THIS TO YOUR PROFILE UNLESS THE SKETCH IS THE EXTENT OF YOUR COMMISSION. If so, skip to #11.
10. When Sketch is approved, I’ll begin work on the final product, and send it to you for approval when almost done.
11. If things need be changed after that, alterations are made.
12. When the Commission is finished officially, I will ask you pay the commission fee. I accept payment via Paypal, but we can discuss other options if that is not possible for you!
13. Once the fee is payed, you will be sent the finished and final product.
14. You are free to do with the final piece what you want, so long as you don’t claim it as your own work!
At that, I believe I can claim the Commission Guide to be officially finished! If there are any questions, please attatch them to this journal as a comment, or if your question is not being answered, send me a note so we can discuss! Thank ye, and enjoy the art to come!
I will think about what to get as a first commish :3