[UPDATE] Leaving FA indefinitely - Commissioners please read
Posted 9 years agoI'm under a lot of stress these days, and the furry community is causing a lot of unnecessary stress and drama. If I owe you a commission, or refund, please contact me via email: xstellary[at]gmail.com
I'll be clearing out my galleries here, and relocating my artwork to my new tumblr: http://spiffyartblog.tumblr.com/
I will not respond to any notes or comments about commissions via this blog.
Please only contact me via email: xstellary[at]gmail.com about your commission, or any questions or concerns.
As for why this is happening, I feel like I'm just a screw up no matter what I do or how many wrongs I try to right. My past keeps getting dug up and causing me trouble. I can't handle it any longer, and I'm not sure if or when I will be returning to the furry community or furaffinity.
[UPDATE] Progress + Life
Posted 9 years agoIt's been a while since I did an official update on this account.
I'm trying to work on commissions, though it's slow work. There is a lot of drama going on in my personal life right now, I've recently lost my job, and on top of that I have medical issues that are impeding my work. My hope right now is to start completing at least one small commission a day, or at the very least, 3 a week, until my medical condition can be resolved.
I'm going to try to go through my to-do lists tonight and organize and update them. I'd like to find new ways in the future to keep everything organized, so if you have any suggestions at all, please let me know! Any advice is super helpful.
Thanks!
[UPDATE] I'm alive, really.
Posted 10 years agoJust letting people know here that I haven't had internet for the last two months or so, and I'm hoping to finally get our net back some time this week. I haven't been able to work on commissions because of this, and I can only say that I'm -definitely- looking forward to getting back to doing art and getting things done.
I'm so sorry for the wait, it's been pretty hectic on my side but I'll keep you guys posted if anything changes.
[UPDATE] Collaboration? Commissioners read!
Posted 10 years ago
kavicat was curious as to whether or not my commissioners would be interested in allowing her to collaborate on some of these commissions in an attempt to lighten the load or move things along more quickly. If you're interested, just comment here!
Please note: I will still be doing a majority of the work, but on simple things (like outlining)
kavicat would like to help!
Attention please
Posted 10 years agoI will not accept, or allow, anyone to harass, attack or verbally abuse me. If you have a problem with me, I would expect you to act like an adult and speak to me in a civilized manner. If you insist on being rude to me, or attacking me for any reason, I will not hesitate to screenshot, block you, and report you to the administration.
There is absolutely no reason, or excuse, that anyone should be disrespectful toward me. There is also no reason for me to allow people to treat me this way. I am more than happy to comply and do what I can to resolve any issue you may have if you contact me with any problem or question you might have. Bashing and trashing me will only serve to have your comments removed, and you permanently blocked and possibly reported to the administration. :\
With that said, I will go ahead and explain again that I have made a set schedule to get artwork completed on a regular basis again. This isn't because of recent events, and moreso because I have already been planning this for a while now since my art block seems to be gone. If you are interested in what my schedule is, please view this journal: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7047419/
If you are interested in seeing the queue, please view THIS or THIS.
[UPDATE] On Track + New Schedule
Posted 10 years agoFinally out of my artblock and set to work on commissions. Going to be working through my queue on a regular schedule, though I'm going to try to go slow to start since I still have cubital tunnel. My good friend
kavicat will be helping me to keep track of things, as I'm horrible at keeping my art stuff organized and staying on top of it. If you have any concerns, questions or comments, please contact myself or her.
If you are not on this list, please get in touch with one of us:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6629174/
CURRENT SCHEDULE:
I will be trying to complete art on a schedule.
For now I have set it to 2 new commissions, and 1 old commission every week.
I will not accept any new commissions until my current "New Commission" list is complete, and I have made decent progress on my "Old Commission" list.
[UPDATE] Life update
Posted 10 years agoFirst off, I'd like to say that I'm very sorry for disappearing.
Ever since we moved into our new place, things have been a little difficult for me to adjust to. It seems like there is some new crisis every week and it's a struggle. I feel like I've been in an art block, it's hard for me to be satisfied with anything I'm attempting to draw, but as of late I've felt a little inspired and I'm hoping that I'll be able to start drawing regularly again.
I'm sorry for being a disappointment, and I know that most of you are getting frustrated with waiting on me. Within the next week I'm hoping to get back to drawing on a normal schedule, as well as updating my to-do list and other various things that need my attention. If you had commissioned me, but are not on this list, please contact me so I may update it:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6629174/
[UPDATE] COMMISSIONERS ~ PLEASE READ!
Posted 10 years agoHey all! Sorry for the lack of updates recently.
I wanted to ask my commissioners if they would be interested in allowing fellow artists to help me complete commissions. This isn't something I would usually ask unless I very seriously needed the help. The only reason I'm asking is because my cubital tunnel syndrome isn't getting any better, and I don't really want to have to put things off longer than they need to be.
The fellow artists would be
keiiba and
kavicat
And they would likely just be doing the outlining, coloring or other minor details.
If you're interested in this, please contact me ASAP!
[UPDATE] Struggling with Cubital Tunnel
Posted 10 years agoJust letting everyone know that I do have cubital tunnel, and sometimes it does act up.
Cubital tunnel is similar to carpal tunnel, except for the fact that cubital tunnel affects the ring and pinky fingers, and goes all the way up through the elbow (whereas carpal tunnel affects the thumb, pointer and middle fingers and goes up through the wrist.)
There isn't much that I can do about this, unfortunately, aside from wearing a brace, taking ibuprofen and remaining inactive until the inflammation goes down. I've been trying to take it easy by drawing only in small amounts very infrequently until the pain goes down.
Hopefully, soon I'll be able to see a doctor about this, but for now this is really all I can do. I hope you understand why my turnout times might be slow or fast depending on how my cubital tunnel is doing.
At this current time, it is acting up quite a bit and I can hardly do much at all before it starts hurting and usually lasts a few days at a time. @___@
[UPDATE] Commission Info Needed! + Priorities
Posted 10 years agoHey guys!
I hate to be a bother, but since I'm horrible at keeping track of things, I wanted to ask that people check out my Commission Queue, located here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6629174/
If you aren't mentioned anywhere on this list, please just comment here letting me know what I owe you so that I can update my list!
I'm really trying to get all this information together so that I can crack down and clear this list up once and for all.
I just wanted to let everyone know that once I move in May, I will be becoming a full-time artist. Which means I'll be dedicating most of my time to artwork and commissions!
I'm planning to start with working at least 1-2 hours a day on commissions, as it is still rather painful to draw due to my cubital tunnel. I'm hoping that if I work on art more frequently, my cubital tunnel will lighten up a bit.
With that said, I'll also be taking commissions more frequently so as to pay for bills and animals. Of course, OLD art is my #1 priority and I'll be doing whatever I can to finish up whatever is on that list.
Thank you so much for being patient and awesome!
[COMM] Commission Form
Posted 10 years agoHello all!
This journal is specifically designed to make the commissioning process easier.
In order to commission me, all you need to do is fill out this simple form.
Please be sure to check whether or not I am open for commissions before filling out and submitting this form.
Once you complete this form, all you need to do is send it via note.
Please be sure to title your note "Commission" or something similar!
Username(s):
Email(s):
Paypal Email(s):
Date of Commission:
Type of Commission:
Character Name(s):
Brief Description:
Additional Info:
That's all!
You can usually find my current commission states listed in my journal header/footer or on my frontpage!
[COMM] Commission Queue
Posted 10 years agoAlright guys, here's my ultimate To-Do List. This includes all current and old commissions, as well as refunds. Older commissions will be taking priority over new commissions, but I will try my best to manage it properly so everyone gets what they want within a decent time frame.
I'd also like to let you know that I will be making any life updates in my journal that may possibly delay my work.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my email: Xstellary[at]gmail.com ! Thank you!
NOTE ( PLEASE READ ):
All NEWER or more RECENT commissions have been added to THIS list.
If you are on NEITHER of these lists, please contact myself OR
kavicat immediately ~!
CURRENT COMMISSIONS
( This list is in no particular order. )
oceansoul - Flatcolor - Note - PAID - Not started.
moth-dust - 3 Flatcolor, Fullbody - Note - PAID - No started.
blysse - Colored Pinup x3 - Note - PAID - Sketching.
misfitsdelirium - 10$ Colored Pinup - Need info - Payment pending - Sketched.
wastelands. - 10$ Colored Pinup - Need info - PAID - Not started.
sarakaye - YCH - PAID - Not started.
tigress - Mangle Ref Sheet - PAID - Not started.
OLD COMMISSIONS
( This list is in no particular order. These commissions were moved from this journal after getting in contact with the commissioner. )
papples - Fullcolor, Fullbody - Note - Not started.
sandling - Fullcolor, Fullbody x2 - Info via email - PAID - Not started.
imeow - Fullcolor, Fullbody - Info via email - PAID - Not started.
nushaa - Fullbody Sketch - Info via email - PAID - Not started.
atarashi - Fullcolor, Fullbody - Info via email - PAID - Not started.
nezerith - Fullcolor, Fullbody - Info via email - PAID - Not started.
icyfoxy - Fullcolor, Fullbody - Info via email - PAID - Not started.
maanlicht - Cel shade, Fullbody x2 - Info via note - PAID - Not started. Collab: Pending.
slitzerikai - 3 Fullcolor, 2 Flatcolor Busts - Need info - PAID - Not started.
REFUNDS
( Please note that I am nowhere near being in a stable financial situation and I can only offer refunds through taking new commissions. I will do my very best to give money when I have it available. )
thevampirebat - 48$ - 0$/48$ paid.
ainhanda - 140$ - 0$/140$ paid.
tamara - 165$ - 0$/165$ paid.
cryb4by - 20$ - 0$/20$ paid.
echelonsohma - 30$ - 0$/30$ paid.
pudgy-mutt - 30$ - 0$/30$ paid.