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Bust comms open!
General | Posted 3 months agoOpening for some bust comms, $100 for flat color and $120 for cel-shading!
Examples here: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....22468/Waist-up
Post refs below if interested and I'll note you! (Feel free to post multiple characters too!)
Examples here: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....22468/Waist-up
Post refs below if interested and I'll note you! (Feel free to post multiple characters too!)
My PayPal is back + tips to avoid the PayPal witch hunt
General | Posted 5 months agoA few days ago I woke up to the notification saying that my PayPal ban had been upheld, which was quite a rude awakening. I ended up calling them again to see what was the grounds for my banning, given that I've never given them public information linking my PayPal and my art sites, and I had provided them all the information they had asked for (at least the stuff they were at liberty to know). They had previously asked for examples of my commission work, and I had kindly provided them some old background work I had done, minus any giant jiggly jugs, because I am indeed a background artist :) but despite that, it was looking like I was shit out of luck.
The employee I spoke with filed an appeal for me, making note that I had provided all the information they had asked for, including the examples of my commission work, so that their back office wouldn't miss it this time, and lo and behold 4 hours later my appeal was granted and my PayPal restored. I'm happy about this outcome for obvious reasons, but the fact that a part of my livelihood was a click away from being terminated permanently was particularly unsettling... but hopefully this PayPal witch hunt is over for good.
For artists that use PayPal, be warned - this can and will happen to you. I'll go ahead and make a list of things to avoid, in hopes other artists can dodge the PayPal Eye of Sauron.
#1 AVOID CONNECTING YOUR ART SITES AND PAYPAL. Your PayPal business name should not be listed on your art sites, and you should never include links to said sites in your PayPal and invoice info. If they Google your name and see it's you, you're probably toast. You should also never publicly list any emails associated with your PayPal account on any of your art sites.
#2 ALWAYS SEND INVOICES TO ART CLIENTS. If you don't, that opens up the possibility for your client to accidentally write in details about the commission you're doing. If they see you're drawing a "tall MILF mommy with mega milky jugs", you're probably donezo.
#3 NEVER GIVE PAYPAL THE ENTIRE STORY. Answer their questions sufficiently, but don't give them any links to your sites, or any examples of your NSFW work. They don't need to know you're making NSFW art, and if you tell them you are, well, you just painted a crosshair on your forehead. Always maintain that you're a SFW artist that abides by their terms at all times.
I got through this by the skin of my teeth, but given how shitty companies are getting about NSFW, I can only see this getting worse as time goes on, so be careful and be discreet. Hope this helps!
The employee I spoke with filed an appeal for me, making note that I had provided all the information they had asked for, including the examples of my commission work, so that their back office wouldn't miss it this time, and lo and behold 4 hours later my appeal was granted and my PayPal restored. I'm happy about this outcome for obvious reasons, but the fact that a part of my livelihood was a click away from being terminated permanently was particularly unsettling... but hopefully this PayPal witch hunt is over for good.
For artists that use PayPal, be warned - this can and will happen to you. I'll go ahead and make a list of things to avoid, in hopes other artists can dodge the PayPal Eye of Sauron.
#1 AVOID CONNECTING YOUR ART SITES AND PAYPAL. Your PayPal business name should not be listed on your art sites, and you should never include links to said sites in your PayPal and invoice info. If they Google your name and see it's you, you're probably toast. You should also never publicly list any emails associated with your PayPal account on any of your art sites.
#2 ALWAYS SEND INVOICES TO ART CLIENTS. If you don't, that opens up the possibility for your client to accidentally write in details about the commission you're doing. If they see you're drawing a "tall MILF mommy with mega milky jugs", you're probably donezo.
#3 NEVER GIVE PAYPAL THE ENTIRE STORY. Answer their questions sufficiently, but don't give them any links to your sites, or any examples of your NSFW work. They don't need to know you're making NSFW art, and if you tell them you are, well, you just painted a crosshair on your forehead. Always maintain that you're a SFW artist that abides by their terms at all times.
I got through this by the skin of my teeth, but given how shitty companies are getting about NSFW, I can only see this getting worse as time goes on, so be careful and be discreet. Hope this helps!
P*ypal is cracking down on sexual art.
General | Posted 5 months agoI hate doing the asterisk thing but the site in question has webcrawlers and I don't want to risk it. Anywho...
It looks like P*yPal is cracking down on sexual art. My account was recently locked because of it. This could potentially be REALLY bad not just for me, but for everyone else in the art sphere.
I did some digging, and what flagged my account was a commission over 2 months ago that didn't actually have any nudity in it (no info leading back to the art was ever given, however). A month later they flagged the buyer, and ultimately stonewalled them and refused to give them a reason as to why their account was permanently suspended. This is terrifying for obvious reasons.
Now it seems they're going down the line and flagging me next, and that could mean the handful of people who have commissioned me in the last year or so could also be flagged, so I'll be contacting all my clients in preparation for a potential sustained campaign of account suspensions. Who knows how far they'll take it.
I take payment through that site for commissions, and it's also tangentially tied to my main income, and a small but not insignificant portion of my livelihood disappears without it, so this has me very stressed at the moment, especially given I've had zero issues with this site for the 15+ years I've been using it.
In the mean time I've given them the info they've asked for (within reason) to complete my account review, and I'll be at their mercy when they make the decision. Best case scenario they say "okay cool" and everything goes back to normal. Worst case scenario... things are going to change significantly.
If you all remember my past rants about P*treon, this is the same exact shit. The big corporations above them will force compliance by any means necessary, and these are the consequences.
If you use either site, be careful.
It looks like P*yPal is cracking down on sexual art. My account was recently locked because of it. This could potentially be REALLY bad not just for me, but for everyone else in the art sphere.
I did some digging, and what flagged my account was a commission over 2 months ago that didn't actually have any nudity in it (no info leading back to the art was ever given, however). A month later they flagged the buyer, and ultimately stonewalled them and refused to give them a reason as to why their account was permanently suspended. This is terrifying for obvious reasons.
Now it seems they're going down the line and flagging me next, and that could mean the handful of people who have commissioned me in the last year or so could also be flagged, so I'll be contacting all my clients in preparation for a potential sustained campaign of account suspensions. Who knows how far they'll take it.
I take payment through that site for commissions, and it's also tangentially tied to my main income, and a small but not insignificant portion of my livelihood disappears without it, so this has me very stressed at the moment, especially given I've had zero issues with this site for the 15+ years I've been using it.
In the mean time I've given them the info they've asked for (within reason) to complete my account review, and I'll be at their mercy when they make the decision. Best case scenario they say "okay cool" and everything goes back to normal. Worst case scenario... things are going to change significantly.
If you all remember my past rants about P*treon, this is the same exact shit. The big corporations above them will force compliance by any means necessary, and these are the consequences.
If you use either site, be careful.
Our Dark Lord of Crowdfunding, Ur-Patreon!
General | Posted 9 months agoRecently, I toyed with the idea of a compromise.
I decided to look back into Patreon - the EA of crowdfunding, the Comcast of fundraising. They're an awful, miserable company for many, MANY reasons, the most notable of which (for those who hadn't heard) was their decision to grab their ankles at the whim of credit card companies and ban NSFW creators who refused to give them private information that they, as a glorified middleman, do not need. In a shocking turn of events, they exploited user information (violating federal law in the process), and now they're set to pay out millions to creators they harmed (myself included). When I get the check in the mail, I'll have to give it some real thought on what I'll spend it on, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
Even still, I sat and pondered on the situation and their crazy demands for a scan of my face and pictures of my driver's license, after seven years of using their platform without prior incident, and I came up with a whacky idea - what if I just covered up all the info on my driver's license, except my face and date of birth, with strips of paper in order to fool their system? An impromptu redaction, and an acceptable compromise.
Turns out that actually works. I passed verification and my page is now visible again. I legitimately couldn't believe it.
As of right now, I can immediately go back to doing what I did normally a year ago... though there was a caveat. Since I had used Patreon for seven years prior to their crack down, I had "Founder status", meaning Patreon only took 5% of my supporter's hard-earned cash as the cost for my use of their service. But in a true blue scumbag move, Patreon quietly (and permanently) downgrades all users out of Founder status if their page is unpublished, therefore allowing them to scrape up a larger cut of the funds with no justification whatsoever. Give in to our creepy and unnecessary demands, and then you will pay us more for the trouble.
I was really, truly considering giving Patreon a second chance, letting bygones be bygones and let them have my face and date of birth and get back to making art for my community whilst letting Patreon take fair compensation for their service, but after receiving a series of fluffy boilerplate copy-paste nonsense from an intern effectively saying "fuck you, pay us more", I knew I wasn't going to get anywhere. I made as much of a compromise as I could, but it's clear that Patreon considers their smallest users less than trash, and treats them as such, and I refuse to be treated that way.
I don't judge other artists for using Patreon, there's a nearly non-existent percentage of artists on planet Earth that can support themselves with their work, but it's a damn shame how low standards are for crowdfunding sites, and how vanishingly few alternatives there are that people will even consider using to support their favorite creator with. Making art and getting fan support should be easy with how advanced we are in the modern age, it really should be, but shithead corporations will do everything they can do within legal limits (and beyond!) to screw it up.
So I'm right back at square one again. I'll keep re-strategizing how I structure things going forward until a plan finally sticks, if one ever sticks. SubscribeStar seems to be the only noteworthy Patreon alternative, but they're particularly lackluster in their features, and it almost seems like the platform does its absolute hardest to let smaller creators fall through the cracks (i.e. they don't send payments until you've reached an accumulated total of $150, they won't automatically bill supporters until you have five or more concurrent users, etc). Discord has a similar crowdfunding feature that frankly sounded promising... there's just one itty bitty stipulation: you have to convert your Discord server into a "Community", which will automatically enable their anti-porn bots to completely sterilize every bit of visual media posted there. Don't forget that NSFW art is literally the devil and should be expunged from our fair society, good citizen!
I'll keep trudging through the mud until I reach dry land in the mean time.
I decided to look back into Patreon - the EA of crowdfunding, the Comcast of fundraising. They're an awful, miserable company for many, MANY reasons, the most notable of which (for those who hadn't heard) was their decision to grab their ankles at the whim of credit card companies and ban NSFW creators who refused to give them private information that they, as a glorified middleman, do not need. In a shocking turn of events, they exploited user information (violating federal law in the process), and now they're set to pay out millions to creators they harmed (myself included). When I get the check in the mail, I'll have to give it some real thought on what I'll spend it on, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
Even still, I sat and pondered on the situation and their crazy demands for a scan of my face and pictures of my driver's license, after seven years of using their platform without prior incident, and I came up with a whacky idea - what if I just covered up all the info on my driver's license, except my face and date of birth, with strips of paper in order to fool their system? An impromptu redaction, and an acceptable compromise.
Turns out that actually works. I passed verification and my page is now visible again. I legitimately couldn't believe it.
As of right now, I can immediately go back to doing what I did normally a year ago... though there was a caveat. Since I had used Patreon for seven years prior to their crack down, I had "Founder status", meaning Patreon only took 5% of my supporter's hard-earned cash as the cost for my use of their service. But in a true blue scumbag move, Patreon quietly (and permanently) downgrades all users out of Founder status if their page is unpublished, therefore allowing them to scrape up a larger cut of the funds with no justification whatsoever. Give in to our creepy and unnecessary demands, and then you will pay us more for the trouble.
I was really, truly considering giving Patreon a second chance, letting bygones be bygones and let them have my face and date of birth and get back to making art for my community whilst letting Patreon take fair compensation for their service, but after receiving a series of fluffy boilerplate copy-paste nonsense from an intern effectively saying "fuck you, pay us more", I knew I wasn't going to get anywhere. I made as much of a compromise as I could, but it's clear that Patreon considers their smallest users less than trash, and treats them as such, and I refuse to be treated that way.
I don't judge other artists for using Patreon, there's a nearly non-existent percentage of artists on planet Earth that can support themselves with their work, but it's a damn shame how low standards are for crowdfunding sites, and how vanishingly few alternatives there are that people will even consider using to support their favorite creator with. Making art and getting fan support should be easy with how advanced we are in the modern age, it really should be, but shithead corporations will do everything they can do within legal limits (and beyond!) to screw it up.
So I'm right back at square one again. I'll keep re-strategizing how I structure things going forward until a plan finally sticks, if one ever sticks. SubscribeStar seems to be the only noteworthy Patreon alternative, but they're particularly lackluster in their features, and it almost seems like the platform does its absolute hardest to let smaller creators fall through the cracks (i.e. they don't send payments until you've reached an accumulated total of $150, they won't automatically bill supporters until you have five or more concurrent users, etc). Discord has a similar crowdfunding feature that frankly sounded promising... there's just one itty bitty stipulation: you have to convert your Discord server into a "Community", which will automatically enable their anti-porn bots to completely sterilize every bit of visual media posted there. Don't forget that NSFW art is literally the devil and should be expunged from our fair society, good citizen!
I'll keep trudging through the mud until I reach dry land in the mean time.
Being an artist in 2025 (and the slog it's become)
General | Posted 10 months agoI tweeted this out earlier, but I figure it might be worth posting here. Also I've noticed that people literally unfollow me if I post any kind of journal on FA, but oh well, I gotta quit worrying about that.
Got a rant that's been brewing for a while, because this shit has been really bothering me over the last few years. I hate how you have to bend yourself into a pretzel to be successful as an artist. You can't just draw what you like and do it well and expect it to work out. Tech puritans will shadowban you and stunt nearly 100% of your reach. Shithead busybodies demand basically a full map of your DNA genome, otherwise you can't use their service (cough Patreon cough). Beyond that, you have to draw ecchi waifu-of-the-week slop to get anywhere. Normally I'd keep this part to myself, but I have to lay it out here. All of my profiles have had barely any growth over the last several years. In fact, they've shrunk, despite me improving basically everything about my art. I don't know why. Maybe the faces I draw are probably too furry for non-furries and too human for furries. Maybe my shading style is too plastic-y. Maybe it's because I don't draw hardcore porn. I like porn, it's just not me, and I've been uploading art for almost 15 years - I won't start now. Thank god I have an Ebay business that's exceeded every expectation of mine and is actually doing well. I don't know where I'd be without it. I've had to sacrifice a large portion of art time for it, and that's necessary for my existence as a person. That's just reality. I guess I need to re-assess my expectations of my art and be at peace with diminishing returns. I'll always be wondering what I'm doing wrong, or what I'm not doing. But overall I need to get it in my head that this is just a hobby now, with commission work here and there.
I've also heard similar things from artists I follow, such as
furlana, 
aomori, and 
yasmil, at least on the Twitter being nearly unusable part, and they have 100 to 1,000 times my reach. But Furlana made a good point about continuing to cultivate a community here on FA, where at the very least you can expect that your art reaches the inbox of your followers, and isn't lost in transit (whether or not they click on it is another thing, but it's still better than Twitter). I used to post journals to FA semi-regularly back in the day, at least maybe once every week or two, but Discord and Twitter eventually became my dumping ground of ideas and rants. I'll try to push myself to be more active here in that regard going forward.
Anyway I guess since I'm here I can do a quick life update, my TCG business is still going strong locally and online (going on 3-4 years now!), so that's good, also two years ago I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm problems), but with treatment that has DRASTICALLY improved to the point where it's like I don't even have it anymore, so that's massive. Other than that I've just been on the grind, trying to make my dreams come true. Also I haven't done a YCH batch in a long ass time, and I've got three poses ready to go, so once I'm out of my current mood, I'll have those up for grabs. Also big thanks to the people who comment and favorite my stuff here. Even if I don't reply to comments (which is usually because I can't think of something witty to reply with), I always appreciate it.
Got a rant that's been brewing for a while, because this shit has been really bothering me over the last few years. I hate how you have to bend yourself into a pretzel to be successful as an artist. You can't just draw what you like and do it well and expect it to work out. Tech puritans will shadowban you and stunt nearly 100% of your reach. Shithead busybodies demand basically a full map of your DNA genome, otherwise you can't use their service (cough Patreon cough). Beyond that, you have to draw ecchi waifu-of-the-week slop to get anywhere. Normally I'd keep this part to myself, but I have to lay it out here. All of my profiles have had barely any growth over the last several years. In fact, they've shrunk, despite me improving basically everything about my art. I don't know why. Maybe the faces I draw are probably too furry for non-furries and too human for furries. Maybe my shading style is too plastic-y. Maybe it's because I don't draw hardcore porn. I like porn, it's just not me, and I've been uploading art for almost 15 years - I won't start now. Thank god I have an Ebay business that's exceeded every expectation of mine and is actually doing well. I don't know where I'd be without it. I've had to sacrifice a large portion of art time for it, and that's necessary for my existence as a person. That's just reality. I guess I need to re-assess my expectations of my art and be at peace with diminishing returns. I'll always be wondering what I'm doing wrong, or what I'm not doing. But overall I need to get it in my head that this is just a hobby now, with commission work here and there.
I've also heard similar things from artists I follow, such as
furlana, 
aomori, and 
yasmil, at least on the Twitter being nearly unusable part, and they have 100 to 1,000 times my reach. But Furlana made a good point about continuing to cultivate a community here on FA, where at the very least you can expect that your art reaches the inbox of your followers, and isn't lost in transit (whether or not they click on it is another thing, but it's still better than Twitter). I used to post journals to FA semi-regularly back in the day, at least maybe once every week or two, but Discord and Twitter eventually became my dumping ground of ideas and rants. I'll try to push myself to be more active here in that regard going forward.Anyway I guess since I'm here I can do a quick life update, my TCG business is still going strong locally and online (going on 3-4 years now!), so that's good, also two years ago I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm problems), but with treatment that has DRASTICALLY improved to the point where it's like I don't even have it anymore, so that's massive. Other than that I've just been on the grind, trying to make my dreams come true. Also I haven't done a YCH batch in a long ass time, and I've got three poses ready to go, so once I'm out of my current mood, I'll have those up for grabs. Also big thanks to the people who comment and favorite my stuff here. Even if I don't reply to comments (which is usually because I can't think of something witty to reply with), I always appreciate it.
JimmuArts Commission Prices 2025
General | Posted 11 months ago
WAIST-UP
Flat color: $100
Cel-shading: $120
Example 1 | Example 2
Resolution: ~2500x2500
THIGH-UP
Flat color: $130
Cel-shading: $160
Example 1 | Example 2
Resolution: ~3000x3000
FULLBODY
Flat color: $160
Cel-shading: $200
Example 1 | Example 2
Resolution: ~3500x3500COUPONS:
The following are coupons you can apply to your commission. Redeem these in your commission inquiry, prior to paying the invoice!
= Level 2 patrons - 10% off
FEES:
The following instances have associated fees (usually a 5% - 15% price increase, depending on complexity).
= The character(s) references provided are text or 3D only, or are noticeably incomplete.
= The character(s) has a very complex design, such as a large amount of tattoos/spots/stripes/etc.
= The character(s) has complex parts such as armor, wings, props, and/or other complex accessories.
= Large changes or additions to the piece are requested after I begin inking the piece.
Feel free to ask if you have any questions!
WHAT I LIKE TO DO:
The following is content I'm okay with drawing, and is my go-to subject matter.
= Most types of furry/anthropomorphic characters
= Humans and most human-like species (elves, inklings/octolings, nekomimi, etc)
= Pinups, tasteful nudity, sexy fanart, and adoptables
WHAT I DON'T DO:
The following is content that I don't draw, and are all outside my realm of expertise or comfort zone.
= Characters with dicks and/or masculine body types (I only do these for certain YCH)
= Most fringe fetishes - animal genitalia, hyper, micro/macro, inflation, diaper, etc
= Feral, Taurs, or characters with hooves or beaks
= Minors, or any characters that resemble minors
= Characters with multi-anatomy, like multiple heads, breasts, nipples, etc
= Death, gore, body horror, and graphic wounds
= Very muscular or very obese characters
= Mecha, including guns, cars, and anything very robotic in appearance
Feel free to ask if you have any questions!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
= Partial payment for commission invoices is allowed. The minimum first payment is $50, and the invoice must be paid in full before the finished art is presented.
= Publicly announced commission slots, unless otherwise stated, are first come, first served, and cannot be reserved.
= Paypal only, and no eChecks. I will always send you an invoice first!
= I provide a WIP (Work In Progress) for approval twice during the commission process - once after the sketch is finished, and once during or after the inking/coloring stage.
= Feel free to post your commission to your personal galleries, but crediting me wherever you upload it is required. Including a link to my gallery is preferable and appreciated!
= Hi-res versions of your commission are available upon request, but my gallery and file folders are subject to cleaning at any time, so be sure to back up your commission!
= Tips are enabled with the invoices I send. They are totally optional, but I do very much appreciate them!
= All commissioners are encouraged to join my personal Discord server, as Discord messaging is easier to handle than FA notes. Feel free to join here: https://discord.gg/kTMqnwm
= Never hesitate to message me if there is an issue with your commission! Customer satisfaction is my top priority.
I made an account on Bluesky!
General | Posted a year agoI've seen a decent amount of folks talking about Bluesky, so I went ahead and made an account! I'll be posting there just as I do on FA and Twitter! Any likes, follows, and reshares are, of course, hugely appreciated! 😌
https://bsky.app/profile/jimmuarts.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/jimmuarts.bsky.social
100,000 views! O:
General | Posted a year agoJust passed 100k views, wowee that's a lot! Happy to see folks are still ogling ole Jimmu's art. I think I'll do a freebie later this week or next week to celebrate, this week I've got 7,000 cards worth of sealed Yugioh product to get through starting on Wednesday, so that's going to eat up my time in the short term. But keep an eye out for that freebie journal for now! Also I think this November will mark 15 years of me being on FA, so thanks everyone for all the support over the years! And there's more art to come, so stay tuned!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
General | Posted 2 years agoHope ya'll are having a merry Christmas, for those who celebrate!
I spent the day with family on Saturday and today I'm just relaxing, traveling always wears me out! Also for some reason I got sucked into watching the Godzilla monsterverse movies, so it seems this year I'm having a kaiju Christmas :B
That's all for now! Have and stay safe, and many boobies to all, and to all a good night!
I spent the day with family on Saturday and today I'm just relaxing, traveling always wears me out! Also for some reason I got sucked into watching the Godzilla monsterverse movies, so it seems this year I'm having a kaiju Christmas :B
That's all for now! Have and stay safe, and many boobies to all, and to all a good night!
I'll be closing my Patreon soon!
General | Posted 2 years agoRandom bit of semi-important news for lil' ole Jimmu: I'll be closing my Patreon here soon, and I'll explain why!
I've been on Patreon for around 7 years, and while my Patreon has always remained a modest size, I definitely didn't mind the slight amount of income it brought. Doing the Patreon gig like how bigger artists do never clicked with me admittedly, but I was fine to upload full-res work of my non-commission art via Patreon and Discord as a thank you for the handful of folks that wanted to give me monthly support. The Patreon service itself offered bare minimum features (the Discord integration was probably the only thing I found to be notable), and they essentially act as a middleman whose service only offers brand recognition and a few features in exchange for taking a chunk of my Patreon payouts, so overall I wasn't majorly impressed with what they offered, but they didn't bother me during my day-to-day, so I went along with it.
That was until fairly recently. This year, Patreon began a campaign of messaging NSFW creators with an ultimatum: provide a photo of yourself through your phone or webcam (a fresh pic, not an old one!), a photo of your driver's license (front and back), and other information to prove who you are, and this was specifically an order that came down from Mastercard, who props up their infrastructure. I was perplexed by this, because I had followed their terms for 7 years, but was now getting shaken down for personal information in a creepy way that no bare-bones middleman service has any right to have access to. None of it felt right to me, and still doesn't feel right to me. I don't even think Facebook, Discord, or Twitter (X now I guess?) demands info to that degree.
I currently work full time on my own online sales business, as well as being partnered with a local collectible shop (which overall has been pretty successful, as shown by my semi-reduced art capacity in the last year or so, as much as I don't like being pulled away from art), and I've had a problem or two with being screwed over by credit card companies in a way that harmed my business, so I'm not very keen on complying with them, especially when it's a "we left you alone for 7 years, but do this now or we shut you down" kind of situation. You could say I already had a bad taste in my mouth with credit card companies to begin with, and now handing over a bunch of government-issued information to a glorified middleman service, at the behest of a credit card company, just feels way off to me. So out of principle for them overstepping their boundaries, this is why I'll be shutting down my Patreon. I can't rely on them to keep their service consistent (what little of it there is), and I can't trust them to be a good hub for any of my future exclusive content.
If there's enough interest, I may restart my SubscribeStar, because I don't think they behave like Patreon does if I recall correctly, so I may post about that soon. Also there are no doubt folks that don't have a problem with Patreon, and that's perfectly fine - support your favorite creators in the way you like the most, but I personally can't reconcile with this recent shakedown attempt after years of being left alone to do my work, so I'll be moving on. So that's about it, I figured I'd mention this to ya'll, but honestly this will not affect even 99.99% of you - I'll still be posting busty ladies as usual here on FA and X! That's all for now, hope you all had a good Thanksgiving, and expect more babes soon!
I've been on Patreon for around 7 years, and while my Patreon has always remained a modest size, I definitely didn't mind the slight amount of income it brought. Doing the Patreon gig like how bigger artists do never clicked with me admittedly, but I was fine to upload full-res work of my non-commission art via Patreon and Discord as a thank you for the handful of folks that wanted to give me monthly support. The Patreon service itself offered bare minimum features (the Discord integration was probably the only thing I found to be notable), and they essentially act as a middleman whose service only offers brand recognition and a few features in exchange for taking a chunk of my Patreon payouts, so overall I wasn't majorly impressed with what they offered, but they didn't bother me during my day-to-day, so I went along with it.
That was until fairly recently. This year, Patreon began a campaign of messaging NSFW creators with an ultimatum: provide a photo of yourself through your phone or webcam (a fresh pic, not an old one!), a photo of your driver's license (front and back), and other information to prove who you are, and this was specifically an order that came down from Mastercard, who props up their infrastructure. I was perplexed by this, because I had followed their terms for 7 years, but was now getting shaken down for personal information in a creepy way that no bare-bones middleman service has any right to have access to. None of it felt right to me, and still doesn't feel right to me. I don't even think Facebook, Discord, or Twitter (X now I guess?) demands info to that degree.
I currently work full time on my own online sales business, as well as being partnered with a local collectible shop (which overall has been pretty successful, as shown by my semi-reduced art capacity in the last year or so, as much as I don't like being pulled away from art), and I've had a problem or two with being screwed over by credit card companies in a way that harmed my business, so I'm not very keen on complying with them, especially when it's a "we left you alone for 7 years, but do this now or we shut you down" kind of situation. You could say I already had a bad taste in my mouth with credit card companies to begin with, and now handing over a bunch of government-issued information to a glorified middleman service, at the behest of a credit card company, just feels way off to me. So out of principle for them overstepping their boundaries, this is why I'll be shutting down my Patreon. I can't rely on them to keep their service consistent (what little of it there is), and I can't trust them to be a good hub for any of my future exclusive content.
If there's enough interest, I may restart my SubscribeStar, because I don't think they behave like Patreon does if I recall correctly, so I may post about that soon. Also there are no doubt folks that don't have a problem with Patreon, and that's perfectly fine - support your favorite creators in the way you like the most, but I personally can't reconcile with this recent shakedown attempt after years of being left alone to do my work, so I'll be moving on. So that's about it, I figured I'd mention this to ya'll, but honestly this will not affect even 99.99% of you - I'll still be posting busty ladies as usual here on FA and X! That's all for now, hope you all had a good Thanksgiving, and expect more babes soon!
My art has been stolen :O
General | Posted 3 years agoEDIT: Seems both postings are gone! Thanks ya'll <3
Well this is a first! Kinda weird how I've been doing art for about 13 years and this is the first time I've been made aware of someone editing and reposting my art. The piece in question is a really old Feraligatr pinup I did years and years ago - so long ago in fact that I can't find the original post anymore, which could be an issue.
Anyways, the thief took my art and... erased the head and arms. It's uh... probably some weird fetish or something. It shouldn't be that difficult to get it taken down on FA, but it's also posted to DeviantArt, and it seems DA only does takedowns through the legal DMCA process, and I'm not about to release my name/state/city/etc to some random person online, so I was wondering if anyone here has experience dealing with art theft and the like. Would be super appreciative of any help in this matter! Thanks my dudes c:
Well this is a first! Kinda weird how I've been doing art for about 13 years and this is the first time I've been made aware of someone editing and reposting my art. The piece in question is a really old Feraligatr pinup I did years and years ago - so long ago in fact that I can't find the original post anymore, which could be an issue.
Anyways, the thief took my art and... erased the head and arms. It's uh... probably some weird fetish or something. It shouldn't be that difficult to get it taken down on FA, but it's also posted to DeviantArt, and it seems DA only does takedowns through the legal DMCA process, and I'm not about to release my name/state/city/etc to some random person online, so I was wondering if anyone here has experience dealing with art theft and the like. Would be super appreciative of any help in this matter! Thanks my dudes c:
Happy New Year!
General | Posted 3 years agoI dunno if people still post/read journals but HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2022 was a pretty rad year for me, I'm really getting the hang of TCG vending, and I'm glad I still have time to put out titty art :3
Trying to think of all the stuff I accomplished this year... I got to do internal playtesting for the new DLC for Ludeon Studio's Rimworld that came out in October, so that was super fun. Tynan Sylvester and his dev team are cool peeps, and it's been fun helping them polish all the cool stuff they're making. Also, if you haven't played Rimworld, play it.
Then I beat Elden Ring with a melee build, prior to any balancing patches. I consider myself a decent gamer, and I've, for example, beaten Dark Souls 3 over a dozen times, but Elden Ring's final boss took me SEVEN CONSECUTIVE HOURS to kill. It was probably the most agonizing gamer moment I've ever had, but at least I did it x_x
Also got first place for the first time at our weekly local Yugioh tournament back in March! It took me about 7-8 months of hard training, but I eventually got good at competitive Yugioh again :B I then proceeded to get 1st place a grand total of 14 times in 2022, and turns out that's more 1st place finishes than our local pro who I consider to be a Yugioh guru (he's gotten in top 32 multiple times at large regional events). I'm giving him a run for his money it seems ;D I also went to my first regional event in over 10 years and got... 33rd place :') just one spot away from getting a "top". Was super bittersweet, but was a learning experience.
Another neato thing was, of course, getting my TCG vending store off the ground, and I was really luck to be able to partner with a local TCG shop! I sell his cards online for him and pay him a decent sized "subscription fee" per year, and he lets me buy sealed product for wholesale price. It's definitely a win-win and makes my vending gig a whole lot easier. Can't wait to see what the market will look like for 2023!
I was also kind of worried that I wouldn't have good stuff to slot in to each month for my Summary of Art that I posted, but I didn't miss a single month! I think my art has been quality over quantity, rather than just a drop in quantity, so that's a pleasant surprise.
Anywho as always, big thanks to my patrons, the people who comment/fav my stuff on FA and Twitter, and the folks in the Boob Kingdom Discord! Love having a group of folks to interact with while I'm locked in my room, hard at work drawing tiddy :B hope you all had a happy new year, and on to 2023!
Trying to think of all the stuff I accomplished this year... I got to do internal playtesting for the new DLC for Ludeon Studio's Rimworld that came out in October, so that was super fun. Tynan Sylvester and his dev team are cool peeps, and it's been fun helping them polish all the cool stuff they're making. Also, if you haven't played Rimworld, play it.
Then I beat Elden Ring with a melee build, prior to any balancing patches. I consider myself a decent gamer, and I've, for example, beaten Dark Souls 3 over a dozen times, but Elden Ring's final boss took me SEVEN CONSECUTIVE HOURS to kill. It was probably the most agonizing gamer moment I've ever had, but at least I did it x_x
Also got first place for the first time at our weekly local Yugioh tournament back in March! It took me about 7-8 months of hard training, but I eventually got good at competitive Yugioh again :B I then proceeded to get 1st place a grand total of 14 times in 2022, and turns out that's more 1st place finishes than our local pro who I consider to be a Yugioh guru (he's gotten in top 32 multiple times at large regional events). I'm giving him a run for his money it seems ;D I also went to my first regional event in over 10 years and got... 33rd place :') just one spot away from getting a "top". Was super bittersweet, but was a learning experience.
Another neato thing was, of course, getting my TCG vending store off the ground, and I was really luck to be able to partner with a local TCG shop! I sell his cards online for him and pay him a decent sized "subscription fee" per year, and he lets me buy sealed product for wholesale price. It's definitely a win-win and makes my vending gig a whole lot easier. Can't wait to see what the market will look like for 2023!
I was also kind of worried that I wouldn't have good stuff to slot in to each month for my Summary of Art that I posted, but I didn't miss a single month! I think my art has been quality over quantity, rather than just a drop in quantity, so that's a pleasant surprise.
Anywho as always, big thanks to my patrons, the people who comment/fav my stuff on FA and Twitter, and the folks in the Boob Kingdom Discord! Love having a group of folks to interact with while I'm locked in my room, hard at work drawing tiddy :B hope you all had a happy new year, and on to 2023!
PSA: Don't trust Facebook Pay!
General | Posted 4 years agoHello folks, just wanted to make a quick PSA about Facebook Pay, because I recently got screwed over, and I want to make sure folks don't run into the same problem.
Lately I've been making purchases through Facebook Marketplace, and buying through Facebook can be just as shifty as you'd expect - I've already had two people try to scam me. And one scam was successful, thanks to Facebook, Visa, and my local bank. How, you might ask? Unfortunately, it's pretty simple: the scammer asked for money through Facebook Pay, the funds transfer service integrated into Facebook Messenger. The mistake I made was trusting that system and thinking my transaction would be protected. It wasn't! The next morning, I saw the scammer had deleted his account.
I went ahead and messaged Facebook Pay Support, and unfortunately I was met with loads of copy-paste "we understand your frustration" that effectively equates to "lol not our problem". Facebook will literally copy-paste at you until you walk away - that's how they handle these disputes. Overall I didn't have high hopes when dealing with Facebook (they've always been garbage), so I went to the one relevant place that I did have confidence in: my local bank. I talked with an agent in person, gave them the entire chat log between the scammer and I, and they filed a fraud report with Visa. They even gave me provisional credit for the transaction in the mean time! I wasn't worried about a thing.
Four weeks later, I find that the provisional credit had been reversed - the same day I had to pay for my cat's vet visit for a bump on her chin (the diagnosis of which is still inconclusive) - so it was especially bad timing. There isn't a single legitimate reason for the fund reversal to occur, mind you, but I was still fed a dogshit excuse from my bank saying that Visa investigated and won't do anything, and that Facebook Pay is "just a funds transfer service" and that my bank has to "comply with Visa's decision". Lovely.
Long story short, Facebook is perfectly fine with people being scammed through Facebook Pay. Not their problem, they're just a funds transfer service. Visa is equally dogshit, not their problem either! So what's the take away? Don't trust Visa or Facebook Pay with your money. They're not interested in protecting you from scams, simple as that. Your protests will be met either with walls of copy-paste text, or dead silence.
That being said, what company can you trust? I'd like to think PayPal is worth your time, as long as you make payments through "goods and services". PayPal has an actual customer service line to call, unlike Facebook, and their people are actually interested in helping you, and they've helped me many, many times over the years. Hell, another person on FB Marketplace recently tried to scam me, and PayPal got me my money back! They're champs, and they're also the reason why I can easily take commissions over the internet, so if you like seeing me continue doing art, thank PayPal for that.
So that's the whole story. I'm going to be shopping for a new bank that doesn't use Visa in the mean time, but I'll also be opening a few commission slots, due to the scam and the vet visit, so stay tuned, and stay safe! Remember, some businesses are less interested in protecting your hard-earned money than you'd think.
Lately I've been making purchases through Facebook Marketplace, and buying through Facebook can be just as shifty as you'd expect - I've already had two people try to scam me. And one scam was successful, thanks to Facebook, Visa, and my local bank. How, you might ask? Unfortunately, it's pretty simple: the scammer asked for money through Facebook Pay, the funds transfer service integrated into Facebook Messenger. The mistake I made was trusting that system and thinking my transaction would be protected. It wasn't! The next morning, I saw the scammer had deleted his account.
I went ahead and messaged Facebook Pay Support, and unfortunately I was met with loads of copy-paste "we understand your frustration" that effectively equates to "lol not our problem". Facebook will literally copy-paste at you until you walk away - that's how they handle these disputes. Overall I didn't have high hopes when dealing with Facebook (they've always been garbage), so I went to the one relevant place that I did have confidence in: my local bank. I talked with an agent in person, gave them the entire chat log between the scammer and I, and they filed a fraud report with Visa. They even gave me provisional credit for the transaction in the mean time! I wasn't worried about a thing.
Four weeks later, I find that the provisional credit had been reversed - the same day I had to pay for my cat's vet visit for a bump on her chin (the diagnosis of which is still inconclusive) - so it was especially bad timing. There isn't a single legitimate reason for the fund reversal to occur, mind you, but I was still fed a dogshit excuse from my bank saying that Visa investigated and won't do anything, and that Facebook Pay is "just a funds transfer service" and that my bank has to "comply with Visa's decision". Lovely.
Long story short, Facebook is perfectly fine with people being scammed through Facebook Pay. Not their problem, they're just a funds transfer service. Visa is equally dogshit, not their problem either! So what's the take away? Don't trust Visa or Facebook Pay with your money. They're not interested in protecting you from scams, simple as that. Your protests will be met either with walls of copy-paste text, or dead silence.
That being said, what company can you trust? I'd like to think PayPal is worth your time, as long as you make payments through "goods and services". PayPal has an actual customer service line to call, unlike Facebook, and their people are actually interested in helping you, and they've helped me many, many times over the years. Hell, another person on FB Marketplace recently tried to scam me, and PayPal got me my money back! They're champs, and they're also the reason why I can easily take commissions over the internet, so if you like seeing me continue doing art, thank PayPal for that.
So that's the whole story. I'm going to be shopping for a new bank that doesn't use Visa in the mean time, but I'll also be opening a few commission slots, due to the scam and the vet visit, so stay tuned, and stay safe! Remember, some businesses are less interested in protecting your hard-earned money than you'd think.
50,000 favorites?!
General | Posted 4 years agoHoly cow that's a lot o.o just noticed the count today! Thank you for the support everyone c: I'm glad you all like my art this much!
Oh and in other news, Shark Week starts in 6 weeks! So hopefully I'll be drawing some swimmy bitey babes ;D that's all for now, Jimmu out!
Oh and in other news, Shark Week starts in 6 weeks! So hopefully I'll be drawing some swimmy bitey babes ;D that's all for now, Jimmu out!
Implementing significant commission changes
General | Posted 5 years agoJanuary is a time for fresh starts, and I've had some changes that I've been putting off for quite a while now (for years, in fact). I'm getting to the age where I really need to start thinking about the future, and how I'm going to make my life goals attainable. I'll be honest and say that "starving artist" is a very real thing, and I'll also admit that I haven't had the self-confidence to make these particular changes until recently. I've been overcoming my low self-esteem bit by bit, and it's time I make the jump.
The changes I'm referring to are an increase to my commission prices - around +40%-60% for all commission types. You can find the updated prices here. I know that this may lock potential clients out from commissioning me entirely, and as much as I want to draw everyone's babes, the way I've priced my commissions just isn't sustainable going forward. Given the choice between having art as a simple hobby where I only draw for myself every now and then, or having it as a reliable part of my income that I can commit to and regularly produce art for people, I'd rather it be the latter.
I know I'm not the most "conventional" artist - I don't rely on hardcore porn to get eyes on my work. I don't even market my own sketches; I view them as an incomplete work, and simply something to nitpick over, which I inevitably end up doing until the sketch isn't a sketch anymore. I even have my own "built-in" challenges that have made things difficult, like ulnar nerve pain, arthritis, attention deficit disorder, and depression. I've also dealt with burnout and art block on a recurring basis, which can be significantly distressing due to feeling like I'm trying to squeeze blood from a stone, while still having the obligation and responsibility of the commission weighing on my mind. These things have all had an impact on my productivity over the years, and while they're still things I should not (and do not) take lightly, I've been finding ways to successfully deal with them as I continue to improve my art and my process.
My hope going forward is that the price for my service and the value of my product remain aligned for most people, but if that isn't the case for you, I understand. Regardless of commissions, I plan to continue growing as an artist, and adding more value to what I create for people. I also want to continue my attempts at getting my Patreon off the ground, but I still haven't found the right perks that are both something I can feasibly provide and something people want, but I'll keep at it. One thing worth mentioning though is that patrons with the "Level 2" tier get a 10% discount coupon for any future commission, so keep that in mind! ^^
All that being said, I still plan on drawing more babes, so it'll be business as usual. Thank you everyone for your support, and stay tuned for more arts c:
The changes I'm referring to are an increase to my commission prices - around +40%-60% for all commission types. You can find the updated prices here. I know that this may lock potential clients out from commissioning me entirely, and as much as I want to draw everyone's babes, the way I've priced my commissions just isn't sustainable going forward. Given the choice between having art as a simple hobby where I only draw for myself every now and then, or having it as a reliable part of my income that I can commit to and regularly produce art for people, I'd rather it be the latter.
I know I'm not the most "conventional" artist - I don't rely on hardcore porn to get eyes on my work. I don't even market my own sketches; I view them as an incomplete work, and simply something to nitpick over, which I inevitably end up doing until the sketch isn't a sketch anymore. I even have my own "built-in" challenges that have made things difficult, like ulnar nerve pain, arthritis, attention deficit disorder, and depression. I've also dealt with burnout and art block on a recurring basis, which can be significantly distressing due to feeling like I'm trying to squeeze blood from a stone, while still having the obligation and responsibility of the commission weighing on my mind. These things have all had an impact on my productivity over the years, and while they're still things I should not (and do not) take lightly, I've been finding ways to successfully deal with them as I continue to improve my art and my process.
My hope going forward is that the price for my service and the value of my product remain aligned for most people, but if that isn't the case for you, I understand. Regardless of commissions, I plan to continue growing as an artist, and adding more value to what I create for people. I also want to continue my attempts at getting my Patreon off the ground, but I still haven't found the right perks that are both something I can feasibly provide and something people want, but I'll keep at it. One thing worth mentioning though is that patrons with the "Level 2" tier get a 10% discount coupon for any future commission, so keep that in mind! ^^
All that being said, I still plan on drawing more babes, so it'll be business as usual. Thank you everyone for your support, and stay tuned for more arts c:
Merry Christmas and happy holidays :3
General | Posted 5 years agoHope everyone is having a good one, despite this year being cruddy. My mom is currently sick with COVID (don't worry, she's doing fine), so Christmas will have to be pushed back a month or two. We'll be doing Zoom calls with the family in the mean time. Hopefully things will be a lot better by this time next year! I have a feeling they will.
I wish you all many boobies on this Christmas day, and to all a good night!
I wish you all many boobies on this Christmas day, and to all a good night!
Computer repair is a nightmare :')
General | Posted 5 years agoAround early November I decided I needed to upgrade my CPU to one of those new(ish) Ryzen 9s, but to do that, I'd need a new motherboard. I then spent an unnecessary amount of time on PCPartPicker to find the right one, and made the purchase. I got both in the mail and got ready to swap out the parts. Little did I know it would be 8 agonizing hours of me trying to figure out why my PC wouldn't boot. It was awful.
Eventually I narrowed it down to faulty RAM slots - apparently the MOBO would only take 1-2 RAM sticks, and only in the first and second slots. If the third or fourth slot had anything in it, it simply wouldn't boot. Given that my only source of income and entertainment is tied to my PC, this meant crushing amounts of stress for me. Eventually I got it to run with two RAM sticks, and I ordered a new motherboard in the mean time, which arrived in two days. Installing the new motherboard was much easier, and everything booted up just fine. I thought that was the end of it...
...but I thought wrong :') fast forward two weeks (today), my computer shuts down for no reason. Fortunately I wasn't drawing at that exact moment, but I was pretty furious it had just crapped out on me. It booted once after that, then shut down again, and refused to boot from then on. Back to the living hell that is computer repair, but this time it's December, with most MOBOs currently out of stock. The thought of potentially going two weeks with no work and no entertainment had me in a panic. I decided to downgrade back to my old MOBO and CPU for the time being, praying that it would still work. In the process I discovered that the seating for my old heat sink had snapped, and it doesn't make full contact with the CPU anymore. Great. I also accidentally bent the pins that connect to the cord for the front USB slots, so one of the ports doesn't work anymore, meaning I basically won't ever get to resell this motherboard. Double great.
But fortunately, my PC booted with my old setup. Given the heat sink is a sandwich short of a picnic, I now have to constantly monitor the core temperature. I don't think I'll be able to do resource intensive stuff like gaming or opening a lot of tabs, but at least I can watch videos and draw, so I'm not completely shit out of luck. I ended up caving and bought a more expensive MOBO (about $250), and that'll be here on Monday. I seriously hope this one works... this stuff is awful for my health.
Overall this might mean delays in art, it just depends on the new motherboard. So yeah, that's been my last two weeks or so :P hope things have been going better for you all.
Eventually I narrowed it down to faulty RAM slots - apparently the MOBO would only take 1-2 RAM sticks, and only in the first and second slots. If the third or fourth slot had anything in it, it simply wouldn't boot. Given that my only source of income and entertainment is tied to my PC, this meant crushing amounts of stress for me. Eventually I got it to run with two RAM sticks, and I ordered a new motherboard in the mean time, which arrived in two days. Installing the new motherboard was much easier, and everything booted up just fine. I thought that was the end of it...
...but I thought wrong :') fast forward two weeks (today), my computer shuts down for no reason. Fortunately I wasn't drawing at that exact moment, but I was pretty furious it had just crapped out on me. It booted once after that, then shut down again, and refused to boot from then on. Back to the living hell that is computer repair, but this time it's December, with most MOBOs currently out of stock. The thought of potentially going two weeks with no work and no entertainment had me in a panic. I decided to downgrade back to my old MOBO and CPU for the time being, praying that it would still work. In the process I discovered that the seating for my old heat sink had snapped, and it doesn't make full contact with the CPU anymore. Great. I also accidentally bent the pins that connect to the cord for the front USB slots, so one of the ports doesn't work anymore, meaning I basically won't ever get to resell this motherboard. Double great.
But fortunately, my PC booted with my old setup. Given the heat sink is a sandwich short of a picnic, I now have to constantly monitor the core temperature. I don't think I'll be able to do resource intensive stuff like gaming or opening a lot of tabs, but at least I can watch videos and draw, so I'm not completely shit out of luck. I ended up caving and bought a more expensive MOBO (about $250), and that'll be here on Monday. I seriously hope this one works... this stuff is awful for my health.
Overall this might mean delays in art, it just depends on the new motherboard. So yeah, that's been my last two weeks or so :P hope things have been going better for you all.
Terms of Service (updated 2020)
General | Posted 6 years agoHere are my terms of service! Let me know if you have any questions or feedback.
GENERAL
- I hold the rights to all artwork that I've produced. This includes for advertising purposes, for use in a portfolio, or for social media promotion.
- I have the right to alter my prices or my Terms of Service at any time. I will try to give fair warning of pricing changes to anyone it might immediately affect.
- I reserve the right to refuse or cancel any commission, for any reason, at any time. Refunds relative to the amount of work I've completed will be given, should I decide to cancel. Cancelling a commission myself, however, happens very rarely.
- All payments are final, and as such, I currently do not accept client requests for refund once I've moved past the sketch phase.
ART PROCESS
- The client will receive a WIP (Work In Progress) of the commission sketch for their approval before I progress further with the piece. I then show another WIP leading up to completion. The client may request an additionaL WIP in addition to the aforementioned two, but no more than three will be given.
- I will rectify any mistakes I've made with a commission, such as incorrect colors or hairstyles, if the details or reference given clearly show an error on my part. Otherwise, I will require a fee for certain revisions.
- My file storage is limited, so commission files are subject to cleaning at any time, though I usually try to hold on to these files for at least a few months. I'm not liable for lost or corrupted image files, so please carefully back up your commission!
ART USAGE
- The client may trade an adoptable they have purchased from me, but I require prior notice.
- The client may resell an adoptable they have purchased from me, but only for less than or equal to the price that I was paid, and I require prior notice. Failure to abide by this rule may result in blacklisting.
- The client may post their commissioned art publicly, or keep it private for personal use, but printing, tracing, altering, claiming my art as your own product, or any commercial (for-profit) use of my art, even of commissioned work, is forbidden without my expressed written permission.
I have a long track record of working with clients out of good faith to resolve issues, so I will do my best to resolve any problems. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I'm happy to help! c:
GENERAL
- I hold the rights to all artwork that I've produced. This includes for advertising purposes, for use in a portfolio, or for social media promotion.
- I have the right to alter my prices or my Terms of Service at any time. I will try to give fair warning of pricing changes to anyone it might immediately affect.
- I reserve the right to refuse or cancel any commission, for any reason, at any time. Refunds relative to the amount of work I've completed will be given, should I decide to cancel. Cancelling a commission myself, however, happens very rarely.
- All payments are final, and as such, I currently do not accept client requests for refund once I've moved past the sketch phase.
ART PROCESS
- The client will receive a WIP (Work In Progress) of the commission sketch for their approval before I progress further with the piece. I then show another WIP leading up to completion. The client may request an additionaL WIP in addition to the aforementioned two, but no more than three will be given.
- I will rectify any mistakes I've made with a commission, such as incorrect colors or hairstyles, if the details or reference given clearly show an error on my part. Otherwise, I will require a fee for certain revisions.
- My file storage is limited, so commission files are subject to cleaning at any time, though I usually try to hold on to these files for at least a few months. I'm not liable for lost or corrupted image files, so please carefully back up your commission!
ART USAGE
- The client may trade an adoptable they have purchased from me, but I require prior notice.
- The client may resell an adoptable they have purchased from me, but only for less than or equal to the price that I was paid, and I require prior notice. Failure to abide by this rule may result in blacklisting.
- The client may post their commissioned art publicly, or keep it private for personal use, but printing, tracing, altering, claiming my art as your own product, or any commercial (for-profit) use of my art, even of commissioned work, is forbidden without my expressed written permission.
I have a long track record of working with clients out of good faith to resolve issues, so I will do my best to resolve any problems. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I'm happy to help! c:
Disgruntled Pokemon fan criticizes new Sword/Shield designs
General | Posted 6 years agoHere we are again with another generation of Pokemon games on the horizon. Seems that all the new Pokemon have been leaked as well, and I caught a glimpse of them. It's safe to assume I am less than impressed.
To start things off, these are big spoilers, so don't read if you don't want to be spoiled on the new Pokemon. Also, in general I'm going to be pretty harsh on the new designs, so be prepared to see consistent criticism (I at least tried to make it a semi-entertaining read, though). Also note that I love the Pokemon series, especially the waifus, so that's the main reason behind my criticisms. I want the games to be better, and I think they could be better.
With that out of the way, let's get started.
Grookey/Thwackey/Rillaboom - Chimchar is the superior starter monkey in my eyes, so I didn't really get my hopes up for Grookey. Grookey looks cute, as all first-form starters should, but Thwackey came out as rather generic, and concerning Rillaboom, any sense of powerful forest-dwelling behemoth is lost due to his drumstick, and the likelihood that his giant club is a drum. That's like an orc warrior carrying a tea cup. It's also mono-type, which is a death sentence in the online meta. Otherwise, he's the "best" design out of the fully-evolved starters.
Scorbunny/Raboot/Cinderace - Scorbunny had a lot of potential - it looks cute and huggable, and is my favorite of the first form starters. Instead, it evolves into furry Naruto, and then into a man in a fursuit. I don't know how they messed that one up - fire rabbits practically design themselves. Cinderace ends up being mono-type, but at least it isn't Fire/Fighting. Game Freak managed to dodge that bullet somehow.
Sobble/Drizzile/Inteleon - Sobble is kinda cute (albeit whiny looking), Drizzile looks like an emo teen, and Inteleon comes off as an anemic hipster in a lycra suit (much like Cinderace). Mono-type, and a wasted opportunity. He could have at least been Water/Ghost.
Rookidee/Corvisquire/Corviknight - The designs are passable, but Corviknight's color palette is sorta boring - it's all one color. Despite that, I actually like them all as a whole. They don't come off as useless, which most tri-form birds end up being. Steel/Flying is also an OP typing, and I would have used it on my team, if I were destined to buy SwSh. Alas...
Skwovet/Greedent - Painfully generic Normal-type rodent that every generation MUST have. Looks like a bad Deviantart fakemon. Not sure why they keep churning these out, they don't accomplish anything.
Wooloo/Dubwool - Wooloo is a mix of dumb and cute, and had a little potential, but Dubwool just fails. It could have been a semi-menacing ram with armor-shaped fluff (hell, even a fluffy tuxedo would have passed better), but it simply HAS to be fat and dopey with an angry face, kinda like a morbidly obese alligator.
Gossifleur/Eldegoss - Both aren't atrocious, though Eldegoss' design is a tad underwhelming - there's nothing grand or "final form" about it. Mono-grass type is also played to death and needs to stop being a thing with new Pokemon. We already have 38 of them.
Nickit/Thievul - Nickit is kinda cute, but Thievul? A fox with a mustache... yawn. Also mono-dark type, and definitelyâ„¢ not a clone of Alolan Persian, Liepard, or Mightyena.
Yamper/Bolthund - Yamper is dopey and somehow manages to be annoying to look at. It comes complete with a giant blister for a neck, and it evolves into a dog with crack addict eyes and a design that reminds me of generic superhero tights, like a bootleg version of the Flash.
Milcery/Alcremie - Not awful but not great. The designs are a little bland, and forces the "stupidly cute" trope, which I'm usually not a fan of.
Blipbug/Dottler/Orbeetle - What did they accomplish with this exactly, besides the new typing? They basically rehashed the Vikavolt evolutions, but with even more straight lines.
Morpeko - Why does Game Freak keep churning out Pikachu clones every generation? A basic attempt was made with Morpeko, but the color scheme is bland, and the "hangry" form is the raw embodiment of "rawr XDDD", and all it does is fill me with contempt. I can almost hear Luxray's sobbing as Morpeko becomes the first Electric/Dark Pokemon.
Chewtle/Drednaw - Chewtle looks like Alfalfa from the Little Rascals. It has a huge head and dopey buck teeth, and is likely grumpy due to its flawed existence. It didn't ask for Arceus to leave it unfinished like that, the poor thing. Drednaw almost passed the mark, but its flat, can-shaped face isn't attractive. Everything from the neck down is cool, though.
Hattena/Hattrem/Hatterene - Nice pastel colors, and lots of potential for waifu status with the third form, but they're still a rehash of Alakazam/Gardevoir/Gothitelle.
Arrokuda/Barraskewda - Arrokuda looks dopey, but not irredeemably so. Barraskewda doesn't go far beyond it's predecessor, but gives off a rugged enough vibe to pass. The names and the mono-typing are kinda lame, though.
Cramorant - So generic I have little to say. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing for it.
Silicobra/Sandaconda - Silicobra looks dumb, but HAD some potential. Sandaconda looks like a white poop passing through a striped anus. It could have been a really cool Pokemon... instead, we got a Ground-type turd.
Sinistea/Polteageist - Not good but not bad, and not much to comment on other than "lol british xDDD"
Rolycoly/Carkoal/Coalossal - The first two have rather dumb designs. Rolycoly is a rock on a wheel, and Carkoal looks like a pile of sheep turds. Coalossal redeems things a bit, with a slightly nostalgic body design, but still has a Marge Simpson afro made of domesticated mammal dung. The typing is neat, at least. I wish form two and three kept the red eyes, though.
Cufant/Copperajah - The shape of these things are borderline offensive. They remind me of that one elephant shopkeeper from Chowder, who also lacked in visual impressiveness. They also remind me of preschooler toys, or a knick knack that you just can't help but want to smash.
Impidimp/Morgrem/Grimmsnarl - Dark/Fairy is an interesting typing, but that's where the positive qualities end. Impidimp is the definition of dopey, and has a cartoonishly large head that is unfitting for its body. It seems like a villain I'd find on a pre-K cartoon. Morgrem comes off as a teenage drug dealer. I definitely wouldn't trust my kids around that thing. Finally, it evolves into something reasonably aggressive-looking, but then you realize it looks like a wad of hair you'd find caught in your shower drain come to life.
Toxel/Toxtricity - Much like the previous, Toxel gives me the pre-K cartoon vibe, but at least the typing is unique. Toxtricity has stubby, useless-looking Shrek legs, and is overdesigned, with lots of plastic knobs taped to him that give off the same vibe as a dog's chew toy. At least he looks somewhat aggressive.
Snom/Frosmoth - Introducing the only two designs I actually like! Snom gives off that infant Digimon vibe, and in the right way - a simple larva with a lot of potential. Frosmoth is a liiittle underwhelming, but could be much, much worse. The colors and shapes are rather pleasant to me, and the typing is also unique. Kinda wished it would have replaced Orbeetle as this generation's three-form insect line.
Sizzlipede/Centiskorch - I appreciate the color scheme and typing, but the head shape throws me off. Both look like fruit roll-ups, and would have been much better served with a head that's more "insect" than "strip of old bacon". Are mandibles too much to ask for?
Clobbopus/Grapploct - Nothing revolutionary over here. Overall these two seem like a rehash of Crabrawler/Crabominable (the latter of which is, in my opinion, one of the worst Pokemon designs ever made). The two REALLY should have been Water/Fighting, rather than just mono-Fighting.
Duraludon - I think whoever designed this thing might have asked their child to make a shape out of playdoh, and the result was made into a Pokemon. It's literally a walking L (Game Freak is holding a lot of Ls these days, zinggg). Everything about it is strange and off-putting. I can't even comprehend how the thing walks. It's even more disappointing due to the fact that Dragon/Steel is one of the best typings in the game.
Stonjourner - Easily one of the worst Pokemon of this generation. They took Stonehenge and gave it shoes. Why?
Pincurchin - Isn't this just a mono-electric Pyukumuku? What does this design accomplish?
Ideedee - Looks like an edgy Audino with crescent rolls taped to its head, and somehow manages to have an even blander color scheme. Psychic/Steel is a nice typing, at least.
Applin/Flapple/Appletun - Normally I hate it when Game Freak takes inanimate objects and turns them into Pokemon, but something about Applin made it seem like it had potential, like it'll evolve into something redeemable. Unfortunately, it evolves into a flying apple... named Flapple (the name alone makes my spine hurt). Initially I thought that was where the evolution line stopped, but then Appletun was revealed - possibly the dopiest thing I've ever seen. It's Puff the Magic Dragon with a hollowed-out apple glued over its eyes, and its entire body is an apple-pie-colored tumor. It could have easily been a Torterra-style dragon/apple tree hybrid that grows Applin from its branches, but instead, Game Freak chose a terminal case of apple pie.
Eiscue - Stonjourner was the worst? Just kidding, it's Eiscue. A penguin with a block of ice for a head. I can, and have, drawn better Pokemon than this. If I can unironically do better than that, you KNOW Game Freak has a problem.
Dreepy/Drakloak/Dragapult - The new pseudo-legendary dragon line. I'm okay-ish with Dreepy - he seemed like he had a bit of potential - but then the inanimate-object-turned-Pokemon trope kicked in, and all we're left with is a lizard with a plane for a head. It'll likely be particularly good online, so I guess I'll just have to get used to being Shadowball'd by it.
Falinks - It could have been a centipede that only vaguely resembled a line of circular spartan Kirbys. Instead, we got a line of circular spartan Kirbys. Mono-fighting too... yawn.
Dracozolt/Arctozolt/Dracovish/Arctovish - Okay, I'm going to be absolutely real with you here. Stonjourner and Eiscue aren't the worst (they're pretty bad, but not the worst). In reality, the fossilmons of this generation are the worst designs I've ever seen come out of Game Freak's twisted drawing board in a long time. All four are an absolute mess on all fronts. They basically have exposed flesh that would normally be hemorrhaging blood. They all look like they're in pain. I'd feel awful if I was responsible for bringing these things into existence. The idea of them being mismatched fossils could have been something neat, but rather than making the parts match anatomically, they just glued them together. The worst part is that the individual pieces could have made for good looking Pokemon - the yellow raptor and fish especially. Overall, I think these four will be a stain on Game Freak for years to come. Best of luck to the employees in other departments tasked with making merchandise of these things. They'll probably sell as well as a mild case of jaundice.
Zacian/Zamazenta - Not put off by the designs, these are solid legendaries with decent typings. I still feel neutral about them overall, but they could have been a lot worse.
Eternatus - Looks menacing and otherworldly, but it reminds me of an interview with a Pokemon designer from way back where they explained their philosophy of designing Pokemon simple-ish enough for kids to draw. This Pokemon is proof that that philosophy is long out the window. Despite that, I kind of like the design, just don't expect me to draw that thing.
Galarian Meowth/Purrserker - No one asked for another Meowth form. Alolan Persian was bad enough. But now we have Meowth, reduced to gremlin status, and it no longer evolves into a cat. They both get a hard no from me.
Galarian Ponyta/Rapidash - Ponyta I dislike, but don't hate. It's obviously a My Little Pony knock off, so it won't be my cup of tea no matter how you slice it. Galarian Rapidash, on the other hand, gives off the "I hate my owner for dying my hair and styling it this way" vibe. It's also another Psychic/Fairy to add to the pile.
Galarian Farfetch'd/Sirfetch'd - An interesting choice for a Farfetch'd redux, which is what it desperately needed. Sirfetch'd I'm not put off by, I just wish it was more than just mono-Fighting. We have more than 20 of those already.
Galarian Weezing - Weezing with smokestack tophats and smog facial hair. It's Alolan Golem all over again. Hard no.
Galarian Mr. Mime/Mr. Rime - I don't know why Mr. Mime needed an ice form. Mr. Rime's design also doesn't seem to accomplish anything. Nothing new is really added to his silhouette or color scheme, besides the ice cane and his "clothes". He's very forgettable, and somewhat hard to distinguish from his previous form.
Galarian Corsola/Cursola - Unlike Galarian Weezing, this was an actual clever idea. IRL coral can become bleached due to pollution, which is what's happening with Corsola here. Cursola is also kind of spooky, with its ghostly innards shooting out like a tree, and its exoskeleton "feet" remaining. Still neutral on it, though. I would have been more satisfied with it being Water/Ghost.
Galarian Stunfisk - A Galarian form won't convince me to ever like Stunfisk, even if its now a bear trap. I still consider it one of the worst designs to come out of Gen5. Game Freak didn't fix Stunfisk, because they can't fix Stunfisk.
Galarian Zigzagoon/Linoone/Obstagoon - I'm glad they breathed new life into Generic Normal-type Two-Form Rodent #3, but did it have to be Alolan Raticate all over again? Obstagoon gives off the "man in a suit" vibe, though, so overall I'm not necessarily a fan.
Galarian Darumaka/Darmanitan - Darumaka is actually cute, and has better colors than its regular form. I'm going to abstain from commenting on Galarian Darmanitan, because I think there's actual controversy to be had with its design, and I'd rather not get wrapped up in having to explain it. It should be mildly obvious what the issue is, though.
Galarian Yamask/Runerigus - Not sure why they couldn't have made it Galarian Cofagrigus, but oh well. Not good but not bad. Could be worse.
In summation, I think there are four designs I like (Scorbunny, Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight) and two designs I really like (Snow and Frosmoth), but the rest I'm either neutral on, or really dislike. I think the new art director (James Turner I think?) wasn't ready for the position. Even if all the new Pokemon were smash hits, the game still has a ton of issues, so much like Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, I'm gonna take a rain check on these games. I just hope they get it together with the Diamond/Pearl remakes.
To start things off, these are big spoilers, so don't read if you don't want to be spoiled on the new Pokemon. Also, in general I'm going to be pretty harsh on the new designs, so be prepared to see consistent criticism (I at least tried to make it a semi-entertaining read, though). Also note that I love the Pokemon series, especially the waifus, so that's the main reason behind my criticisms. I want the games to be better, and I think they could be better.
With that out of the way, let's get started.
Grookey/Thwackey/Rillaboom - Chimchar is the superior starter monkey in my eyes, so I didn't really get my hopes up for Grookey. Grookey looks cute, as all first-form starters should, but Thwackey came out as rather generic, and concerning Rillaboom, any sense of powerful forest-dwelling behemoth is lost due to his drumstick, and the likelihood that his giant club is a drum. That's like an orc warrior carrying a tea cup. It's also mono-type, which is a death sentence in the online meta. Otherwise, he's the "best" design out of the fully-evolved starters.
Scorbunny/Raboot/Cinderace - Scorbunny had a lot of potential - it looks cute and huggable, and is my favorite of the first form starters. Instead, it evolves into furry Naruto, and then into a man in a fursuit. I don't know how they messed that one up - fire rabbits practically design themselves. Cinderace ends up being mono-type, but at least it isn't Fire/Fighting. Game Freak managed to dodge that bullet somehow.
Sobble/Drizzile/Inteleon - Sobble is kinda cute (albeit whiny looking), Drizzile looks like an emo teen, and Inteleon comes off as an anemic hipster in a lycra suit (much like Cinderace). Mono-type, and a wasted opportunity. He could have at least been Water/Ghost.
Rookidee/Corvisquire/Corviknight - The designs are passable, but Corviknight's color palette is sorta boring - it's all one color. Despite that, I actually like them all as a whole. They don't come off as useless, which most tri-form birds end up being. Steel/Flying is also an OP typing, and I would have used it on my team, if I were destined to buy SwSh. Alas...
Skwovet/Greedent - Painfully generic Normal-type rodent that every generation MUST have. Looks like a bad Deviantart fakemon. Not sure why they keep churning these out, they don't accomplish anything.
Wooloo/Dubwool - Wooloo is a mix of dumb and cute, and had a little potential, but Dubwool just fails. It could have been a semi-menacing ram with armor-shaped fluff (hell, even a fluffy tuxedo would have passed better), but it simply HAS to be fat and dopey with an angry face, kinda like a morbidly obese alligator.
Gossifleur/Eldegoss - Both aren't atrocious, though Eldegoss' design is a tad underwhelming - there's nothing grand or "final form" about it. Mono-grass type is also played to death and needs to stop being a thing with new Pokemon. We already have 38 of them.
Nickit/Thievul - Nickit is kinda cute, but Thievul? A fox with a mustache... yawn. Also mono-dark type, and definitelyâ„¢ not a clone of Alolan Persian, Liepard, or Mightyena.
Yamper/Bolthund - Yamper is dopey and somehow manages to be annoying to look at. It comes complete with a giant blister for a neck, and it evolves into a dog with crack addict eyes and a design that reminds me of generic superhero tights, like a bootleg version of the Flash.
Milcery/Alcremie - Not awful but not great. The designs are a little bland, and forces the "stupidly cute" trope, which I'm usually not a fan of.
Blipbug/Dottler/Orbeetle - What did they accomplish with this exactly, besides the new typing? They basically rehashed the Vikavolt evolutions, but with even more straight lines.
Morpeko - Why does Game Freak keep churning out Pikachu clones every generation? A basic attempt was made with Morpeko, but the color scheme is bland, and the "hangry" form is the raw embodiment of "rawr XDDD", and all it does is fill me with contempt. I can almost hear Luxray's sobbing as Morpeko becomes the first Electric/Dark Pokemon.
Chewtle/Drednaw - Chewtle looks like Alfalfa from the Little Rascals. It has a huge head and dopey buck teeth, and is likely grumpy due to its flawed existence. It didn't ask for Arceus to leave it unfinished like that, the poor thing. Drednaw almost passed the mark, but its flat, can-shaped face isn't attractive. Everything from the neck down is cool, though.
Hattena/Hattrem/Hatterene - Nice pastel colors, and lots of potential for waifu status with the third form, but they're still a rehash of Alakazam/Gardevoir/Gothitelle.
Arrokuda/Barraskewda - Arrokuda looks dopey, but not irredeemably so. Barraskewda doesn't go far beyond it's predecessor, but gives off a rugged enough vibe to pass. The names and the mono-typing are kinda lame, though.
Cramorant - So generic I have little to say. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing for it.
Silicobra/Sandaconda - Silicobra looks dumb, but HAD some potential. Sandaconda looks like a white poop passing through a striped anus. It could have been a really cool Pokemon... instead, we got a Ground-type turd.
Sinistea/Polteageist - Not good but not bad, and not much to comment on other than "lol british xDDD"
Rolycoly/Carkoal/Coalossal - The first two have rather dumb designs. Rolycoly is a rock on a wheel, and Carkoal looks like a pile of sheep turds. Coalossal redeems things a bit, with a slightly nostalgic body design, but still has a Marge Simpson afro made of domesticated mammal dung. The typing is neat, at least. I wish form two and three kept the red eyes, though.
Cufant/Copperajah - The shape of these things are borderline offensive. They remind me of that one elephant shopkeeper from Chowder, who also lacked in visual impressiveness. They also remind me of preschooler toys, or a knick knack that you just can't help but want to smash.
Impidimp/Morgrem/Grimmsnarl - Dark/Fairy is an interesting typing, but that's where the positive qualities end. Impidimp is the definition of dopey, and has a cartoonishly large head that is unfitting for its body. It seems like a villain I'd find on a pre-K cartoon. Morgrem comes off as a teenage drug dealer. I definitely wouldn't trust my kids around that thing. Finally, it evolves into something reasonably aggressive-looking, but then you realize it looks like a wad of hair you'd find caught in your shower drain come to life.
Toxel/Toxtricity - Much like the previous, Toxel gives me the pre-K cartoon vibe, but at least the typing is unique. Toxtricity has stubby, useless-looking Shrek legs, and is overdesigned, with lots of plastic knobs taped to him that give off the same vibe as a dog's chew toy. At least he looks somewhat aggressive.
Snom/Frosmoth - Introducing the only two designs I actually like! Snom gives off that infant Digimon vibe, and in the right way - a simple larva with a lot of potential. Frosmoth is a liiittle underwhelming, but could be much, much worse. The colors and shapes are rather pleasant to me, and the typing is also unique. Kinda wished it would have replaced Orbeetle as this generation's three-form insect line.
Sizzlipede/Centiskorch - I appreciate the color scheme and typing, but the head shape throws me off. Both look like fruit roll-ups, and would have been much better served with a head that's more "insect" than "strip of old bacon". Are mandibles too much to ask for?
Clobbopus/Grapploct - Nothing revolutionary over here. Overall these two seem like a rehash of Crabrawler/Crabominable (the latter of which is, in my opinion, one of the worst Pokemon designs ever made). The two REALLY should have been Water/Fighting, rather than just mono-Fighting.
Duraludon - I think whoever designed this thing might have asked their child to make a shape out of playdoh, and the result was made into a Pokemon. It's literally a walking L (Game Freak is holding a lot of Ls these days, zinggg). Everything about it is strange and off-putting. I can't even comprehend how the thing walks. It's even more disappointing due to the fact that Dragon/Steel is one of the best typings in the game.
Stonjourner - Easily one of the worst Pokemon of this generation. They took Stonehenge and gave it shoes. Why?
Pincurchin - Isn't this just a mono-electric Pyukumuku? What does this design accomplish?
Ideedee - Looks like an edgy Audino with crescent rolls taped to its head, and somehow manages to have an even blander color scheme. Psychic/Steel is a nice typing, at least.
Applin/Flapple/Appletun - Normally I hate it when Game Freak takes inanimate objects and turns them into Pokemon, but something about Applin made it seem like it had potential, like it'll evolve into something redeemable. Unfortunately, it evolves into a flying apple... named Flapple (the name alone makes my spine hurt). Initially I thought that was where the evolution line stopped, but then Appletun was revealed - possibly the dopiest thing I've ever seen. It's Puff the Magic Dragon with a hollowed-out apple glued over its eyes, and its entire body is an apple-pie-colored tumor. It could have easily been a Torterra-style dragon/apple tree hybrid that grows Applin from its branches, but instead, Game Freak chose a terminal case of apple pie.
Eiscue - Stonjourner was the worst? Just kidding, it's Eiscue. A penguin with a block of ice for a head. I can, and have, drawn better Pokemon than this. If I can unironically do better than that, you KNOW Game Freak has a problem.
Dreepy/Drakloak/Dragapult - The new pseudo-legendary dragon line. I'm okay-ish with Dreepy - he seemed like he had a bit of potential - but then the inanimate-object-turned-Pokemon trope kicked in, and all we're left with is a lizard with a plane for a head. It'll likely be particularly good online, so I guess I'll just have to get used to being Shadowball'd by it.
Falinks - It could have been a centipede that only vaguely resembled a line of circular spartan Kirbys. Instead, we got a line of circular spartan Kirbys. Mono-fighting too... yawn.
Dracozolt/Arctozolt/Dracovish/Arctovish - Okay, I'm going to be absolutely real with you here. Stonjourner and Eiscue aren't the worst (they're pretty bad, but not the worst). In reality, the fossilmons of this generation are the worst designs I've ever seen come out of Game Freak's twisted drawing board in a long time. All four are an absolute mess on all fronts. They basically have exposed flesh that would normally be hemorrhaging blood. They all look like they're in pain. I'd feel awful if I was responsible for bringing these things into existence. The idea of them being mismatched fossils could have been something neat, but rather than making the parts match anatomically, they just glued them together. The worst part is that the individual pieces could have made for good looking Pokemon - the yellow raptor and fish especially. Overall, I think these four will be a stain on Game Freak for years to come. Best of luck to the employees in other departments tasked with making merchandise of these things. They'll probably sell as well as a mild case of jaundice.
Zacian/Zamazenta - Not put off by the designs, these are solid legendaries with decent typings. I still feel neutral about them overall, but they could have been a lot worse.
Eternatus - Looks menacing and otherworldly, but it reminds me of an interview with a Pokemon designer from way back where they explained their philosophy of designing Pokemon simple-ish enough for kids to draw. This Pokemon is proof that that philosophy is long out the window. Despite that, I kind of like the design, just don't expect me to draw that thing.
Galarian Meowth/Purrserker - No one asked for another Meowth form. Alolan Persian was bad enough. But now we have Meowth, reduced to gremlin status, and it no longer evolves into a cat. They both get a hard no from me.
Galarian Ponyta/Rapidash - Ponyta I dislike, but don't hate. It's obviously a My Little Pony knock off, so it won't be my cup of tea no matter how you slice it. Galarian Rapidash, on the other hand, gives off the "I hate my owner for dying my hair and styling it this way" vibe. It's also another Psychic/Fairy to add to the pile.
Galarian Farfetch'd/Sirfetch'd - An interesting choice for a Farfetch'd redux, which is what it desperately needed. Sirfetch'd I'm not put off by, I just wish it was more than just mono-Fighting. We have more than 20 of those already.
Galarian Weezing - Weezing with smokestack tophats and smog facial hair. It's Alolan Golem all over again. Hard no.
Galarian Mr. Mime/Mr. Rime - I don't know why Mr. Mime needed an ice form. Mr. Rime's design also doesn't seem to accomplish anything. Nothing new is really added to his silhouette or color scheme, besides the ice cane and his "clothes". He's very forgettable, and somewhat hard to distinguish from his previous form.
Galarian Corsola/Cursola - Unlike Galarian Weezing, this was an actual clever idea. IRL coral can become bleached due to pollution, which is what's happening with Corsola here. Cursola is also kind of spooky, with its ghostly innards shooting out like a tree, and its exoskeleton "feet" remaining. Still neutral on it, though. I would have been more satisfied with it being Water/Ghost.
Galarian Stunfisk - A Galarian form won't convince me to ever like Stunfisk, even if its now a bear trap. I still consider it one of the worst designs to come out of Gen5. Game Freak didn't fix Stunfisk, because they can't fix Stunfisk.
Galarian Zigzagoon/Linoone/Obstagoon - I'm glad they breathed new life into Generic Normal-type Two-Form Rodent #3, but did it have to be Alolan Raticate all over again? Obstagoon gives off the "man in a suit" vibe, though, so overall I'm not necessarily a fan.
Galarian Darumaka/Darmanitan - Darumaka is actually cute, and has better colors than its regular form. I'm going to abstain from commenting on Galarian Darmanitan, because I think there's actual controversy to be had with its design, and I'd rather not get wrapped up in having to explain it. It should be mildly obvious what the issue is, though.
Galarian Yamask/Runerigus - Not sure why they couldn't have made it Galarian Cofagrigus, but oh well. Not good but not bad. Could be worse.
In summation, I think there are four designs I like (Scorbunny, Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight) and two designs I really like (Snow and Frosmoth), but the rest I'm either neutral on, or really dislike. I think the new art director (James Turner I think?) wasn't ready for the position. Even if all the new Pokemon were smash hits, the game still has a ton of issues, so much like Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, I'm gonna take a rain check on these games. I just hope they get it together with the Diamond/Pearl remakes.
Clarifying what I do/don't draw
General | Posted 6 years agoSome of you may know I have a do/don't list for commissions. My "Don't" list happens to be rather detailed, and I want to clear up some confusion regarding a few points on it.
A while back, one point on the list was "no male/herm/futa". Recently I reworded it to "Characters with dicks and/or masculine body types", which I think is a more accurate description. Occasionally I do these types of characters for commissions, but it's usually when I have the inspiration for it first, and that goes for personal, non-commission art too. It's clear from my gallery that I'm mostly into drawing babes, so drawing characters with dicks is naturally going to be fewer and farther between. One consequence of a craft like art is that if you're not inspired by something, then the process is less enjoyable and the art quality may suffer, so I've found over the years that its best to stick to my guns concerning commissions. Does it mean I'll never draw them? Of course not, I just have to come up with a pose or idea that works first, like a YCH. Does it mean I hate characters with dicks and/or masculine body types? Of course not xD
Just because something is on my "Don't" list, doesn't mean I hate it. Feral, taurs, long muzzles - all that stuff is fine. Its just not my artistic forte (though stuff like underage characters in sexual situations I do actually detest). I'd rather not have to deal with the anxiety of someone giving me their hard-earned money to draw something that I know I'm not experienced or qualified to draw. This is why I stick to my guns - It's easier for me to draw, I'm better at it, and as such the process is more expedient, so it doesn't "gum up the works" concerning my queue.
I mention this because allegedly some people were uh... displeased with me due to the fact that I don't draw certain things. I'll readily admit that I'm not a Jim-of-All-Trades when it comes to art. My time, energy, skill set, qualification, and connection with the subject matter all have to intersect before I feel comfortable drawing something for money. I think I've found my niche more or less, so that's where I'll be. Again, it doesn't mean I despise the subject matter, I just know my own artistic shortcomings, and would rather not risk putting out something that's subpar and risk disappointing the client. Hope that makes sense!
The list and other info can be found here: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9000951/ do let me know if you have any feedback! It really does help, and I very rarely get it even when I ask! That's all for now, take care fam~
A while back, one point on the list was "no male/herm/futa". Recently I reworded it to "Characters with dicks and/or masculine body types", which I think is a more accurate description. Occasionally I do these types of characters for commissions, but it's usually when I have the inspiration for it first, and that goes for personal, non-commission art too. It's clear from my gallery that I'm mostly into drawing babes, so drawing characters with dicks is naturally going to be fewer and farther between. One consequence of a craft like art is that if you're not inspired by something, then the process is less enjoyable and the art quality may suffer, so I've found over the years that its best to stick to my guns concerning commissions. Does it mean I'll never draw them? Of course not, I just have to come up with a pose or idea that works first, like a YCH. Does it mean I hate characters with dicks and/or masculine body types? Of course not xD
Just because something is on my "Don't" list, doesn't mean I hate it. Feral, taurs, long muzzles - all that stuff is fine. Its just not my artistic forte (though stuff like underage characters in sexual situations I do actually detest). I'd rather not have to deal with the anxiety of someone giving me their hard-earned money to draw something that I know I'm not experienced or qualified to draw. This is why I stick to my guns - It's easier for me to draw, I'm better at it, and as such the process is more expedient, so it doesn't "gum up the works" concerning my queue.
I mention this because allegedly some people were uh... displeased with me due to the fact that I don't draw certain things. I'll readily admit that I'm not a Jim-of-All-Trades when it comes to art. My time, energy, skill set, qualification, and connection with the subject matter all have to intersect before I feel comfortable drawing something for money. I think I've found my niche more or less, so that's where I'll be. Again, it doesn't mean I despise the subject matter, I just know my own artistic shortcomings, and would rather not risk putting out something that's subpar and risk disappointing the client. Hope that makes sense!
The list and other info can be found here: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9000951/ do let me know if you have any feedback! It really does help, and I very rarely get it even when I ask! That's all for now, take care fam~
Dragon Quest Monsters = most underrated games series ever
General | Posted 6 years agoIf you're a part of my Discord server, chances are you might have heard me shrieking about Dragon Quest Monsters, one of my favorite videogame series ever. I've squawked about it plenty, but I think it needs one big journal entry to drive the point home to the non-Discord fam. After this I'll try to keep my DQM squawking to a minimum :B but for now I should warn you all this journal has those dreaded OPINIONS in it, so prepare yourself for those *spooky music and lightning flashes*
Dragon Quest Monsters is a contender to Pokemon - you collect monsters and train them for battling. The key difference is that in DQM, you can fuse monsters together to make stronger ones, and certain combinations produce rarer, more powerful monsters, so the monsters you catch never just sit in your "PC Box" and rot - they all have at least a basic use. Most of the monsters in the games come directly from the main series Dragon Quest, another underrated batch of games that has had sparse success in the West, though it's big in Japan. All the monsters are designed in the iconic Akira Toriyama style, and given that I'm a big DBZ nerd, that's a huge nostalgia bomb in and of itself.
Unfortunately, out of ELEVEN Dragon Quest Monsters titles, only four have been released in English. Dragon Warrior Monsters (GBC, 1999), Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 (GBC, 2001), Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (NDS, 2007), and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (NDS, 2011). Note the first two are titled "Dragon Warrior" and not "Dragon Quest" because of some dumb copyright issue they had back in the 2000s. Anywho, there hasn't been a DQM game released in the west in about 8 years, which is tragic, because I firmly believe the series has strong mechanics that differentiate it from Pokemon, and they do certain things far better. One example is that they've always had 3 on 3 battles, and the battle mechanics have been designed around that from the beginning, so it's far more natural than Pokemon's 3v3 (I think Pokemon actually recently removed 3v3 lol). JRPG-style bosses are also a staple of Dragon Quest and DQM, so an Elite Four or Pokemon Champion fight with a team of 6 monsters going at it 1v1 is out of the question, and I think the DQM method works much better and has a more traditional RPG flavor. The games involve slightly less strategy, but is much more satisfying, and ends up being more difficult than the snoozefest that is Pokemon single-player. You also aren't stressing over natures and IVs and EVs and typing and switching out in DQM - the complexity of the game is relegated to more meaningful things, like monster combinations and skills and raw levels. I honestly think Pokemon would benefit from digging itself out of the aforementioned rabbit hole, and taking a few notes from DQM.
DQM isn't without its flaws, though. Ever since 2005, with the release of Dragon Quest 8 of the main series, the localization of all English Dragon Quest related media drastically changed, and instead of the semi-poorly-translated in-game names and terms that were rather basic but got the job done, they instead went with particularly cringey puns and overall goofy terminology to describe spells, locations, and monsters. The spell "Blaze" and "BlazeMore" became "Frizz" and "Frizzle", and expanded into the naming convention of Frizz, Frizzle, Kafrizz, and Kafrizzle (note the added "ka" and "le" that makes it unfortunately sound Harry Potter-esque), and that naming convention was applied to all major spells. Monsters were renamed as well - a green crab monster named Hell Scissors became "Crabber-dabber-doo", the multi-armed skeleton called Hell Knight became "Armful", the hooded spellcaster enemy Archmage became "Hocus-poker"... you get the picture. For what my opinion is worth, I will always be a harsh critic of the downright cringey names the English localization team went with, and I'll never fully understand why they did it to begin with. Being assaulted with such lazy puns is a chore at best and mentally painful at worst, and it very much takes away from the experience. Hell, you can't even take the story seriously when surrounded by glorified dad jokes for 50 hours. There are other minor issues with DQM games, but they pale in comparison to the gradeschool project the localization team made out of the series.
Putting the naming conventions aside, I was recently able to play a fan-translated version of the Japan-only DQM: Joker 3, and was blown away by how much it had evolved the series and ironed out previous gameplay kinks. I was completely engrossed in the game for a solid week. But it sure doesn't feel good knowing that Square-Enix has such low confidence in western markets that they'd skip out on translating Joker 3, because overall I feel it blows Pokemon Sun and Moon out of the water. But that's Squenix for you, I guess :/ a semi-buggy emulator version of DQM:J3 is all I'll ever get.
Going forward, I hope that Squenix stops neglecting the west with Dragon Quest in general (with Dragon Quest XI doing well compared to previous English releases, this could be a good sign) and they start releasing all major Dragon Quest games in some way, shape, or form. Also, I hope Squenix really takes a hard look at what they're doing with the translations, because they're making them out to be a children's cartoon (you could compare it to Halo renaming their weapons to something embarrassing like Bubbly Bouncy Blaster - it just doesn't work). Word is there's a new Monsters game on the horizon, were you play as Erik and his sister from DQXI, and IF it comes to the west, it'll likely be on Switch, and maybe PS4. I'm hoping Squenix redeems themselves with this new release, because the series has so much potential. And of course a new DQM game would finally give me a reason to buy a Switch.
Anywho, that's my spiel on the series. Due to Squenix, it's a story full of disappointment, but the future shows promise. So we'll see where the series goes from here.
Dragon Quest Monsters is a contender to Pokemon - you collect monsters and train them for battling. The key difference is that in DQM, you can fuse monsters together to make stronger ones, and certain combinations produce rarer, more powerful monsters, so the monsters you catch never just sit in your "PC Box" and rot - they all have at least a basic use. Most of the monsters in the games come directly from the main series Dragon Quest, another underrated batch of games that has had sparse success in the West, though it's big in Japan. All the monsters are designed in the iconic Akira Toriyama style, and given that I'm a big DBZ nerd, that's a huge nostalgia bomb in and of itself.
Unfortunately, out of ELEVEN Dragon Quest Monsters titles, only four have been released in English. Dragon Warrior Monsters (GBC, 1999), Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 (GBC, 2001), Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (NDS, 2007), and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (NDS, 2011). Note the first two are titled "Dragon Warrior" and not "Dragon Quest" because of some dumb copyright issue they had back in the 2000s. Anywho, there hasn't been a DQM game released in the west in about 8 years, which is tragic, because I firmly believe the series has strong mechanics that differentiate it from Pokemon, and they do certain things far better. One example is that they've always had 3 on 3 battles, and the battle mechanics have been designed around that from the beginning, so it's far more natural than Pokemon's 3v3 (I think Pokemon actually recently removed 3v3 lol). JRPG-style bosses are also a staple of Dragon Quest and DQM, so an Elite Four or Pokemon Champion fight with a team of 6 monsters going at it 1v1 is out of the question, and I think the DQM method works much better and has a more traditional RPG flavor. The games involve slightly less strategy, but is much more satisfying, and ends up being more difficult than the snoozefest that is Pokemon single-player. You also aren't stressing over natures and IVs and EVs and typing and switching out in DQM - the complexity of the game is relegated to more meaningful things, like monster combinations and skills and raw levels. I honestly think Pokemon would benefit from digging itself out of the aforementioned rabbit hole, and taking a few notes from DQM.
DQM isn't without its flaws, though. Ever since 2005, with the release of Dragon Quest 8 of the main series, the localization of all English Dragon Quest related media drastically changed, and instead of the semi-poorly-translated in-game names and terms that were rather basic but got the job done, they instead went with particularly cringey puns and overall goofy terminology to describe spells, locations, and monsters. The spell "Blaze" and "BlazeMore" became "Frizz" and "Frizzle", and expanded into the naming convention of Frizz, Frizzle, Kafrizz, and Kafrizzle (note the added "ka" and "le" that makes it unfortunately sound Harry Potter-esque), and that naming convention was applied to all major spells. Monsters were renamed as well - a green crab monster named Hell Scissors became "Crabber-dabber-doo", the multi-armed skeleton called Hell Knight became "Armful", the hooded spellcaster enemy Archmage became "Hocus-poker"... you get the picture. For what my opinion is worth, I will always be a harsh critic of the downright cringey names the English localization team went with, and I'll never fully understand why they did it to begin with. Being assaulted with such lazy puns is a chore at best and mentally painful at worst, and it very much takes away from the experience. Hell, you can't even take the story seriously when surrounded by glorified dad jokes for 50 hours. There are other minor issues with DQM games, but they pale in comparison to the gradeschool project the localization team made out of the series.
Putting the naming conventions aside, I was recently able to play a fan-translated version of the Japan-only DQM: Joker 3, and was blown away by how much it had evolved the series and ironed out previous gameplay kinks. I was completely engrossed in the game for a solid week. But it sure doesn't feel good knowing that Square-Enix has such low confidence in western markets that they'd skip out on translating Joker 3, because overall I feel it blows Pokemon Sun and Moon out of the water. But that's Squenix for you, I guess :/ a semi-buggy emulator version of DQM:J3 is all I'll ever get.
Going forward, I hope that Squenix stops neglecting the west with Dragon Quest in general (with Dragon Quest XI doing well compared to previous English releases, this could be a good sign) and they start releasing all major Dragon Quest games in some way, shape, or form. Also, I hope Squenix really takes a hard look at what they're doing with the translations, because they're making them out to be a children's cartoon (you could compare it to Halo renaming their weapons to something embarrassing like Bubbly Bouncy Blaster - it just doesn't work). Word is there's a new Monsters game on the horizon, were you play as Erik and his sister from DQXI, and IF it comes to the west, it'll likely be on Switch, and maybe PS4. I'm hoping Squenix redeems themselves with this new release, because the series has so much potential. And of course a new DQM game would finally give me a reason to buy a Switch.
Anywho, that's my spiel on the series. Due to Squenix, it's a story full of disappointment, but the future shows promise. So we'll see where the series goes from here.
I'm back!
General | Posted 6 years agoLong time no see c: I took about a month off because I really needed a break. My dad and best friend both had surgeries in the same week, so I was really concerned about that, but both of them have since made a full recovery and everything is back to normal! I also realized that I was really running myself ragged on commissions... like really stressing out about getting a bunch of work and doing the best I could on them in as short a time as possible. I think it was really straining my art process and it was starting to give me anxiety. I also needed some time to help restructure my day, like fixing my sleep schedule and cutting back on soda (both are harder to do than you'd think, but so far I have it down). Anywho that's why I took a much needed "vacation" and now I'm feeling better. I'm happy that things have gotten better faster than anticipated. And thanks to all the folks who sent me good vibes! I really appreciate it c:
As for commissions, I guess I can consider them open again, though I'll probably be a little pickier about accepting them. I will have a few things to upload soon as well, including a YCH batch that I conveniently had ready and was waiting to post prior to my hiatus xD so keep an eye out for that.
That's all for now! It's good to be back! ;D
As for commissions, I guess I can consider them open again, though I'll probably be a little pickier about accepting them. I will have a few things to upload soon as well, including a YCH batch that I conveniently had ready and was waiting to post prior to my hiatus xD so keep an eye out for that.
That's all for now! It's good to be back! ;D
Concerning my OCs
General | Posted 7 years agoGot a few things to mention about my characters that I've been neglecting to report on for a while!
Jimmu/Jimmupup
As many of you know, I have a few OCs I draw every now and then. There's Jimmu & Jimmupup, my "fursona" (I use that term lightly, he's just a doggo version of me, I'm not an otherkin or anything). Jimmu represents me more literally since he's "full size", and Jimmupup is the more cartoony and silly iteration of myself. I haven't figured out how to explain how they're one in the same but separate entities lol. I'll get back to you guys on that one. For now they'll be around to represent me, do silly things, and get occasionally smooshed by big boobies.
The Pokemon Gals
Next up are my Pokemon gals: Sheva, Lily, and Cala. They're my casual Pokemon OCs, because drawing Nintendo characters doing sexy things is far more fun than it should be >:3 I don't have an intricate story for them, but I did have a neat idea where they're set in a world where humans don't exist and are replaced with a modern day anthro Pokemon society, so basically a typical anime where everyone has super powers and occasionally fight My Hero Academia style. I wont go too deep into that, though - it's just for a creative backdrop or setting if I need one. Also Cala is in the midst of an entire redesign (Milotic tails are way too much of a pain to draw lol) so she might become a Lanturn. We'll see!
Maera Saga OCs
Last but not least, I have my "Maera Saga" OCs (official title pending). They consist of Fior, Izel, Castella, Gaal, Veth, and many more (some I haven't even mentioned or drawn yet). This is where a lot of my creative ideas and world building go into, because it was my dream to create a novel, graphic novel, or web comic based in this world and the events that take place therein. Essentially this "Maera Saga" is a medieval fantasy epic with anime inspirations (think Avatar the Last Airbender but with stuff other than element-bending). I find it hard to effectively describe it without writing several paragraphs, so I'll leave it at that for now. I've worked on and off on this project for a good 8 years iirc, and have been (very) slowly shaping the narrative and concepts as I go. Having a private wiki to detail my thoughts helps, too. I will admit though that the scope and scale of this project is beyond my artistic capabilities. I lack the talent and patience for backgrounds and landscapes for one thing, and I have a million more things to sort out in my life before I can fully commit to making the story a reality. Also, while popularity is never guaranteed, I'm still nervous of the prospect of it and all that it entails, so I'll have to get over that in order to move forward. For now I'll be drawing personal pinup art of Fifi, Izzey, and Cass, and hopefully putting a bit of lore into each as I go. And yes, I'm very bad at artistically showing that my main three gals live in a medieval fantasy world :'3
Commissions of my OCs
A few people have expressed interest in commissioning me to draw my OCs, either as a "wing-it" or with an idea of their choosing, and it is extremely flattering that people are even interested in that to begin with! So I know I'm doing something right with my pups lol. And the answer is yes, I do accept commissions of my OCs, but I do have some rules. My OCs listed under "Maera Saga" in my gallery should stay within their "canon". I'd prefer them not drawn with other people's OCs - I've just always been uncomfortable with the idea. For example, a commission of Fior and Izel would be fine, but Fior and an "outside OC" would be no bueno. Jimmu and my Pokemon gals would also count as "outside OCs". Speaking of which, Jimmu/Jimmupup and my Pokemon gals are fine to be in art with other people's characters. Another important thing to mention is that there is a "no lewds" rule which applies to all my OCs. Be it a commission or fanart, it should only be at most tasteful artistic nudity and not anything sexual. I may draw lewds someday, most likely love makin' between Gaal and Izel, but otherwise my OCs should be kept away from that Adult rating. I should also mention that if someone does commission me a piece involving my OCs, that my characters do count towards the "Adopt Discount" since they were made by me, meaning it'll be 5% off their price ^^ more details about that here.
I think that's about it for now. Hope that makes sense! :3 hit me up if you have any questions.
Jimmu/Jimmupup
As many of you know, I have a few OCs I draw every now and then. There's Jimmu & Jimmupup, my "fursona" (I use that term lightly, he's just a doggo version of me, I'm not an otherkin or anything). Jimmu represents me more literally since he's "full size", and Jimmupup is the more cartoony and silly iteration of myself. I haven't figured out how to explain how they're one in the same but separate entities lol. I'll get back to you guys on that one. For now they'll be around to represent me, do silly things, and get occasionally smooshed by big boobies.
The Pokemon Gals
Next up are my Pokemon gals: Sheva, Lily, and Cala. They're my casual Pokemon OCs, because drawing Nintendo characters doing sexy things is far more fun than it should be >:3 I don't have an intricate story for them, but I did have a neat idea where they're set in a world where humans don't exist and are replaced with a modern day anthro Pokemon society, so basically a typical anime where everyone has super powers and occasionally fight My Hero Academia style. I wont go too deep into that, though - it's just for a creative backdrop or setting if I need one. Also Cala is in the midst of an entire redesign (Milotic tails are way too much of a pain to draw lol) so she might become a Lanturn. We'll see!
Maera Saga OCs
Last but not least, I have my "Maera Saga" OCs (official title pending). They consist of Fior, Izel, Castella, Gaal, Veth, and many more (some I haven't even mentioned or drawn yet). This is where a lot of my creative ideas and world building go into, because it was my dream to create a novel, graphic novel, or web comic based in this world and the events that take place therein. Essentially this "Maera Saga" is a medieval fantasy epic with anime inspirations (think Avatar the Last Airbender but with stuff other than element-bending). I find it hard to effectively describe it without writing several paragraphs, so I'll leave it at that for now. I've worked on and off on this project for a good 8 years iirc, and have been (very) slowly shaping the narrative and concepts as I go. Having a private wiki to detail my thoughts helps, too. I will admit though that the scope and scale of this project is beyond my artistic capabilities. I lack the talent and patience for backgrounds and landscapes for one thing, and I have a million more things to sort out in my life before I can fully commit to making the story a reality. Also, while popularity is never guaranteed, I'm still nervous of the prospect of it and all that it entails, so I'll have to get over that in order to move forward. For now I'll be drawing personal pinup art of Fifi, Izzey, and Cass, and hopefully putting a bit of lore into each as I go. And yes, I'm very bad at artistically showing that my main three gals live in a medieval fantasy world :'3
Commissions of my OCs
A few people have expressed interest in commissioning me to draw my OCs, either as a "wing-it" or with an idea of their choosing, and it is extremely flattering that people are even interested in that to begin with! So I know I'm doing something right with my pups lol. And the answer is yes, I do accept commissions of my OCs, but I do have some rules. My OCs listed under "Maera Saga" in my gallery should stay within their "canon". I'd prefer them not drawn with other people's OCs - I've just always been uncomfortable with the idea. For example, a commission of Fior and Izel would be fine, but Fior and an "outside OC" would be no bueno. Jimmu and my Pokemon gals would also count as "outside OCs". Speaking of which, Jimmu/Jimmupup and my Pokemon gals are fine to be in art with other people's characters. Another important thing to mention is that there is a "no lewds" rule which applies to all my OCs. Be it a commission or fanart, it should only be at most tasteful artistic nudity and not anything sexual. I may draw lewds someday, most likely love makin' between Gaal and Izel, but otherwise my OCs should be kept away from that Adult rating. I should also mention that if someone does commission me a piece involving my OCs, that my characters do count towards the "Adopt Discount" since they were made by me, meaning it'll be 5% off their price ^^ more details about that here.
I think that's about it for now. Hope that makes sense! :3 hit me up if you have any questions.
Do peeps on FA not like humans? 🤔
General | Posted 7 years agoHad a drop in watchers after posting that boobhat pic o.0 kinda has me concerned, so I guess I'll ask: are human(ish) characters not well received on this site, or is this just an anomaly that I shouldn't pay any mind to?
I'm in the process of branching out to more than just furry babes, because variety is good. I'll obviously still be drawing furries, but more human/human-like characters are necessary for me. It's just going to happen. If people on FA don't want that, I may just post non-furry stuff to Twitter only. Maybe. We'll see.
As usual your feedback is important, because I'm currently in the dark here lol.
I'm in the process of branching out to more than just furry babes, because variety is good. I'll obviously still be drawing furries, but more human/human-like characters are necessary for me. It's just going to happen. If people on FA don't want that, I may just post non-furry stuff to Twitter only. Maybe. We'll see.
As usual your feedback is important, because I'm currently in the dark here lol.
Commission prices!
General | Posted 7 years agoMy commission prices can be found here!
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11040888/
Thank you for your interest! ^^
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11040888/
Thank you for your interest! ^^
