I copied this directly from my friend I've been kinda following the whole situation since it started with Oli and this just breaks my heart. As Oli said it's a shame to see this happen to a budding artist.

It's sad to see promising artists who are just starting off get chased out of this fandom. I didn't know who is until yesterday, when they sent me a note. Now, I find myself trying to help them out even a little if I can.

Please remember that art is:

A skill. It takes time to hone it, and people need encouragement to do so. Those who have spent the time to hone their skills deserve to be compensated for it- the same can be said for any skilled profession.

A luxury item. You do not *need* artwork, and if you can not afford the art then please either save up, or be chill without it. Art theft hurts artists, and I've witnessed some give up the craft due to theft.

A product of a creative mind... and like all 'mental exercises' sometimes they just don't work right. It's not something that can just be turned on or off.



All that being said- there is a young artist who was ripped off by the same person who recently ripped me off. However, it's worse for them, as the thief pretended to be a friend. They have decided to leave the fandom and give up on art due to the behavior of said thief and their group of friends (who evidently have been making death threats).

For most well established artists such things would be laughable. But, for someone who is just starting out- it can be very scary and intimidating.

I ask that if you are able, or curious, to go check out these links and possibly get in touch with the owner to adopt some of their characters.

https://toyhou.se/crowsresales/characters
https://toyhou.se/iseecrows/charact.....folder:2111738

please take a look if you would like.