I've been meaning to make this post for years at least. XD

A lot of folks who want art from me start off with small talk and I am here to say: it is okay to just open the conversation asking for art! :)

I am very bad at small talk and nuance. When people come in my notes or dms in kind of just a chatty way, asking how I've been or talking about work, I have no way to know if this is an opening to talk business or if we're just chatting and I will not direct the convo toward commissions because that would be rude and presumptuous of me. So if you're wanting some art it is fine to say so dirctly to me. :) I know that's not true of everyone but I am a very direct person.

This is not to say you can't just chit chat with me. I'm a well trained visitor and can happily talk about nothing with anyone for hours if I'm not too socially overwhelmed at the time. :D And I love a good chat about fandoms and things we may have in common. I'm even up for talking about weird stuff; I am asexual but I collect fetishes as an accidental hobby and it is interesting to me to learn what makes people tick in this regard.

So! If you want art and that's why you're reaching out, please say that! It will save us both time and ensure that you don't miss out because I am too socially dense to realize when people want art if they're having a casual conversation first. XD