Ok let me set the record straight so no one gets the wrong impression. The reason I am no longer accepting art trades is for the simple reason that when some one asks to "trade" art silly me, I naturally assume that involves we actually trade art, not that I do art and then get nothing in return. That's not my definition of a "trade" so if I'm wrong for feeling this way I'm sorry.

Let me elaborate on my reasons for this so you can understand my reasons for this decision. In the past 6 months alone I've been burned 5 times IN A ROW with art trades (3 times here on FA 2 times at MFF) so I think, enough is enough with doing art trades for me.

So with that being said If you have done an art trade with me in the past and completed your obligation to the trade than you are OK in my book and you are always welcome to ask me for a trade, This ban does NOT include you (or my personal friends and you know who you are, I hope.. lol)

For those of you who have asked me for an art trade and never fulfilled your end, I don't know what to say to that, I'm not upset or anything like that I just sotra feel taken advantage of is all but it's cool and it's all good. Please do not feel obligated, I didn't mind doing something nice for you. I appreciate that you wanted some art from me so, thank you for that.

if we have never traded art before then I must apologize and respectfully decline for the above stated reasons. I'm just tired of getting burned on art trades and 5 in a row did it for me. Once again, I am really sorry about that especially to those who would honor their trade.

So for those who have asked now you know my reasons. I'm just a little gun-shy about doing any more art trades and this is the reason why I have been declining. I hope you will understand my reasons for this decision and I hope this will not upset anyone because this was not my intention. I may change my mind about this later but for now I must kindly decline. Thank you for understanding.

Respectfully,

Balto