Politely, because that is what I strive to be, I must state that I hold no ill will against such journals or their attached artists/writers/costumers/legal advisers/crazed lunatic rantings. You've got a talent, you want people to appreciate/covet/give you ideas for it's use and that is swell.

That said, I also have to admit to crushing disappointment when every journal says "REF SHEET REQUIRED". I'll own up, it's a little childish and it's free art. They can do whatever they want. It just feels like you're an 8 year old outside an ice cream shop in the summer and you could have a scoop your favorite flavor FOR FREE if you could just produce a piece of government issued ID.

Also, this journal is NOT a raffle free arts extravaganza but if you're reading it, you probably already assumed that. Though feel free to post references if your character in the comments. I don't mind.