Hmm this sounds a little grey. Sorry that your facing some troubling times but what exactly went wrong? Did you change the reference photo allot? Did you change details that were already being drawn? Usually most artist only want to work with one reference and one description.

When you are designing a piece of equipment or armor from the ground up and use references to do it the amount of work needed between the artist and commissioner increases exponentially. Also, if you'd read my past journal you'd know that is exactly what did happen, more references getting added, details being finagled (because sometimes they didn't come through correctly), etc. It is my fault, I am not here complaining about what happened, it was my fault, I am here just sharing that I feel bad about letting it get that bad, okay?

Sorry dude I wasn't playing the blame game or anything. I was just trying to get a clear picture on what went down

I apologize for my outburst, it wasn't sufficiently warranted. I'm just distressed, I thought I'd be adding another cool image to my gallery and turns out I wont be for a while at least. Maybe in a couple of months time the artist will see fit to give me another chance. I wont hold my breath though, best to expect disappointment but hope for triumph.

It's good to vent here - better than holding it in. Also, good of you to hold back on naming the artist (which is very respectful of you).

Now, given that this is just ONE incident, I don't think it's very fair to feel unwanted over it! It's not easy for an artist to visualize what you can see so clearly in your minds-eye. In fact, even when you're able to properly articulate it in words and great detail, it doesn't mean they'll still get it. For the artist, it's just as frustrating because they think they have it, only to be told they don't over and over.

Best to just shrug and carry on. This is an experience which teaches you a good lesson in refining your approach to custom art, and perhaps setting up clear revision terms with an artist before work begins. Some artists even have revision terms worked into their terms of service. I know it kinda sucks right now, but don't come away from this as a whole negative experience - it's through these kinds of things that we learn to better our tactics. *hugs gently*

Thank you ToeClaws. And I know it's just once incident but the artist is one I particularly enjoy working with, I enjoy his sense of style and coloring a great deal. So hearing something like that it... well it hurts, even if it was entirely my own fault. And believe me, I am very bad at articulating what I want which is why I think reference images help but too many and it just gets confusing. I am hoping he'll forgive me in a few months time, but I wont hold my breath. Thank you for your kind words though, they are really appreciated. *Reciprocates the hug... *

Oh believe me I've tried, I am utterly abysmal at those...