after over 2 months is too long IMO.

I've had to wait 4 years for art before. Some artists (myself included) tend to burn out fast on art, especially large pieces that require a lot of work. If they're really blowing off your friend, and not responding at all, there's a few different avenues you can take. Personally, I have only asked a refund from one artist, (after waiting 5 years, and not seeing anything, while they finished about 400 other pieces) and i only got about 20% of it back, because they couldn't afford to repay people either.

Being an artist sucks, and being a commissioner, sometimes sucks even more. I understand the frustration, but I'd try and work it out with the artist first. Especially if its a complex piece, and they're a popular artist. I also take on smaller commissions while working on large ones, and sometimes don't touch the bigger pieces for a week or two, just because its so easy to burn out doing details. Even though we've got big projects to work on, we still need income. I tend to take on a lot of little projects for food and bills, while I work on larger projects. I try to do a sort of every other day thing.

I know nothing about the artist you're talking about, but I always try to take into consideration that they may be in a tough time, or may be forgetful, or even scared to respond because they think your friend will be mad if they say they've forgotten. (something I, regrettably, do often.)

Oh how I know! I do the same thing. But they have taken on other big pieces. (Yes, I checked) I should just throw it out there, it's my other half. The artist has clearly blown him off... and is being a HUGE procrastinator. I have waited a few years for art.. but.. I didn't feel blown off or ignored.

Seeing how it's been awhile, I'm not entirely sure what you can do. Iknow you can sue in small claims court, but I usually just send a polite note once a month or so requesting a refund

Yuh, I don't think there is much he can do. It just really pisses me off. He bought the piece when she really needed some money. You'd think after he msgs her once in awhile she would actually do what she says she is going to do. It irritates me, because she says she will show him like.. a sketch or something tomorrow, this weekend sometime next week.. then a month rolls by and still nothing. Then you know, it repeats.

Yep, I dealt with that for 6 years, and they finally did art for "me."

It was a ref sheet for my ex.

I would have been livid... That is far too long. Ref sheets should be done fairly quickly. The commissioner is getting it.. probably so they can purchase more art!

It wasn't what was supposed to be drawn. They just up and didit.

So... you.. paid for something... waited 6 years... and didn't even get what you commissioned?

Yep. And I hadn't been with the person the ref sheet was made for, in 2-3 years...

Please tell me you let them know...

Yep. They said "oh well, I put a lot of work into that"

Wtf... I would have been pissed. Like yeah.. you put in a lot of work into a piece I didn't want.. I ordered so and so...

Wtf is wrong with people?

Welcome to furries/art world/everything. Woo!!

Thankfully this has never happened to me before. I tend to find some really nice artists. Keep me informed and I am a pretty content person. I can understand art blocks, and life happenings. But shyt like that? BAFFLED!

:3

I have bad mental issues, that I warn about right on my front page, but beyond that, I like to think I'm nice to work with.

I think if an artist keeps you properly informed and shows effort in what they are doing, it can be a good experience EVEN if it takes a long time. It's when communication is not that good... that things go down hill.

I'm terribad with communication because of my mental issues

Do you put a que up or anything? Post journals about progress?

I do. Frequently.

You're good. Even if you do not frequently contact each commissioner individually.

I wish everyone thought that way. Many of my commissioners don't watch me, then bitch about not being updated with every little thing.

That's just weird, really? I don't normally commission someone unless I watch them. That way I can catch if they stream, or if something happens.. I can read journals. (Not int he stalker way or anything!) Ahahaha.

I don't usually watch people I commission either, but I do regularly check their journals if I'm waiting on a piece.

Weirdo! (J/K)

i am checking my art sites constantly, so....

I'm really only on FA, and I really only check it once a day unless I'm actively in a conversation, like now.

I am kind of an art addict. This is the most active site for artist, but I use ink bunny to post doodles..(My other half made me) and I use weasyl for art that is given or commissioned. (Sometimes I will post my own work there, but only for characters and such).

I like weasyl so much more, but it is a bit slower.

yeah, I pay someone to update my other sites. buuuut, they're not so great at actually doing their job, and they wont let me pay them -.-'

I have too much time on my hands sometimes.

lulz, the person i hired to do all my uploading has too much time on their hands too. just none of it spent doing what I pay them for. -.-'

Bug them then!

I do, they've been ignoring me for weeks.

BOOO! Beat 'em up! =P -is joking!-

T.T

Nuuuu sad face!