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16 years ago
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"Si quid per iocum dixi, nolito in serium convertere."
("If I have said anything in jest, do not turn it into a serious thing.") -Plautus
"Si quid per iocum dixi, nolito in serium convertere."
("If I have said anything in jest, do not turn it into a serious thing.") -Plautus
I usually don't respond to memes, but this one will tell you all about my dedication to quality, fairness, customer service, and some pet peeves that you might want to take into consideration.
Taken from Rgibson taken from kittiara:
1. Ever got so frustrated you cussed out your computer or art supplies in a fit a rage?
Not over a commission, but the former on typical PC fubars.
2. Ever raised the price on a customer just because you didn't like the person?
No. I price fairly and equally.
3. Have you ever completed a commission that you took a lot of pride in only to have the customer pick it apart?
Once, right after he initially approved of it. He knows who he his, but he accepted it anyway, along with giving me an appology.
4. Have you ever royally fucked up on a commission?
If I don't like how it came out, I destroy it and start over again. If I don't like it, guarenteed the customer won't either.
5. Have you ever been told "Draw it in this artist style" by a customer?
Some people seem to think my name is Doug Winger. Apart from that, it's "can you draw this [artist] in your style?"
6. Have you refused a commission before?
Yes. Usually due to copyright issues, but occasionaly on content, but I always ask people to give me an alternate idea.
7. Ever looked at a commission that a person bought and just shook your head knowing you do better work and charge less?
Yes, but it's their money, and none of my business. Just as long as they do hire me once in awhile.
8. Have you ever drawn a character so fucking ridiculous that the whole time you did the commission you questioned the persons taste/sanity but really needed the money?
(See #5.) I've also done a lot of commissions from people whom I do wonder about that (and myself for even taking it), and some where it seems that I'm only drawing the same pic over, and over again (c'mon people, don't you get a little tired of seeing the same thing over, and over again?) I generally keep them to myself because I ALWAYS need the money.
9. Ever had a customer that was so difficult you cut contact once you were done?
Not really, But I do have difficult customers, and I do try to be accomodating if possible.
10. Ever been screwed over by a customer?
Just those who contact me asking if I do commissions, and what my prices are, and after I tell them, I never hear from them again. (You people know who you are!) You know, if you've changed your mind, at least have the courtesy to let us know, even if it's a simple "I've changed my mind, no." I wouldn't be upset. But not hearing from you again is just rude, and it does errode our trust in taking any new commissions from new people. Remember, we DO want your patronage, and we will do everything we can to make sure that not only do you get your money's worth, but also that you enjoy what we do, and that is our biggest payment. But do also remember, we are not machines, we just can't spit out artwork like that, we are people too, we have feelings, we have needs, and we do ask that you respect them, just as we respect yours. Those of us who have been doing this for a long time know how importaint you all mean to us, which is why we take these sort of things very seriously and why we've lasted as long as we have. And it is this dedication to customer service the reason why I have very loyal customers.
So for all of you who have commissioned me in the past, I thank you all for your past patronage, and I do hope you will continue to do so, and for those who want to commission me in the future, I look foward to doing business with you.
Commission status: Open
Trade status: Open
Ryoga: Completed
Chemical: Pending
Taken from Rgibson taken from kittiara:
1. Ever got so frustrated you cussed out your computer or art supplies in a fit a rage?
Not over a commission, but the former on typical PC fubars.
2. Ever raised the price on a customer just because you didn't like the person?
No. I price fairly and equally.
3. Have you ever completed a commission that you took a lot of pride in only to have the customer pick it apart?
Once, right after he initially approved of it. He knows who he his, but he accepted it anyway, along with giving me an appology.
4. Have you ever royally fucked up on a commission?
If I don't like how it came out, I destroy it and start over again. If I don't like it, guarenteed the customer won't either.
5. Have you ever been told "Draw it in this artist style" by a customer?
Some people seem to think my name is Doug Winger. Apart from that, it's "can you draw this [artist] in your style?"
6. Have you refused a commission before?
Yes. Usually due to copyright issues, but occasionaly on content, but I always ask people to give me an alternate idea.
7. Ever looked at a commission that a person bought and just shook your head knowing you do better work and charge less?
Yes, but it's their money, and none of my business. Just as long as they do hire me once in awhile.
8. Have you ever drawn a character so fucking ridiculous that the whole time you did the commission you questioned the persons taste/sanity but really needed the money?
(See #5.) I've also done a lot of commissions from people whom I do wonder about that (and myself for even taking it), and some where it seems that I'm only drawing the same pic over, and over again (c'mon people, don't you get a little tired of seeing the same thing over, and over again?) I generally keep them to myself because I ALWAYS need the money.
9. Ever had a customer that was so difficult you cut contact once you were done?
Not really, But I do have difficult customers, and I do try to be accomodating if possible.
10. Ever been screwed over by a customer?
Just those who contact me asking if I do commissions, and what my prices are, and after I tell them, I never hear from them again. (You people know who you are!) You know, if you've changed your mind, at least have the courtesy to let us know, even if it's a simple "I've changed my mind, no." I wouldn't be upset. But not hearing from you again is just rude, and it does errode our trust in taking any new commissions from new people. Remember, we DO want your patronage, and we will do everything we can to make sure that not only do you get your money's worth, but also that you enjoy what we do, and that is our biggest payment. But do also remember, we are not machines, we just can't spit out artwork like that, we are people too, we have feelings, we have needs, and we do ask that you respect them, just as we respect yours. Those of us who have been doing this for a long time know how importaint you all mean to us, which is why we take these sort of things very seriously and why we've lasted as long as we have. And it is this dedication to customer service the reason why I have very loyal customers.
So for all of you who have commissioned me in the past, I thank you all for your past patronage, and I do hope you will continue to do so, and for those who want to commission me in the future, I look foward to doing business with you.
Commission status: Open
Trade status: Open
Ryoga: Completed
Chemical: Pending
I may wish to commish you in the future.. and I still use the b-day pic of me you did waaayyy back when as a ref piece for some artists, so thank you:)