Wait, some of you are actually reading this?

Within this Journal I'm gonna go over benefits for me, benefits for you, and benefits for my business.

Let's start with a brief overview of who I am:

Paylette (Pail-let) AKA Layla [LAST NAME REDACTED], is a 25 y/o illustrator that strives to make a great experience for not only herself but her customers. Her service to said customers is very interactive, WIPs being available at any time as well as open communication for anything that needs to be changed or things that want to be change. She is open to branching out and trying new things and experimenting, there's nearly nothing she wouldn't try (refer to: this).

How does commissioning me benefit me?

By commissioning me, I get to draw your amazing characters and branch out in design, backgrounds, and get to interact with viewers who love my work a little more. Payment is all good and well, but honestly, it feels great being commissioned because I get to see unique characters and neat designs. I love seeing the characters y'all have and their personality translated into my style of art. It makes me want to draw more, because people love what I do as much as I love what I do.

How does this benefit you?

I may have not said this, but the whitelist is for a limited time. This whitelist pays omiyage (look at me using fancy words) to those who loved my work regardless of where I stood in the realm of professional arts. It's my way to say "Thank you" and forever being generous of the people who supported me so early on! It's my way of saying I love you guys, and appreciate you. Think of the whitelist like a very special VIP club, it's exclusive and reserved for the clients that helped me a lot. I will forever be grateful of y'all.

All that gushy bit aside, my commissions are very affordable, and for a decent quality. I'm not saying I'm the best out there by far. There are so many talented artists I get my inspiration from, whether they're a big-shot, or they're also just starting out. What you get from my commissions isn't just a piece of art, you get open communication met with friendliness and understanding, frequent updates and WIPs, and decent artwork for again, a decent price.

My model will always be to care for my clients as they care enough to give me the opportunity to draw their characters.

Don't believe me that I love EVERY character I've drawn?? Money isn't always everything, I've done several trades, even gifts because I loved certain sona's/characters so much.

How does this benefit my business?

My goal by no means is to make a living out of this. Will my prices go up? Sure, but they'll still be affordable and there will always be that open communications with my clients. I do this because I love drawing, would making this a full-time career be amazing? Sure, I guess, but that's also with the thought I would have to worry on commissions to suit my life, and while possible, it is a lot of hard work. So vision-wise, I love the idea, realistically, I draw first and foremost because I love to. Money is a motivator, and you wouldn't blame me if you understood that there are a lot of hours, even days spent to complete a piece. It's a fair trade.

The more I get my name out there, the more I branch out and get to try drawing more characters and challenge myself! The more I get to talk to all of you and get to meet other mutual's or talented artists! It'll make me motivated to draw more, to share my work more, and maybe even open up a small community of my own full of aspiring artists that know that if they're patient and put in the work, they'll get closer and closer to success too.

These reasons are WHY you should commission me.

And now that I've pitched that, if you're reading this, thank you so much for your time. You have no idea how much I appreciate even this.

Much love ~

That strange orange thing that keeps lingering but never says hi