Freebies?
5 years ago
NO MORE!
A note I got from someone for whom I made 5 pictures for free including 3 Adopts, It reads as follows:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/39561835/
I don’t like this gender and I can’t look at any more of those. Sorry, I just have a strong aversion to males with vagina. I don’t hate you and I hope we can still be friends, but I never want to see another one like that. Really sorry, its just how I feel.
---So They unwatched me and removed my art from their gallery, although later reuploaded them in their scraps...,but still...
I do not judge anyones fetishes, there are a few things, I do not like to draw: Scat, diapers, and pix where characters are torn to pieces and such...
I feel like the stuff I do is less and less appreciated every day..., I'm interested in people and their fetishes and I like drawing them, to make them happy even for a few minutes with it.
But I keep getting hurt by people on FA and IB aswell, so freebies are DONE!
I will only do pictures for those who I know will cherish them.
A note I got from someone for whom I made 5 pictures for free including 3 Adopts, It reads as follows:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/39561835/
I don’t like this gender and I can’t look at any more of those. Sorry, I just have a strong aversion to males with vagina. I don’t hate you and I hope we can still be friends, but I never want to see another one like that. Really sorry, its just how I feel.
---So They unwatched me and removed my art from their gallery, although later reuploaded them in their scraps...,but still...
I do not judge anyones fetishes, there are a few things, I do not like to draw: Scat, diapers, and pix where characters are torn to pieces and such...
I feel like the stuff I do is less and less appreciated every day..., I'm interested in people and their fetishes and I like drawing them, to make them happy even for a few minutes with it.
But I keep getting hurt by people on FA and IB aswell, so freebies are DONE!
I will only do pictures for those who I know will cherish them.
FA+

All I can say is, if people just watched you for art, they never were fans to begin with. I know I'll always be a fan of your art and stuff. And I'm sure you have loyal fans that are better than those who unwatched you.
Jesus.
"I don't like the last few drawings you made for others, so I now hate the things you drew for me", or something? wat.
It's a really shame because you really seem passionate about making people happy, and then there are these stale persons that don't appreciate what you do for them. There seems to be huge demand for art, but at the same time, there's rarely much appreciation for the stuff that's already there. If you draw something people like, they will go "more of this, please!", like a never ending cycle. I kind of understand (since I love seeing new art), but the older stuff is something to be cherished too. Some pictures are classics, and some show just how much the artist has improved over time - every piece is valuable.
I'm sorry you have to go through this even if you wanted to make people happy. I'm sure you've made a lot of people happy (myself included), but I think putting yourself through this is definitely not fair for yourself. I respect your decision to not do freebies anymore - I even endorse it - since it might devalue the efforts you put in. I tried doing freebies too, and got a lot of attention; but as soon as I made the picture, the people just disappeared. It's not worth the gamble.
If you want to keep making stuff for people who will actually appreciate it, you can try doing trades with people (with similar art level as yourself, or depending if you like their art style yourself). And since I know your history with bad trades, you could also try adding that you will only draw your part when the other draws it first, so they have to go through some effort too. I think sometimes just seeing some effort yourself makes you appreciate the work of others~
You have done so much for me so it's only fair I drew something back for you! x3 I have all the stuff you've done stashed in couple folders, some are more for backups and some are where they are more visible. I think I've posted most of the stuff you've done to me, the ones I didn't you told me to wait (Although I'm completely fine with them as is, they're super beautiful even in flat colors <3)
I would love to draw for you some more again sometime, though since school's been kicking my butt, I might take some time off this year. Though the next year is here soon! You also showed me some of your unfinished OCs, and I really liked those and would love to draw them, once you publish them of course~!
I will still be looking forward to any new art you upload moving forward though; to me your art stands out as unique and appealing, and it shows with the time and effort you put into it. :)
I really do like your art, I like the style & Was wondering if you do commisions or are thinking about taking them? cause I would love to comm a picture from you one day. Reason Im asking is i've been so away/non-active on Fa for such a long time, i figured it would be best to ask. :)
Hope your week is going well, other than the hickup with the ungrateful person.
Honestly, I think you should be able to charge at least some money for your hard work, for being free work you do put a lot of work & effort into the art it seems, And I think you should be rewarded with money for the art pieces.
I would without hesitation pay for a commission from you, I never really like taking free art as it's unfair to the artist, I think.
At least, this is my opinion, you don't have to take money if you don't want to, but I am pretty sure a lot of people would be willing to pay to get some art, There are people who always will look for free art of course, But I like paying artists for their work.
Honestly wish you the best in any case.
In my humble opinion that was kind of very rude of them and completely childish. Their actions pretty much said that they have more right to their fetish then you do with yours or your comfort zone. Especially when it’s a free gift? That’s just plain ungrateful. They don’t deserve any free art if they are gonna be disrespectful and throw a fit like that.
Personally I would be super happy with any art I got for free regardless of what it was. Especially when the artist takes the time to put as much effort into the free piece as they do with commissioned work.