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4 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
This is for the young "whelps" out there:
There appears to be some confusion here as some people have been asking me for "Requests."
Definitions:
Request: An idea or suggestion. May[i] or may not draw.
Gift: A picture done for free. Usually done out of grattitude for something, or because I'm in a good mood. [/i]
Please bear in mind that I'm in no real obligation to fulfill a "request" if I don't feel like it.
...In other words, I have EVERY RIGHT to reject any request for any reason, or no reason whatsoever, nor do I owe you an explaination why. And if I do, do not throw a shit-fit over it! I have my reasons, be it a character or idea that I don't find interesting, or it crosses some kind of boundry, or even reasons personal to me. Whatever it may be, RESPECT my, or any other artist's decision, and find someone else who might, and be polite about it.
That said, here's how (and how NOT) to ask for "Arts":
DO your "homework" first: Look at an artist's entire gallery, not just one or two pics you that find "fappable." That will pretty much tell you everything you need to know about what the artist draws, doesn't draw, skill level, style, sense of humor, etc. If in doubt, it doesn't hurt to ask, which leads to...
DO ask nicely! Personally, I'm a blunt person, so I don't need to be "buttered up" or anything. Just ask if I'm "availiable" (which I usually am), and what you want. DO NOT just say (or demand) that I draw this or that.
DO NOT "A-S-S U M-E" that I, or we know every single cartoon character under the sun. Provide us with a reference if we ask for it. Also, If we ask for a "differrent idea," do come up with one. We wouldn't be asking for that if we' weren't interested in drawing for you.
DO leave a comment on the finished pic if we do do it. It lets us know that its been appreciated. A simple "Thank You" will suffice. DO NOT say something assinine like "Why U no draw bewbs bigger?" when you never said anything about it before. (And on that matter, see: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/35708406/ )
As said above: DO NOT thorw a tantrum if we turn you down, it's not personal, so please don't take offense at it. DO NOT waste your blood pressure bitching about it on some other platform, DON'T continue to harass us about it, and definately DO NOT retaliate out of petty spite. We don't desereve it. DO respect our decision, and just leave it at that.
Just because we draw "this, or this," it doesn't mean we will draw "that."
And finally:
DO treat us like PEOPLE! DO NOT treat us like a "Vending Machine" whose only purpose for existing is to provide you with "Free Arts." So DO NOT abuse our generousity. This is a privilage, not a entitlement or right.
These same rules apply for "trades" and "commissions" as well.
I know this sounds harsh, but I'm [usually] a nice person, really, and will accomodate you as best as I can, but "Even Buddah angers when pestered," so "...use your well-learned politeese, or I'll lay your soul to waste!" *heh,heh* ;)
The Fox has spoken.
There appears to be some confusion here as some people have been asking me for "Requests."
Definitions:
Request: An idea or suggestion. May[i] or may not draw.
Gift: A picture done for free. Usually done out of grattitude for something, or because I'm in a good mood. [/i]
Please bear in mind that I'm in no real obligation to fulfill a "request" if I don't feel like it.
...In other words, I have EVERY RIGHT to reject any request for any reason, or no reason whatsoever, nor do I owe you an explaination why. And if I do, do not throw a shit-fit over it! I have my reasons, be it a character or idea that I don't find interesting, or it crosses some kind of boundry, or even reasons personal to me. Whatever it may be, RESPECT my, or any other artist's decision, and find someone else who might, and be polite about it.
That said, here's how (and how NOT) to ask for "Arts":
DO your "homework" first: Look at an artist's entire gallery, not just one or two pics you that find "fappable." That will pretty much tell you everything you need to know about what the artist draws, doesn't draw, skill level, style, sense of humor, etc. If in doubt, it doesn't hurt to ask, which leads to...
DO ask nicely! Personally, I'm a blunt person, so I don't need to be "buttered up" or anything. Just ask if I'm "availiable" (which I usually am), and what you want. DO NOT just say (or demand) that I draw this or that.
DO NOT "A-S-S U M-E" that I, or we know every single cartoon character under the sun. Provide us with a reference if we ask for it. Also, If we ask for a "differrent idea," do come up with one. We wouldn't be asking for that if we' weren't interested in drawing for you.
DO leave a comment on the finished pic if we do do it. It lets us know that its been appreciated. A simple "Thank You" will suffice. DO NOT say something assinine like "Why U no draw bewbs bigger?" when you never said anything about it before. (And on that matter, see: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/35708406/ )
As said above: DO NOT thorw a tantrum if we turn you down, it's not personal, so please don't take offense at it. DO NOT waste your blood pressure bitching about it on some other platform, DON'T continue to harass us about it, and definately DO NOT retaliate out of petty spite. We don't desereve it. DO respect our decision, and just leave it at that.
Just because we draw "this, or this," it doesn't mean we will draw "that."
And finally:
DO treat us like PEOPLE! DO NOT treat us like a "Vending Machine" whose only purpose for existing is to provide you with "Free Arts." So DO NOT abuse our generousity. This is a privilage, not a entitlement or right.
These same rules apply for "trades" and "commissions" as well.
I know this sounds harsh, but I'm [usually] a nice person, really, and will accomodate you as best as I can, but "Even Buddah angers when pestered," so "...use your well-learned politeese, or I'll lay your soul to waste!" *heh,heh* ;)
The Fox has spoken.
Getting a commission from you is still on my 'todo' list and that is the biggest thing stopping me.
Never felt comfortable requesting things from those who I don't know personally and who I can't do something for in return.