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Posted 7 years agoIf you are interested in nabbing a custom adoptable from me using one of my bases, I only need a little bit from you! All customs start at $20!
All adopts I offer for customs have ref sheets too!
Files per character:
3850x2975px PNG for posting
3850x2975px transparent PNG for printing
Most refs include*
-front view
-back view
-eye and/or head close up
-swatches
-genitals (most)
-sfw version upon request (no extra charge)
-Paw panel or easy to see paw
Just email me at iggi.eastwind+custom@gmail.com with 'yourname: adopt-type custom' in the subject line.
Put the following details in the body of the message:
main color:
secondary color:
eye color:
claw/nail color:
skin (like lips/nipples) color:
flesh (inside of mouth/genitals) color:
Blood color:
Other body colors:
description or images of markings:
sex:
breast size if any:
Any other details you'd like to include:
your paypal email for invoice:
I do have a few simple rules for adopts:
1) They must use pre-existing bases I have made. I won't alter other people's adopts without permission.
2) I won't change body types or re-draw lines. That much work would be a fresh ref sheet commission.
3) I WILL add things like hair, fluff, bigger claws, breasts, or other things that can go on top. Typically for $2-$8 more per.
Adopt bases I am currently taking commission of:
-Raths (Rathalos and Rathian, with muscle-bodies)-
-Nargas-
-Magalas-
-Jinogre (male and female bodies) Wolf Wyverns-
-Nympha - Plant fairy girls-
-Sneks/Tobi-Kadchis-
-Cockatreas - Rooster Monsters-
-Hybikians - Iggi's Species-
-Zamtrios - sharkish-
-Cerolv - wolfdeer-
-Otter Dragons-
-Beast Huzavod (ovipostion monsters)-
-Huzavod (slim oviposition monsters)-
-Smilobird- Sabertooth cat raptors-
-Lizcat-
-Gil- lithe reptil-ish monster-
-Female Ragons - Dragon Raccoons-
-Moofoo- Male Foo Dog Bulls-
-Raptor Griffons-
-Ribbontail - lizard-leeches-
-Mirromy - Sea cats (coastal and all other types type)-
-Bear Dragons (female & male bodies)-
-Shealin - Shark-pangolins-
-Foechewa - kirin-dragon-
-Kirin - (male and female bodies)-
-Raptors (all monhun variants)-
-Argonian Male and Female-
All adopts I offer for customs have ref sheets too!
Files per character:
3850x2975px PNG for posting
3850x2975px transparent PNG for printing
Most refs include*
-front view
-back view
-eye and/or head close up
-swatches
-genitals (most)
-sfw version upon request (no extra charge)
-Paw panel or easy to see paw
Just email me at iggi.eastwind+custom@gmail.com with 'yourname: adopt-type custom' in the subject line.
Put the following details in the body of the message:
main color:
secondary color:
eye color:
claw/nail color:
skin (like lips/nipples) color:
flesh (inside of mouth/genitals) color:
Blood color:
Other body colors:
description or images of markings:
sex:
breast size if any:
Any other details you'd like to include:
your paypal email for invoice:
I do have a few simple rules for adopts:
1) They must use pre-existing bases I have made. I won't alter other people's adopts without permission.
2) I won't change body types or re-draw lines. That much work would be a fresh ref sheet commission.
3) I WILL add things like hair, fluff, bigger claws, breasts, or other things that can go on top. Typically for $2-$8 more per.
Adopt bases I am currently taking commission of:
-Raths (Rathalos and Rathian, with muscle-bodies)-
-Nargas-
-Magalas-
-Jinogre (male and female bodies) Wolf Wyverns-
-Nympha - Plant fairy girls-
-Sneks/Tobi-Kadchis-
-Cockatreas - Rooster Monsters-
-Hybikians - Iggi's Species-
-Zamtrios - sharkish-
-Cerolv - wolfdeer-
-Otter Dragons-
-Beast Huzavod (ovipostion monsters)-
-Huzavod (slim oviposition monsters)-
-Smilobird- Sabertooth cat raptors-
-Lizcat-
-Gil- lithe reptil-ish monster-
-Female Ragons - Dragon Raccoons-
-Moofoo- Male Foo Dog Bulls-
-Raptor Griffons-
-Ribbontail - lizard-leeches-
-Mirromy - Sea cats (coastal and all other types type)-
-Bear Dragons (female & male bodies)-
-Shealin - Shark-pangolins-
-Foechewa - kirin-dragon-
-Kirin - (male and female bodies)-
-Raptors (all monhun variants)-
-Argonian Male and Female-
Information About My Art and Etiquette Protocol
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Commission Information
Art and Commission Queue
Media Samples
Commission Prices
Terms of Service (procedures and policies)
*Commission Application*
Customer Feedback
Please look over all of the info above if interested in my commissions.
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Requests
I don't do free requests. My art is my job, and it's not fair to my commissioners to just do that instead of paid work. It is bad enough how much personal art I have to do just to stay sane. On occasion I might offer them to my friends, but really don't just befriend me for the chance at free art on that rare occasion. I have more to offer than my ability to draw. (yes, this has happened.. so yes, I get grumpy about it)
If you do want art, at nearly free prices from me, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iggi
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Art Trades
Most of the time I don't have time for trades. It doesn't hurt to ask, but please don't be offended if I say no. I try to find more time for trades in person at conventions, since usually those are only sketches. I do love them, I just don't get the time much.
On a side note, easiest way to know if I would like to trade with you someday is if I watch you! Though that isn't really the only thing, I might not know your art is awesome and you just need to show me your stuff. Or at a con, if you are shy about your art, still ask if you are a commission taking artist. (If you are too shy to take commissions though, a trade with me may not be your thing.)
I try to always get trades in any free time I may have with all manners of crafting and drawing artists of varying skill levels as long as they have a love for art as much as I do. (No music, writing, or poetry though, sadly your skills would be wasted on me and I am a flop and have little understanding of it to appreciate it from.) Though please, don't just get a trade with me to get free art and half-ass yours. (Not that this has happened often, but trades mean a lot to me. I put just as much effort into my trades as I do my commissions, and I hope you would do the same. Which is also why I rarely take trades, I work on them as much as commissions.)
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Collaborative Art
I really really REALLY love them. However, I typically only do them with people I have met in person so I can gauge how well I would work them. In general, I like to swap a sketch back and forth a few times, then swap for one to do inks, another to color, another to shade, and both to offer finishing touches.
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Gift/Fan Art
If you feel like drawing any of my characters I am kind of picky about what they are pictured in and how. If you are interested anyways, I have a detailed list of all my characters HERE with the rules about usage. I do have several characters I am just ok with whatever of. All of the adults can be pictured without asking in clean solo situations. I love to see art like this. However gift art does NOT mean I will trade with you. A gift is that, a gift... I wouldn't expect to get something in return for a gift, so please follow suit.
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Critiques
Getting: I don't mind getting critiques on my work. Constructive criticism is welcomed! Please make sure to realize what a real critique actually is though first. (really, people get this confused once and a while) It is not something like commenting about how a character's genitals match the species. It is more like, 'that right breast seems a cup size larger than the left'. Critiques will point out executional flaws over aesthetic choice disagreements. Though it is highly unlikely that I will go back and change something, especially if the commissioner specifically requested it. Personal art is the only one I would ever go back on (if I really want to make it perfect in my eyes). However critiques are welcome so I can consider what to look for in the future. I especially like crits if you can offer a substitution, as sometimes words are difficult to convey what you feel is wrong.
Giving: I don't mind giving critiques. Though I usually default to encouragement-types more than constructive or blunt. If you want a blunt verbal critique or constructive you will need to ask. My crits will point out strengths and flaws alike. Redlines, I am no artistic master, but if I have time I do offer them to friends and acquaintances. Helping other artists is a joy for me when I can find the time.
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Reposting or Using my Work
You commissioned it: Yes, feel free. Just make sure to credit me as the artist. Don't make money from it unless we specifically agreed to that in a contract. Otherwise you can use it for whatever you want as personal use.
It was commissioned for you: You can repost, same rules as above.
Recolors/Alterations: In general, please don't do it. If you commissioned it from me, you can do it, please just give me credit for the artwork still and note that it is altered. If you want it for a character, see 'tracing' below.
Referencing: I'm fine with you using my characters and species as references for designs. Just make sure you change the character enough (especially on my more complicated characters) color and design wise that they are easily distinguishable from my own. That helps me with brand recognition, and it is always easier to have something unique to you. However, straight-up tracing and using very similar characters is a no-go for me. In this case where you are referencing a design, please use your own lines and a new color pallet at least.
Tracing: I don't mind people tracing my artwork. Just DO NOT MAKE MONEY FROM IT. Tracing is a great way to learn and practice when you are starting out. Please don't trace my characters or my reference sheets though, since those lines are often personal to a character. If you are tracing a commissioned piece, please ask the person who commissioned it as well to make sure they are ok with it. If you really like my linework of a character, sometimes I will give you a higher res of the linework for low cost if you want to recolor it just for yourself. (sometimes) Please also credit me in any and all tracings you may do if you repost them. Please also provide link backs to the source material. (and this journal if needed)
Work you didn't commission: In general don't. You can repost to place like e621 as long as you notify me, give a link back to the original, do not alter the piece, and give myself and all subject/participants credit. I am NOT ok with you using my characters on places like F-list without my permission and you are claiming them as your own. I realize I'm posting my art up on a public site, but that does not make them free to use. This is an image hosting site, where I choose to try and get business, and I post up my work for that sole purpose of image sharing and income generation.
Using any of my art/characters for any other method without my explicit permission is theft. If you want any my characters for use, you need to directly ask. In some cases I will be fine with it, but I need to know ahead of time. Do NOT use my characters without notifying me first. I will pursue you for take-down. I have a journal with guidelines for use of them:HERE.
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Adoptables and Original Species
Unless it is specifically stated, all of my adoptables are customs only. Do not trace them. If you want your own and cannot afford one, you can purchase cheaply (like $5 usually) the linework for you to color for just yourself. Most of my species are also open species, as long as you do your own linework for them, I am not going to tell you you can't have one. I just ask that you please not make them too much like any that I have made prior.
If you want to use my personal species I won't stop you. Just like wolf dragon hybrids can't be copyrighted, I am not going to copyright bearded dragon ocelot hybrids. Your own characters are your own design. Again though, I ask you make yourself discernible from me, since many of my characters are recognizable to myself and my 'brand'. Confusion on these matters will only have problems, frustration, and anger between multiple persons.
I have a few rules with my adopts that are relatively simple to follow.
1) Do not sell the adopt for higher than you purchased it at. The default is $15 unless it was a custom, which is $20. In general I am fine with any adopts being resold at $20. If you are including artwork with them when reselling, then you can sell it for more than the purchased price.
2) Make sure when re-posting the adopt that you give me credit for the original artwork I created. You do not have to give me credit on art I did not do or for the species.
3) 1 time species auctions do not follow the same rules as the adopts, and you can sell them at whatever price you like if you decide you no longer want them.
4) You can re-sell the adopts to me in a manner of speaking if you like. I will re-purchase the adopts back from you at half price you paid for resale from my account. However I will not give you actual money, I will give you a credit to a commission in the future with me. You can only use one of these coupons per commission of $25 or more.
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Drama and Comments
From time to time I may hide a comment. This often confuses people as some kind of personal jab. If I hide your comment is likely for one of the following reasons:
-Your comment was distasteful on the commission. I was not offended, but I feel it may start un-needed drama.
-You outright didn't read the artist comment, and I feel your comment was rude.
-It was a critique, and though I likely appreciated it, I hid it so it wouldn't offend the person who commissioned it.
-You said something totally uncalled for, and I also blocked you.
-You responded to someone aggressively. (or could be seen as such)
-You started an RP in the comment.
-You made adult comments on a clean all audience piece of art.
-You made sexual advances to myself, my sona, or a commissioner when the artist's comment specifically asks you not to.
If I find I hide comments from you a lot for any combination of reasons, I may block you to avoid potential drama that I can't catch in time.
Not to sound bad, but if I hide a comment I did so to prevent more or other people from getting upset. I know how often context or thoughts can be misinterpreted. If I ever feel a comment might be seen as such I will hide it. No warning, no explanation. I don't do this as a personal jab, but I would rather offend one person by hiding their comment than possibly a large number of people from reading it. If you dislike my method for dealing with this, please refrain from commenting or outright unwatch me if the way I handle this bothers you. That is fine, not everything I do will please everybody. But I expect a level of kindness and respect from those who view my art. I don't' care what the art's subject matter is, that doesn't mean it is ok for certain things.
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Commenting Etiquette... More In-depth
I find that for many people this is often a very confusing topic. As the preference for what an artist prefers often widely varies. Personally I prefer simple thoughts, usually polite. Negative feedback is allowed, however keep it professional.
Phrasing opinions politely: It highly bothers me when people make comments that are detracting opinions. For example 'The fact that you added a xxx-gential option to this character really bothers me and ruins the piece' is a rather rude comment. I may hide it or comment to you to inform you of how something like that is impolite. First, this is someone's character, and it may very well be them. Secondly, if you didn't commission the piece (though I would imagine you would only commission stuff you would like), your thought on such a matter is irrelevant. If you think it is ok to walk up to random strangers and tell them that because they posses xxx-genital makes them ugly to you is beyond rude. Please keep thoughts like that to yourself.
opinions =/= critiques
Rating vs Commenting: Additionally, making adult or sexual-innuendo type comments on art that is rated general audience (and sometimes mature) is inappropriate. Though I realize that no one under the age of 13 should be on this site, that does not mean comments like that are ok. Example: Someone is viewing in SFW mode while they are babysitting and need to check their notes and see a cute submission of two adults having a dinner together and click on it. The first comment is 'Is he going to f*** her in the a** tonight for such a nice dinner date.' Totally not cool, and really inappropriate. Comments like this will get you blocked on my page if I see it more than once, and comments will always be hidden when I catch them. Please keep comments equal to the rating of the piece.
Reading the artist comment: I've mostly stopped posting personal artwork due to the fact that many people find it ok to make lewd comments to any nude or sexual personal piece that I post. And were I do realize many users are on sites like this for the adult content, please make sure that an artist is ok with comments by first checking their own on a piece. The fastest way to get blocked permanently is to not pay attention before you leave a comment. I do NOT like it when people tell me that they want to have sex with me on a nude picture of Iggi. You can think it, I really don't mind. But it is all kinds of creepy when a stranger comes to me and tells me how they desire to have sex with me.
No, just no. It is screwed up in real life, it is screwed up on the internet. It is not a compliment. Yes, I am posting up sexual images on a semi-public site. This does not mean you have free reign to make comments like this and expect no backlash. I am posting my personal art as a kindness for those who can enjoy it on a purely artistic merit. Afterthoughts of how you take it are not something I want to know. So do not tell me things like this, EVER.
In short, read the comment. If I say nothing about commenting, feel free to make adult comments to adult work. (though it is never ok for adult comments on clean art)
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About Me - Iggi Eastwind
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♦ Female ♦ 31 (june 11) ♦ Polyamorous ♦ Pansexual ♦ Windy Beardie Hybrid! ♦ USA ♦ INFP Personality Type ♦
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Email: Iggi.eastwind[at]gmail.com
My website: https://iggi.ink
My Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IggiEastwind
My Picarto: https://picarto.tv/IggiInk (main streaming service, +follow for notifications)
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iggi
Furbuy: http://www.furbuy.com/seller/Iggi.html
Weasyl: https://www.weasyl.com/profile/iggi
Furry Network: https://beta.furrynetwork.com/iggi
Alternate places to find me that I RARELY check:
Nabyn / Inkbunny / E621 / DeviantArt
Life History: (probably too much personal info)
I grew up in Michigan out in the country until I was in Middle school. My parents retired early, and we traveled all around most of the USA in an RV. I was home schooled for a while, but did stop for public schooling in both Florida and Colorado. Both of my parents were into art as I was growing up, and did a lot to push me to get better. Timed exercises, drawing in new styles, still life.. etc. But hey I loved most of it.
I went to college at Full Sail and got a Bachelors of Science in Computer Animation, and had a love/hate relationship with it overall. Loved the learning, being in a semi-artistic environment, however I hated the lack of time to focus and high debt private school put me in. Once I was done, I did little to work in the field and longed to do art for a living.
During the end of college I was introduced to the furry community by my good friend ceige. I didn't know at the time that it would consume my life. After college was over, I started selling art on Furbid, and eventually Furbuy. I found myself here on FA due to a few friends on DA recommending the site to me. Here I am now, drawing all kinds of things and happy as a clam.
Furry History:
I was pretty much born into it per say. As a kid I always wore a tail and acted like an animal. Then as I got older I designed some of my first sona. I started with a white wolf, which later became Aer. In high school I was Iggy, the caracal cat girl, college an ocelot. After owning bearded dragons for several years, when I joined up here I made the current Iggi. She has went through several revisions, perhaps slowly becoming more like her species and more like myself.
Art:
Like many kids I started with Looney Toons and the like. In middle school I was introduced to DBZ and anime and started drawing my first half decent looking humans. My love for art grew more each year until comic book style, realism, and lots of other influences got pulled in. I feel my current style is a mix of the aspects I like about various art types. I plan to practice speed, more 3d, and realism in the upcoming future. I also hope someday to learn more traditional medias like oils, acrylics, woodworking, and fursuit making!
Q and A:
How old were you when you started drawing?
As soon as I could hold a pencil. I've seen pictures of me at 3 grinning like crazy as I had pen and paper in hand.
What inspires you to draw?
Just about everything. But the elements of magic and nature are my main favorites. Dreams often contribute to ideas, as well as my mates.
Have any tips for drawing?
Other than the obvious practice? Push yourself out of your comfort zone as often as possible. If you suck at muscles, study anatomy and try to draw it. Have a hard time with poses, try timed Pixelovely sessions. Get art block a lot, try taking a mini sketchpad and attempting to draw everything in your area when you have a chance. Look at other artists for inspiration, there is no harm in trying to emulate them to learn. Tracing things and keeping them private is also not a bad idea. Those are the biggest things that have helped me.
Also, get someone to be your artistic nemesis... that helped me a lot. (Calolily)
What tools do you use for art?
Primarily my cintiq companion 2, a 21inch and 27inch monitor and a reasonably beefy PC. (16g ram, Windows 10 x64, Intel Core i5) Sai is my main program for drawing, but at times I use Photoshop and Corel Painter. Sculptris I use for 3d at the moment.
Why a Bearded Dragon Ocelot Wind Elemental Hybrid?
Simply put, Bearded dragon fits my personality; Ocelot is my favorite animal; Wind is the epitome of what my past is and how I wish my future to be. On the move, carefree, and relaxed overall. The colors are a combination of my favorites. With the exception of pink... which I felt looked best on Iggi.
Whats your real name?
Melissa, but that is all you get!
Where do you live?
New Jersey, USA currently. I hope to live many more places in my life time!
What are your goals in life?
Boring... but but simple family life, live somewhere woods covered with mountains that aren't snowy, draw till my hands fall off.
What do you do in your free time?
Play games and sleep. WoW is the main one right now.
What are your pet peeves?
Cracking knuckles, biting nails, clipping nail sound, strong smells of any kind, vinegar, pickles, know it all ass hats, kids under 10 playing Halo with a mic, high pitch noises, those who bring every aspect of their furry life into their daily life, people you don't know who start a conversation with some form of RP from something that is not their actual self (like *brings paws up to hand you food while wagging their tail*.. I DON'T KNOW YOU WHY ARE YOU GIVING ME FOOD!?), people who don't ever try to draw something out of their norm, boob poking, dick nipples, free loaders, people that don't grasp that most things have a grey area. Yes, I do have quite a list... I am sure most of you do as well.
What is your gender?
Overall female, but more herm than anything. Often I feel gender fluid, especially in dreams where I swap between a variety of things in completely non sexual ways.
Have other questions? Feel free to ask here. Be polite though please, don't ask me things that are overly personal or sexual in nature. I don't' want arguments... this is a general facts about me kind of thing, and nothing was meant to offend in any way. Start something and prepare to be permanently blocked.
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Posted 13 years ago
A MOSTLY UP TO DATE LIST OF CONVENTIONS I PLAN ON ATTENDING, OR HAVE ATTENDED
This journal will be updated frequently with the most up to date information.
Information may change depending on circumstances as each convention grows closer.
I now predominately sell under a different name: 
alstroarts with SFW and cute merch now that I'm a parent and my kid comes with me.
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FUTURE CONVENTIONS
FWA 2020 (90% chance of Iggi) Dealer confirmed
ASE 2020 (25% chance - pending dealer)
ANE 2021 (80% chance - pending dealer)
FWA 2021 (?? Will apply for dealer)
AC 2021 (??-will apply for Dealer)
Furry Fiesta 2021 (??- Will apply for dealer)
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PAST CONVENTIONS
ANE (2020) Artist Alley
ASE (2019) Dealer's Den
Furpoc (2014 / 2015-GoH ) Artist's Alley and Dealers Den!
FAU (2016 / 2015 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012) - Dealer's Den
FTM (2014) - Artist's Alley
FWA (2019 / 2018 / 2017-via WLD / 2016 / 2015 / 2014 ) - Artist's Alley & Dealers Den
Morphicon (2013) - Artist's Alley
AC (2012 / 2011 / 2010) - Artist's Alley and Den
MFF (2016 / 2015 / 2011 / 2010) - Artist's Alley
FCN- (2011) - Artist's Alley
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alstroartsGENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATION
The MEME to end all MEMEs for cons...
How can I find you?
I typically wear aqua, orange, or yellow at conventions. I'm 5'3'', a pudge-muffin, half shaved head and look like average. My hair is dark brown and dark blue.
What do you sell?
Stickers! Enamel pins, charms, prints, bookmarks, buttons, and other little things. I also do badge pre-orders and typically take 4-8 commissions at con as mom-time allows.
How are your con prices?
My prices are usually a bit less at cons, since online shops take a lot out of my profit margin.
Do you do take home art?
I usually try not to, but if my queue at home is empty I may, or if I am short on cash for the trip home. If I do it will be free US mailing, and no more than a loose paper sketch or badge.
How can I pay at cons?
Card mostly through square, or cash. I charge tax with card since I also have to eat card processing fees.
How can I contact you at con?
If you have a commission, I will likely give you my cell for text messages or my telegram iggiink or alstroarts
How are you like at cons?
I am usually very talkative or very tired. Now with kid in tow, I'm more smiles but just tired. I won't party, but I will look for occasional low-key art jams.
Can I buy you food?
No, I don't take food from people I don't know. Water may be an exception if it is an unopened bottle. I most likely have my own snacks.
Can I buy you stuff?
Sure, but I typically don't like gifts. I can't usually offer anything in return. I usually come to cons to make money as much as have fun. If I buy you something, or give it to you. I don't typically expect something in return beyond a hug. :p
Can I touch you?
Not without asking. If you know me on a real life first name basis, sure. I do not appreciate flirtatious advances, poly or not. In general I do like hugs but usually refrain so I don't get con crud and pass it off to my kid.
Can I go out with you and your mates/friends?
Only if invited. I usually am more keen on small groups of people I know.
What are your pet peaves?
People asking for my child's name, loud high pitch noises, unbathed people, those who are rough with my binders, those who leave my adult art binder open regardless of stickers, those who like to stand behind me when I work. I probably won't say anything if you do one of these, but you might get an angry look from it though most likely I'll ignore you till you walk away or be pretty terse.
Is there any ways I can help out?
Mostly, I'm usually with my husband or ultra-close friends and we take turns helping each other out with direct needs. You can help me out by making sure to know my name if you show off my work or merchandise so others can be directed. Alternately, giving out my business cards if you know someone is interested.
Do you do trades at con?
I like to, but take-home ones are preferred or trade 'pre-orders' are better! I love swapping badges or sketches in sketch books if you are a dealer or plan to work in the alley! At con trades may be more rushed, so the more planning the better. I do enjoy doing merch trades with other artists.
Rate Me : Customer Feedback
Posted 14 years agoI just wanted to post this journal as a method to get feedback from people who have purchased commissions from me in the past. To show potential commissioners my workflow and to give an overall idea to those around me what it is like to work with me.
I am not looking for ass-kissing here. I will take negative feedback happily as long as it isn't malicious and is worded professionally. I will not hide comments from past commissioners as long as it follows the above. Those who have NOT commissioned me, please do NOT respond to this posting, else I will hide it.. and I would prefer to not hide a single comment from anyone. Oh, and I promise I won't attack you for negative feedback! (that would be very unprofessional!)
Please be thoughtful in your judgement and comments to better help those in the future. I hope this journal and it's responses are nothing but helpful to myself and others. Thank you!
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I am not looking for ass-kissing here. I will take negative feedback happily as long as it isn't malicious and is worded professionally. I will not hide comments from past commissioners as long as it follows the above. Those who have NOT commissioned me, please do NOT respond to this posting, else I will hide it.. and I would prefer to not hide a single comment from anyone. Oh, and I promise I won't attack you for negative feedback! (that would be very unprofessional!)
Please be thoughtful in your judgement and comments to better help those in the future. I hope this journal and it's responses are nothing but helpful to myself and others. Thank you!
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Feedback Application
Number of pieces commissioned from me:
Approximate date(s) commissioned: (month and year)
Ratings
Professionalism:
Expected Quality:
Ease of communication:
Timely Response:
Followed Guidelines and Procedures:
Completion Time-frame met:
Prices:
Overall rating:
Do you want me to rate you back as a commissioner with the ratings that do apply? (yes or no)
Would you commission me again?
Other comments:
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Here is what I am expecting out of those who fill out the app: Please make sure to fill out all the ratings. If any of the ratings are not filled out, I will ignore the entire app when it comes to tallying up my final score. Only use 0-10 please.
In other comments, I would appreciate if my score is below a 5, that you tell me what you feel I need to work on to better improve my score with you and others.
Professionalism: Was my responses and handling of your project professional to you?
Expected Quality: Was my quality on your piece what you expected to the examples given?
Ease of communication: Was everything I typed in response or in my procedures easy to understand, and if not was I able to help clarify it to you?
Timely Response: Did I respond as quickly as you would have liked? If things were postponed, were you easily able to find out why or when?
Followed Guidelines and Procedures: Did I follow the idea you gave me well? Did I follow my own set procedures well?
Completion Time-frame met: Did I complete your piece in a good time frame, even if no deadline was actually set?
Prices: Did my prices seem fair for the quality/time/effort that I gave in your mind?
Overall rating: Overall experience with me as a person and artist
Other comments: Please use this to clarify any low scores so I know what I need to do to improve it should you commission me again.
Ratings:
0: I was not happy at all with the outcome.
1-2: I had problems, and some of them were not solved.
3-4: There were problems, but they were fixed mostly if they could be.
5-6: Average, I wasn't dissatisfied with this, nor super happy about it
7-8: I was pleased with every stage, it went smoothly with no major problems.
9-10: I was very happy with everything, all my expectations were met in this category. All problems were sorted out if they came up to my expectations.
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Responses Tallied: 7
Current rating (all categories combined): 9.73
Professionalism: 9.65
Expected Quality: 9.92
Ease of communication: 9.65
Timely Response: 9.92
Followed Guidelines and Procedures: 9.75
Completion Time-frame met: 9.5
Prices: 9.8
Overall rating: 9.65
What I need to work on:
-Try to maintain a schedule to get work done within a week.
-Maybe stay more on topic with professionalism score.
THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS LEFT FEEDBACK, I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOU TAKING YOUR TIME FOR THIS!
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