I am always open to requests in that I will accept them. However, accepting them does not mean I will actually put them to paper or pixel.

If you have an idea for a picture, please refrain from making art requests of personal characters. (That’s what commissions are for.)

Art trades are reserved for people I know and trust.

Collaborations are handled on a case by case basis (major factors being the subject matter and the amount of time I have free.)

If you are interested in commissioning me,do not note me as an initial contact. Instead, email me at commissions[at]dlostarts.com for further details.

If you would like to commission me for artwork, please keep the following in mind.
► I reserve the right to refuse a commission on the basis of content
► Time of completion may vary from a span of hours to months depending on the content and level of detail
► Art within the furry fandom is not my full time job. This fact influences my pace.
► Commission price/fees only includes personal reproduction rights for digital and natural media works (i.e.: printing out a copy for your wall or as a badge). Please, credit me if you wish to repost commissioned image on a website as "KabiDlost" or simply "Kabi Dlost".
► Say exactly what you want in the most concise way possible. If there's something you do not want to be left out of the finished piece - don't leave it out of your description.

For commissioned artwork, I accept payment via credit/debit (through Paypal or Alertpay), money order, cash (for "in person" work such as at conventions), personal check (from trusted past customers) and gift certificate (only if it is approved ahead of time).

Unless otherwise noted, payment is expected as follows after initial quote ::
For commission orders of :
☼► 05 - 20 USD : Due in full on receipt of quote
☼► 20 - 50 USD : Deposit of at least 75% total quote to secure commission to sketch or ink phase and watermarked/"defaced" preview. Payment in full required before completion and release.
☼► 50 - 100 USD : Deposit of at least 50% total quote to secure commission to sketch or ink phase and watermarked/"defaced" preview. Payment in full required before completion and release.
☼► 100 USD and up : Deposit of 25% - 33% to secure commission up through initial construction phase. Payment in full required before completion and release.

Revisions due to information that was not supplied by the commissioner/buyer before price quote and initial invoice payment will be subject to a 25% fee.

Tips/donations can be submitted via tipjar[at]dlostarts[dot]com through Paypal.

At the time of this writing, I am currently saving/preparing for the following expenses :

► 2TB (+) hard drive
► Large format scanner
► Website fees
► Art supply replenishment
► A Cintiq
► A GOOD multicolor laser printer
► Publishing fees
► Convention room/food/registration

Commissions and donations go towards getting me these items. They will also go towards feeding me on a regular basis and making sure I have food in my back, a roof over my belly and clothes on my head.

I have an internet problem.
I admit it.
Once I'm online I'm sucked into a time wasting, procrastinating, site hopping vortex. In short, I'm not doing what I should be doing.

To try and keep this habit under control, I'm currently only adding people to my watch list whose art inspires me or makes me want to challenge myself more. I will not be using this FA account for social purposes though I will try to thank/respond to comments, favorites, and watches.

Thank You!