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General | Posted 10 years agoHello again fine Furaffinity Folks.
It's been nearly two months since I updated you on the goings on around here, and a wild two months it has been. I've got a bit of time today thanks to the weekend's festivities that started yesterday, and before I return to working Monday.
So to update about Septembers Journal:
The GoFundMe campaign isn't really moving, though I am not really surprised, I am sure many of you think it's a little ambitious. I still intend to pull it off, but perhaps through alternative methods.
Perestroika is coming along slower than we would like. It felt like we were ready for the game to go on Steam, but we found a major bug in the programming and I am not versed in C# enough to get it under control just yet. -Beats the bug back into the closet- With Luck you'll see Perestroika on Steam Greenlight some time in December.
Perestroika's Red Bubble products are getting a lot of views but no buyers yet. I expect that to change when the game launches.
That takes care of updates, now for something somewhat new.
I've gotten in contact with a couple older customers from my foray into Carpentry with my Grandfather. Specifically the ones whose cabinets I made. They are giving me a chance to show some of my older carpentry works to you all in the form of photographs. I'm also going to work up a couple small demo's to photograph myself, and I will post them here.
Why you ask? Well, since my Art PC is still pushing up daisies, and my personal bills refuse to give me a break to fix it, I am going to start offering carpentry as a service.
I'll get into more details when I have posted the cabinets up, but rest assured, I think you folks will love some of the ideas I have.
For now I must head out, and I wish you all a Happy Christmas and Merry New Year, And Joyous Holidays for those who have something else planned. ^W^
It's been nearly two months since I updated you on the goings on around here, and a wild two months it has been. I've got a bit of time today thanks to the weekend's festivities that started yesterday, and before I return to working Monday.
So to update about Septembers Journal:
The GoFundMe campaign isn't really moving, though I am not really surprised, I am sure many of you think it's a little ambitious. I still intend to pull it off, but perhaps through alternative methods.
Perestroika is coming along slower than we would like. It felt like we were ready for the game to go on Steam, but we found a major bug in the programming and I am not versed in C# enough to get it under control just yet. -Beats the bug back into the closet- With Luck you'll see Perestroika on Steam Greenlight some time in December.
Perestroika's Red Bubble products are getting a lot of views but no buyers yet. I expect that to change when the game launches.
That takes care of updates, now for something somewhat new.
I've gotten in contact with a couple older customers from my foray into Carpentry with my Grandfather. Specifically the ones whose cabinets I made. They are giving me a chance to show some of my older carpentry works to you all in the form of photographs. I'm also going to work up a couple small demo's to photograph myself, and I will post them here.
Why you ask? Well, since my Art PC is still pushing up daisies, and my personal bills refuse to give me a break to fix it, I am going to start offering carpentry as a service.
I'll get into more details when I have posted the cabinets up, but rest assured, I think you folks will love some of the ideas I have.
For now I must head out, and I wish you all a Happy Christmas and Merry New Year, And Joyous Holidays for those who have something else planned. ^W^
GoFundMe, Perestrioka, and Health.
General | Posted 10 years agoHey all, many of you know I have my internet back through my messenger programs, so I won't delve into that. Instead I will simply say that this last year has been its own special kind of hell.
To that effect I have setup this GoFundMe campaign to help alleviate some of the stresses that have come out of losing my Grandfather back in October. https://www.gofundme.com/DandansMemorial
We are also very close to launching our Indie-Game, Perestroika, which you may now see a trailer for here: http://lupavulpa.com/
And we are selling shirts for the game on RedBubble here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/lvcarts
And finally, the stress has really been getting to me over the last year, and I have been feeling pretty bad. My stomach issues have me a little worried, and between Family, Funds, and Food, they have seemed to be significantly worse off this year than the recent past. Don't worry though, if they get to bad I will head to a doctor.
To that effect I have setup this GoFundMe campaign to help alleviate some of the stresses that have come out of losing my Grandfather back in October. https://www.gofundme.com/DandansMemorial
We are also very close to launching our Indie-Game, Perestroika, which you may now see a trailer for here: http://lupavulpa.com/
And we are selling shirts for the game on RedBubble here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/lvcarts
And finally, the stress has really been getting to me over the last year, and I have been feeling pretty bad. My stomach issues have me a little worried, and between Family, Funds, and Food, they have seemed to be significantly worse off this year than the recent past. Don't worry though, if they get to bad I will head to a doctor.
Leaving my friends a message:
General | Posted 10 years agoMy cousin has gotten us banned from our ISP, we will be without internet for a few months. I will try to get on when/where I can but I am more than likely only going to be able to at work. Sorry to everyone.
Love is a many splendid thing.
General | Posted 10 years agoLove lifts us up where we belong.
All you need is love.
All you need is love.
In Relation to IMVU Buyout, Where you can find me, and more.
General | Posted 10 years agohttp://mcwerewolffy.deviantart.com/ <-- Deviant Art
https://www.weasyl.com/~fawkesfenrium <-- Weasyl
Alrighty then, since I can't sleep, and everyone is boarding the Lifeboats, (Women and Children First, Gents.) I will first say that I am, as a businessman, disappointed in the handling of this buyout. While I can understand the need for a NDA during negotiations, I am fairly certain it is not common practice to maintain that silence after such a buyout has been completed. You see, in most places, contracts like those used in buyouts have to be made part of the public record. This allows the public to know who is in charge, so it shouldn't be too hard to look at the probate courts where FA is based, or where IMVU is based, and find the contracts
on the public record.
That's all I have to say there. As things stand, the AUP/TOS/etc. are not changed, but I will be monitoring them as should all users.
Should some fiasco come to pass, as many furs fear will, you can find me at those sites listed above. If or when the time comes, I would likely close my account here, but not until then.
In the interest of personal security however, I will be encrypting any further communications through the PM system. This means that you will need to contact me elsewhere to be able to read any correspondence from me, or plainly, it will be easier to PM me on another site.
Good Morning Everyone and have a pleasant day.
https://www.weasyl.com/~fawkesfenrium <-- Weasyl
Alrighty then, since I can't sleep, and everyone is boarding the Lifeboats, (Women and Children First, Gents.) I will first say that I am, as a businessman, disappointed in the handling of this buyout. While I can understand the need for a NDA during negotiations, I am fairly certain it is not common practice to maintain that silence after such a buyout has been completed. You see, in most places, contracts like those used in buyouts have to be made part of the public record. This allows the public to know who is in charge, so it shouldn't be too hard to look at the probate courts where FA is based, or where IMVU is based, and find the contracts
on the public record.
That's all I have to say there. As things stand, the AUP/TOS/etc. are not changed, but I will be monitoring them as should all users.
Should some fiasco come to pass, as many furs fear will, you can find me at those sites listed above. If or when the time comes, I would likely close my account here, but not until then.
In the interest of personal security however, I will be encrypting any further communications through the PM system. This means that you will need to contact me elsewhere to be able to read any correspondence from me, or plainly, it will be easier to PM me on another site.
Good Morning Everyone and have a pleasant day.
Happy Birthday to Me, I've live a 1/4 of a Century
General | Posted 11 years agoI am going to be difficult to reach for the next few months.
General | Posted 11 years agoMy computer is completely out of action. Using someone else's as available. I am on Skype on my Cellular Phone, also my phone number has changed, those of you who had my number before please email me at my Ramzil email.
I am opening up carpentry commissions to cover the cost of a replacement laptop, will post some examples of my cabinetry skills next Saturday. I will make custom storage/shipping boxes, benches, chairs, tables, you name it. Initial Consultation is free, Get me your specs and I will get you a quote. First payment is Materials, Second Payment is Labor, Shipping will be USPS or FedEx depending on price.
International Shipping NOT AVAILABLE at this time.
In other news Fawkes & Wulfe Armory has now got Bolt Action Rifles for sale. M1916 Spanish Mausers, you can find them here > http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vi.....Item=467097185
I am opening up carpentry commissions to cover the cost of a replacement laptop, will post some examples of my cabinetry skills next Saturday. I will make custom storage/shipping boxes, benches, chairs, tables, you name it. Initial Consultation is free, Get me your specs and I will get you a quote. First payment is Materials, Second Payment is Labor, Shipping will be USPS or FedEx depending on price.
International Shipping NOT AVAILABLE at this time.
In other news Fawkes & Wulfe Armory has now got Bolt Action Rifles for sale. M1916 Spanish Mausers, you can find them here > http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vi.....Item=467097185
Indiegogo Launched!
General | Posted 11 years agohttp://igg.me/at/houndsoflondras is Live, and that is the big news. Our team has been working for the last couple months to get this ready, and for the next 31 days we will be posting updates and comments.
This has been a lot of stress getting ready to have this up, and I am really hoping it can make a spectacular run. We are talking about running ads on Google and Youtube to help boost it too.
Time to run an amazing campaign all! I could really use your help!
This has been a lot of stress getting ready to have this up, and I am really hoping it can make a spectacular run. We are talking about running ads on Google and Youtube to help boost it too.
Time to run an amazing campaign all! I could really use your help!
To all those of you who I owe commissions! Important Update!
General | Posted 11 years agoHey Guys and Gals,
Dreadfully Sorry I failed to get those posts up this time last month.
As I said on June 2nd, “My business is also picking up, and we will be announcing a couple new projects this month. Keep an ear out.” We have been very busy, more so than I expected and I could not get the time I needed to get the art posted properly.
Kit and I launched a Webcomic called All Fluffed Up, you can see it on Tumblr or Patreon, Links at the bottom.
I have Cleared my Schedule Sunday, and I will be posting you works in their current phases then, Those who bought the Pokemon TF Comics, that means they are Digital Lines, ready for coloring. If you purchased at that time, same thing.
Coloring will be handled NEXT Sunday, and Kit will be giving me help with the Shading the Sunday after that Work Permitting.
There are a couple of you who paid for Gift Art, and I will contact you on Skype or Notes with a Private Link, so that you can keep the surprise for your friends.
If there are any complaints, please send me a Note this week, or I will assume you are perfectly happy with the delays.
Sincerest Apologies,
Lord-Fawkes
Dreadfully Sorry I failed to get those posts up this time last month.
As I said on June 2nd, “My business is also picking up, and we will be announcing a couple new projects this month. Keep an ear out.” We have been very busy, more so than I expected and I could not get the time I needed to get the art posted properly.
Kit and I launched a Webcomic called All Fluffed Up, you can see it on Tumblr or Patreon, Links at the bottom.
I have Cleared my Schedule Sunday, and I will be posting you works in their current phases then, Those who bought the Pokemon TF Comics, that means they are Digital Lines, ready for coloring. If you purchased at that time, same thing.
Coloring will be handled NEXT Sunday, and Kit will be giving me help with the Shading the Sunday after that Work Permitting.
There are a couple of you who paid for Gift Art, and I will contact you on Skype or Notes with a Private Link, so that you can keep the surprise for your friends.
If there are any complaints, please send me a Note this week, or I will assume you are perfectly happy with the delays.
Sincerest Apologies,
Lord-Fawkes
7k Pageviews!
General | Posted 11 years agoWoo! 7k Page Views!
To all those of you who I owe commissions I have had a couple personal problems last month but everything is clearing up and I will start posting your Digital Lines this Saturday and Sunday.
My business is also picking up, and we will be announcing a couple new projects this month. Keep an ear out.
To all those of you who I owe commissions I have had a couple personal problems last month but everything is clearing up and I will start posting your Digital Lines this Saturday and Sunday.
My business is also picking up, and we will be announcing a couple new projects this month. Keep an ear out.
Now on Patreon! "On the Wings of Dragons"
General | Posted 11 years agoFawkes here to tell you all that I have started a Patreon Campaign for my book, On the Wings of Dragons.
The first post is the Original draft I posted here on FA, you can now see it here, http://www.patreon.com/creation?hid=382252&rf=136075
My campaign is http://www.patreon.com/Fawkes
The first post is the Original draft I posted here on FA, you can now see it here, http://www.patreon.com/creation?hid=382252&rf=136075
My campaign is http://www.patreon.com/Fawkes
Need Help finding a good Tutorial.
General | Posted 11 years agoI have PSE8 on my office PC, and GIMP on my laptop, I am looking for a good GIMP tutorial for Photo-manipulation of a 3/4 head, and a hand with the Peace sign. The first I want to manipulate into Fawkes's Face, and the second his paws as seen here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8303402/
I want to make a good Icon for my accounts, as it's been a long time since I updated it. Will be doing a little work on it between each of my commissions so I don't burn out on the different parts, know?
If y'all know any, just tell me, cause that would be great. I'd prefer GIMP as I don't get into the Office proper much lately. PSE8 will do in a pinch though.
Thanks all,
Fawkes
I want to make a good Icon for my accounts, as it's been a long time since I updated it. Will be doing a little work on it between each of my commissions so I don't burn out on the different parts, know?
If y'all know any, just tell me, cause that would be great. I'd prefer GIMP as I don't get into the Office proper much lately. PSE8 will do in a pinch though.
Thanks all,
Fawkes
I act like a 26 year-old DX
General | Posted 11 years agoRules
- Post this in your journal with the title saying:
I act like a[n] __ year-old.
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar.
[x] You know how to change the oil in a car.
[x] You've done your own laundry.
[x] You can vote in an election.
[ ] You can cook for yourself.
[x] You think politics are interesting.
Total: 6
[X] You show up for school late a lot.
[X] You always carry a pen/pencil in your bag/purse/pocket.
[ ] You've never gotten a detention.
[ ] You have forgotten your own birthday.
[ ] You like to take walks by yourself.
[x] You know what credibility means without looking it up.
[x] You drink caffeine at least once a week.
Total: 4
[x] You know how to do the dishes
[x] You can count to 10 in another language. (German, Latin, Spanish, and French)
[x] When you say you're going to do something you usually do it.
[ ] You can mow the lawn.
[ ] You study even when you don't have to.
[x]You have hand washed a car before.
Total: 4
[x] You can spell experience without looking it up.
[x] The people at Starbucks know you by name.
[x] Your favorite kind of food is take-out.
[x] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need.
[x] You understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x]You can type pretty quickly.
Total: 6
[x] Your only friends are from your place of employment.
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party.
[x] You have realized that practically no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[x] You have more bills than you can pay.
[x] You have been to the beach.
[x] You use the internet every day.
[x] You have been outside 3 or more times a day.
[ ] You make your bed in the morning.
Total: 6
Total Total: 26 DX I am so old!
- Post this in your journal with the title saying:
I act like a[n] __ year-old.
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar.
[x] You know how to change the oil in a car.
[x] You've done your own laundry.
[x] You can vote in an election.
[ ] You can cook for yourself.
[x] You think politics are interesting.
Total: 6
[X] You show up for school late a lot.
[X] You always carry a pen/pencil in your bag/purse/pocket.
[ ] You've never gotten a detention.
[ ] You have forgotten your own birthday.
[ ] You like to take walks by yourself.
[x] You know what credibility means without looking it up.
[x] You drink caffeine at least once a week.
Total: 4
[x] You know how to do the dishes
[x] You can count to 10 in another language. (German, Latin, Spanish, and French)
[x] When you say you're going to do something you usually do it.
[ ] You can mow the lawn.
[ ] You study even when you don't have to.
[x]You have hand washed a car before.
Total: 4
[x] You can spell experience without looking it up.
[x] The people at Starbucks know you by name.
[x] Your favorite kind of food is take-out.
[x] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need.
[x] You understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x]You can type pretty quickly.
Total: 6
[x] Your only friends are from your place of employment.
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party.
[x] You have realized that practically no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[x] You have more bills than you can pay.
[x] You have been to the beach.
[x] You use the internet every day.
[x] You have been outside 3 or more times a day.
[ ] You make your bed in the morning.
Total: 6
Total Total: 26 DX I am so old!
Happy Birthday to me.
General | Posted 12 years agoI am 24, woot. Now I just need to figure out how to celebrate it. Not got Birthday stuff. XP Oh well. At least my issues got resolved.
FA Folks Please Help. Financial Emergency. ENDED!
General | Posted 12 years agoI have had a serious problem arise and I am in desperate need to find 200$ on Monday. I have till 5pm on the 19th, which happens to be my birthday, to fix it or I will lose my company.
(THANKS TO THOSE WHO CHIPPED IN! I am over the 200$ I needed.)
I know I have begged for help in the past but I am at my utter limit now. I stand to lose everything over a clerical error.
I am willing to try and pay anyone who helps back in some form or another.
I also have shares of said company for sale at 500$. It's Fawkes and Wulfe Armory Inc. for those interested.
My paypal is mcwerefoxx[at]live.com for those willing to help, otherwise I am just asking for a signal boost. Please help. I'm falling apart here now. TT_TT
(THANKS TO THOSE WHO CHIPPED IN! I am over the 200$ I needed.)
I know I have begged for help in the past but I am at my utter limit now. I stand to lose everything over a clerical error.
I am willing to try and pay anyone who helps back in some form or another.
I also have shares of said company for sale at 500$. It's Fawkes and Wulfe Armory Inc. for those interested.
My paypal is mcwerefoxx[at]live.com for those willing to help, otherwise I am just asking for a signal boost. Please help. I'm falling apart here now. TT_TT
TOS For Commissioners!
General | Posted 12 years agoSpecial thanks to 
Gargoyale for the use of their TOS as a template!
Terms of Service:
-I have the right to refuse a commission, whether it be for the content or personal reasons or the idea/concept simply does not interest me.
-Commissioner understands I am not a perfect human being, I am not a machine that dispenses perfect art, an artists skill/quality can fluctuate depending on many variables such as mental health and physical health. Because of this I do tend to have a few gaps where art is either scarce or I simply don't have the motivation to create any at all.
-Commissioner will understand waiting time varies because art is created using the mind, and I want you to have the best quality I can conceive, therefore I do wait for art-blocks or stress-factors to pass before I get back into it. An artists best art is made when they are happy and motivated, I do not force myself to create art if I am having a rough patch.
-Commissioner understands that prices fluctuate depending on the character you want drawn. I'm not going to charge the same amount for a 4-head tall character compared to a cheetah-taur with warrior clothing. More details = a higher price.
-Commissioner understands a price is made for a reason, I do not add extra costs for no reason.
-Commissioner understands I am a full-time office worker and Game Designer. Business comes first before commissions, and sometimes I am hit with huge waves of obligations that may delay art from being done as soon.
-Commissioner understands I still maintain rights to my artwork, I am allowed to use commissioned work for promotional purposes for myself (ex. your commission being used in an 'example book' at an art table at a convention.)
-Commissioner understands that I am very slow at times when it comes to art, depending on factors IRL. Sometimes I take only a few weeks to get a commission done, sometimes I take MONTHS. Whatever the wait time is however, I promise you WILL receive artwork no matter what unless you decide to ask for a refund AFTER a 3-month mark.
-Refunds only available after 3 months of waiting. If one asks for a refund you will not be allowed to commission that exact same concept again at a later date.
-If one wishes to have something done by a specific date, please understand I do not guarantee it will be done by that deadline. I cannot make promises. However I WILL do my very best to get it done before or on that deadline. But again, I cannot promise. I only accept potential deadlines if an event/convention/birthday is coming up.I don't accept deadlines 'just because i want it done then'.
-Do not ask for artwork to be done on a specific date only a few days away (1-5 days away), I do not accept that.
-Commissioner understands and agrees to all these rules upon commissioning me. No exceptions.
-Terms of Service subject to change
-Rights to the artwork will always be entitled to me unless expressed otherwise.
Proper Reference and Edits:
-A reference sheet/image is very crucial to getting details/colors right on a character. Please understand that references should have characters displayed in their 'ideal lighting', in which the characters are in their purest colors. If you present someone else's painted artwork or a photo-edit as a reference, please understand that those colors can be hard to interpret correctly as lighting and other factors can effect what the colors are perceived as. ARTISTS CANNOT READ MINDS, if something is UNCLEAR there is a HIGH CHANCE an artist will get something wrong.
-As a commissioner, you accept this and understand that if something is presented in an unclear manner, that you are not entitled to edits for your having been unclear. If you really want something edited under these circumstances, a FEE will be charged. As a commissioner, you accept that YOU MADE A MISTAKE by not giving the artist something clear to understand. You do not blame the artist for your mistakes. If you use an unclear reference, you suffer the consequences if an artist does not get it right.
IDEAL form of reference:
-a FLAT-COLORED image of the character (3-view or 2-veiw, at least 2 angles is normally the ideal for this. specific details of the character pointed out.)
NOT ideal references:
-References with SOFT SHADING. (unless a clear color pallet is placed next to it)
-Photography or photo-edited pictures.
-Fully rendered illustrations with dramatic/any lighting that effects the color of the character.
What Edits You Are Entitled to:
-If I forget a detail or get something wrong AND it is very clear in your reference images I WILL edit it. I will edit your image if it is a mistake on MY PART.
Payment:
-PAYMENT IS ALWAYS UPFRONT. If it is a huge commission (over $150), we can discuss payment plans however I DO NOT start work until a commission is FULLY PAID.
-NO E-CHECKS.
-I accept PAYPAL and Western Union.
-Sometimes the services I use have associated fees. These may be merchant services fees, or currency conversion fees. When I send you your price, I will outline first, the price of your commission, and second the surcharge which I add to cover these fees. When I do so I will give you the Total price as well. You must pay this total price, or I will have to charge you a second time for your commission to be fully paid.
-IF YOU CANCEL PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL OR TAKE BACK YOUR MONEY IN ANY WAY YOU WILL BE BLACKLISTED AND BLOCKED. I DO NOT AND WILL NOT PLAY GAMES.
-If money is taken back and the commission is done, you no longer have the rights to use the commission in any way shape or form. You didn't pay for it therefore you do not own it, and I am allowed to use the image in any way I please whether it be to resell it or recreate it in one way or another.
Commissioning Guarantee:
If I do not get a commission done in a timely matter, or you feel you have been waiting for way to long, you are entitled to and WILL receive a full refund. I may be a very slow artist, but I am not a cheat, I will always return money if a commissioner is uncomfortable with the wait time PAST 3 months.
What you are allowed to do with your commission:
1.Upload to your FA gallery or any other gallery (please credit)
2. Hang it up on your wall all nice and pretty.
3. Use artwork for personalized goods FOR YOURSELF only. (ex. ironing on the artwork on a shirt for yourself, making it a laptop cover, etc.)
What you are Not Allowed to do with your commission:
1. Use my artwork to gain a profit. You are NOT allowed to sell copies of your commission, you are not allowed to put it on a t-shirt or other product to sell. Your commission is STRICTLY and ONLY for PERSONAL USE. (I have an exception for works that are for this purpose, but I must be told in advance and you MUST sign a Royalty Contract. I do not refer to this as a "Commission" I refer to this as an "Intellectual Property".)
2. You are not allowed to deface or destroy the commission in anyway, such as drawing on top of it to 'ruin' it in any way. If I ever find out you defaced my hard work, you will be BLACKLISTED and BLOCKED.
3. Trace the commission to create a 'base' for you or other people to color. My art is not your coloring book.
4. You are NOT allowed to resell my artwork (ESPECIALLY at a higher price). A commission is a piece of art created for someone personally, in no way should it be resold.
5. Edit my artwork without permission. I understand you might like my artwork and want to keep your character current so you feel the need to edit on a new marking or change a color and etc. Please ask first before doing so. If I am able, I may even offer to update the work for you.
F.A.Q.
May I upload my commission to my gallery?
Yes. If the artwork was bought and made for you, you are free to post it wherever you wish! The only thing you are NOT allowed to do is claim you created it. Linking back is greatly appreciated. Please always include my username somewhere on your submission so that people can refer back to my artwork.
May I use my commission outside of FA?
Yes. You are free to post it in your gallery on another site, AGAIN as long as you do not claim you created it.
The commission I bought was a gift for someone else…They can use it right?
Yes. As long as it was made for them they are allowed to use it.
What does blacklisted mean?
-blacklisted means I will never accept a commission from you ever again.
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I know this TOS might make me sound mean but don't worry! I just have to sound mean so it will be taken seriously haha.
Feel free to copy-paste whatever you like or the entire TOS and use it as your own! Writing up TOS are super hard, so I don't mind if you use it too :) (THANKS AGAIN GARGOYALE!)
If you have any advice on how I can improve my TOS please let me know!
Gargoyale for the use of their TOS as a template!Terms of Service:
-I have the right to refuse a commission, whether it be for the content or personal reasons or the idea/concept simply does not interest me.
-Commissioner understands I am not a perfect human being, I am not a machine that dispenses perfect art, an artists skill/quality can fluctuate depending on many variables such as mental health and physical health. Because of this I do tend to have a few gaps where art is either scarce or I simply don't have the motivation to create any at all.
-Commissioner will understand waiting time varies because art is created using the mind, and I want you to have the best quality I can conceive, therefore I do wait for art-blocks or stress-factors to pass before I get back into it. An artists best art is made when they are happy and motivated, I do not force myself to create art if I am having a rough patch.
-Commissioner understands that prices fluctuate depending on the character you want drawn. I'm not going to charge the same amount for a 4-head tall character compared to a cheetah-taur with warrior clothing. More details = a higher price.
-Commissioner understands a price is made for a reason, I do not add extra costs for no reason.
-Commissioner understands I am a full-time office worker and Game Designer. Business comes first before commissions, and sometimes I am hit with huge waves of obligations that may delay art from being done as soon.
-Commissioner understands I still maintain rights to my artwork, I am allowed to use commissioned work for promotional purposes for myself (ex. your commission being used in an 'example book' at an art table at a convention.)
-Commissioner understands that I am very slow at times when it comes to art, depending on factors IRL. Sometimes I take only a few weeks to get a commission done, sometimes I take MONTHS. Whatever the wait time is however, I promise you WILL receive artwork no matter what unless you decide to ask for a refund AFTER a 3-month mark.
-Refunds only available after 3 months of waiting. If one asks for a refund you will not be allowed to commission that exact same concept again at a later date.
-If one wishes to have something done by a specific date, please understand I do not guarantee it will be done by that deadline. I cannot make promises. However I WILL do my very best to get it done before or on that deadline. But again, I cannot promise. I only accept potential deadlines if an event/convention/birthday is coming up.I don't accept deadlines 'just because i want it done then'.
-Do not ask for artwork to be done on a specific date only a few days away (1-5 days away), I do not accept that.
-Commissioner understands and agrees to all these rules upon commissioning me. No exceptions.
-Terms of Service subject to change
-Rights to the artwork will always be entitled to me unless expressed otherwise.
Proper Reference and Edits:
-A reference sheet/image is very crucial to getting details/colors right on a character. Please understand that references should have characters displayed in their 'ideal lighting', in which the characters are in their purest colors. If you present someone else's painted artwork or a photo-edit as a reference, please understand that those colors can be hard to interpret correctly as lighting and other factors can effect what the colors are perceived as. ARTISTS CANNOT READ MINDS, if something is UNCLEAR there is a HIGH CHANCE an artist will get something wrong.
-As a commissioner, you accept this and understand that if something is presented in an unclear manner, that you are not entitled to edits for your having been unclear. If you really want something edited under these circumstances, a FEE will be charged. As a commissioner, you accept that YOU MADE A MISTAKE by not giving the artist something clear to understand. You do not blame the artist for your mistakes. If you use an unclear reference, you suffer the consequences if an artist does not get it right.
IDEAL form of reference:
-a FLAT-COLORED image of the character (3-view or 2-veiw, at least 2 angles is normally the ideal for this. specific details of the character pointed out.)
NOT ideal references:
-References with SOFT SHADING. (unless a clear color pallet is placed next to it)
-Photography or photo-edited pictures.
-Fully rendered illustrations with dramatic/any lighting that effects the color of the character.
What Edits You Are Entitled to:
-If I forget a detail or get something wrong AND it is very clear in your reference images I WILL edit it. I will edit your image if it is a mistake on MY PART.
Payment:
-PAYMENT IS ALWAYS UPFRONT. If it is a huge commission (over $150), we can discuss payment plans however I DO NOT start work until a commission is FULLY PAID.
-NO E-CHECKS.
-I accept PAYPAL and Western Union.
-Sometimes the services I use have associated fees. These may be merchant services fees, or currency conversion fees. When I send you your price, I will outline first, the price of your commission, and second the surcharge which I add to cover these fees. When I do so I will give you the Total price as well. You must pay this total price, or I will have to charge you a second time for your commission to be fully paid.
-IF YOU CANCEL PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL OR TAKE BACK YOUR MONEY IN ANY WAY YOU WILL BE BLACKLISTED AND BLOCKED. I DO NOT AND WILL NOT PLAY GAMES.
-If money is taken back and the commission is done, you no longer have the rights to use the commission in any way shape or form. You didn't pay for it therefore you do not own it, and I am allowed to use the image in any way I please whether it be to resell it or recreate it in one way or another.
Commissioning Guarantee:
If I do not get a commission done in a timely matter, or you feel you have been waiting for way to long, you are entitled to and WILL receive a full refund. I may be a very slow artist, but I am not a cheat, I will always return money if a commissioner is uncomfortable with the wait time PAST 3 months.
What you are allowed to do with your commission:
1.Upload to your FA gallery or any other gallery (please credit)
2. Hang it up on your wall all nice and pretty.
3. Use artwork for personalized goods FOR YOURSELF only. (ex. ironing on the artwork on a shirt for yourself, making it a laptop cover, etc.)
What you are Not Allowed to do with your commission:
1. Use my artwork to gain a profit. You are NOT allowed to sell copies of your commission, you are not allowed to put it on a t-shirt or other product to sell. Your commission is STRICTLY and ONLY for PERSONAL USE. (I have an exception for works that are for this purpose, but I must be told in advance and you MUST sign a Royalty Contract. I do not refer to this as a "Commission" I refer to this as an "Intellectual Property".)
2. You are not allowed to deface or destroy the commission in anyway, such as drawing on top of it to 'ruin' it in any way. If I ever find out you defaced my hard work, you will be BLACKLISTED and BLOCKED.
3. Trace the commission to create a 'base' for you or other people to color. My art is not your coloring book.
4. You are NOT allowed to resell my artwork (ESPECIALLY at a higher price). A commission is a piece of art created for someone personally, in no way should it be resold.
5. Edit my artwork without permission. I understand you might like my artwork and want to keep your character current so you feel the need to edit on a new marking or change a color and etc. Please ask first before doing so. If I am able, I may even offer to update the work for you.
F.A.Q.
May I upload my commission to my gallery?
Yes. If the artwork was bought and made for you, you are free to post it wherever you wish! The only thing you are NOT allowed to do is claim you created it. Linking back is greatly appreciated. Please always include my username somewhere on your submission so that people can refer back to my artwork.
May I use my commission outside of FA?
Yes. You are free to post it in your gallery on another site, AGAIN as long as you do not claim you created it.
The commission I bought was a gift for someone else…They can use it right?
Yes. As long as it was made for them they are allowed to use it.
What does blacklisted mean?
-blacklisted means I will never accept a commission from you ever again.
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I know this TOS might make me sound mean but don't worry! I just have to sound mean so it will be taken seriously haha.
Feel free to copy-paste whatever you like or the entire TOS and use it as your own! Writing up TOS are super hard, so I don't mind if you use it too :) (THANKS AGAIN GARGOYALE!)
If you have any advice on how I can improve my TOS please let me know!
Pokemon TF Comic Sale Ending
General | Posted 12 years agoSpecial thanks to all those who bought a comic this month, you really helped out!
If you have already seen your preliminary sketch, or I have posted it here as a WIP, I will not have a weekend off in March to do the art as a Livestream, but I will be trying to work during spare time throughout the month.
If you have not seen the sketch WIP at all, I am sorry, but I do have them here. (There should only be 2 of you. Again, I am sorry.)
This month has been a real kick in the tail, but it looks like things are finally smoothing out, and should be handled come April.
March is looking to be BIG. LVC and our game dev team is selling it's IP for a RPG; we are hoping to get enough money to cover the expenses of hiring 120 new staff members over the next year. If you are a Programmer/Artist/Composer and you live in Alabama or Western Georgia, (Tennessee/Florida/and Mississippi will be considered) and you are interested in working on video games and movies. We should begin hiring in April. We will accept volunteers for the project until then, and they will have a preferred space in our hiring process.
I personally have Jury Duty starting March 3rd, so no sale for March. I am going to use any spare time I have to draw other work, and work on commissions from the laptop.
Thanks again to all you fine furs. I'll see you next month!
If you have already seen your preliminary sketch, or I have posted it here as a WIP, I will not have a weekend off in March to do the art as a Livestream, but I will be trying to work during spare time throughout the month.
If you have not seen the sketch WIP at all, I am sorry, but I do have them here. (There should only be 2 of you. Again, I am sorry.)
This month has been a real kick in the tail, but it looks like things are finally smoothing out, and should be handled come April.
March is looking to be BIG. LVC and our game dev team is selling it's IP for a RPG; we are hoping to get enough money to cover the expenses of hiring 120 new staff members over the next year. If you are a Programmer/Artist/Composer and you live in Alabama or Western Georgia, (Tennessee/Florida/and Mississippi will be considered) and you are interested in working on video games and movies. We should begin hiring in April. We will accept volunteers for the project until then, and they will have a preferred space in our hiring process.
I personally have Jury Duty starting March 3rd, so no sale for March. I am going to use any spare time I have to draw other work, and work on commissions from the laptop.
Thanks again to all you fine furs. I'll see you next month!
Pokemon TF Comic Sale.
General | Posted 12 years agoHey there folks, It's almost February and I am in need of some help covering bills, so I will be offering another Commission Sale.
From now until 11:59pm USCT on February 28, 2014, I will be offering: -Drum roll please-
3 Panel Pokemon-TF Sketch Comics - 3$*.
Digitally Lined for an additional 3$*.
Digitally Colored for, you guessed it, 3$* more.
Digitally Shaded for another 3$*.
That's a Fully colored and shaded Pokemon TF for just 12$*!
The basic layout of each comic will be the Subject and Trigger/ Mid-TF / And Fully Transformed.
I may even Livestream the Lining and Coloring of comics purchased this month! (I Livestream on Sundays when I am off work.)
Payment can be processed through Paypal, or Western Union Money Orders.
* All prices are subject to change and displayed prices only reflect the absolute lowest cost.
From now until 11:59pm USCT on February 28, 2014, I will be offering: -Drum roll please-
3 Panel Pokemon-TF Sketch Comics - 3$*.
Digitally Lined for an additional 3$*.
Digitally Colored for, you guessed it, 3$* more.
Digitally Shaded for another 3$*.
That's a Fully colored and shaded Pokemon TF for just 12$*!
The basic layout of each comic will be the Subject and Trigger/ Mid-TF / And Fully Transformed.
I may even Livestream the Lining and Coloring of comics purchased this month! (I Livestream on Sundays when I am off work.)
Payment can be processed through Paypal, or Western Union Money Orders.
* All prices are subject to change and displayed prices only reflect the absolute lowest cost.
New 3DS
General | Posted 12 years agoHowdy y'all, got Pokemon Y and my first DS, a 3DS XL to be exact!
My Friend code is: 4055-4652-9701
My Friend code is: 4055-4652-9701
Fawkes is really sick.
General | Posted 12 years agoHey, Fawkes is really ill, he woke up yesterday with no fever, but could not feel any heat, even when standing in front of an open 450 degree oven. By noon he was feeling warmth, but whatever he has caught has him basically incapacitated. His stress levels lately have been a little high, and we are now worried that this is the start of a Chron's attack.
For those of you who do not know, Chron's is an autoimmune condition which causes the immune system to attack the GI tract. Fawkes had surgery in 2009 which put this condition in remission, but it has a 50-50 chance of recurrence. It is generally triggered off by high stress, poor diet, etc.
Please send him a get well message, and we will pass it along. We do not think he will be out of bed for a while.
For those of you who do not know, Chron's is an autoimmune condition which causes the immune system to attack the GI tract. Fawkes had surgery in 2009 which put this condition in remission, but it has a 50-50 chance of recurrence. It is generally triggered off by high stress, poor diet, etc.
Please send him a get well message, and we will pass it along. We do not think he will be out of bed for a while.
Murry Christmas FA!
General | Posted 12 years agoWell, It's almost Christmas Eve. I dropped my room mate 
kitsukyo at the airport to send him home for Christmas, and I hope he is having a wonderful time with them. ^w^
Before he left though we had an early Christmas Dinner for the fine fur, and gave out some presents. Don't worry, there's still some left for the big day. ;3
Kit and I both got Pokemon X and Y respectively, but for now neither of us has a 3DS. If any of you furs is near AL and has a working one for sale, I might be interested.
I have a couple of bills though I still need to get paid by the end of the year, Almost 300$ but that's better than it was before.
To my commissioners, I won't have a scanner again until Jan 9th, I have your images though, so please be patient.
Merry Christmas folks! Have a happy New Year!
kitsukyo at the airport to send him home for Christmas, and I hope he is having a wonderful time with them. ^w^Before he left though we had an early Christmas Dinner for the fine fur, and gave out some presents. Don't worry, there's still some left for the big day. ;3
Kit and I both got Pokemon X and Y respectively, but for now neither of us has a 3DS. If any of you furs is near AL and has a working one for sale, I might be interested.
I have a couple of bills though I still need to get paid by the end of the year, Almost 300$ but that's better than it was before.
To my commissioners, I won't have a scanner again until Jan 9th, I have your images though, so please be patient.
Merry Christmas folks! Have a happy New Year!
New Commissionable Items! Also a Sale Reminder + Other Stuff
General | Posted 12 years agoI now carry Celtic Knot Name Badges! I also have a few new items you can find under Specialty Items, Here: http://www.furaffinity.net/controls.....urnal/3349604/
As a Reminder, TF Comic Sale has 4 days remaining, so if you want them at 7$, act now!
Thanks to those who have commissioned, your pages will be uploaded at the same time on the 1st of December, unless you request otherwise, excepting last minute commissions, which will go up as they are finished.
There will be NO SALE for December. I am still short about 300$ I need, and the sales aren't bringing in much traffic. I've pretty much forsaken having my car fixed anytime soon, but I still need to get what bills I have paid As Soon As Possible.
LV: Unscripted has begun filming Season 2, special thanks to
DsdFox and 
for chipping in for our replacement equipment. For others we will be opening an Indiegogo campaign soon. Want to help? You will be able buy cool stuff like shirts and jackets!
If I have forgotten anything, I am sorry. Catch you all later.
As a Reminder, TF Comic Sale has 4 days remaining, so if you want them at 7$, act now!
Thanks to those who have commissioned, your pages will be uploaded at the same time on the 1st of December, unless you request otherwise, excepting last minute commissions, which will go up as they are finished.
There will be NO SALE for December. I am still short about 300$ I need, and the sales aren't bringing in much traffic. I've pretty much forsaken having my car fixed anytime soon, but I still need to get what bills I have paid As Soon As Possible.
LV: Unscripted has begun filming Season 2, special thanks to
DsdFox and 
for chipping in for our replacement equipment. For others we will be opening an Indiegogo campaign soon. Want to help? You will be able buy cool stuff like shirts and jackets!If I have forgotten anything, I am sorry. Catch you all later.
November TF Comics Sale
General | Posted 12 years ago7$ Sketch Comic Page
All Full Sized Pencil Work is done at the 8:11 or 11:8 ratio on Card stock, Originals mailed at commissioners request. US Shipping is Free, International pricing upon request. Shipping is through USPS.
I am in rather short supply of funds to pay for food and clothing, and so I am starting another sale. This will last until November 30th at 11:59pm USCT.
These TF Comics are of any species and gender, and comics may contain up to 3 characters (1$ per extra character, 3$ per extra page).
Signal Boosters!
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5224697/ - kitsukyo
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5226814/ -
corbyn_prower
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5227895/ -
artguy
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5229863/ - DSDfox
All Full Sized Pencil Work is done at the 8:11 or 11:8 ratio on Card stock, Originals mailed at commissioners request. US Shipping is Free, International pricing upon request. Shipping is through USPS.
I am in rather short supply of funds to pay for food and clothing, and so I am starting another sale. This will last until November 30th at 11:59pm USCT.
These TF Comics are of any species and gender, and comics may contain up to 3 characters (1$ per extra character, 3$ per extra page).
Signal Boosters!
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5224697/ -
kitsukyohttp://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5226814/ -
corbyn_prowerhttp://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5227895/ -
artguyhttp://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5229863/ -
DSDfoxSale Over
General | Posted 12 years agoIt's November 1, and that means the 5$ Sketch sale is over. I made 15$, and am pretty much considering quitting since I can't get anything in my life to work out right. If I don't, the next sale will be in December. Goodbye for now.
7 Years
General | Posted 12 years agoWow... It's been just over 7 years since I came to FA, and it's been one hell of a ride. I've made and lost a bunch of friends, gained watchers, improved my art some... All in all, it's been fun, and I hope it will continue to be fun for many years to come.
They say 7 is a lucky number, and I am hoping this will be the best year yet. I am close to 7k page views, I am close to 150 watchers, and I just posted my 200th Submission.
Thanks you all for watching, and have an amazing year.
They say 7 is a lucky number, and I am hoping this will be the best year yet. I am close to 7k page views, I am close to 150 watchers, and I just posted my 200th Submission.
Thanks you all for watching, and have an amazing year.
