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Not quite back yet, but here's an update! [March 2023]
Posted 2 years agoHello everyone, it's been a long time since I've posted here!
I don't expect a lot of my followers to see this journal, but here is an update for people who have been curious as to where I've been for the past 3~ years and a brief explanation for why I have not been taking commissions or posting new art in a long time.
Shortly after the move I discussed in my October 2019 journal, life became extremely difficult for me. At the time, I moved out and was renting a home with one of my older siblings, who passed away suddenly last year after a series of very complicated and painful events (which many people were very hopeful to see improvement on, at the time). I tried for a very long time to provide my family with financial and emotional support through everything but I've been feeling hopeless to pursue my own dreams and hobbies.
For years it's been difficult to feel like creating things to share with others can be a meaningful use of my time anymore. I've received so many encouraging messages from people in our community, praising my work, wondering when I'll return to creating art, but I've felt helpless, convinced that it will all be a meaningless endeavor. The happiness I used to feel socializing with other furries, networking with artists and commissioners, now was a void where I felt mostly paralyzed with fear and indignation.
Recently, however, I felt moved again by the desire that people have to create, and the desire people naturally have to do what they believe will make others happy. You can see how much people really care about one another when they create art. Artists are always putting themselves out there for every possible person to love or hate, just for the chance that someone might stumble upon their work and feel something positive. For me, to think that even one person could feel more confident with who they are or what they enjoy because of a single art piece is enough of a reason to continue creating art.
That being said, I want to inspire others who might also worried that their contributions to the world are insignificant to others. You will never really know how impactful something you say or create may be to someone else, especially when it seems small from the outside. The strength in your actions contribute to the good in this world and inspires others to do good as well. :}
Some time over the next few months, I will fully return to FurAffinity and I will be releasing a couple of new resources so that I can give back to a community that has consistently supported one another. One of my projects, a customizable furry emoji maker, will be one of the first things I will share for free upon my return to FurAffinity: Preview
I don't expect a lot of my followers to see this journal, but here is an update for people who have been curious as to where I've been for the past 3~ years and a brief explanation for why I have not been taking commissions or posting new art in a long time.
Shortly after the move I discussed in my October 2019 journal, life became extremely difficult for me. At the time, I moved out and was renting a home with one of my older siblings, who passed away suddenly last year after a series of very complicated and painful events (which many people were very hopeful to see improvement on, at the time). I tried for a very long time to provide my family with financial and emotional support through everything but I've been feeling hopeless to pursue my own dreams and hobbies.
For years it's been difficult to feel like creating things to share with others can be a meaningful use of my time anymore. I've received so many encouraging messages from people in our community, praising my work, wondering when I'll return to creating art, but I've felt helpless, convinced that it will all be a meaningless endeavor. The happiness I used to feel socializing with other furries, networking with artists and commissioners, now was a void where I felt mostly paralyzed with fear and indignation.
Recently, however, I felt moved again by the desire that people have to create, and the desire people naturally have to do what they believe will make others happy. You can see how much people really care about one another when they create art. Artists are always putting themselves out there for every possible person to love or hate, just for the chance that someone might stumble upon their work and feel something positive. For me, to think that even one person could feel more confident with who they are or what they enjoy because of a single art piece is enough of a reason to continue creating art.
That being said, I want to inspire others who might also worried that their contributions to the world are insignificant to others. You will never really know how impactful something you say or create may be to someone else, especially when it seems small from the outside. The strength in your actions contribute to the good in this world and inspires others to do good as well. :}
Some time over the next few months, I will fully return to FurAffinity and I will be releasing a couple of new resources so that I can give back to a community that has consistently supported one another. One of my projects, a customizable furry emoji maker, will be one of the first things I will share for free upon my return to FurAffinity: Preview
Commissions are Closed! [October 2019]
Posted 6 years agoHello everyone!
For the first month in over a year, my commissions are closing indefinitely so I have more time to finish my outstanding queue (located in September's journal) and more time to launch some big projects I've had in mind! Sometime between now and January I will also be moving to my own house; When I am all settled in and ready to work again, commissions will reopen! Thank you to everyone who is thinking about commissioning me, and thank you to everyone who has commissioned me in the past! Absolutely every piece of art I still need to finish will be getting out to you by the end of this month.
UPDATE AS OF 10/26/19 : Due to a lot of unexpected (and quite stressful) delays towards the end of this month, I've been running late on completing my work. Don't worry, however, because I am still working through my queue when I can and will be returning to deliver art as soon as possible! If you are currently waiting on art from me, it is still possible to receive a full/partial refund if you consider it necessary!
Thank you again, and have a wonderful month!
For the first month in over a year, my commissions are closing indefinitely so I have more time to finish my outstanding queue (located in September's journal) and more time to launch some big projects I've had in mind! Sometime between now and January I will also be moving to my own house; When I am all settled in and ready to work again, commissions will reopen! Thank you to everyone who is thinking about commissioning me, and thank you to everyone who has commissioned me in the past! Absolutely every piece of art I still need to finish will be getting out to you by the end of this month.
UPDATE AS OF 10/26/19 : Due to a lot of unexpected (and quite stressful) delays towards the end of this month, I've been running late on completing my work. Don't worry, however, because I am still working through my queue when I can and will be returning to deliver art as soon as possible! If you are currently waiting on art from me, it is still possible to receive a full/partial refund if you consider it necessary!
Thank you again, and have a wonderful month!
Commissions! [September 2019]
Posted 6 years agoThe end of last month was busy, busy, busy! -So I've taken some well needed time to adjust to my queue size for this month. Along with some preorders and emoji packs, the Ultimate Character Bundles should be finished soon, so keep an eye out!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid) Finished!
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid) Finished!
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid) Finished!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid)
Emoji Pack/Digiwoof (Paid)
Emoji Pack/banterin (Paid)
Simple Icon/Brit (Paid)
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid) Finished!
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid) Finished!
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid) Finished!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid)
Emoji Pack/Digiwoof (Paid)
Emoji Pack/banterin (Paid)
Simple Icon/Brit (Paid)
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [August 2019]
Posted 6 years agoNo new slots open this month but I may release a YCH or two once I've finished my current work!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid)
Scene/Freezy (Paid) Finished!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid)
Emoji Pack/Digiwoof (Paid)
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid)
Scene/Freezy (Paid) Finished!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid)
Emoji Pack/Digiwoof (Paid)
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [July 2019]
Posted 6 years agoThis month I'll be getting out a lot of work I've so far been keeping on the back-end of my queue and continue working hard on my character bundles!
Until the 7th of this month I will have unlimited slots for icon commissions, so drop me a note if you're interested!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid)
Scene/Freezy (Paid) - Transferred to August!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid) - Transferred to August!
Emoji Pack/Digiwoof (Paid) - Transferred to August!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Until the 7th of this month I will have unlimited slots for icon commissions, so drop me a note if you're interested!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid)
Scene/Freezy (Paid) - Transferred to August!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid) - Transferred to August!
Emoji Pack/Digiwoof (Paid) - Transferred to August!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [June 2019]
Posted 6 years agoNothing new this month except for a late journal entry! Still working on character bundles & chipping away at some massive projects in the background!
As always, if you'd like to pre-order a commission for next month, send me a note!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid)
Scene/Freezy (Paid) - Transferred to July!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid) - Transferred to July!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
As always, if you'd like to pre-order a commission for next month, send me a note!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/White_Wolf_Keba (Paid)
Scene/Freezy (Paid) - Transferred to July!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid) - Transferred to July!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [May 2019]
Posted 6 years agoThis month I'll be releasing a new YCH for a character bundle that includes: A detailed reference sheet, complex icon, fully rendered waist-up, and your choice of 10 discord stickers or 3 telegram stickers. These slots will be open indefinitely until someone claims them, and as always, if you'd like to commission something specific from my commissions page, you may do so within the first 7 days of the month or preorder a slot for next month! ♥
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/OPEN
Scene/Char (Paid) - Transferred to June!
Scene/Freezy (Paid) - Transferred to June!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid) - Transferred to June!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Character Bundles ($150)
1/Todd-Akarui (Paid)
2/FoxintheCloset (Paid)
3/OPEN
Scene/Char (Paid) - Transferred to June!
Scene/Freezy (Paid) - Transferred to June!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid) - Transferred to June!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [April 2019]
Posted 6 years agoThis month I'm offering a few slots for icons, and because this journal is going up a little later than usual, these will close on the 10th instead of the 7th. As for my projects continuing from the last two months, I've still got some work to do!
Icons ($20/$30)
1/CLOSED
2/CLOSED
3/CLOSED
Scene/Char (Paid)- Transferred to May!
Scene/Freezy (Paid)- Transferred to May!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid)- Transferred to May!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Icons ($20/$30)
1/CLOSED
2/CLOSED
3/CLOSED
Scene/Char (Paid)- Transferred to May!
Scene/Freezy (Paid)- Transferred to May!
Emoji Pack/Char (Paid)- Transferred to May!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [March 2019] + DONATOR REWARDS!
Posted 6 years agoA few projects from February are coming over to March as I finish them up, as well as some new emoji pack commissions!
If you'd like to get an icon from me, I'm offering 2 open slots that will close on the 7th, as always!
Icons ($20/$30)
1/Char 2x (Paid) Finished! (2/2)
2/CLOSED
3/CLOSED
Scene/Char (Paid)- Transferred to April!
Scene/Freezy (Paid)- Transferred to April!
Emoji Pack/Char (Pending)
Emoji Pack/Epicwolf (Pending)
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
If you'd like to get an icon from me, I'm offering 2 open slots that will close on the 7th, as always!
Icons ($20/$30)
1/Char 2x (Paid) Finished! (2/2)
2/CLOSED
3/CLOSED
Scene/Char (Paid)- Transferred to April!
Scene/Freezy (Paid)- Transferred to April!
Emoji Pack/Char (Pending)
Emoji Pack/Epicwolf (Pending)
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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KO-FI REWARDS
Donator rewards are on my commissions page!
• None!
Commissions! [February 2019]
Posted 7 years agoFebruary is busy busy busy!
I'll be doing a whole lot of preordered work this month, but for anyone that missed the opportunity to get an icon from me, I'll be opening 2 slots with a "buy one get one half off" deal!
Icons ($20/$30)
1/Zachadile 2x (Paid) Finished! (2/2)
2/Char 2x (Paid)- Transferred to March!
3/CLOSED
4/CLOSED
Scene/Char (Paid)- Transferred to March!
Scene/Freezy (Paid)- Transferred to March!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
I'll be doing a whole lot of preordered work this month, but for anyone that missed the opportunity to get an icon from me, I'll be opening 2 slots with a "buy one get one half off" deal!
Icons ($20/$30)
1/Zachadile 2x (Paid) Finished! (2/2)
2/Char 2x (Paid)- Transferred to March!
3/CLOSED
4/CLOSED
Scene/Char (Paid)- Transferred to March!
Scene/Freezy (Paid)- Transferred to March!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Commissions! [January 2019]
Posted 7 years ago5 slots are open for icon commissions this month!!!
1/Purrscription (Paid) - FINISHED
2/RedFoxPawPrint (Paid) - FINISHED
3/Mae (Paid) - FINISHED
4/CLOSED
5/CLOSED
-I will also be fulfilling a preorder for an emoji pack and reference sheet!
Emojis/Digiwoof (Paid) - FINISHED
Ref/Pepper (Paid) - FINISHED
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
1/Purrscription (Paid) - FINISHED
2/RedFoxPawPrint (Paid) - FINISHED
3/Mae (Paid) - FINISHED
4/CLOSED
5/CLOSED
-I will also be fulfilling a preorder for an emoji pack and reference sheet!
Emojis/Digiwoof (Paid) - FINISHED
Ref/Pepper (Paid) - FINISHED
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Commissions! [December 2018]
Posted 7 years agoFor the first week of this month I'll be finishing up my
ELEMENTAL YCHs!
Water/LadyBlackCobra (Paid) - FINISHED
Nature/Starzzie (Paid) - FINISHED
& on the7th 10th I'll be opening Christmas YCH icons with 6 slots in total!
Santa's Helper
1/Char (Paid) - FINISHED
2/Unclaimed
as well as finishing a preordered commission!
1/StartingToRegretThis (Paid) - FINISHED
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
ELEMENTAL YCHs!
Water/LadyBlackCobra (Paid) - FINISHED
Nature/Starzzie (Paid) - FINISHED
& on the
Santa's Helper
1/Char (Paid) - FINISHED
2/Unclaimed
as well as finishing a preordered commission!
1/StartingToRegretThis (Paid) - FINISHED
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Commissions! [November 2018]
Posted 7 years agoThis month I'll be continuing work on my...
ELEMENTAL YCHs!
Fire/Forestmaster (Paid) - FINISHED
Wind/Azmodan_Foxclaw (Paid) - FINISHED
Water/LadyBlackCobra (Paid) Flats
Nature/Starzzie (Paid) Flats
-and some preordered commissions!
1/Brit (Paid) - FINISHED
2/Char (Pending)
There are no new commission slots opening this month, but if you're still interested in commissioning me, contact me!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
ELEMENTAL YCHs!
Fire/Forestmaster (Paid) - FINISHED
Wind/Azmodan_Foxclaw (Paid) - FINISHED
Water/LadyBlackCobra (Paid) Flats
Nature/Starzzie (Paid) Flats
-and some preordered commissions!
1/Brit (Paid) - FINISHED
2/
There are no new commission slots opening this month, but if you're still interested in commissioning me, contact me!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Commissions! [October 2018]
Posted 7 years agoThis month I'll be finishing a couple of preordered commissions, and working on my Elemental YCHs!
There are no new commission slots opening this month, but if you're still interested in commissioning me, contact me!
1/Char (Paid) - FINISHED
2/Brit (Pending)
3/eldrixofguldeford (Paid) - FINISHED
ELEMENTAL YCHs!
Fire/Forestmaster (Paid) - Sketch
Wind/Azmodan_Foxclaw (Paid) - Sketch
Water/LadyBlackCobra (Paid) Sketch
Nature/Starzzie (Paid) Sketch
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
There are no new commission slots opening this month, but if you're still interested in commissioning me, contact me!
1/Char (Paid) - FINISHED
2/Brit (Pending)
3/eldrixofguldeford (Paid) - FINISHED
ELEMENTAL YCHs!
Fire/Forestmaster (Paid) - Sketch
Wind/Azmodan_Foxclaw (Paid) - Sketch
Water/LadyBlackCobra (Paid) Sketch
Nature/Starzzie (Paid) Sketch
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Commissions! [September 2018]
Posted 7 years agoHello everyone~! It's already time for my September opening! x}
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Aside from icons that were pre-ordered last month, I'm not taking any extra icon commissions this time around!
1/Char (Paid) - Transferred to October!
2/CLOSED
3/Mae (Paid) - (Done!)
-but I am offering 3 unreserved slots for discord emoji packs, and a whopping 10 slots for my new $5 chibis! :}
See my commissions page for more information
EMOJIS
1/Styx (Paid) - (30/30 Finished)
2/Char (Paid) - (6/6 Finished)
EMPTY SLOTS CLOSED
CHIBIS
NONE SOLD!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
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Aside from icons that were pre-ordered last month, I'm not taking any extra icon commissions this time around!
1/Char (Paid) - Transferred to October!
2/CLOSED
3/Mae (Paid) - (Done!)
-but I am offering 3 unreserved slots for discord emoji packs, and a whopping 10 slots for my new $5 chibis! :}
See my commissions page for more information
EMOJIS
1/Styx (Paid) - (30/30 Finished)
2/Char (Paid) - (6/6 Finished)
EMPTY SLOTS CLOSED
CHIBIS
NONE SOLD!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Commissions! [August 2018]
Posted 7 years agoHello everyone! My commissions are finally open again after a tremendous wait! 8}
To stay consistent with my new schedule, I'm posting the journal now to secure slots, but a small wait can be expected this week as I'm moving into a new house!
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There are 8 slots this time around, all for icon commissions of either complexity!
See my commissions page for more information
1/Zachadile (Done!)
2/Mae (Done!)
3/Mae (Paid) - Transferred to September!
Extra slots closed!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Empty slots will close after the 7th of this month, and a new journal will be released next month on the 1st!
& for the next 6 months, all previous commissioners will get $5 off remastering any previously commissioned icon in my gallery -!
To stay consistent with my new schedule, I'm posting the journal now to secure slots, but a small wait can be expected this week as I'm moving into a new house!
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There are 8 slots this time around, all for icon commissions of either complexity!
See my commissions page for more information
1/Zachadile (Done!)
2/Mae (Done!)
3/Mae (Paid) - Transferred to September!
Extra slots closed!
Throughout the month these commissions will be finished in order & the journal will be kept updated with progress reports.
Empty slots will close after the 7th of this month, and a new journal will be released next month on the 1st!
& for the next 6 months, all previous commissioners will get $5 off remastering any previously commissioned icon in my gallery -!
Cleaning up!
Posted 7 years agoHello everyone, watchers and guests alike!
As of today, I am cleaning up my profile (something that's been long overdue...) and posting this journal to keep everyone updated on what changes I'll be making!
To start off, all of my submissions are now archived because I'm planning on going through a major development in art style. I've felt restricted and dissatisfied with how complicated my art process has become (without much improvement in quality), so I plan on transitioning into a style that is more time efficient, flexible and interesting. x}
My commissions are not open yet (but when they are-!) my commissions page will have updated pricing & request sheets (Prices will most likely not undergo extreme changes) while potentially adding new commission types. (Like discord emojis & chibis!)
& on the topic of commissions...
I'm sure people who've commissioned me (and waited an exponentially long time on their art) know I really had trouble keeping up with the workload I gave myself all throughout last year and continuing to 2018. To combat my unavailability, and to become a more reliable artist, I'll be restricting commissions to monthly openings by journal instead of having my previous all-the-time any time commission availability. (This means I'll have a limited amount of slots every month, but it also means I won't get overwhelmed with work and will be able to work very passionately on what commissions I do accept)
-another change I'm making that will affect my future commissioners is that my no refunds policy is also getting renounced; If I haven't started working on your commission, you'll be allowed a refund at any time, and from then (After a month has passed and your art isn't finished yet) you will be able to request & receive a full refund with no questions asked.
& for people who are still waiting on something from me... keep in contact!
I've archived my notes and tried to keep in touch with those who have unfinished business with me, if you're someone who's asked me for an edit on your commission I didn't go through with/forgot about, don't be afraid to send me a note!
& If you're someone who has not gotten their art whatsoever (no matter how long ago you paid for it) you can still request a refund from me that I am willing to pay at any time. :}
As of today, I am cleaning up my profile (something that's been long overdue...) and posting this journal to keep everyone updated on what changes I'll be making!
To start off, all of my submissions are now archived because I'm planning on going through a major development in art style. I've felt restricted and dissatisfied with how complicated my art process has become (without much improvement in quality), so I plan on transitioning into a style that is more time efficient, flexible and interesting. x}
My commissions are not open yet (but when they are-!) my commissions page will have updated pricing & request sheets (Prices will most likely not undergo extreme changes) while potentially adding new commission types. (Like discord emojis & chibis!)
& on the topic of commissions...
I'm sure people who've commissioned me (and waited an exponentially long time on their art) know I really had trouble keeping up with the workload I gave myself all throughout last year and continuing to 2018. To combat my unavailability, and to become a more reliable artist, I'll be restricting commissions to monthly openings by journal instead of having my previous all-the-time any time commission availability. (This means I'll have a limited amount of slots every month, but it also means I won't get overwhelmed with work and will be able to work very passionately on what commissions I do accept)
-another change I'm making that will affect my future commissioners is that my no refunds policy is also getting renounced; If I haven't started working on your commission, you'll be allowed a refund at any time, and from then (After a month has passed and your art isn't finished yet) you will be able to request & receive a full refund with no questions asked.
& for people who are still waiting on something from me... keep in contact!
I've archived my notes and tried to keep in touch with those who have unfinished business with me, if you're someone who's asked me for an edit on your commission I didn't go through with/forgot about, don't be afraid to send me a note!
& If you're someone who has not gotten their art whatsoever (no matter how long ago you paid for it) you can still request a refund from me that I am willing to pay at any time. :}
