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2026 Price Increase
General | Posted a week agoWith 2026 creeping closer every day, now is as good a time as any to warn everyone that my prices will be going up next year. This will be a big one, and not just because of inflation. Primarily, my prices have stayed stagnant for a few years now, while my art has become more detailed; creating art now takes more time than the old estimates account for. It's come to the point where I'm finding myself caught between undervaluing my time and having to rush parts of my process, neither of which I want to do.
To help offset this, I will be adding a rough flat-coloured sketch option to the commission pricelist to make coloured art more accessible, and have merged or removed some of the more expensive, unpopular commission types. The design packages have also been simplified in a way that allows for more freedom.
These changes will take effect on Jan 1, 2026. If you are interested in commissioning me in the near future, you have until then to ask for commission estimates at the current prices. There is no pressure to commit if you voice your interest; estimates will simply expire on Feb 1, 2026 if not paid for. I will be sending anyone who asked for an estimate reminders before important changes take effect, but you can choose not to go through with the commission at any time.
NOTE: I will be returning to unemployment insurance in the new year; due to this, unpaid DISCOUNTED commission estimates (YCH: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50960566/ , design packages: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50870065/ , custom designs, holiday commissions: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11254269 , etc.) will not be valid after Dec 31, and will be replaced with their associated 2025 general prices until they expire on Feb 1. I will do my best to mention this ahead of time where applicable, when giving you your estimates.
Base adoptable prices will also be going up in 2026 (new adoptables only), as will most adoptable upgrade prices (all applicable adoptables). If you buy a lot of adoptables from me, consider becoming a subscriber at the adopter or shopper tier to make the most of the associated adoptable discounts.
DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea...../subscriptions
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thegreatestmystery40332
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestmystery
TLDR of Important Dates:
Dec 31, 2025:
-Deadline to lock in commission estimates at the current prices.
-Deadline to pay for DISCOUNTED commission estimates (unpaid discounted estimates revert to 2025 general prices on Jan 1).
Jan 31, 2026:
-Final deadline to pay for all 2025 estimates before they expire.
To help offset this, I will be adding a rough flat-coloured sketch option to the commission pricelist to make coloured art more accessible, and have merged or removed some of the more expensive, unpopular commission types. The design packages have also been simplified in a way that allows for more freedom.
These changes will take effect on Jan 1, 2026. If you are interested in commissioning me in the near future, you have until then to ask for commission estimates at the current prices. There is no pressure to commit if you voice your interest; estimates will simply expire on Feb 1, 2026 if not paid for. I will be sending anyone who asked for an estimate reminders before important changes take effect, but you can choose not to go through with the commission at any time.
NOTE: I will be returning to unemployment insurance in the new year; due to this, unpaid DISCOUNTED commission estimates (YCH: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50960566/ , design packages: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50870065/ , custom designs, holiday commissions: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11254269 , etc.) will not be valid after Dec 31, and will be replaced with their associated 2025 general prices until they expire on Feb 1. I will do my best to mention this ahead of time where applicable, when giving you your estimates.
Base adoptable prices will also be going up in 2026 (new adoptables only), as will most adoptable upgrade prices (all applicable adoptables). If you buy a lot of adoptables from me, consider becoming a subscriber at the adopter or shopper tier to make the most of the associated adoptable discounts.
DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea...../subscriptions
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thegreatestmystery40332
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestmystery
TLDR of Important Dates:
Dec 31, 2025:
-Deadline to lock in commission estimates at the current prices.
-Deadline to pay for DISCOUNTED commission estimates (unpaid discounted estimates revert to 2025 general prices on Jan 1).
Jan 31, 2026:
-Final deadline to pay for all 2025 estimates before they expire.
The Holiday Advent Approaches
General | Posted 2 weeks agoKeen-eyed watchers may have noticed that the December Charity Adoptables are up early. That's because the HOLIDAY ADVENT Begins this Friday!
Discounted Holiday Commissions [OPEN]
General | Posted 3 weeks agoPREFACE:
I'm officially unemployed again, but have decided to give myself time to rest before picking up the job search in the New Year. That said, income is important, so I will be opening some discounted commissions for the holiday season; they will remain open until January 1st, 2026.
Of special note is the ⭐ 2-angle custom design commission! ⭐ This custom design/turn-around commission hybrid is reduced to clear and has unlimited slots; it will double as a means to build up a two-angle creatures base, which will be available to subscribers (excluding tip-jar tier) as it is worked on, and will become available to all subscribers and as a one-time purchase in the New Year. See more details regarding this commission type below.
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GENERAL RULES:
- Please include non-AI visual reference(s) of your character(s) in your note/comment, unless you are looking for a custom design commission (see CUSTOM DESIGNS section). You may also include additional descriptions and/or visual references.
- Excluding the custom design phase (if applicable), there is no sketch revision stage.
- You can ask for OC or design commissions; please no fanart (OC's based on fandoms are fine).
- You can buy as many slots as you want, so long as those slots are available. I will only start work on them once payment has been received.
- Over-complicated designs may be simplified.
- SFW only.
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CUSTOM DESIGN COMMISSIONS:
(This extra art phase is required for characters with no visual reference, or can be bought as a stand-alone commission. This category has no slot limit.)
SEMI-ROUGH SKETCH:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60660125/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/59668432/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/43654880/
$20 - First design
$15 - Additional designs
SEMI-ROUGH SKETCH + FLATS:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57885915/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/55950605/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/55865118/
$30 - First design
$25 - Additional designs
⭐ 2-ANGLE (Front | Profile): ⭐
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49151640/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/42500375/
$21 ea - Semi-rough sketches
$33 ea - Semi-rough sketches + flats
- Based primarily on 1 animal/ creature body type (ex: lion, wolf, eastern dragon, griffon, eagle, human, etc.).
- Once an animal/creature base has been chosen, it will no longer be available for future 2-angle designs.
- Each commission will result in:
1. A 2-angle base of the chosen animal/creature (available to observer tier subscribers and above).
2. A 2-angle custom design created from the animal/creature base (available to the buyer).
- In the New Year, a base with all the completed art will become available to tip jar subscribers/ for one-time purchase.
UNAVAILABLE ANIMAL TYPES:
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STATIC COMMISSIONS:
EXTREME PERSPECTIVE SKETCH:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/52080663/
$14 ea
- Pushing perspective past my normal comfort zone.
- Semi-rough sketch.
SLOTS:
1. -
2. -
3. -
EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTER PORTRAIT:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48885487/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/52162511/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/56033576/
$40 ea
- Loose, digital paintings.
- I may experiment with colour, lighting, composition, etc.
SLOTS:
1. -
2. -
CHARACTER SKETCH ART PAGE:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51994193/
$63 ea
- A page of semi-rough sketches mixed with sketchier figures/ silhouettes.
- Option to reduce sketch quantity to include rough colours.
- Balance of detail and looseness based on the individual character.
- Max 1 character + basic props/ accessories per page.
SLOTS:
1. -
2. -
3. -
4. -
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH MOVEMENT:
$56 - 5 semi-rough sketches
$91 - 5 semi-rough sketches + flats
- Character transforming between two forms (ex: werewolves, druid wild shapes, shapeshifters, etc.) as they move (ex: running, jumping, biped to quadruped, etc.).
- 5 poses in various stages of transformation and movement.
SLOTS:
1. -
2. -
PAINTED CHARACTER BOOKMARK:
$100 ea
- I draw your character onto a 2x7 watercolour paper bookmark, with accents of plants, flowers, bricks, etc (You can request certain accents when claiming a slot).
- Free international letter-mail shipping. If you want insurance or tracking, you will have to pay the difference (You also have to be okay with giving me your address if you want the physical product).
- Acrylics, watercolour, or gouache.
SLOTS:
1. -
2. -
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ANIMATED COMMISSIONS:
SKETCH ANIMATIC:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60170348/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60086162/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/39234377/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/33157833/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/33070051/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/33033190/
$45 ea
- Max 2 characters/ 1 character + props; no background.
- Option to pay more after receiving the finished animatic to keep refining it.
- The final per-frame quality will depend on the complexity of the character(s), the complexity of the action(s), the final length of the animatic, if it's a close-up or wide-shot, etc.
- Expect ~ the level of quality of the examples above (you'll have to click on them to see the animations), or slightly higher, depending on the aforementioned quality factors.
SLOTS :
1. -
2. -
3. -
4. -
5. -
6. -
7. -
8. -
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50x50 ANIMATED PIXEL ICON:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/36508616/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51905336/
$63
- I create and animate an avatar of your character.
- 50px by 50px (can be doubled to 100x100, like above).
- Full body or partial body sprite, based on your preference.
- Simple looping animation, ~4 frames, based on your preferred action.
SLOTS:
1. -
TOONBOOM ANIMATED PORTRAIT:
$35 ea - 2-frame animation
$65 ea - 4-frame animation
- 2 frames: Flip between two poses/emotions/etc. of your choice.
- 4 frames: For more complex actions or smoother transitions.
- Digital, flat coloured style.
SLOTS :
1. -
2. -
3. -
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FINAL NOTES:
- Final artwork(s) can be used for commercial use by individuals or independent/emerging companies.
- You may not feed any of my art, including but not limited to commissions, to generative AI.
- Credit me if posting the commission in public places.
- Credit for design-work on a character is highly appreciated.
- I retain the rights to post the art for personal purposes. (portfolio and art blogs, mainly).
- By default, commission process will be shared with subscribers as an early access perk. This does not grant anyone other than the buyer rights to use the resulting art. The buyer may request that upgrades not be included as early access content by indicating it in their comment.
- I accept PayPal, e-transfer, or Ko-Fi.
- No bullying of any sort to me or any other participants.
- Slots can only be held for a maximum of 3 days.
- No refunds on completed work.
- Prices are in USD.
By commissioning me, you are agreeing to my Terms and Conditions: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8764803/
You can also read through my Commission Preferences Journal: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8764960/ if you are unsure that I would be a suitable fit for your commission. If you have any questions, please contact me.
The master folder for all open adoptables, YCH, commissions, etc (DeviantArt): https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea.....er-devious-fun
Discounts Are Back Up
General | Posted 4 months agoAs per the last journal, discounted adoptable upgrades and commissions are available again!
Updates, Silhouettes, Drawtober, Oh My!
General | Posted 4 months agoLife Updates
Today has been a roller coaster, but in the best possible way; early this morning, I received a confirmation notice that I was accepted for a job! I am officially back to work on August 4th!
Silhouettes
Due to the above update, the latest batches of silhouettes will remain open until the end of August. Even better; bundle deals will once again be available, and both upgrade options will be discounted, starting August 4th! Upgrades can be purchased with a silhouette, and they can also be bought for silhouettes that you have purchased in the past (limit 1 upgrade per silhouette).
Silhouette Adopts 801-825: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61492157/
Silhouette Adopts 826-850: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61651971/
Commissions and Adoptables
Like the silhouettes, discounted commissions and adoptable upgrades will be re-opening starting August 4th.
Drawtober
Between work and general life events, last year's Drawtober was rather stressful for me. Because of this, I am planning to handle the event differently moving forward. Please voice your preference in the associated poll (DeviantArt): https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea.....s-year-8657446
Start creating art 1-2 months in advance, and upload them in October.
This options prioritizes keeping the full 31 slots from the event, while allowing me to complete pieces at a more leisurely pace.
5 slots per week (1 fri, 2 sat, 2 sun | deluxe comms use 2 slots).
This option emphasizes the intent of the challenge (To create art throughout the month), while still allowing me breathing room during weekdays. 21 slots instead of 31.
Subscription Updates
The final poll regarding how to set up reward access was split 50-50 between limiting lower tiers to new rewards and offering early access to higher tiers. After looking into all the options that DeviantArt, Ko-Fi, Patreon, and Discord had to offer, I have decided that it will be simpler and more intuitive to offer 1-month early access to higher tiers, specifically for member-exclusive content like livestreams, extra adoptables, etc.
Despite this, I have decided to go through with creating a small community Discord server, and to run it alongside the subscription services. It is meant to be a chill space, with a channel for all of my open adoptables, offering an alternative adoption hub for subscribers who don't use/check DeviantArt regularly. It will also be a place to engage more directly with the community and share news and updates.
This does mean more management than I originally envisioned. Combined with my sudden return to work, I won't have as much time as expected to set up rewards and ease into the routine. Because of this, I will be keeping things simple by sticking to what I have already set up:
-Art progress, for each day where I work on art that I can publicly show.
-Various adoptable and commission discounts, depending on the tier you choose (to be manually reduced from your total when you voice interest in buying a commission and/or adoptable).
-A community Discord server for subscribers.
Once I am comfortable with running these services alongside full-time work, I will consider adding the remaining rewards: livestreams and early access to said livestreams. Until then, the Tip Jar and Observer tiers will share the same rewards.
If you are interested in becoming a member, you have 3 options to choose from: Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thegreatestmystery40332 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thegreatestmystery And DA subscriptions: https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea...../subscriptions . Tier pricing varies from platform to platform due to the fees and restrictions of each. For example, Ko-Fi and Patreon both allow me to take payment directly in CAD, while DA only allows for payment in USD, and only allows for whole number prices.
Ko-Fi is the cheapest membership option.
DA would have been the second cheapest, but due to it's pricing restrictions, may be more expensive than Patreon depending on the tier.
Polling: Subscription Services VS Discord
General | Posted 4 months ago[UPDATE]: cellar-whales (DeviantArt) offered a very good compromise, as well as an alternate option, so I have posted an updated version of the poll to reflect the new choices (DeviantArt): https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea.....-tiers-8653942
Redirect subscribers to Discord to get their tier-based roles/ rewards
The original option (see PROS and CONS below the update).
Post rewards to all tiers; change tier access at the end of each month
The "new rewards only" tier(s) will only ever have access to that month's rewards. Once the month is over, the rewards tiers will be changed to only be available to higher tiers that have long-term access.
PROS: Doesn't force anyone to get a Discord account.
CONS: Lower tiers only get 1 month at a time; any rewards that come out near the end of the month may get missed. As opposed to Discord, where you get access to all rewards from the time where you become a member, as long as you remain a member.
Make rewards available to all, but give higher tiers early access
Flips the original idea on it's head. I'm honestly unsure if people would prefer this to the original idea, so I'm including it here out of curiosity. It would remove the opportunity for low-tier members to participate in livestreams, give higher tiers first dibs on subscriber-exclusive adoptables, and would make rewards like bases more valuable, but only for the time that it remains exclusive to higher tiers. If this option gets chosen, I would likely keep art progress available to all; Early access to early access WIPs seem redundant to me.
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I've already hit my first snag; looks like it's new poll time (DeviantArt): https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea.....iscord-8653870
"Regarding new rewards VS access to everything tiers: It seems that the only way I can set this up is through Discord."
1. Redirect subscribers to Discord to get their tier-based roles/ rewards.
2. Scrap the separate tiers idea and keep patrons off of Discord.
3. Actually, there is another way to set this up... (please tell me).
I thought for sure that Patreon had the option to limit certain tiers to only seeing new rewards, but thus far, have been unable to find it. It's the same with Ko-Fi, and I doubt DA has the option, either. I was racking my brain to find out where the idea could have come from, when I remembered that this was a Discord feature! That's where I remembered it from. All 3 services allow you to connect a Discord server so this feature is still theoretically possible. However, I have mixed feelings about dealing with subscriptions this way...
Either way, I have to make this decision early on, and won't have much wiggle room to change it once I've decided. Once I start posting, I won't be able to take those posts back without angering everyone who's paid to see them.
PROS:
- I'd theoretically only have to update one place with exclusive content.
- I'd be able to easily set up and manage channels dedicated to adoptables and open commissions, as well as sales. Charity adoptables in particular complicate sales on subscription sites, as I don't want any money to go through me or any part of charity sales to be deducted from the service platform.
- I'd have extra freedom to play around with hierarchies, + I know Discord and have some previous experience setting up servers.
CONS:
- It forces everyone who wants my exclusive content to have a Discord account. I'm not sure if that's a problem with my particular fanbase, but I don't want to exclude anyone who is uncomfortable going through the extra steps.
- The subscription services essentially become a gateway to the Discord server, and don't contain much, if anything in words of content themselves. This may or may not effect traffic/ interest since you can't really see in advance how much you'll be unlocking by subscribing.
- I'm not sure if the price difference between the tiers warrants changing the subscription model.
Please vote in the poll either on DA or in the comments, it means a lot and will have a huge effect on how I handle DA, Ko-Fi, and Patreon subscriptions moving forward. In the meantime, I'll continue to think on it in my own time.
Redirect subscribers to Discord to get their tier-based roles/ rewards
The original option (see PROS and CONS below the update).
Post rewards to all tiers; change tier access at the end of each month
The "new rewards only" tier(s) will only ever have access to that month's rewards. Once the month is over, the rewards tiers will be changed to only be available to higher tiers that have long-term access.
PROS: Doesn't force anyone to get a Discord account.
CONS: Lower tiers only get 1 month at a time; any rewards that come out near the end of the month may get missed. As opposed to Discord, where you get access to all rewards from the time where you become a member, as long as you remain a member.
Make rewards available to all, but give higher tiers early access
Flips the original idea on it's head. I'm honestly unsure if people would prefer this to the original idea, so I'm including it here out of curiosity. It would remove the opportunity for low-tier members to participate in livestreams, give higher tiers first dibs on subscriber-exclusive adoptables, and would make rewards like bases more valuable, but only for the time that it remains exclusive to higher tiers. If this option gets chosen, I would likely keep art progress available to all; Early access to early access WIPs seem redundant to me.
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I've already hit my first snag; looks like it's new poll time (DeviantArt): https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea.....iscord-8653870
"Regarding new rewards VS access to everything tiers: It seems that the only way I can set this up is through Discord."
1. Redirect subscribers to Discord to get their tier-based roles/ rewards.
2. Scrap the separate tiers idea and keep patrons off of Discord.
3. Actually, there is another way to set this up... (please tell me).
I thought for sure that Patreon had the option to limit certain tiers to only seeing new rewards, but thus far, have been unable to find it. It's the same with Ko-Fi, and I doubt DA has the option, either. I was racking my brain to find out where the idea could have come from, when I remembered that this was a Discord feature! That's where I remembered it from. All 3 services allow you to connect a Discord server so this feature is still theoretically possible. However, I have mixed feelings about dealing with subscriptions this way...
Either way, I have to make this decision early on, and won't have much wiggle room to change it once I've decided. Once I start posting, I won't be able to take those posts back without angering everyone who's paid to see them.
PROS:
- I'd theoretically only have to update one place with exclusive content.
- I'd be able to easily set up and manage channels dedicated to adoptables and open commissions, as well as sales. Charity adoptables in particular complicate sales on subscription sites, as I don't want any money to go through me or any part of charity sales to be deducted from the service platform.
- I'd have extra freedom to play around with hierarchies, + I know Discord and have some previous experience setting up servers.
CONS:
- It forces everyone who wants my exclusive content to have a Discord account. I'm not sure if that's a problem with my particular fanbase, but I don't want to exclude anyone who is uncomfortable going through the extra steps.
- The subscription services essentially become a gateway to the Discord server, and don't contain much, if anything in words of content themselves. This may or may not effect traffic/ interest since you can't really see in advance how much you'll be unlocking by subscribing.
- I'm not sure if the price difference between the tiers warrants changing the subscription model.
Please vote in the poll either on DA or in the comments, it means a lot and will have a huge effect on how I handle DA, Ko-Fi, and Patreon subscriptions moving forward. In the meantime, I'll continue to think on it in my own time.
Polling Results + Planned Subscription Tiers
General | Posted 4 months agoThank you to everyone who voted and/or commented on the subscription reward-related polls! Here are the results:
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DAY 1: Of the following subscription reward types, which interests you the most?
RESULTS: 7 votes
1st (71%): Reductions to Adoptables or commissions.
2nd (14%): Early access/ daily progress.
3rd (14%): Community/interactivity (streaming/ exclusive Discord server/ etc.)
Makes sense: Reductions allow repeat buyers to make their money back while getting any extra content that comes with the subscription. The rest is pretty standard and relatively easy, which is a great start.
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DAY 2: Should I offer personal + commercial tiers for downloadable items, or offer everything commercially?
RESULTS: 6 votes – 50-50
This one's pretty split. I'll likely eventually do both as that offers the most flexibility for subscribers.
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DAY 3: Should I have a cheaper tier that only gives you new subscription items, or give everyone access to everything?
RESULTS: 6 votes
67% want tiers
Noted. I'll have to look into this and make sure that I can actually set up this option on all 3 sites.
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DAY 4: If I offer early access/ daily progress" as a subscription reward, how would you prefer that sale items be handled?
RESULTS: 5 votes
40-40 tie between including previews VS including previews + presale
I've already said my thoughts on this; I'll include previews for adoptables but don't plan on giving subscribers special privileges to regularly-scheduled adoptables. Creating extra, patron-exclusive adoptables is how I'd rather handle this particular issue, since it won't take away from what I already offer watchers.
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DAY 5: If I offer themed livestreams, what style of stream would you prefer?
RESULTS: 7 votes
1st (43%): Artist Q&A
2nd (14%): Adoptables
3rd (14%): Art in general (recommended)
+ (29%): All of the above
Seems like all of the above with a preference for Q+A streams. Once I've set this up, I'll likely do a Q+A stream every 2nd month, with a subscriber-voted stream filling up the in-between months. If I see people getting tired of the Q+A streams down the line, I can mix things up. In any case, I always plan to have some form of art on-screen for these streams, as I am not interested in showing my face for privacy reasons. So a Q+A stream could become an adoptable or general art stream if there is a lull in interactions/questions.
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DAY 6: If I offer some form of limited reward tier, which would you prefer?
RESULTS: 5 votes
1st (60%): streamed creature designs
2nd (20%): streamed general commissions
3rd (20%): Other (no comment attached)
Noted for the future.
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DAY 7: If I offer exclusive adoptables as a reward, which would you prefer?
RESULTS: 8 votes
1st (38%): smaller adopts
2nd (38%): one big adoptable
3rd (25%): both
A complicated way of saying both xD
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DAY 8: If I were to offer physical goods in the future, what would you prefer to see?
RESULTS: 5 votes
1st (100%): stickers
Noted; people like stickers! (I get that, I also like stickers). This one's still far from becoming a reality, but stickers are definately more feasible than a lot of other options. Once I'm more comfortable with the extra work associated with running 3 new subscription sites, I'd be open to looking into this.
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FINAL RESULTS (In order of priority)
+ New rewards only (patreon only based on available options?) VS access to everything tiers.
+ Reductions to adoptables over 1 week old.
+ Reductions to all full-priced commissions/adoptables at higher tiers.
+ Early access/ "daily progress", including items for sale.
+ Streaming (Atrist Q&A w/ general art feed | Small adopts by request | Subscriber's choice months).
Next/Future:
+ 1 limited tier per month – streaming-related (Extra stream? Or Artist Q+A?).
+ Non-commercial VS Commercial tiers (when it becomes applicable).
Note that some of these rewards may take a bit of time to properly set up, and that exact details/prices are subject to change. That said, this is how I'm planning to set up my tiers based on the polling results. This is all I plan to offer until I have acclimated to running the 3 subscription sites. As always, feel free to add your thoughts, especially if you have experience either as a subscriber or artist offering subscription rewards. I will post another update once everything is up and running.
Tip Jar Tier $2 CAD ($1.50 USD)
+My gratitude.
+ Daily progress, including items for sale. NEW POSTS ONLY. (if setup is available w/ the subscription service).
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month) NEW STREAM ONLY. (if setup is available w/ the subscription service).
Observer Tier $5 CAD ($4 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
Adopter Tier $10 CAD ($8 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
+ 25% off adoptables over 1 week old.
Shopper Tier $25 CAD ($19.50 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
+ 50% off adoptables over 1 week old.
+ 10% off all full-priced general commissions, upgrades, and adoptables under 1 week old (applied when bidding ends).
Big Spender Tier (Rotating, limited tier): $100 CAD ($77 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
+ 60% off adoptables over 1 week old.
+ 25% off all full-priced general commissions, adoptables and upgrades under 1 week old (applied when bidding ends).
+ Experimental commission of the month (rotating; specify each month)
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DAY 1: Of the following subscription reward types, which interests you the most?
RESULTS: 7 votes
1st (71%): Reductions to Adoptables or commissions.
2nd (14%): Early access/ daily progress.
3rd (14%): Community/interactivity (streaming/ exclusive Discord server/ etc.)
Makes sense: Reductions allow repeat buyers to make their money back while getting any extra content that comes with the subscription. The rest is pretty standard and relatively easy, which is a great start.
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DAY 2: Should I offer personal + commercial tiers for downloadable items, or offer everything commercially?
RESULTS: 6 votes – 50-50
This one's pretty split. I'll likely eventually do both as that offers the most flexibility for subscribers.
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DAY 3: Should I have a cheaper tier that only gives you new subscription items, or give everyone access to everything?
RESULTS: 6 votes
67% want tiers
Noted. I'll have to look into this and make sure that I can actually set up this option on all 3 sites.
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DAY 4: If I offer early access/ daily progress" as a subscription reward, how would you prefer that sale items be handled?
RESULTS: 5 votes
40-40 tie between including previews VS including previews + presale
I've already said my thoughts on this; I'll include previews for adoptables but don't plan on giving subscribers special privileges to regularly-scheduled adoptables. Creating extra, patron-exclusive adoptables is how I'd rather handle this particular issue, since it won't take away from what I already offer watchers.
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DAY 5: If I offer themed livestreams, what style of stream would you prefer?
RESULTS: 7 votes
1st (43%): Artist Q&A
2nd (14%): Adoptables
3rd (14%): Art in general (recommended)
+ (29%): All of the above
Seems like all of the above with a preference for Q+A streams. Once I've set this up, I'll likely do a Q+A stream every 2nd month, with a subscriber-voted stream filling up the in-between months. If I see people getting tired of the Q+A streams down the line, I can mix things up. In any case, I always plan to have some form of art on-screen for these streams, as I am not interested in showing my face for privacy reasons. So a Q+A stream could become an adoptable or general art stream if there is a lull in interactions/questions.
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DAY 6: If I offer some form of limited reward tier, which would you prefer?
RESULTS: 5 votes
1st (60%): streamed creature designs
2nd (20%): streamed general commissions
3rd (20%): Other (no comment attached)
Noted for the future.
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DAY 7: If I offer exclusive adoptables as a reward, which would you prefer?
RESULTS: 8 votes
1st (38%): smaller adopts
2nd (38%): one big adoptable
3rd (25%): both
A complicated way of saying both xD
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DAY 8: If I were to offer physical goods in the future, what would you prefer to see?
RESULTS: 5 votes
1st (100%): stickers
Noted; people like stickers! (I get that, I also like stickers). This one's still far from becoming a reality, but stickers are definately more feasible than a lot of other options. Once I'm more comfortable with the extra work associated with running 3 new subscription sites, I'd be open to looking into this.
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FINAL RESULTS (In order of priority)
+ New rewards only (patreon only based on available options?) VS access to everything tiers.
+ Reductions to adoptables over 1 week old.
+ Reductions to all full-priced commissions/adoptables at higher tiers.
+ Early access/ "daily progress", including items for sale.
+ Streaming (Atrist Q&A w/ general art feed | Small adopts by request | Subscriber's choice months).
Next/Future:
+ 1 limited tier per month – streaming-related (Extra stream? Or Artist Q+A?).
+ Non-commercial VS Commercial tiers (when it becomes applicable).
First Thoughts on Subscriber Tiers + Prices:
Note that some of these rewards may take a bit of time to properly set up, and that exact details/prices are subject to change. That said, this is how I'm planning to set up my tiers based on the polling results. This is all I plan to offer until I have acclimated to running the 3 subscription sites. As always, feel free to add your thoughts, especially if you have experience either as a subscriber or artist offering subscription rewards. I will post another update once everything is up and running.
Tip Jar Tier $2 CAD ($1.50 USD)
+My gratitude.
+ Daily progress, including items for sale. NEW POSTS ONLY. (if setup is available w/ the subscription service).
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month) NEW STREAM ONLY. (if setup is available w/ the subscription service).
Observer Tier $5 CAD ($4 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
Adopter Tier $10 CAD ($8 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
+ 25% off adoptables over 1 week old.
Shopper Tier $25 CAD ($19.50 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
+ 50% off adoptables over 1 week old.
+ 10% off all full-priced general commissions, upgrades, and adoptables under 1 week old (applied when bidding ends).
Big Spender Tier (Rotating, limited tier): $100 CAD ($77 USD)
+ Daily progress, including items for sale.
+ Monthly stream. (rotating; specify each month. Q+A every 2nd month.)
+ 60% off adoptables over 1 week old.
+ 25% off all full-priced general commissions, adoptables and upgrades under 1 week old (applied when bidding ends).
+ Experimental commission of the month (rotating; specify each month)
Patreon: Gauging Interest For Potential Rewards
General | Posted 5 months agoHello again! Following up on my previous journal regarding my new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestmystery , Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thegreatestmystery40332 , and DA subscription tier: https://www.deviantart.com/the-greatest-mystery , I've taken some time to brainstorm all sorts of potential future rewards and would love to gauge interest from the community. After all, the last thing I want is to spend hours setting up a subscription reward that no one actually cares about. I'll also be making a series of polls over on DA to help gauge interest that way, the first of which is, "What reward type interests you the most?": https://www.deviantart.com/the-grea.....e-most-8648728
Keep in mind that:
- I will likely only be choosing 1-3 rewards to start, as I get accustomed to the nuances of each site.
- I'm more likely to pick a popular reward that I'm personally invested in or that is easy to manage.
- It may take me a few days, weeks, or more before I commit to the chosen rewards, depending on the feedback and potential challenges associated with the rewards.
- Some rewards may rotate in and out of availability from month to month (specifically limited tiers that offers 1-time rewards like special commissions, adoptables, etc.).
- Similarly, some rewards may only be available when I'm not working full-time. I'll do my best to warn people/specify this in the tier descriptions if either of the above scenarios occur.
- I am new to this and still getting a grasp of what I can/can't and should/should not do; please be kind. I am open to any recommendations on the matter.
LIKELY+ (EASY/ MOTIVATED TO DO EVEN IF WORKING)
Early access/ "daily progress", excluding items for sale.
(Daily progress every day that I make progress on art that I can show publicly, excluding adoptables and other art for sale. PROS: Relatively easy.)
Character Q&A animatics/ sketches.
(Exclusive/early access to ask my OCs questions, which will be answered in sketch or sketch animatic form. PROS: I've been wanting to do this for a while; I'm motivated. | Scratches the animation itch. CONS: People need to actually be interested and asking questions | Non-consistent deliverables; depends on the questions being asked and the frequency of questions.)
Reductions to adoptables over 1 week old.
(PROS: Adoptables already exist; relatively easy | Non-members don't lose access to adoptables.)
LIKELY
PSD creature bases.
(PROS: Can become a source of steady income. CONS: Time intensive | Learning curve and best practices.)
Options to buy without subscribing, where applicable.
(PROS: Alternate option for those who are only interested in specific bases/adoptables/ etc. CONS: May make the subscriptions feel less special?)
Reductions to all full-priced commissions/adoptables at higher tiers.
(PROS: Ability to make back some of the money spent on the subscription. CONS: The % has to be enough to make the reward interesting, but it could potentially be overused, and limiting its usage is also less interesting; balancing. | Might be complicated to set up.)
Subscriber-exclusive extra adoptable(s), that open up to general sale if not sold within the month.
(PROS: New additions rather than removing access from the general public. | Allows me to experiment/ make more in-depth designs.)
Interactivity; related to other tiers like Q&As, bases, subscriber-exclusive adopts, etc.
(PROS: Subscribers get to help decide what art I'll make each month, and make recommendations during the creation process of Patreon-related content. CONS: No guarantee that all recommendations/ requests will be followed, especially if there are a lot or if requests conflict.)
NEUTRAL
Early access/ *daily progress*, including items for sale.
(PROS: Relatively easy. | No one loses access to purchasing adoptables. CONS: Gives subscribers a potential leg up by knowing which adoptables are coming in advance.)
Themed livestreams, including but not limited to: talking | fanart (OC or IP) | tutorials | animation | adoptables | etc.
(PROS: Direct interactions. | Lots of possible themes, keeping things fresh. CONS: Time-intensive to set up with multiple failure points and possible costs (internet stability/ computer limitations/ mic + streaming quality/ etc.) Definately needs to be tested before official implementation. | I'm a nervous hermit.)
Limited streamed General | Creature Design | Animatic commission tiers.
(PROS: Direct interactions. | Buyer gets a chance to make alterations in real-time. CONS: Requires me to set up general livestreaming in order to be a viable option. | Potential time-difference issues.)
High res images/ Working files, excluding purchasable art.
(.psd/ .xstage/ .asperite/ etc. Also excludes commissioned art unless consent is give by the buyer. PROS: Chance for subscribers to dig into files and see how my art is made. | Easy to implement. CONS: Means relinquishing a certain level of control over my personal art and OCs)
Cheap tier that only grants you new rewards/ Expensive tier that gives you access to all rewards.
(PROS: Makes each month's rewards slightly more valuable/exclusive, while still allowing access to anyone willing to pay. CONS: Could make subscribing less interesting to some members? | More tiers = More complicated)
Cheap tier for non-commercial use/ Expensive tier for commercial use.
(PROS: Grants subscribers that don't need commercial rights cheap access to memberships. CONS: More tiers = More complicated. | Might be hard to enforce.)
Shout-outs/ Featured tier.
( I post a monthly DA/FA/Subscription sites/ Discord server? journal featuring anyone in this tier, including their profile/art/writing of choice (SFW only and not mandatory). PROS: Relatively easy to do | Extra recognition for subscribers willing to give more. CONS: Subscribers might lose out if they are not active.)
Discord server.
(Could include: voice channel | general chat | commissions/ adoptables/ advertisements channel ( 1 for patron art + 1 for my art, especially if offering early access/exclusives) | Patreon Shout Outs Channel | Art channels | etc. PROS: Allows a central space outside of subscription sites for members to hear news and gain access to downloadable content. CONS: Needs moderation | I sometimes use Discord for work, so high activity could be distracting during work hours; muting means no moderation/interaction.)
Postcard/ Greeting cards.
(PROS: I already have the downloadable files set up since I'm already selling them on DA. CONS: I haven't sold a single one in over a year; is anyone actually interested in these?)
UNLIKELY
Early access/ "daily progress", including items for sale + the ability to buy purchasable items early.
(PROS: Exclusive early access. CONS: It would make adoptable bidding less fair for the general public/ change currently-existing norms.)
Physical goods: Stickers | Pins | Signed Physical Commissions | Signed prints | Apparel | etc.
(PROS: Rewards that you can hold in your hand and/or put on your person. CONS: Exorbitant shipping costs from my location, excluding lettermail. | Possibility of rewards getting stolen/ lost. | Costs associated with outsourcing for products that I cannot make myself/ Upfront costs needed to be able to make products myself.)
Keep in mind that:
- I will likely only be choosing 1-3 rewards to start, as I get accustomed to the nuances of each site.
- I'm more likely to pick a popular reward that I'm personally invested in or that is easy to manage.
- It may take me a few days, weeks, or more before I commit to the chosen rewards, depending on the feedback and potential challenges associated with the rewards.
- Some rewards may rotate in and out of availability from month to month (specifically limited tiers that offers 1-time rewards like special commissions, adoptables, etc.).
- Similarly, some rewards may only be available when I'm not working full-time. I'll do my best to warn people/specify this in the tier descriptions if either of the above scenarios occur.
- I am new to this and still getting a grasp of what I can/can't and should/should not do; please be kind. I am open to any recommendations on the matter.
Possible Rewards (By personal preference)
LIKELY+ (EASY/ MOTIVATED TO DO EVEN IF WORKING)
Early access/ "daily progress", excluding items for sale.
(Daily progress every day that I make progress on art that I can show publicly, excluding adoptables and other art for sale. PROS: Relatively easy.)
Character Q&A animatics/ sketches.
(Exclusive/early access to ask my OCs questions, which will be answered in sketch or sketch animatic form. PROS: I've been wanting to do this for a while; I'm motivated. | Scratches the animation itch. CONS: People need to actually be interested and asking questions | Non-consistent deliverables; depends on the questions being asked and the frequency of questions.)
Reductions to adoptables over 1 week old.
(PROS: Adoptables already exist; relatively easy | Non-members don't lose access to adoptables.)
LIKELY
PSD creature bases.
(PROS: Can become a source of steady income. CONS: Time intensive | Learning curve and best practices.)
Options to buy without subscribing, where applicable.
(PROS: Alternate option for those who are only interested in specific bases/adoptables/ etc. CONS: May make the subscriptions feel less special?)
Reductions to all full-priced commissions/adoptables at higher tiers.
(PROS: Ability to make back some of the money spent on the subscription. CONS: The % has to be enough to make the reward interesting, but it could potentially be overused, and limiting its usage is also less interesting; balancing. | Might be complicated to set up.)
Subscriber-exclusive extra adoptable(s), that open up to general sale if not sold within the month.
(PROS: New additions rather than removing access from the general public. | Allows me to experiment/ make more in-depth designs.)
Interactivity; related to other tiers like Q&As, bases, subscriber-exclusive adopts, etc.
(PROS: Subscribers get to help decide what art I'll make each month, and make recommendations during the creation process of Patreon-related content. CONS: No guarantee that all recommendations/ requests will be followed, especially if there are a lot or if requests conflict.)
NEUTRAL
Early access/ *daily progress*, including items for sale.
(PROS: Relatively easy. | No one loses access to purchasing adoptables. CONS: Gives subscribers a potential leg up by knowing which adoptables are coming in advance.)
Themed livestreams, including but not limited to: talking | fanart (OC or IP) | tutorials | animation | adoptables | etc.
(PROS: Direct interactions. | Lots of possible themes, keeping things fresh. CONS: Time-intensive to set up with multiple failure points and possible costs (internet stability/ computer limitations/ mic + streaming quality/ etc.) Definately needs to be tested before official implementation. | I'm a nervous hermit.)
Limited streamed General | Creature Design | Animatic commission tiers.
(PROS: Direct interactions. | Buyer gets a chance to make alterations in real-time. CONS: Requires me to set up general livestreaming in order to be a viable option. | Potential time-difference issues.)
High res images/ Working files, excluding purchasable art.
(.psd/ .xstage/ .asperite/ etc. Also excludes commissioned art unless consent is give by the buyer. PROS: Chance for subscribers to dig into files and see how my art is made. | Easy to implement. CONS: Means relinquishing a certain level of control over my personal art and OCs)
Cheap tier that only grants you new rewards/ Expensive tier that gives you access to all rewards.
(PROS: Makes each month's rewards slightly more valuable/exclusive, while still allowing access to anyone willing to pay. CONS: Could make subscribing less interesting to some members? | More tiers = More complicated)
Cheap tier for non-commercial use/ Expensive tier for commercial use.
(PROS: Grants subscribers that don't need commercial rights cheap access to memberships. CONS: More tiers = More complicated. | Might be hard to enforce.)
Shout-outs/ Featured tier.
( I post a monthly DA/FA/Subscription sites/ Discord server? journal featuring anyone in this tier, including their profile/art/writing of choice (SFW only and not mandatory). PROS: Relatively easy to do | Extra recognition for subscribers willing to give more. CONS: Subscribers might lose out if they are not active.)
Discord server.
(Could include: voice channel | general chat | commissions/ adoptables/ advertisements channel ( 1 for patron art + 1 for my art, especially if offering early access/exclusives) | Patreon Shout Outs Channel | Art channels | etc. PROS: Allows a central space outside of subscription sites for members to hear news and gain access to downloadable content. CONS: Needs moderation | I sometimes use Discord for work, so high activity could be distracting during work hours; muting means no moderation/interaction.)
Postcard/ Greeting cards.
(PROS: I already have the downloadable files set up since I'm already selling them on DA. CONS: I haven't sold a single one in over a year; is anyone actually interested in these?)
UNLIKELY
Early access/ "daily progress", including items for sale + the ability to buy purchasable items early.
(PROS: Exclusive early access. CONS: It would make adoptable bidding less fair for the general public/ change currently-existing norms.)
Physical goods: Stickers | Pins | Signed Physical Commissions | Signed prints | Apparel | etc.
(PROS: Rewards that you can hold in your hand and/or put on your person. CONS: Exorbitant shipping costs from my location, excluding lettermail. | Possibility of rewards getting stolen/ lost. | Costs associated with outsourcing for products that I cannot make myself/ Upfront costs needed to be able to make products myself.)
Animation Commissions [OPEN]
General | Posted 6 months agoAnimated Portraits
2-frame animation
-Equal to full-body general commission prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996
-Flip between two poses/emotions/etc. of your choice.
4-frame animation
-2x the full-body general commission prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996
-For more complex actions or smoother transitions.
Other Info:
-Includes revision stage.
-Can flip drawings to make extra use of the limited frames; action-dependent.
-Unlimited slots.
Sketch animatics
$60 USD (max 2 characters/ 1 character + props).
+$30 USD per extra character.
+$30 USD for complex backgrounds.
-Option to pay more after receiving the finished animatic to keep refining it.
Other Info:
This is a timed commission; the final per-frame quality will depend on the complexity of the character(s), the complexity of the action(s), the final length of the animatic, if a background or props are needed, if there is more than 1 character present, if it's a close-up or wide-shot, etc.
Due to the nature of this commission, there is no revision stage. I'll create the animatic based on the descriptions and character sheet(s) provided at the time of purchase.
The examples below took 1-2h to create; expect ~ this level of quality or slightly higher depending on the aforementioned quality factors.
Unlimited slots.
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60170348/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60086162/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/39234377/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/33157833/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/33070051/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/33033190/
Animated Pixel Icons
50x50
-2 frame animation $70 USD.
-4 frame animation: $90 USD.
+ $7 USD/ extra smoothing frame.
100x100
-2 frame animation $150 USD.
-4 frame animation: $200 USD.
+ $16 USD/ extra smoothing frame.
Other Info:
-Discounts may be applied if you get multiple animated icons of the same character in similar poses, as most of the upfront cost is in creating the base pixel art.
-Icons can be scaled up (both examples are 50x50 sprites scaled up to 100x100). I wouldn't recommend scaling up past 300% the original size.
-Unlimited slots.
-Minor revisions included.
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/36508616/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51905336/
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For any information not included here, see my Terms and Conditions: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8764803/
You can also read through my Commission Preferences Journal: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8764960/ if you are unsure that I would be a suitable fit for your commission. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Unfortunate Life Update
General | Posted 7 months agoLIFE BITES SOMETIMES
I've been dragging my feet on this update, listening for news and deciding on how I want to proceed, and finally feel that I know enough information to share the situation that I find myself in. Last Monday, the team I work for was told to halt production effective immediately, with little warning or information. The next day, we all received notices of temporary layoff. Information slowly started to trickle in; the grant that was paying for our production had suddenly been cut: https://kidscreen.com/2025/05/07/trumps-administration-axes-the-ready-to-learn-grant/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trumps-administration-axes-the-ready-to-learn-grant&_u=NWtCbgFl2Xg%3D To be clear, I am not sharing this with intent to start a political debate or to shake up the companies and people those choices led to my temporary layoff (please be respectful in the comments); I am simply stating a fact that has affected me and countless others personally and deeply.
If you've been a watcher for a while, you'd know that this is not my first temporary layoff. It is, however, my first temporary layoff to happen overnight, mid-production. It hits very differently when you don't have a chance to prepare beforehand.
Anyway, there is an actual reason for this update, so let's get to that. I want to preface the rest of this journal by saying that I am not in an emergency situation. I am fortunate enough to have a small emergency fund for these sorts of situations, that I was able to build up through adoptable sales and commissions. For that, a big thank you to everyone who has purchased anything from me in the past. More importantly, however, is that I have access to unemployment benefits, which will help me financially while I start trying to find a job in this crazy economy.
UH-OH ADOPTABLES (AND COMMISSION)
Unfortunately, while on this aforementioned benefit, half of any earnings I make will go back to them. This is a reasonable but unfortunate requirement, and means that for the foreseeable future (until I start a new job), I will no longer be able to offer discounted adoptables/ commissions. This includes YCH, design package commissions, discounted adoptables upgrades, and any other discounted goods. This also includes any base adoptable sales I had planned, and if we get that far, the price of silhouette adoptables. E adoptables will continue to be posted at the normal base price, but upgrades will only be available at the General Prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996 As I find time, I will officially update all the adoptable/YCH/commission information, but there is a lot to change and I have more pressing things to focus on for the moment. So for now, this will serve as the official update. Charity adoptables, upgrades, and sales will remain unaffected, since no money goes through me.
PATREON? YAY OR NAY?
I have been thinking long-term as well, and have been considering the possibility of opening up a patreon/Ko-fi/DA premium/similar service in the future, if the job hunt dries up (for simplicity, I'll refer to this as Patreon from now on, though it may not be the service I go with). I've had it on my mind as a possibility for years, but never committed since I don't want to put anything I already offer behind a pay wall, and never felt confident that I would have enough to offer otherwise. Early access to adoptables/art was the main benefit I could think to offer in a consistent manner, but it felt somewhat shallow to me.
However, I have never offered livestreams or robust creature bases. I have been considering both, and especially the latter as an alternate method of income. I may not be able to offer new livestreams/bases on a monthly basis if/once I do find work, but my hope was that even when higher tiers are closed, people may continue to filter in and out to get access to the bases/livestreams that are available.
More specifically (when talking about bases), I was thinking that for personal use, 1 month of membership would give you access to all bases available at the time. If you wanted commercial rights to the base, you would have to keep paying any membership tier for as long as you were selling art created from the bases. If I can set it up, I also wanted to offer a pay-up-front cost per base for those who don't want to pay monthly, and a tier that automatically comes with commercial rights included for that month's base. I'd have to look into the minutia of this, such as the legality, structural possibility, and recordkeeping methods, before I commit to anything, but while I'm still in the concept stages for this idea, I'm interested to know if this would even interest anyone.
Please, if you have any thoughts on the matter, either as a potential buyer or as someone who has used a service like this, I'd love to hear your thoughts and learn from your experiences. Currently, my only limitation for reward ideas is physical goods like stickers; anything that has an upfront cost.
TLDR:
-I lost my job. Poo.
-If you wish to commission me or get an update with your adoptable, please refer to the General Prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996 until further notice. (sales prices are closed)
-Charity adoptables are unaffected by this change.
-Thoughts on potential patreon (or service-adjacent) rewards is highly appreciated.
I've been dragging my feet on this update, listening for news and deciding on how I want to proceed, and finally feel that I know enough information to share the situation that I find myself in. Last Monday, the team I work for was told to halt production effective immediately, with little warning or information. The next day, we all received notices of temporary layoff. Information slowly started to trickle in; the grant that was paying for our production had suddenly been cut: https://kidscreen.com/2025/05/07/trumps-administration-axes-the-ready-to-learn-grant/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trumps-administration-axes-the-ready-to-learn-grant&_u=NWtCbgFl2Xg%3D To be clear, I am not sharing this with intent to start a political debate or to shake up the companies and people those choices led to my temporary layoff (please be respectful in the comments); I am simply stating a fact that has affected me and countless others personally and deeply.
If you've been a watcher for a while, you'd know that this is not my first temporary layoff. It is, however, my first temporary layoff to happen overnight, mid-production. It hits very differently when you don't have a chance to prepare beforehand.
Anyway, there is an actual reason for this update, so let's get to that. I want to preface the rest of this journal by saying that I am not in an emergency situation. I am fortunate enough to have a small emergency fund for these sorts of situations, that I was able to build up through adoptable sales and commissions. For that, a big thank you to everyone who has purchased anything from me in the past. More importantly, however, is that I have access to unemployment benefits, which will help me financially while I start trying to find a job in this crazy economy.
UH-OH ADOPTABLES (AND COMMISSION)
Unfortunately, while on this aforementioned benefit, half of any earnings I make will go back to them. This is a reasonable but unfortunate requirement, and means that for the foreseeable future (until I start a new job), I will no longer be able to offer discounted adoptables/ commissions. This includes YCH, design package commissions, discounted adoptables upgrades, and any other discounted goods. This also includes any base adoptable sales I had planned, and if we get that far, the price of silhouette adoptables. E adoptables will continue to be posted at the normal base price, but upgrades will only be available at the General Prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996 As I find time, I will officially update all the adoptable/YCH/commission information, but there is a lot to change and I have more pressing things to focus on for the moment. So for now, this will serve as the official update. Charity adoptables, upgrades, and sales will remain unaffected, since no money goes through me.
PATREON? YAY OR NAY?
I have been thinking long-term as well, and have been considering the possibility of opening up a patreon/Ko-fi/DA premium/similar service in the future, if the job hunt dries up (for simplicity, I'll refer to this as Patreon from now on, though it may not be the service I go with). I've had it on my mind as a possibility for years, but never committed since I don't want to put anything I already offer behind a pay wall, and never felt confident that I would have enough to offer otherwise. Early access to adoptables/art was the main benefit I could think to offer in a consistent manner, but it felt somewhat shallow to me.
However, I have never offered livestreams or robust creature bases. I have been considering both, and especially the latter as an alternate method of income. I may not be able to offer new livestreams/bases on a monthly basis if/once I do find work, but my hope was that even when higher tiers are closed, people may continue to filter in and out to get access to the bases/livestreams that are available.
More specifically (when talking about bases), I was thinking that for personal use, 1 month of membership would give you access to all bases available at the time. If you wanted commercial rights to the base, you would have to keep paying any membership tier for as long as you were selling art created from the bases. If I can set it up, I also wanted to offer a pay-up-front cost per base for those who don't want to pay monthly, and a tier that automatically comes with commercial rights included for that month's base. I'd have to look into the minutia of this, such as the legality, structural possibility, and recordkeeping methods, before I commit to anything, but while I'm still in the concept stages for this idea, I'm interested to know if this would even interest anyone.
Please, if you have any thoughts on the matter, either as a potential buyer or as someone who has used a service like this, I'd love to hear your thoughts and learn from your experiences. Currently, my only limitation for reward ideas is physical goods like stickers; anything that has an upfront cost.
TLDR:
-I lost my job. Poo.
-If you wish to commission me or get an update with your adoptable, please refer to the General Prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996 until further notice. (sales prices are closed)
-Charity adoptables are unaffected by this change.
-Thoughts on potential patreon (or service-adjacent) rewards is highly appreciated.
Updates to TAC, Comm Preferences, + General Prices
General | Posted 11 months agoCommission Preferences:
My Commission Preferences journal: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8764960/ has been updated to more closely reflect my current likes and dislikes. As always, if you are unsure if a particular commission would be suitable for me, please ask.
Commission Prices:
I have also updated my General Commission Prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50869996/ and Design Package Prices: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50870065/ for 2025. No changes in price or commission types this year, just a few changes to the text.
Of note, the description regarding custom design fees has been updated:
"Custom designs (art of a character with improper or no visual reference) may be subject to a design phase, which costs extra. AI generated character sheets will not be accepted as proper visual reference. You can find the prices for custom designs here"
Commission Terms and Conditions:
I have made some much-needed updates to my Commission Terms and Conditions: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8764803/ which I will list below. I will not be including small grammatical changes (Ex: changing the words "works", "materials", "art", "pieces" etc. to "artwork" to clarify the text) as there are many and they do not change the meaning of the text.
1. Terms:
(ALTERED) Artist: The person being commissioned to create a work of art.
(NEW) Artwork: A work of art or other creative work made by the Artist and commissioned by the Client. Also referred to as a commission.
(NEW) Employee: A person employed by an individual or company, whether permanently, fixed-term, or freelance on a reoccurring basis.
(ALTERED) Derivatives (adapted material): Material created based on or using the original artwork. An alteration, rearrangement, transformation, modification, translation, etc. of the original artwork. This term does not apply to the characters depicted within the artwork.
(NEW) Generative AI: Artificial Intelligence technology that creates content, including but not limited to images.
(NEW) Primary References : References (Ex : model sheets) that are expected to be followed closely in the creation of the artwork.
(NEW) Secondary References : References (Ex: moodboards) that help form a general sense of the desired artwork, to be used as inspiration.
3. Terms Of Use:
(NEW) The Client is prohibited from willingly or purposefully inputting the artwork into any form of Generative AI system. Derivatives of the artwork are not to be made using Generative AI.
5. Credit:
(ALTERED) In the case where the Artist no longer wants to be attributed to the artwork, they may ask that the Client remove the credit line, or list the Artist as Anonymous.
8. Guarantees:
(ALTERED) The Client guarantees that they hold all rights required to use stock, art, text, primary references, etc. that might be supplied to the Artist for the creation of the artwork. The Client agrees to defend the Artist against all claims, liability, damages, expenses, and fees arising from the Client's misuse of the Artist's work, or misuse of references used to create the Artist's work.
(NEW) The Artist does not willingly or purposefully use generative AI in the creation of their artwork. If the Client wishes to supply generative AI content to help illustrate their vision, its use will be limited to secondary references, and will not be directly used by the Artist when creating the final Artwork.
Commission Preferences - 2025
General | Posted 7 years agoA useful point of reference for anyone thinking of commissioning me, but unsure about what I draw.
- Custom creature designs
- Simple, realistic markings/patterns
- Simple accessories or clothing (when applicable)
- Narrative reasons behind designs
- Most types of characters, especially those falling under humanoids, animals, and beasts.
- Long, slender or snake-like bodies
- Wispy, elegant, or organic shapes
- Terrifying monsters
- Cute little critters
- Colour schemes (complimentary, split complimentary, triadic, etc.)
- Pastels/natural colours, sometimes with a touch of vibrant colour
- Concise, fun, or original designs
- NSFW - sexual in nature
- Questionable or controversial themes
- Mechas and other heavily mechanical forms
- Over-sexualized designs (GIANT-breasted women, beefed-up for the sake of looks, etc.)
- Characters created using generative AI
- Complex parts needing heavy referencing (especially if proper reference material is lacking)
- Pin-ups, overly-provocative poses or themes
- Brutally gorey (minor blood/gore is fine)
- Rainbow, oversaturated, or competing colour palettes
- Excessive amounts of unnecessary details, especially if unnatural or illogical
What I Like and LOVE to draw:
- Custom creature designs
- Simple, realistic markings/patterns
- Simple accessories or clothing (when applicable)
- Narrative reasons behind designs
- Most types of characters, especially those falling under humanoids, animals, and beasts.
- Long, slender or snake-like bodies
- Wispy, elegant, or organic shapes
- Terrifying monsters
- Cute little critters
- Colour schemes (complimentary, split complimentary, triadic, etc.)
- Pastels/natural colours, sometimes with a touch of vibrant colour
- Concise, fun, or original designs
What I Dislike or (most often) REFUSE to draw:
- NSFW - sexual in nature
- Questionable or controversial themes
- Mechas and other heavily mechanical forms
- Over-sexualized designs (GIANT-breasted women, beefed-up for the sake of looks, etc.)
- Characters created using generative AI
- Complex parts needing heavy referencing (especially if proper reference material is lacking)
- Pin-ups, overly-provocative poses or themes
- Brutally gorey (minor blood/gore is fine)
- Rainbow, oversaturated, or competing colour palettes
- Excessive amounts of unnecessary details, especially if unnatural or illogical
2025 Commission Terms And Conditions
General | Posted 7 years ago1. Terms:
Artist: The person being commissioned to create a work of art.
Client: The person paying for production of the commissioned artwork.
Artwork: A work of art or other creative work made by the Artist and commissioned by the Client. Also referred to as a commission.
Individual or Independant/Emerging Company: A single person, or a business consisting of no more than 12 employees.
Larger Company: A business consisting of more than 12 employees.
Employee: A person employed by an individual or company, whether permanently, fixed-term, or freelance on a reoccurring basis.
Non-Commercial: Not primarily intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
Commercial: Intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation. This includes anything from advertising, to branding, to direct resale.
Derivatives (adapted material): Material created based on or using the original artwork. An alteration, rearrangement, transformation, modification, translation, etc. of the original artwork. This term does not apply to the characters depicted within the artwork.
Share: To provide the artwork to the public under a circumstance out of the Artist's control (Ex: putting the artwork on posters, billboards, websites/blogs, T-shirts, etc.) Sharing includes the reproduction, public display, and distribution of the artwork.
Technical Modification: Modifications that must be made in order to use the artwork under specific circumstances. (Ex: Cropping, resizing, or changing file type)
Generative AI: Artificial Intelligence technology that creates content, including but not limited to images.
Primary References: References (Ex : model sheets) that are expected to be followed closely in the creation of the artwork.
Secondary References: References (Ex: moodboards) that help form a general sense of the desired artwork, to be used as inspiration.
2. Copyright:
Subject to Canadian law, the Artist retains full copyrights of all works produced, and may choose, under written agreement, to share commercial rights with the Client. Character(s) depicted in the artwork remain the property of their original owner(s). The Client cannot claim copyrights they do not own.
3. Terms Of Use:
If the Client is an Individual or Independent/Emerging Company, all listed commission prices are for Commercial purposes, including Derivatives. This is an indefinite right granted at the time of purchase, for the commissioned artwork. It is retained even if the company grows. However, these rights do not eliminate the obligation to give proper artistic credit.
For all Larger Companies, the listed commission prices are for Non-Commercial purposes, with no Derivatives. By commissioning the Artist, the Client agrees not to use the artwork for commercial gains, nor publicly share any derivatives of the artwork. If the Client wishes to commission the Artist for commercial work, they must clearly state their intent upon requesting the commission, so that an appropriate price and contract can be drafted.
The Client is prohibited from willingly or purposefully inputting the artwork into any form of Generative AI system. Derivatives of the artwork are not to be made using Generative AI.
The Client may share commissioned artwork on other sites, so long as they respect their rights, and proper credit is given. Linking back to the original artwork is allowed and encouraged.
Technical modifications to the artwork are not considered derivative.
4. Cost, Procedure, and Refunds:
The Artist will not begin work on a commission until it is paid for in full. Larger commissions can be paid for in parts; each part will be finished when it is fully paid for. If the work is not completed 30 days after payment, the Client may request a refund for all work not already completed. The Artist will also refund the Client if circumstances make the commission impossible to properly complete, or if the Artist deems the artwork to be unlawful or immoral.
By commissioning the Artist, the Client understands that certain liberties may be taken in drawing the subject. However, the Client may ask for specific requirements so long as they make these clear before commencement of the artwork. Unless the artwork differs substantially from the original description or references, excessive changes will result in further costs for the Client, and possible delays in schedule.
A draft will be sent at the sketch stage for the Client to review and accept. A delay in approval may create delays in schedule. Once the sketch has been approved, changes to the artwork will be restricted. Once the commission has been deemed finished, the Artist will no longer make adjustments to the artwork.
5. Credit:
If sharing the artwork, The Client must respect their rights, and properly credit the Artist, preferably by linking back to the original artwork and mentioning the artist in their description.
In the case where the Artist no longer wants to be attributed to the artwork, they may ask that the Client remove the credit line, or list the Artist as Anonymous.
6. Endorsement & Moral Rights:
The Artist does not endorse what the Client does with the artwork after its completion. The Client may not assert or imply that their use of the artwork is connected with or sponsored by the Artist. Additionally the Artist may seek compensation or take-down if the artwork is used in a way that is immoral, racist, sexist, or otherwise deemed inappropriate.
7. Exceptions and Limitations:
These terms and conditions cannot reduce, restrict, or impose conditions on the Client that could lawfully be made without permission of the Artist. (Ex: Fair Use) If any part of these terms and conditions is deemed unenforceable, it shall be automatically reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
8. Guarantees:
The Client guarantees that they hold all rights required to use stock, art, text, primary references, etc. that might be supplied to the Artist for the creation of the artwork. The Client agrees to defend the Artist against all claims, liability, damages, expenses, and fees arising from the Client's misuse of the Artist's work, or misuse of references used to create the artist's work.
The Artist does not willingly or purposefully use generative AI in the creation of their artwork. If the Client wishes to supply generative AI content to help illustrate their vision, its use will be limited to secondary references, and will not be directly used by the Artist when creating the final Artwork.
The Artist will not license, sell or otherwise misuse the commissioned artwork, but may display them for portfolio or archiving purposes, and may show them to subscribers as an early access perk. The latter does not grant said subscribers any right to use the artwork(s) or its content. The Client has the right to request that their commissioned art not be included as early access content. The Artist may also stop displaying the artwork at any time; however, this will not void these terms and conditions.
The artist will not be accountable for lack of accuracy, or the presence of errors, if said errors are not caught and mentioned by the Client in the early stages of development.
