I've decided I really want to pursue making a fullsuit finally. Buying all the materials may take some time since I don't usually buy personal hobby stuff very often but if business is good I should be able to purchase all the fur before October! _{I really should have bought things directly from DVC and fursuit supplies at megaplex but oh well.}The character I'm making is Borax (basic reference here) because he's a grump and a trouble maker. I'm not so keen on being cute in suit haha. I'll try to document the making of the suit as best I can.

List of my materials:
Lavender shag (Fursuit Supplies) pending
Turquoise shag (Etsy) shipped
White shag (Fursuit Supplies) pending
White seal (Fursuit Supplies) pending
Black shag (Fursuit Supplies) pending
Black pleather (Joann)

Small hinged bird of prey resin head (DVC) pending
Resin eyes (DVC) pending
Unicorn horn (DVC) pending
Magenta tongue (DVC) pending

Yellow resin claws (Fursuit Supplies) pending
Large foam claws (DVC) pending
Cheap shoes
Thick mat

Gold paint
Epoxy glue
Air dry clay
Mod Podge
Lavender/black thread
Hot glue

I'll include links to photos as I take them. Wish me luck guys!
Paper pattern

Alrighty then I've finally fixed up my professional account and I'll be reuploading my commissions over there. I'll still hang out here but I won't be updating orders or commission info here. Only personal art/fanart here~

Hope to see yall at  ryuudaiga!

Finally I have an art website I can direct everyone to!

http://ryuudaiga.weebly.com/

I will be taking commissions exclusively through my website now and I'll also be selling merch on it very soon. I hope everyone gets a chance to check it out soon!

My digital commissions are also now open! I'll be taking a limited number of orders so act fast! Order forms are on my website!

First order of business! I will be removing orders on my waiting list that have had no payment within the first month of placement. I have updated my Terms of Service concerning this issue which you can read here.

Second~ I am currently holding a 20% off sale on all traditional orders. This sale will last until Sept 1. It's a great opportunity to order a Christmas present for friends and loved ones without paying for a rush order on December 21st ;)

I'm closing all digital commissions for now, but traditional commissions are still open! I've gotten an influx of sticker and ref sheet comms and I really want some trad comms to switch things up, especially since I can only work on digital stuff at home.

SO. Until the end of July, I'll give anyone a 15% discount on traditional orders if they mention the word MINISKIRTS to me! A further 5% off (for a total of 20% off) if you can tell me what that's specifically in reference to ;)

No worries for those of you who have commissioned me already, I'm still working on your orders as well and will give you updates when I get to yours!

Complete price list for my commission options, see here for examples and simplified price sheet.

Traditional
Chibi 3-5” (request name)
•Lineart only $15
-Add Character (lineart) +$10
•Colored and shaded $30
-Add Character (color/shade) +$20
-Reversible (Color only) +$20
-Badge: Outlined/Laminated +$2

Small Bust 4-5” (request name)
•Lineart only $15
•Colored and shaded $30
-Reversible (Color only) +$20
-Badge: Outlined/Laminated +$2

Large Headshot 5-6” (with name)
•Lineart only $18
•Colored and shaded $35
-Reversible (Color only) +$25
-Badge: Outlined/Laminated +$5

Halfbody 6-7”
•Lineart only $25
-Add Character (lineart) +$20
•Colored and shaded $50
-Add Character +$40
-Badge: Outline/Laminated +$6 or
-Background (Color only) +$30-$50

Fullbody 7-9”
•Lineart only $35
-Add Character (lineart) +$25
•Colored and shaded $70
-Add Character +$55
-Badge: Outline/Laminated +$10 or
-Background (Color only) +$40-$75

$25 Chibi Multilayer Base Character 
-Add Character +$18
-Background +$20-$30
-Atmosphere +$3
-Setting props +$5-$10
-Lamination included

$60 Fullbody Multilayer Base Character (min +1 layer) 
-Add Character +$45
-Background +$35-$70
-Atmosphere +$8
-Setting props +$5-$20
-Lamination included

Digital
($Lines/$Flats/$Cell Shading/$Soft Shading)
Minimum 1000x1000px at 300dpi 

$15/$18/$25/$30 Square Headshot
Includes 50 px and 100 px icons
Single color background

$20/$25/$35/$40 Chibi
-Add Character +75%
-Background: Simple (color or more) +20%

$30/$35/$45/$50 Halfbody
-Add Character +75%
-Background
--Simple (color or more) +20%
--Detailed (shade only) +75%
- Flat lineless Option $40

$45/$50/$65/$75 Fullbody
-Add Character +75%
-Background
--Simple (color or more) +20%
--Detailed (shade only) +75%
-Flat lineless option $55

$50 Reference Sheet Base Anthro Character
(Includes front anthro view, name, color palette, simple background)
-Add Basic Anthro View (back or side) +$35
-Add ¾ Anthro View +$40
-Feral View +$45
-Simple cell shading +$10 per view
Extras:
-Expressions (4 max) +$15 for 2 (or +$10 single)
-Accessory details (eg. clothing, jewelry, weapons) +$5-$10 each
-Body details up to 2 free, 3-5 +$20, 6 or more +$40 (eg. Paws, eye closeup, scale detail, tattoos, genitalia)

Telegram Stickers (Cell shading only)
Headshot or Bust
-$10 up to 9 ($10 each)
-$90 for 10 ($9 each)
-$160 for 20 ($8 each)
-$225 for 30 ($7.50 each)
+$2 each fullbody (per sticker)
+$4 each extra character (per sticker)
$4 OFF each extra connected sticker (first is original price)

Custom Perlers
Paws
-Small $15
-Large $25

Headshot
-Simple (1-5 main colors) $25
-Complex (6 or more main colors) $40

Box
-Simple (1-5 main colors) $45
-Complex (6 or more main colors) $60
-Wide +$30/+$45

Additional Charges
NSFW
-Erotic/Explicit: +$10/$20 per character
-Add Props +$15-$30 (eg. bondage, tentacles, apparatuses etc)
See my TOS for list of fetishes I will not draw

No/Text Reference +$25

Rush Order
-Within 2 weeks (Request)
-Within 7 days +$20 (trad)/$25 (dig) per character
-Within 2 days +$40 (trad)/$45 (dig) per character

Shipping
Regular (fits most) $5
Large $10
International (from USA) $10-$20

Printing (Matte default)
4x6 $5
8x10 $10
12x16 $20
Glossy +$2/$4/$6

WOooo! Felt like this weekend was more like a week xD I'm back now though and I'm back to working on comms. Got a couple of ref sheets next on the list which are big projects so I may work on some of the sticker orders as breaks since they're much smaller.

I bought some hella merch from the Artist Alley at AKon which I'll try to show off soon. I might wait until after I repaint my shelves cuz the color they are is really awful haha. Maybe I can recruit some of you cool kids near me to help paint em? I might throw out a free request as reward ;P

It's a bit late now though so Imma stfu and go to sleep. I wanna wake up earlier so I have more daylight hours to work! Night erryone

AKon is in a few days and YES imma be there! I'm going to partial arkadius on friday and sunday and maybe saturday when he's not suiting. Hopefully my Jyushimatsu hoodie will arrive in time for me to put that cosplay together but I'm thinking it might not u_u My artsy friend from Cali (whom I visited not long ago) will be flying in and we'll share a room at the Anatole together. She's bringing a few cosplays I'm super excited to see irl hnnnn. I'm also going to try and make the LGBTQ+ meetup on thursday and the furmeet on saturday. info on both are on facebook, I can provide links if necessary.

I'll try to get as many photos as I can and upload them here or wherever I'm not too lazy to post them xD hope to see a bunch of furs there!

I FINISHED LINING AND FLAT COLORING A PACK OF 20 TELEGRAM STICKERS
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

THAT IS ALL

Finally I've decided to make a post explaining this species, here we goooo

Anatomy: Zephyr-Draks are a mix of dragon and bird with fur, scales, and sometimes feathers. They can be depicted in anthro or feral form.
Constant features are: horns, scaled bird-like limbs, and long fur on their heads/backs/tails. Their most defining feature is the absence of a face and normal flesh and bone; they are filled with any things else, such as plants, gems, or man-made items. These unusual fillings can be seen through the hole where their face would be otherwise. Many Zephyr-drak hide this abnormality with a mask of some sort.

Personality: There is no particular personality Zephyr-draks share.

Terms of Service/Use: (Subject to change) Do not resell any Zephyr-draks you have obtained from me yet. I will allow this in the future. You may change the gender and color scheme of your Zephyr-drak but major permanent changes to its anatomy are not allowed.

I will update this when I have more time to sit down and organize their info!

Yo! If y'all are interested in seeing a cool timelapse video, check out the one I just posted here~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txE.....nnel=RyuuDaiga

It features linework and color with Copic markers. It was really fun to record and if you have any suggestions or critique for me, feel free to let me know!

Sorry for the journal spam guys, it seemed the easiest way to link all my new info xD

Anyway--Commissions are open again! I'll be taking 3 slots for now aaaaaand...yeah! Check out my new prices and stuff:

New Commission Prices

Terms of Service

Commission Form

Ryuu Daiga's Commissions Terms of Service

NEW ADDITION: I will be taking orders off my waiting list if I've been waiting on (first) payment for more than a month. Please have your funds ready within a week of placing your order, preferably before. Keep in mind I DO accept payment plans if full payment is impossible within the first week.

•I reserve the right to refuse an order or to cancel an order and refund you. I currently do not have a limit on my commissions but if I decide to cap it, I will let you know if you fall outside the cap and offer a refund.

•Payment is required before I begin work on your order. If payment is over $100 or you are in a restrictive situation that does not allow full upfront payment, please let me know and we may be able to work out a payment plan. I ask at least $25 per payment and no more than two weeks between payments. I accept cash, card, and Paypal currently.

•If you need your order shipped, you must tell me upfront and I will charge an additional shipping fee. International orders will have a higher shipping fee depending on your location so I must know your address before I charge you. You must also tell me if you need your order by a certain date, I may need to add a rush charge. I cannot guarantee shipping will make it by your deadline, but if you are in the DFW area I can hand-deliver it to you.

•You must provide me with reliable contact information--Skype, Telegram, and Facebook messenger work best but I can use phone texting and email as well. Platforms such as Kik are unacceptable as messages eventually get deleted automatically.

•Please provide me with a copy or link to your reference sheet if available. If not, please send me as much accurate artwork or photographs of your character as you have. If your order includes an additional unspecified character, I will take artistic liberty with it.

•My queue and progress is recorded on my featured journal on Furaffinity at Ryuu1818. If you want to know how far your order is, please refer to that. I can also provide you with WIPs once I have started on it.

•Prices will be subject to change. That is up to my discretion as my artwork is my livelihood.

•Orders may take a few days to a couple months to complete depending on my schedule (cons, travel, life etc) and what I'm able to work on at the time. If I need to order materials to complete your commission I will let you know.

•I can make some changes as I work on a piece and send you WIPs. I will do my best to follow your inital order but I cannot make major changes after a certain point. If I am unclear on something, I will contact you. If a mistake Is my fault, I will do my best to correct it.

Things I will not draw on commission:
•General: Vomit/fecal matter, extreme gratuitous torture (eg. overkill, playing with bodyparts), cannibalism, self-harm (some exceptions, please ask if unsure).

•NSFW: Underage pornography, bloodplay, vore.

•Do not ask me to draw a design/character that is not yours unless you have explicit permission from the owner or can show proof that it is a surprise gift. Fanart of published works is acceptable.

•If you are ordering from outside of the US, please take note. If there are laws forbidding certain kinds of pornography, do not order such forbidden material from me. I will research your country's laws as well and if I find you are asking for illegal material, I will return your money and cancel your order immediately.

Refunds
•Please allow at least a month of 0%-49% completion before asking for a refund. If you change your mind about wanting the order, I can give you a partial to full refund depending on how much I have completed. I will NOT refund an order 50%-100% completed. If you are unhappy with a completed piece, I will still not refund you. I give plenty of WIPs and stay very much in contact with my customers. I will refund shipping costs if I am able to hand-deliver your order at a meet or convention.


Bottom line: If you are unsure of my rules, please ask me before placing your order!

Commission Form
I, (your name here) have read and agree to Ryuu Daiga's terms of service. I understand that breaking these terms nullifies my order and a partial refund may or may not be available.

1) Media: Traditional/Digital (choose one)

2) Special (optional): Multilayer/Reference/Telegram Stickers (choose one, fill out details below)
- Multilayer Badge (Chibi or Fullbody) Layers:
- Reference Sheet
1. Additional Views: Side/Back/Three-Quarters/Feral
2. Extra Details:
- Telegram Stickers Expressions:

3) Size: Chibi, Small Bust, Large Headshot, Halfbody, Fullbody (choose one)

4) Reversible (if applicable): Yes/No

5) Name (if applicable): Yes/No
- If yes, print desired name:

6) Background Finish: White/Badge/Detailed Background (choose one that is applicable)

7) Details (pose, theme, clothing, number of characters, etc):

8) Contact Information (social media, email, phone number, etc):


Full Name:
Date:
Date of Birth (for 18+ themed orders):


(This must be filled out and sent to me before commission payment)

So apparently I'm now going to FWA! I'll be able to work more on traditional comms there but digital will be set back since I won't have access to a computer there. Until I leave Thursday morning I'll be concentrating more on digital stuff. I'm hoping I can at least get Zulgrath's ref done in that time D:

annnnnnd on another note concerning commissions, I'm opening up again on April 2, not 1 cuz I don't want ppl thinking APRIL FOOLS ugh xD that'll be a thing though. I'll post my new comm prices then as well.

That's about all I can think to mention atm. Thanks everyone for your patience!

Wow I'm sorry about the lack of updates recently. I've really just been working on getting things together for TFF so the time for comms isn't long D: I promise there will be progress on them this coming week!

My next goal is going to be buying myself a decent color printer so I don't have to go out to get things printed, realize my computer isn't calibrated correctly, go home and repeat x(

Amazing fun at AFM this month. Arkadiuspanther finally got his super cute suit and wore it to this month's AFM. Man the park and the arcade were a blast, so many fursuiters showed up! I also got to bring my new business cards and handed some out. I hope I can fit in a few more commissions before TFF so I can have enough funds for my table setup o3o

ANYWAY

Ark suited at the arcade too and Succulentdragon got some footage of him rocking out Groove Coaster and i think Sound Voltex as well. Dunno if he's gonna post that somewhere or not but it was really cool to see.

Cant wait for TFF next month omg so much to do yet so hype *^*

Just an update--
Texas Furry Fiesta
I'm attending this year's TFF in March and will be sharing a table with bin. I'm planning on having a few 12x16 prints along with several smaller products (postcards, fanart badges), and will also be taking commissions during the day.

I'm currently taking discounted pre-orders on the larger prints until February 24 for $20. You can see more information about this here.


Commission Info
My commissions are still open by the way! Most of the funds I receive from commissions will be going into TFF prep like ordering merch and setup for my table. My traditional prices are here, digital here, and perler here.


Patreon
I've opened a Patreon here that you all can feel free to check out! I have plenty of exclusive WIPs, process videos, and future prints there and I'm continually updating it for patrons. Patrons also receive other benefits such as free prints and requests too! I'm aiming to be able to publish my manga with the funds from my patrons. It's my dream to publish my story and hopefully I can reach that dream soon. Any support is greatly appreciated . <3


As for other miscellaneous events, I'm slowly making my way to transitioning fully (ftm), but family is making that a bit difficult haha. I managed to spray my fingers with mace by mistake today (arghhh), but I've been able to work a lot more on commissions lately so I'm pretty happy about that! I drove down to Houston with arkadiuspanther and succulentdragon this past weekend and we hung out with bin, garoh, and zulgrath (who I just met there!). We also visited the furmeet at a park there and had tons of fun even if it was pretty chilly xD I'll post some pics of that soon. Anyway I'll be at AFM this weekend, I hope I have my new biz cards to hand out by then x3 mata ne~~~

Moved my queue over to ryuudaiga, you can see it here!