Hey guys, unfortunately this is a more seriously toned post.

It’s become increasingly clear to me that people are still failing to comprehend my existence—or at the very least, the information I provide.

I've had too many clients (especially from the furry fandom) who seem to completely lack basic reading comprehension. Bios, posts, pinned messages—they're all there for a reason. They’re not filler. They're meant to help you, the client, understand exactly what you're agreeing to before payment is sent.

I get it. Everyone has a different definition of “professional.” But I’m tired of the assumption that every artist is working under the same conditions, speed, or systems. Life doesn’t work that way—and neither do I.

I am not responsible for disappointment or “misunderstandings” when the information is laid out across all my platforms: my bio, my journals, my queue, my Ko-Fi page, and more. I post updates publicly because if I don’t, I get accused of ghosting or worse. I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t.

I don’t have the time or mental bandwidth to message every client weekly with updates. I tried. I made a Discord server—barely anyone joined. I tried Telegram—I hated it. I tried Trello—and got yelled at for managing my own damn queue.

So tell me—what more am I supposed to do?

Should I force every single client to fill out a Google form and quiz them on my TOS just to prove they actually read it?

Because until I get out of the debt I’m drowning in, I have to keep accepting commissions. I have to survive. And since I can’t seem to land a job no matter how hard I try, this is all I have.

But no matter how hard I work, no matter how much I lower my prices, no matter how many pieces I finish—it never feels like enough. I’ve done 8 artworks for $200. That’s not sustainable. That doesn’t even cover what I owe, let alone my bills or food or medication.

In just the past three months, I’ve had five clients demand refunds over issues clearly outlined in my TOS. Refunds I had to give, not because they were deserved, but because I couldn’t deal with the harassment or threats.

Yes—threats.

Let me make this clear:
Saying “I want my art ASAP or else” is blackmail.
It’s coercion.
It’s emotional manipulation.
It’s abuse.

And I’ve had three separate people do this to me in just four months.
I’m fucking tired.

So here’s the reality:

I’m dealing with fallout from last year that I couldn’t control.

I owe over 40 clients more than 100 pieces of art.

My wrist is injured and I physically can’t draw 24/7.

I’m still trying to find a stable job.

And I’m barely holding it together outside of art.


Going forward:

I’ll be updating my TOS with stricter rules.
You’ll need to send me a password from my TOS page when commissioning me.
I will not cater to demands, blackmail, or manipulation.

And maybe… once this backlog is cleared, I’ll finally leave this fandom behind.

I’m tired of being treated like I’m disposable.
I’m tired of being pushed to the edge by people who refuse to read.

Take care.
And if you’re a fellow artist: protect yourself. You deserve better too.

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🧾 Full TOS:
🔗 https://wiltedboa.straw.page/