Hello! ^-^
I'm glad you considered commissioning me for some art :D Below is my general Content Guidelines, as Commiss.io calls it. It might also go by the name of Terms of Service, or Artist Policy, or whatever.
Whatever you wanna call it, this breaks down how I handle commissions generally, and what I specialize in drawing. If you have any questions after reading this just send me a message and I'll be sure to respond!
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~Content Guidelines~
[Last Updated: 2021 February 25]
Requesting a Commission:
If you'd like to commission me, at least read this section if nothing else! What I will/won't draw is listed below, but in short, anything SFW is okay, NSFW and anything I'm uncomfortable drawing, is not. When sending references, I'd prefer SFW images if possible! If you only have NSFW references, that is okay, just please censor any lewd parts if possible!
I am allowed to refuse a commission for any reason, though I will do my best to be transparent and communicate if its something I'm not comfortable with! Read further below for more information about communication with me and how I handle cancelling an in-progress commission, though hopefully it never has to come to that!
Additionally, you must be at least 18 years old or older to commission me. This is more recommended by friends and other artists to add due to helping protect me as the artist from any legal issues that can arise from irresponsible kids spending money that isn't theirs. Thankfully, Commiss.io covers this well already, but I feel its worth adding still!
What I WILL draw:
- Character Design
- Anthro or Feral OCs
- SFW only
What I WON'T draw:
If you would like to commission me for anything else, I'm always willing to try! Landscapes I am okay at making, but I still don't feel as though I'm as skilled as I want to be in order to list them.I am not as experienced in drawing humanoid characters, or inorganic things such as architecture or machines.
If you read all this and STILL want me to draw something of the above, then as I said, I'll try my best! I'm happy that you want to commission me and if you still think I'm the best choice for what you want drawn, then by all means I welcome the challenge! Just keep in mind that if its something I'm not as confident in making, that may reflect in the quality of the end result.
Communication, Changes, and WIPs:
I like to have open communications with others, especially for anyone starting a project with me! Feel free to ask for changes, revisions, or WIP pieces as you like. I try my best to provide updates as I make meaningful progress with any commission, and my goal is to create something that you will enjoy and be satisfied with.
I don't have any hard limit on the amount of times or things that you can request to change or anything like that. If something doesn't look the way you envisioned, or you'd like something added or edited, let me know! I'm willing and eager to work with you to make it look the best it can be. If you can think of something being changed or imagined in a different way, then I should be capable of drawing it without much issue ^^ We can always discuss the details of any changes that come up.
Note about Payment:
Just so you are aware, I have my account to request that I am paid in advance, however that doesnt mean I won't start until I'm paid! Personally I have good faith in whomever wishes to commission me that they do so with good intent, and so I like to have payment completed equally as the art is created.
What I mean to say is, if you commission me for something larger, such as a fully rendered character illustration, then even if your project has not been paid, you can expect a sketch to be in the works if I have some spare time to work on it! The good thing about paying up front is that I have some protection as a seller, and its currently the most common method among other artists.
Also if you need to split payment into portions for any reason, let me know ahead of time! I can work out customized pricing on a project with you! I know how expensive art can get, and I know what its like to be a bit short on cash at times, so if for any reason you'd rather pay in parts, then contact me and I'll be more than happy to set something up :3
Now with that said...
Dissatisfaction and Cancelling a Commission:
First and foremost if I ever disappoint you with the final result of a piece, I'm deeply sorry :c That's something I never want to encounter as an artist. The primary reason I keep making art is in hopes that it brightens up the day of whomever sees it, and bring a little happiness to them, so if I fail to do that, then I can't say sorry enough.
Of course though, I'm VERY flexible when making changes to art as stated earlier. If for whatever reason you want to change something about an art piece while its still being worked on, I'll be more than happy to make the change and discuss it further with you. I've had times where I ended up having to redraw characters and poses multiple times for the same image, so do not feel as though its a burden to me. If the changes being asked for seem excessive, I'll let you know, but otherwise do not hesitate to tell me to adjust something. Again, your satisfaction with this is my top priority.
All of this applies to cancelling a commission as well. If for whatever reason it doesnt seem to be working out, you have the final say if you would like me to continue to keep trying or if we should stop. If you need to cancel for financial reasons or otherwise, let me know and I'll sort things out. If payment was already made, and we mutually agree on cancelling the project on good terms, then I'll do everything I can to ensure you are rightfully refunded. I'm still a bit new to Commiss.io, so hopefully this never is a problem we have to run into! ><
Any normal artwork project that takes me more than 6 months to complete, I will gladly refund, or mark as already paid. I want to try and complete every commission I accept, however long it takes, though it is not fair to leave anyone waiting an excessively long time for a work of art they were expecting.
And with all that sad stuff out of the way...
Gratitute and Tips:
If you do end up giving me a tip after completing a commission, thank you ^-^ <3
I'm really glad that you'd be so kind to support me even further as an artist. Like many others, if I see that you've dropped a tip, I'll be sure to go above and beyond for you in the future. And yes, this does mean potential discounts on future commissions.
The same goes for returning customers! Anyone who is kind enough and enjoys my art so much that they want to continue supporting me in such a way really means a lot :3 Thank you! <3
Final notes:
And most of all special thanks to anyone who took the time to just read through all of that! Even if you end up deciding not to commission me, I'm happy enough that you took the time to read through my wall of text. That alone is something I appreciate :3
If you have any questions after reading this please feel free to contact me and I'll respond. :3
Thanks again!