About the Process
Are your commissions currently open?
They are literally always open. If they aren’t for some reason, I will announce it on the Newsletter Page.
I’ve looked at the submission form. What happens if I actually click submit?
I will contact you using the social media handle you gave me (or email, if you don’t give me a handle) and let you know you are in queue. You will not be invoiced until your turn is up.
Do I need to pay up front?
I only require Wildcards to be paid entirely up front. With other commissions, when your turn is up, I will ask for half up-front and send an invoice via paypal. You will have 2 days to pay, or I’ll push you back in the queue. Once the commission has been drawn, I will send you a preview image and the second invoice. Tipping is completely optional but always appreciated if you are happy with the result. Additionally, if you WISH to pay the full price up front, I don’t mind arranging that.
Can I pay with something other than Paypal?
I will also accept payments with Venmo or Cashapp, but Paypal is preferred for bookeeping reasons. No mailed checks.
How long will the commission take?
Turnaround, once the up-front has been paid, is generally between 2 days and a week, depending on the commission and my schedule.
Do I get to see In-Progress work?
I will send you an initial sketch (occasionally two or three, if changes are necessary). Once you approve the sketch, you don’t see it again until it’s finished.
Do you turn away submissions because you don’t like the character design?
Never.
Do you charge extra if I have no visual character references to show?
No. That said, when it comes to initial sketches, you only get two revisions. Please be very, very thorough in your description of the character to avoid a whole lot of back and forth on the design.
Can I use this character for _____ ?
My commissions are for personal use only. As long as you aren’t using it to make money or to turn it into an NFT, I don’t care what you do with it or how you alter it. If you post it out there, credit is appreciated.
Do I have exclusive rights to the image?
No. I retain the rights and therefore the right to use it for promotion on social media or this website. That said, I will respect your wishes if you ask me not to share it publicly. If you want exclusive rights, this can be arranged with an additional charge of 3x the price of the commission.
Do you give refunds?
I will refund 75% of the up-front if you cancel the commission upon receiving the first sketch. After approving the sketch, there is no refund. I will keep the up-front for time spent. That said, if for any reason I cannot finish the commission, I will give you a 100% refund.
Can I submit multiple times in your commission queue?
Yes, for now. If demand rises, I may change my stance on this.
Does your commission queue ever get full?
Theoretically, I would close commissions if I had 40 people lined up. That’s roughly four-five months worth of work and I’d never want people waiting any longer than that for their turn to come up.
Is there an additional way I can tip or support you?
I do, in fact, have a ko-fi account. Feel free to Buy Me a Coffee.