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Vuryo Adopt!!!!
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HEY GUYS! I just wanted to make a journal to spread awareness about a new Closed Species made by nordskov!!!!! These beautiful creatures are called Vuryo's, and the full information on them can be found in her journal here:
NOT ONLY THAT but she just posted her first ever Vuryo adopt, which is currently available to buy through auction that you can find here:
![[CLOSED] Vuryo Auction by nordskov](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/352931cc-9ea2-4cca-a1fa-ca399f199ccf/dcanr05-e889f0ae-2178-4ee7-9bc9-323bef0549fa.png/v1/fill/w_1024,h_781/_closed__vuryo_auction_by_nordskov_dcanr05-pre.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9MTIyMCIsInBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzM1MjkzMWNjLTllYTItNGNjYS1hMWZhLWNhMzk5ZjE5OWNjZlwvZGNhbnIwNS1lODg5ZjBhZS0yMTc4LTRlZTctOWJjOS0zMjNiZWYwNTQ5ZmEucG5nIiwid2lkdGgiOiI8PTE2MDAifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6aW1hZ2Uub3BlcmF0aW9ucyJdfQ.4e65M00vk-VBxZ5JlD4oUE4MtDvPaXeS7hL_CWD-rJs "[CLOSED] Vuryo Auction by nordskov")
Everyone please take a look, because this species is absolutely STUNNING, and this artist worked incredibly hard to create something gorgeous!!! If I knew I would use him I would probably AB him myself, but I wouldn't know what to do with him, so I can only hope he finds a good home that will treat him with the love he deserves <3 Take a look! And if you can't afford him, help this artist out by spreading the word about her Closed Species and her current auction!!!! Help find a home for this Vuryo!
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OC Feature: Tobias Florian
7 min read
✹Basics✹
【First name】» Tobias
【Middle name】» Mayer
【Last name】» Florian
【Status】» Married
【Meaning behind name(s)】»
Tobias - god is good
Mayer - headman, mayor
Florian - flower, flourishing
【Age】» 30
【Date of Birth】» May 10 (year unknown)
【Birth place】» Vienna, Austria
【Current location (according to current novel)】» somewhere in the United States near the East Coast (exact location unknown)
【Gender】» Male
【Pronouns】» he/him
【Sexual Orientation】» pansexual demiromantic
【Nationality】» Austrian
【Ethnicity】» Caucasian
【Zodiac sign】» Taurus
✹Physical Information✹
【Skin color】» olive
【Height】» 6'1"
【Weight】» 170lb
【Body type】» mesomorph
【Hair length】» generally short, longer in the front
【Hair color】» black
【Hair style】» slicked back out of his eyes
【Eye color】» hazel with flecks of gold and green
【Blemishes/Markings 】» none
【Tattoos】» none
【Scars】» one prominent scar just under his hairline on the left above his eyebrow, in the shape of a lopsided upside down U.
【Mental health】» stable
【Medical history】» healthy
✹Attire✹
【General outfit】»
Reminel Dress shirt with vest and matching suit coat, jeans or dress pants, loafers, and optional tie.
【Jewelry】» wedding ring on his left hand
【Glasses/Contacts】» none
【Piercings】» none
【Weapons/Equipment】» not one for fighting, but he does carry a hand gun for emergencies and isn't afraid to use it if he needs to protect someone.
【Extra accessories】» green and gold cuff-links
✹Character's Voice✹
【Accent】» Austrian
【Primary(first) Language】» Viennese German
【Languages Spoken】» English, German(several dialects), Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian.
【Languages Understood but not Spoken】» Japanese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Cantonese, Mandarin.
✹Personality✹
【Fears】» Being forgotten or left behind, failing those he cares about, falling in love, dying alone.
【Dreams】» He is very passionate about language and culture and wishes to one day become fluent in every known language there is (although it's a very unrealistic goal). He wants to honor as many cultures as he can and give them the recognition he feels they deserve. Also wants to live a peaceful and loving life with his husband where no one can bother them.
【Triggers】» Alcohol, being touched when he really doesn't want to be
【Likes】» Classical music (mainly piano and violin), fine wine, historical novels, roses, learning about different cultures and languages, vintage noir movies, chocolate covered strawberries, Carter.
【Dislikes】» People waking him up early, paperwork, people who try too hard, physical touch (hugs, handshakes, etc.), high expectation, people taking advantage of the weak, people disrespecting other cultures and beliefs, people complaining about not understanding language ("you should speak in ENGLISH like the rest of the world"). Basically he really hates when people try to tell someone to not be themselves simply because it's "inconvenient" for the rest of the world.
【Habits】» Forgetting to eat, falling asleep at his desk, trying to hold full conversations in languages other people don't know (just to fuck with them).
【Hobbies】» Reading, sleeping, staring at Carter and smiling, cuddling with Carter, giving Bryn headaches, avoiding responsibilities.
【Good traits】» Loyal, patient, good with kids, ambitious, independent, cautious, self-reliant, persistent, confident, fast learner, adaptable (though he hates it).
【Bad traits】» Weak to sexual pleasure, has minor trust and abandonment issues that sometimes effect his work, forgets to eat sometimes or flat out refuses to eat because he's "busy", can be very possessive and defensive, hates physical touch, change, and is a former alcoholic.
【Temperament】» Extremely laid back most of the time and very slow to anger. He's very calm and level headed and thinks thoroughly before making decisions, but if you make him mad enough to snap then there's no way to prepare yourself for his petty yet creative revenge.
【Temperament】» Extremely laid back most of the time and very slow to anger. He's very calm and level headed and thinks thoroughly before making decisions, but if you make him mad enough to snap then there's no way to prepare yourself for his petty yet creative revenge.
【Turn ons】» Someone talking in a language he doesn't know, strong will or fiery personality, bright eyes, intelligence, complete release of control to him (feeling needed and trusted), neck kisses.
✹Favorites✹
【Color】» green
【Food】» Apple strudel or tafelspitz
【Drink】» it used to be straight vodka, but he doesn't drink anymore, so he's normally happy with a cup of hot cider.
【Animal】» fox
【Book】» Crime and Punishment
【Place】» Vienna, Norway, or South Italy
【Memory】» meeting Carter
✹Family/Relationships✹
【Family Members】»
Carter Florian - husband
Bay Donovan Blu - step brother-in-law
Guinevere Abbott - mother-in-law (deceased)
Dylan Abbott - father-in-law (deceased)
Allison Blu(Abbott) - step mother-in-law (deceased)
Allison Blu(Abbott) - step mother-in-law (deceased)
【Other key relationships】»
Bryn Keller - Tobias' best friend and basically his adopted brother. He was the one who accidentally got Tobias into working with the Austrian mafia, which lead to Tobias eventually taking over the Syndicate before the war. Regrets letting Tobias get involved, but stays by his side through everything.
Adalwolf Meisner - Head medic and surgeon of the Syndicate, one of the only people who can actually make Tobias do something he doesn't want to do (without complaining too much).
Klaus Schwartz - One of Tobias' personal guards and a close friend, formerly a member of the Armed Forces.
Kailas Patel - leader of the Phoniks Vidroh, a bit like Tobias' apprentice in regards to leading a group of soldiers, negotiating with other allies, and engage trade through post-war America.
【Known group relationships】»
Syndicate - group of post war former gang members based in Vienna, Austria, of which he is the leader. They deal in weapons from all over Europe, as well as fuel and supplies both medical and food based.
Phoniks Vidroh - the lead rebellion against the new government, based in an undisclosed location in the United States, lead by Kailas Patel. Their main goal is to eradicate the government that has set up their home in post war America, wanting to free the survivors from an oppressive "hope".
Con Rồng - the new government founded and lead by Bay Donovan Blu (Carter's step brother). Created solely for the purpose of protecting Carter, but distorted into something manic and unstable because of Bay.
Fer-de-Lance/Asper - currently an ally of the rebellions, former prisoners from Brazil lead by Andrei Oliveira (deceased), now a part of the fight against the new government.
Prequel: What Happens in Vienna - Tobias and Carter switched POV novel, completed, 17 chapters + epilogue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 1: Puppet - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 2: Toy Soldier - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad.Link to full novel.
Book 3: Broken Doll - main character, written entirely in Carter's point of view, incomplete, 35 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad, updated Wednesdays. Link to full novel.
The Toy Master Trilogy: Behind the Scenes - features one-shots, character sheets, etc. Incomplete, 67 chapters, currently free to read on Wattpad, updates sporadically. Link to full novel.
*Copyright/Disclaimer: Tobias Florian was created by and developed by me and belongs to me (Amelia Vale). Featured art belongs to their individual artists, I take no credit for their creation. OC info base inspired by TotallyAnAlien *
Bryn Keller - Tobias' best friend and basically his adopted brother. He was the one who accidentally got Tobias into working with the Austrian mafia, which lead to Tobias eventually taking over the Syndicate before the war. Regrets letting Tobias get involved, but stays by his side through everything.
Adalwolf Meisner - Head medic and surgeon of the Syndicate, one of the only people who can actually make Tobias do something he doesn't want to do (without complaining too much).
Klaus Schwartz - One of Tobias' personal guards and a close friend, formerly a member of the Armed Forces.
Kailas Patel - leader of the Phoniks Vidroh, a bit like Tobias' apprentice in regards to leading a group of soldiers, negotiating with other allies, and engage trade through post-war America.
【Known group relationships】»
Syndicate - group of post war former gang members based in Vienna, Austria, of which he is the leader. They deal in weapons from all over Europe, as well as fuel and supplies both medical and food based.
Phoniks Vidroh - the lead rebellion against the new government, based in an undisclosed location in the United States, lead by Kailas Patel. Their main goal is to eradicate the government that has set up their home in post war America, wanting to free the survivors from an oppressive "hope".
Con Rồng - the new government founded and lead by Bay Donovan Blu (Carter's step brother). Created solely for the purpose of protecting Carter, but distorted into something manic and unstable because of Bay.
Fer-de-Lance/Asper - currently an ally of the rebellions, former prisoners from Brazil lead by Andrei Oliveira (deceased), now a part of the fight against the new government.
✹Featured Novels and Extras✹
Prequel: What Happens in Vienna - Tobias and Carter switched POV novel, completed, 17 chapters + epilogue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 1: Puppet - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 2: Toy Soldier - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad.Link to full novel.
Book 3: Broken Doll - main character, written entirely in Carter's point of view, incomplete, 35 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad, updated Wednesdays. Link to full novel.
The Toy Master Trilogy: Behind the Scenes - features one-shots, character sheets, etc. Incomplete, 67 chapters, currently free to read on Wattpad, updates sporadically. Link to full novel.
*Copyright/Disclaimer: Tobias Florian was created by and developed by me and belongs to me (Amelia Vale). Featured art belongs to their individual artists, I take no credit for their creation. OC info base inspired by TotallyAnAlien *
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OC Feature: Carter Florian
9 min read
I wanna be a bit more active on DeviantArt, but since I'm not really an artist there isn't much I can do in terms of posts, so instead I'm just going to fawn over my OC's and allow other people to do the same! Admittedly a bit of shameless promotion on my part, for my books as well as the artists whom I've commissioned to draw art of this character. So yea, go read my books and spend money on these artists because they deserve it. I'll probably do OC features like this for a few of my favorite children, it's a good way to develop them first of all, and it's fun in general to introduce people to characters I've spent so long developing. Enjoy!
SineAlas
SineAlas ✹Basics✹
【First name】» Carter
【Middle name】» Emrys
【Last name】» Florian
【Maiden name】» Abbott
【Status】» Married
【Status】» Married
【Meaning behind name(s)】»
Carter - transporter of goods by cart
Emrys - immortal
Florian - flourish, flower
Abbott - priest, father
【Nickname(s)】» little fox
【Meaning behind nickname(s)】» given to him by his SO as reference to his striking red hair.
【Age】» 28
【Date of Birth】» October 30 (year unknown)
【Birth place】» Denbighshire County, Wales
【Current location (according to current novel)】» somewhere in the United States near the East Coast (exact location unknown)
【Gender】» Male
【Pronouns】» he/him
【Sexual Orientation】» demiromantiic demisexual
【Nationality】» Welsh
【Race】» Caucasian
【Zodiac sign】» Scorpio
✹Physical Information✹
【Skin color】» pale
【Height】» 5'8"
【Weight】» 139lb
【Body type】» ectomorph (though he does have a bit of weight and muscle to him)
【Hair length】» shoulder length at the back, somewhat uneven in the front
【Hair color】» red
【Hair style】» messy, normally attempts to push it back (it never cooperates)
【Eye color】» dark emerald green
【Blemishes/Markings 】» none
【Tattoos】» none
【Scars】» scar along his left cheekbone, across his right eyebrow, on his left forearm, covering his back/shoulders
【Mental health】» unstable, unpredictable, diagnosed with DID (disassociative identity disorder), suffers from depression, anxiety, PTSD
【Medical history】» genetic auto-immune deficiency inherited from his mother, gets sick easily in the rain or the cold
✹Attire✹
【General outfit】»
Reminel Red plaid shirt(long sleeves cover his arms), destructed jeans, combat boots, normally with a coat or jacket.
【Alternative outfit】»
LaDollBlanche Wedding gown (he can wear what he wants so I don't want to hear any complaints about a guy wearing a dress, you're just jealous he rocks it and you can't).
【Jewelry】» wedding ring on his left hand
【Glasses/Contacts】» none
【Piercings】» none
【Weapons/Equipment】» small pocket knife hidden in his right boot for emergencies (normally he's not allowed to carry weapons)
【Extra accessories】» In wedding attire his bouquet is a blend of Daffodils and Edelweiss
✹Character's Voice✹
【Accent】» North-Eastern Welsh
【Primary(first) Language】» Welsh
【Languages Spoken】» Welsh and English, a small bit of German (not fluent)
✹Personality✹
【Fears】» Forgetting his language (forgetting his identity), hurting someone he cares about, people getting angry at him, yelling/screaming or loud noises, his step-brother, the dark, panic attacks, blacking out, losing his husband.
【Dreams】» moving to Austria and living the rest of his life peacefully with Tobias.
【Triggers】» stress, being touched without warning, holding weapons (notably guns and knives), his step brother and any memory regarding him, yelling, unexpected loud noises, sexual intimacy (in rare cases).
【Likes】» Classic books, rainstorms, seclusion, silence, sleeping in, warm blankets, people who take genuine interest in his culture and language, foggy mornings, sweaters and sweatshirts, encompassing hugs, wearing Tobias' shirts, cuddling with Tobias, sheep, playing the violin or composing music.
【Dislikes】» Thinking about or being reminded of his past, panic attacks, nightmares, waking up alone, ethnic and cultural persecution, people physically abusing others, coffee (it's too bland), being separated from Tobias for any reason at all, cold hands.
【Habits】» chewing is nails, pulling at his sleeves, constantly pushing his hair back no matter how often it falls back into his eyes.
【Hobbies】» reading, playing the violin, composing music, football (soccer).
【Good traits】» Stubborn, common sense, loyal to a fault, loves with all his heart, protects his loved ones at the cost of himself, can keep secrets, is a fast thinker, quick draw (gunman), strong willed, skilled at martial arts and using a number of different weapons (his brother insisted he train so he could defend himself if the need arose).
【Bad traits】» Tends to follow along with people even if what they're doing is wrong, hides his emotions, has become desensitized from most trauma and is very detached and hard to get along with or talk to unless he knows and trusts you, low self-esteem, bad at making personal choices, bad at doing things without some kind of guidance, bad social skills, anxiety, insecure.
【Temperament】» Quiet, soft spoken, tends to keep his mouth shut unless his opinion is needed. To most people he seems stubborn and rather intimidating, but the reality is he's more sensitive and submissive than he appears, is easily startled and scared, especially if someone touches him unexpectedly. Is a very gentle person, what modern day would call soft hearted (basically he's that sensitive boy people pick on at school).
【Turn ons】» Broad shoulders, husky morning voices, light bondage like a silk tie around his wrists or his partner holding his hands against the mattress.
【Temperament】» Quiet, soft spoken, tends to keep his mouth shut unless his opinion is needed. To most people he seems stubborn and rather intimidating, but the reality is he's more sensitive and submissive than he appears, is easily startled and scared, especially if someone touches him unexpectedly. Is a very gentle person, what modern day would call soft hearted (basically he's that sensitive boy people pick on at school).
【Turn ons】» Broad shoulders, husky morning voices, light bondage like a silk tie around his wrists or his partner holding his hands against the mattress.
✹Favorites✹
【Color】» green, light brown (hazel)
【Food】» Potato leek soup and cockles
【Drink】» licorice spice tea
【Animal】» Sheep
【Book】» The Three Musketeers
【Place】» Wales
【Memory】» Playing violin with his mother, petting the sheep across from his childhood home, Tobias proposing to him.
✹Family/Relationships✹
【Family Members】»
Tobias Florian - husband
Bay Donovan Blu - step brother
Guinevere Abbott - mother (deceased)
Dylan Abbott - father (deceased)
Allison Blu(Abbott) - step mother (deceased)
Allison Blu(Abbott) - step mother (deceased)
【Other key relationships】»
Bryn Keller - Tobias' best friend, essentially Carter's brother at this point. They didn't get along at first, but they've slowly started to build a positive relationship.
Demitri Inou - kidnapped by Bay, Carter was his main handler and mentor, the one who trained him and also the one who freed him from captivity in the end. Much to Carter's surprise, Demi holds no resentment towards Carter and is rather protective of him.
Adalwolf Meisner - Head medic and surgeon of the Syndicate, Carter's therapist, psychiatrist, and psychotherapist. Is like a father to him (he's like everyone's father honestly) and is protective of him.
【Known group relationships】»
Syndicate - group of post war former gang members based in Vienna, Austria, lead by Tobias. They deal in weapons from all over Europe, as well as fuel and supplies both medical and food based.
Phoniks Vidroh - the lead rebellion against the new government, based in an undisclosed location in the United States, lead by Kailas Patel. Their main goal is to eradicate the government that has set up their home in post war America, wanting to free the survivors from an oppressive "hope".
Con Rồng - the new government founded and lead by Bay Donovan Blu (Carter's step brother). Created solely for the purpose of protecting Carter, but distorted into something manic and unstable because of Bay.
Fer-de-Lance/Asper - currently an ally of the rebellions, former prisoners from Brazil lead by Andrei Oliveira (deceased), now a part of the fight against the new government.
Prequel: What Happens in Vienna - Tobias and Carter switched POV novel, completed, 17 chapters + epilogue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 1: Puppet - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 2: Toy Soldier - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 3: Broken Doll - main character, written entirely in Carter's point of view, incomplete, 35 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad, updated Wednesdays. Link to full novel.
The Toy Master Trilogy: Behind the Scenes - features one-shots, character sheets, etc. Incomplete, 67 chapters, currently free to read on Wattpad, updates sporadically. Link to full novel.
*Copyright/Disclaimer: Carter Florian was created by and developed by me and belongs to me (Amelia Vale). Featured art belongs to their individual artists, I take no credit for their creation. OC info base inspired by TotallyAnAlien *
Bryn Keller - Tobias' best friend, essentially Carter's brother at this point. They didn't get along at first, but they've slowly started to build a positive relationship.
Demitri Inou - kidnapped by Bay, Carter was his main handler and mentor, the one who trained him and also the one who freed him from captivity in the end. Much to Carter's surprise, Demi holds no resentment towards Carter and is rather protective of him.
Adalwolf Meisner - Head medic and surgeon of the Syndicate, Carter's therapist, psychiatrist, and psychotherapist. Is like a father to him (he's like everyone's father honestly) and is protective of him.
【Known group relationships】»
Syndicate - group of post war former gang members based in Vienna, Austria, lead by Tobias. They deal in weapons from all over Europe, as well as fuel and supplies both medical and food based.
Phoniks Vidroh - the lead rebellion against the new government, based in an undisclosed location in the United States, lead by Kailas Patel. Their main goal is to eradicate the government that has set up their home in post war America, wanting to free the survivors from an oppressive "hope".
Con Rồng - the new government founded and lead by Bay Donovan Blu (Carter's step brother). Created solely for the purpose of protecting Carter, but distorted into something manic and unstable because of Bay.
Fer-de-Lance/Asper - currently an ally of the rebellions, former prisoners from Brazil lead by Andrei Oliveira (deceased), now a part of the fight against the new government.
✹Featured Novels and Extras✹
Prequel: What Happens in Vienna - Tobias and Carter switched POV novel, completed, 17 chapters + epilogue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 1: Puppet - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 2: Toy Soldier - plays small role, key side character, completed, 50 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad. Link to full novel.
Book 3: Broken Doll - main character, written entirely in Carter's point of view, incomplete, 35 chapters + prologue, currently free to read on Wattpad, updated Wednesdays. Link to full novel.
The Toy Master Trilogy: Behind the Scenes - features one-shots, character sheets, etc. Incomplete, 67 chapters, currently free to read on Wattpad, updates sporadically. Link to full novel.
*Copyright/Disclaimer: Carter Florian was created by and developed by me and belongs to me (Amelia Vale). Featured art belongs to their individual artists, I take no credit for their creation. OC info base inspired by TotallyAnAlien *
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Artist Criteria
13 min read
I commission a lot of artists (wow we had no idea) and I've had a few people note me first asking if I wanted commissions. That kind of thing, admittedly, bugs me, but at the same time it kind of makes sense that people who want to make money for their art would have to go as far as to contact commissioners FIRST, because they're not getting the recognition or finance that they need to SURVIVE. Every time I see an artist with emergency commissions open, or if they note me first, I get all sad and empathetic and want to commission them until they have the recognition and money they need, because drawing is freaking hard and they deserve the appreciation for it.
Unfortunately I'm not rich, and I can't be a good Samaritan and give ALL my money away (even if I get amazing art in exchange). There are things that I look for specifically when commissioning an artist, and sometimes those criteria aren't met, so when artists note me and their art doesn't interest me, I probably won't commission them. But I still feel all bad about it. So this journal is to list out my personal criteria that needs to be met when looking for an artist, and later I might make another journal and post a kind of recognition thing for artists who have contacted me asking if I wanted to commission them. Just because I didn't, doesn't mean others won't.
Unfortunately I'm not rich, and I can't be a good Samaritan and give ALL my money away (even if I get amazing art in exchange). There are things that I look for specifically when commissioning an artist, and sometimes those criteria aren't met, so when artists note me and their art doesn't interest me, I probably won't commission them. But I still feel all bad about it. So this journal is to list out my personal criteria that needs to be met when looking for an artist, and later I might make another journal and post a kind of recognition thing for artists who have contacted me asking if I wanted to commission them. Just because I didn't, doesn't mean others won't.
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Criteria:
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1: Updated Commission Journal
When I'm commissioning someone, I like to see what their art looks like NOW, not five years ago when they originally drew the art. It would be an easy task for me to just pop over to their gallery, and if I'm already interested in the art and the artist, then that's normally what I do, is go through their gallery, but if I'm rushing and just scanning over things, I like to know the art is recent, otherwise it might not catch my eye. Likewise, if you have an old example but no longer draw in that style anymore, but that's what I want, it puts a damper on things.
2. Artist Must Take PayPal
I don't do the DeviantArt point system. Seems weird and overly complicated to me, so I prefer to stick with cash. I kind of figure unless the artist is looking to get Core membership, they would also prefer actual money as apposed to points. That's just my personal preference though.
3: Prices Must Include the PayPal Fee
This is more of a personal pet peeve of mine, and irritates me though I have no idea why. I have no qualms about paying the PayPal fee, the artist works incredibly hard to provide quality work, so they deserve 100% of the payment. It would be so infuriating if you charged $20 and PayPal only gave you $15. I'm fine paying the fee, and normally I pay a tip just to be sure the fee is fully paid, but when I'm looking for an artist, and I see "YOU have to pay the fee" then I automatically don't want to. I think it's because I'm a naturally stubborn person, when someone tells me to do something, I want to flip them off. I'm trying to fix that character trait I swear. Anyway, I don't like it when the commission journal states that I have to pay the fee. I prefer it when the fee is included in the price (additionally I learned that it's against PayPal rules to make the commissioner pay the fee, your account could be suspended if they find out. So for your own sake it would probably be best to add the fee into the original price of the art).
4: The Artists Do's and Don'ts
On an artists commission journal, I look for the do's and don'ts, or what the artists can and can't draw. If they aren't comfortable drawing satanic characters/symbols, I want to know. If they aren't skilled at drawing old people, I want to know. If they don't draw NSFW or same sex couples, I want to know. I don't want to offend anyone by ordering a certain piece of art that the artist either can't draw due to their skills still developing, or due to personal belief, morals, and preference. All my OC characters that I commission art from are gay or on the spectrum, so I don't want an artist to draw them if they wouldn't be comfortable with that. Even if I'm commissioning a singular character, I still ask "Is it okay if this character is in a same sex relationship"? If an artist doesn't have a Do and Don't list, I get uncomfortable and nervous, because I won't know their limit or what might offend them. This is very important. For me to commission an artist, THEY MUST HAVE A DO AND DON'T LIST.
5: Male Characters
I've noticed on DeviantArt, the majority of artists only draw female characters. Even the male artists only draw girls with big boobs and wide hips. In fact a lot of amazing artists that I want to commission, I have not commissioned, because they only draw girls. I have no female OC's. Okay I have one, but I don't have any references for her yet, and I don't care about her enough to get art for her (I'm so mean). I care way more about my male characters, so when looking for an artist, I look for their capability or preference towards male characters. If they say they only draw girls, I sigh and fly away. If they say they only draw loli or shouta boys, ey that still counts. I don't mind if the boys are feminine because most my male characters are kind of feminine, but if the artist only draws girls, I'm immediately out.
6: NSFW
Don't worry guys, I am above the age of 18, I have every right and legality to commission nude art. Because porn is still art (accept real porn, sex is gross, ugh). It isn't a major deal-breaker if the artist doesn't work with NSFW pieces, most of the time I just want fluffy couple art or one character at a time, but sometimes, rare though it may be, I really want to see some steam on my commission. I'm only human, you can't blame me, and when the commission journal says the artist accepts NSFW art, while I may not jump on it immediately, it makes me thrilled that the option is there for when I'm in the mood to see my characters gettin' cozy~ Also don't worry, every NSFW art piece I've gotten, the characters involved are above the age of eighteen and either in a committed relationship or already married. Although that might be a pet peeve of mine. When an artist offers NSFW art for all ages, I'm wary, but if they say "NSFW ART ONLY FOR 18+" I go ah yes, a decent human being.
7: Yaoi/MxM
This ties back to the fact I only have male characters, and the fact all of them are either gay, demisexual, bisexual, pansexual, or somewhere along the homosexual spectrum (even my female OC's that I write about are lesbian or bisexual). Normally when I get couple art, it depicts two of my boys romantically, so when looking for an artist to do couple work, I look for their preference on if they're comfortable or capable of drawing two men in romantic situations. I won't argue with preference, maybe they just aren't comfortable with it, maybe they don't know how to draw it correctly, I'm not going to claim everyone like that is homophobic, because that might not be the case, but I really prefer commissioning couple pieces when I know for sure they're okay with it (or even better if they're as obsessed with it as I am because them we can squeal about it together). Now if the artist says "I won't draw yaoi but I'll draw two guys as friends" then that's fine, but still makes me wary. I mean? Where's the line between friends and lovers? Am I allowed to use this "friend" art as reference for when I get NSFW art, or would that make the artist mad? Can I take the art depicting them as "friends" and tell people they're both gay and married? It's a very blurred line and it makes me anxious because the last thing I want to do is offend the artist.
8: Payment
So a lot of artists have their preferences on how to go about payment. Some prefer direct deposit, some prefer sending an invoice, and I really don't care which one is chosen because I don't mind as long as they get their money. My issue is timing. I like sending the money immediately, that way I don't have to worry about it later, although I do admit that with artists I've never worked with before, it makes me a tad uncomfortable. Because what if they take my money and just never give me my art, right? Especially if I've paid a LOT of money. Something like $15 isn't a big deal, but $25 and above really gets me worried. Even so I like paying beforehand. Either that, or I'm cool with paying once the sketch has been shown to me. I don't like paying after the picture is finished. Not because I won't pay, but because I'm worried the artist is too lax and has been cheated before, which is just unfair to them. I prefer an artists who has me pay beforehand or after the sketch is shown. Idk why.
9: Price
This is a very controversial subject for artists on DA. How much they charge for their art, how much they think their art is worth. It's sad. Some artists only charge like $10 for a chibi, when their art is clearly worth at least $30, and then there are artists who charge $50 for chibis when their work, to me, seems like it's only worth $20 because of quality alone. Some artists charge less to get more customers, but then there are artists who charge something like $200 per couple illustration who have a list of 50 on their waiting list. It's just too controversial and annoying. Artists decide what their own art is worth, fine, but the artists who charge $5 for a chibi when their art is out of this world? I bought a headshot that was only $30 and it pissed me off because it was worth, in my opinion, at least $50, because of the sheer quality and style that it was done in. This artist brutally undervalued himself and it physically hurt me (so I tipped him an extra $10 but never mind that). I've also been through something where I paid $115 for a couple that turned out looking like blurry mush. It looked like it was rushed, the colors were all wrong, and the line work was messy like chicken scratch. Compared to the examples on the commission journal, what I bought looked like it was done by a first grader. It's like the artist got the money and went "lol I don't even like these characters so I'm going to treat them like shit" and that fucking pisses me off. I've also had an artist charge me around $75, which was cool with me, because the examples of their work was phenomenal. Then they send me my finished piece and it looks like they got bored and lazy and just "wanted it done already". That's not professional at all. The good artists undervalue themselves, the less than exemplary artists OVERvalue themselves and are super high and mighty like "I can do no wrong, don't give me critiques and only good feedback because this is the best thing ever" when it's clear that they could use some more practice. So for this, I really don't mind how much something costs, as long as the artist is polite and professional. I won't question price, even if it's $50 per chibi, unless that artist is a little shit. Normally if I think something is undervalued, I just tip the artist the difference for what I think they really deserve, and if the artist overvalues themselves, or I think they overvalue themselves, I don't tip at all, and I wait to see what they send me. Like I said, it's controversial, but I could make a whole new journal on artists who brutally undervalue their own work (and if someone wants to see that journal, just comment, cuz I'll do it).
10: Contact
Over a year ago I commissioned a picture worth $25, and after payment was sent, all contact ceased (also I didn't get my art). Contact is very important, and a very big criteria for artists I'm working with. Constant contact isn't necessary, I don't need to know what you're doing every hour of every day, but if the picture is going to take you over three months to complete, I would either like some periodic, monthly at the least, updates, or I would like the ability to contact you without problem. I'm a really anxious person, I have social anxiety and a mild panic disorder, as well as a bunch of other shit that's too complicated to explain, so I almost never ask for updates, because I get scared. Even if all I send is "how's it going" I get scared that the artist is going to flip out on me and yell or something, twist everything to make me feel like I did something wrong, so I almost never note asking for updates. I'm a pretty patient person, so normally I don't mind waiting (gives me something to look forward to, and excuse to live, whatever), but if I don't hear or see any progress in three months? I get a bit testy. If I can contact the artist and they respond withing the day, I feel better, and after three months, I'm going to be expecting the artist to send me a sketch WIP at the least.
11: To-Do Lists
I absolutely love when artists I commission have to-do lists either on their profile or in a journal that they update periodically. I like seeing when my turn is coming up, and I like being able to look and see how much workload the artists has. If I'm thinking of commissioning but they have a super long waiting list, I might not commission, but if the to-do list is shorter I'll jump on it. A) because I like getting art somewhat quickly, and B) it means the artist isn't overworking themselves, which isn't fun for them at all. They should enjoy what they do, it shouldn't be a chore. Even if they want money, they shouldn't be irresponsible and have 100+ people on their to-do list. If I see that, I yeet (that's the first time I've ever used the word yeet, kids these days are weird).
*will be updated whenever I think of more important criteria*
Criteria:
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1: Updated Commission Journal
When I'm commissioning someone, I like to see what their art looks like NOW, not five years ago when they originally drew the art. It would be an easy task for me to just pop over to their gallery, and if I'm already interested in the art and the artist, then that's normally what I do, is go through their gallery, but if I'm rushing and just scanning over things, I like to know the art is recent, otherwise it might not catch my eye. Likewise, if you have an old example but no longer draw in that style anymore, but that's what I want, it puts a damper on things.
2. Artist Must Take PayPal
I don't do the DeviantArt point system. Seems weird and overly complicated to me, so I prefer to stick with cash. I kind of figure unless the artist is looking to get Core membership, they would also prefer actual money as apposed to points. That's just my personal preference though.
3: Prices Must Include the PayPal Fee
This is more of a personal pet peeve of mine, and irritates me though I have no idea why. I have no qualms about paying the PayPal fee, the artist works incredibly hard to provide quality work, so they deserve 100% of the payment. It would be so infuriating if you charged $20 and PayPal only gave you $15. I'm fine paying the fee, and normally I pay a tip just to be sure the fee is fully paid, but when I'm looking for an artist, and I see "YOU have to pay the fee" then I automatically don't want to. I think it's because I'm a naturally stubborn person, when someone tells me to do something, I want to flip them off. I'm trying to fix that character trait I swear. Anyway, I don't like it when the commission journal states that I have to pay the fee. I prefer it when the fee is included in the price (additionally I learned that it's against PayPal rules to make the commissioner pay the fee, your account could be suspended if they find out. So for your own sake it would probably be best to add the fee into the original price of the art).
4: The Artists Do's and Don'ts
On an artists commission journal, I look for the do's and don'ts, or what the artists can and can't draw. If they aren't comfortable drawing satanic characters/symbols, I want to know. If they aren't skilled at drawing old people, I want to know. If they don't draw NSFW or same sex couples, I want to know. I don't want to offend anyone by ordering a certain piece of art that the artist either can't draw due to their skills still developing, or due to personal belief, morals, and preference. All my OC characters that I commission art from are gay or on the spectrum, so I don't want an artist to draw them if they wouldn't be comfortable with that. Even if I'm commissioning a singular character, I still ask "Is it okay if this character is in a same sex relationship"? If an artist doesn't have a Do and Don't list, I get uncomfortable and nervous, because I won't know their limit or what might offend them. This is very important. For me to commission an artist, THEY MUST HAVE A DO AND DON'T LIST.
5: Male Characters
I've noticed on DeviantArt, the majority of artists only draw female characters. Even the male artists only draw girls with big boobs and wide hips. In fact a lot of amazing artists that I want to commission, I have not commissioned, because they only draw girls. I have no female OC's. Okay I have one, but I don't have any references for her yet, and I don't care about her enough to get art for her (I'm so mean). I care way more about my male characters, so when looking for an artist, I look for their capability or preference towards male characters. If they say they only draw girls, I sigh and fly away. If they say they only draw loli or shouta boys, ey that still counts. I don't mind if the boys are feminine because most my male characters are kind of feminine, but if the artist only draws girls, I'm immediately out.
6: NSFW
Don't worry guys, I am above the age of 18, I have every right and legality to commission nude art. Because porn is still art (accept real porn, sex is gross, ugh). It isn't a major deal-breaker if the artist doesn't work with NSFW pieces, most of the time I just want fluffy couple art or one character at a time, but sometimes, rare though it may be, I really want to see some steam on my commission. I'm only human, you can't blame me, and when the commission journal says the artist accepts NSFW art, while I may not jump on it immediately, it makes me thrilled that the option is there for when I'm in the mood to see my characters gettin' cozy~ Also don't worry, every NSFW art piece I've gotten, the characters involved are above the age of eighteen and either in a committed relationship or already married. Although that might be a pet peeve of mine. When an artist offers NSFW art for all ages, I'm wary, but if they say "NSFW ART ONLY FOR 18+" I go ah yes, a decent human being.
7: Yaoi/MxM
This ties back to the fact I only have male characters, and the fact all of them are either gay, demisexual, bisexual, pansexual, or somewhere along the homosexual spectrum (even my female OC's that I write about are lesbian or bisexual). Normally when I get couple art, it depicts two of my boys romantically, so when looking for an artist to do couple work, I look for their preference on if they're comfortable or capable of drawing two men in romantic situations. I won't argue with preference, maybe they just aren't comfortable with it, maybe they don't know how to draw it correctly, I'm not going to claim everyone like that is homophobic, because that might not be the case, but I really prefer commissioning couple pieces when I know for sure they're okay with it (or even better if they're as obsessed with it as I am because them we can squeal about it together). Now if the artist says "I won't draw yaoi but I'll draw two guys as friends" then that's fine, but still makes me wary. I mean? Where's the line between friends and lovers? Am I allowed to use this "friend" art as reference for when I get NSFW art, or would that make the artist mad? Can I take the art depicting them as "friends" and tell people they're both gay and married? It's a very blurred line and it makes me anxious because the last thing I want to do is offend the artist.
8: Payment
So a lot of artists have their preferences on how to go about payment. Some prefer direct deposit, some prefer sending an invoice, and I really don't care which one is chosen because I don't mind as long as they get their money. My issue is timing. I like sending the money immediately, that way I don't have to worry about it later, although I do admit that with artists I've never worked with before, it makes me a tad uncomfortable. Because what if they take my money and just never give me my art, right? Especially if I've paid a LOT of money. Something like $15 isn't a big deal, but $25 and above really gets me worried. Even so I like paying beforehand. Either that, or I'm cool with paying once the sketch has been shown to me. I don't like paying after the picture is finished. Not because I won't pay, but because I'm worried the artist is too lax and has been cheated before, which is just unfair to them. I prefer an artists who has me pay beforehand or after the sketch is shown. Idk why.
9: Price
This is a very controversial subject for artists on DA. How much they charge for their art, how much they think their art is worth. It's sad. Some artists only charge like $10 for a chibi, when their art is clearly worth at least $30, and then there are artists who charge $50 for chibis when their work, to me, seems like it's only worth $20 because of quality alone. Some artists charge less to get more customers, but then there are artists who charge something like $200 per couple illustration who have a list of 50 on their waiting list. It's just too controversial and annoying. Artists decide what their own art is worth, fine, but the artists who charge $5 for a chibi when their art is out of this world? I bought a headshot that was only $30 and it pissed me off because it was worth, in my opinion, at least $50, because of the sheer quality and style that it was done in. This artist brutally undervalued himself and it physically hurt me (so I tipped him an extra $10 but never mind that). I've also been through something where I paid $115 for a couple that turned out looking like blurry mush. It looked like it was rushed, the colors were all wrong, and the line work was messy like chicken scratch. Compared to the examples on the commission journal, what I bought looked like it was done by a first grader. It's like the artist got the money and went "lol I don't even like these characters so I'm going to treat them like shit" and that fucking pisses me off. I've also had an artist charge me around $75, which was cool with me, because the examples of their work was phenomenal. Then they send me my finished piece and it looks like they got bored and lazy and just "wanted it done already". That's not professional at all. The good artists undervalue themselves, the less than exemplary artists OVERvalue themselves and are super high and mighty like "I can do no wrong, don't give me critiques and only good feedback because this is the best thing ever" when it's clear that they could use some more practice. So for this, I really don't mind how much something costs, as long as the artist is polite and professional. I won't question price, even if it's $50 per chibi, unless that artist is a little shit. Normally if I think something is undervalued, I just tip the artist the difference for what I think they really deserve, and if the artist overvalues themselves, or I think they overvalue themselves, I don't tip at all, and I wait to see what they send me. Like I said, it's controversial, but I could make a whole new journal on artists who brutally undervalue their own work (and if someone wants to see that journal, just comment, cuz I'll do it).
10: Contact
Over a year ago I commissioned a picture worth $25, and after payment was sent, all contact ceased (also I didn't get my art). Contact is very important, and a very big criteria for artists I'm working with. Constant contact isn't necessary, I don't need to know what you're doing every hour of every day, but if the picture is going to take you over three months to complete, I would either like some periodic, monthly at the least, updates, or I would like the ability to contact you without problem. I'm a really anxious person, I have social anxiety and a mild panic disorder, as well as a bunch of other shit that's too complicated to explain, so I almost never ask for updates, because I get scared. Even if all I send is "how's it going" I get scared that the artist is going to flip out on me and yell or something, twist everything to make me feel like I did something wrong, so I almost never note asking for updates. I'm a pretty patient person, so normally I don't mind waiting (gives me something to look forward to, and excuse to live, whatever), but if I don't hear or see any progress in three months? I get a bit testy. If I can contact the artist and they respond withing the day, I feel better, and after three months, I'm going to be expecting the artist to send me a sketch WIP at the least.
11: To-Do Lists
I absolutely love when artists I commission have to-do lists either on their profile or in a journal that they update periodically. I like seeing when my turn is coming up, and I like being able to look and see how much workload the artists has. If I'm thinking of commissioning but they have a super long waiting list, I might not commission, but if the to-do list is shorter I'll jump on it. A) because I like getting art somewhat quickly, and B) it means the artist isn't overworking themselves, which isn't fun for them at all. They should enjoy what they do, it shouldn't be a chore. Even if they want money, they shouldn't be irresponsible and have 100+ people on their to-do list. If I see that, I yeet (that's the first time I've ever used the word yeet, kids these days are weird).
*will be updated whenever I think of more important criteria*
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My Faves Are NOT Problematic
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I've commissioned a lot of wonderful artists since joining this sight, but I have to admit some people I enjoyed working with more than others. I guess I can be kind of picky about who I commission, I like finding artists that I can return to multiple times, because it's pretty nerve wrecking trying to find good and professional artists from scratch. You don't know each other so the trust is a little strained. Will the commissioner pay the full price, will the artist even finish the picture. It's pretty stressful.
Because of that, I've ended up making a mental list of artists I love enough to return to multiple times for a number of reasons: they're professional, they're polite, their art is amazing, they finish in a decent amount of time (or I like them enough to wait as long as they need), etc. Artists that I enjoy working with both because of their art as well as their personality. I really love that I can support freelance artists, because as an author I know how hard it is to make money doing what you really love, and when the artist is an utter sweetheart, I just want them to take all my money because they deserve only good things.
So I'm going to list my top artists that I've commissioned, the artists that I recommend everyone take a look at and consider commissioning, because they're all precious angels who are honestly too good for this world (and if you hurt any of them I will not hesitate to stab a bitch *can I curse on DA?*
).
Favorite Artists (not in any particular order):
LaDollBlanche
*examples of art I commissioned: COUPLE ART IS COMMERCIALIZED
Iconic art.
Iconic artist.
Literally goddess status.
She can do anything doll-related.
I'm honestly so happy I was able to commission art from her.
Her gallery is the holy grail.
Her chibi style eyes are literally woven from galaxies, okay.
She has a YouTube channel with speedpaints, go subscribe yesterday.
Constantly updates her to-do list.
Easy to talk to and to get a hold of.
Very professional while still being friendly and polite.
She isn't overly intimidating once you work with her for a bit.
GienoY
*examples of art I commissioned
The first person I ever WANTED to commission.
Took me a while to get legitimate references.
Her art is made of stars and glitter.
It looks like cotton candy holy hell.
Worth every penny.
Easy to talk to and work with.
Honestly such a sweet human in general.
Her cute art reflects her personality.
SineAlas
*examples of art I commissioned
:bademoticon: ???Holy Fuck???
:bademoticon: This art is unreal.
:bademoticon: It shouldn't be legal it's too perfect.
:bademoticon: This artist deserves so much more.
:bademoticon: I will sell my soul to commission again.
:bademoticon: Everyone leave paragraphs of love on their profile, they deserve it.
:bademoticon: I should've been charged more, damn it.
:bademoticon: This artist is my go-to for realistic and males.
:bademoticon: Sends WIP of the sketch/base colors.
:bademoticon: Works remarkably fast (no excuse not be patient).
oWinTer
*examples of art I commissioned
Pure.
So pure.
This art has a life of its own.
Artist specializes in pagedoll masterpieces and shiny eyes that steal your soul.
Works remarkably fast (no excuse not to be patient though).
I'm obsessed with her holiday special commissions.
I want all my characters in Baby Dot form one day.
Posts finished pictures directly to your page.
Effortless to work with.
Bearisoup
*examples of art I commissioned
Such a sweet person.
Works incredibly hard on all her commissions.
She deserves so much more.
Her art looks like it was painted over with shiny gloss.
I really love the style of the eyes.
Master at composition for character poses.
I can't wait till she reopens commissions.
Komore-bi
*examples of art I commissioned
Found her through the favorites on another artists page.
It was literally fate.
I ended up liking this artist more than the other artist (that sounds so mean).
An utter angel.
So effortless to work with her and to talk to in general.
Her art has such a classic feel to it.
I can't get over her coloring technique okay.
It's so bold and wonderful.
She started working with YCH I'm going to go broke but that's okay.
Xiune
*example of art I commissioned
Such amazing art.
Such an amazing artist.
Takes a bit of time but so worth the wait.
It was so fun to work with her.
I may or may not also stalk her instagram.
She portrayed these characters so flawlessly.
The eyes make my heart hurt in a good way.
Lilianei
*example of art I commissioned
Jesus take the wheel.
This is gorgeous.
Her art is absolutely amazing.
So far my favorites are her chibi and semi-chibi.
When she reopens her commissions I'm getting a semi-chibi.
Prices are absolutely worth the quality of her art.
So much talent I was so happy with what she produced for me.
Everyone go follow her now.
nordskov
*example of art I commissioned
Only recently opened commissions.
I took the first slot she ever opened because I'm selfish I'm so sorry.
But she just reopened them so hurry and get the last slot before I do because I'm still selfish.
I was her first commissioner and I'm loyal forever now holy shit.
I commission art of this boy a lot and she did him so much justice.
I'm gonna cry it's so perfect.
This artist is such a pure and lovely human.
She's so fun to talk to and work with in general.
Professional and so talented.
tomoecchi
*example of art I commissioned
Good LORD this is perfect.
This artists is just so good at shading wow.
So easy to work with and very professional.
Her art is absolutely worth it.
She should've charged me more just saying.
I'm just about to go leave a ridiculously lengthy comment for her to enjoy.
I kind of cried when I got this piece because it's just so beautiful.
Everyone follow her she's awesome.
*All art featured in this journal was commissioned by and paid for by me.
*All rights to the art and designs belong to their individual artists.
*Please no saving/downloading/redistributing unless permission has been given by both myself as well as the artist.
*All characters are OC's created by me, designed by the artists.
*You are NOT PERMITTED to use them as faceclaims to your own characters.
*Each OC featured is a character that I write with extensively.
*Their individual novels (up to 50 complete chapters) can be found on my Wattpad account: Amelia_Vale
Because of that, I've ended up making a mental list of artists I love enough to return to multiple times for a number of reasons: they're professional, they're polite, their art is amazing, they finish in a decent amount of time (or I like them enough to wait as long as they need), etc. Artists that I enjoy working with both because of their art as well as their personality. I really love that I can support freelance artists, because as an author I know how hard it is to make money doing what you really love, and when the artist is an utter sweetheart, I just want them to take all my money because they deserve only good things.
So I'm going to list my top artists that I've commissioned, the artists that I recommend everyone take a look at and consider commissioning, because they're all precious angels who are honestly too good for this world (and if you hurt any of them I will not hesitate to stab a bitch *can I curse on DA?*
).Favorite Artists (not in any particular order):
*examples of art I commissioned
Real life muffin.
Easy to talk to.
Her art is transcendent.
You can tell how hard she works on her art because every piece is just stunning.
The DA community is honestly lucky to have her.
I'm so happy she offers commissions.
I honestly want to commission her a million more times.
I don't even need my money plz take all of it.
Give her a character and give her free range and she'll provide pure gold in return.
Real life muffin. Easy to talk to. Her art is transcendent. You can tell how hard she works on her art because every piece is just stunning. The DA community is honestly lucky to have her. I'm so happy she offers commissions. I honestly want to commission her a million more times. I don't even need my money plz take all of it. Give her a character and give her free range and she'll provide pure gold in return.LaDollBlanche
*examples of art I commissioned: COUPLE ART IS COMMERCIALIZED
Iconic art. Iconic artist. Literally goddess status. She can do anything doll-related. I'm honestly so happy I was able to commission art from her. Her gallery is the holy grail. Her chibi style eyes are literally woven from galaxies, okay. She has a YouTube channel with speedpaints, go subscribe yesterday. Constantly updates her to-do list. Easy to talk to and to get a hold of. Very professional while still being friendly and polite. She isn't overly intimidating once you work with her for a bit.GienoY
*examples of art I commissioned
The first person I ever WANTED to commission. Took me a while to get legitimate references. Her art is made of stars and glitter. It looks like cotton candy holy hell. Worth every penny. Easy to talk to and work with. Honestly such a sweet human in general. Her cute art reflects her personality.SineAlas
*examples of art I commissioned
:bademoticon: ???Holy Fuck???
:bademoticon: This art is unreal.
:bademoticon: It shouldn't be legal it's too perfect.
:bademoticon: This artist deserves so much more.
:bademoticon: I will sell my soul to commission again.
:bademoticon: Everyone leave paragraphs of love on their profile, they deserve it.
:bademoticon: I should've been charged more, damn it.
:bademoticon: This artist is my go-to for realistic and males.
:bademoticon: Sends WIP of the sketch/base colors.
:bademoticon: Works remarkably fast (no excuse not be patient).
oWinTer
*examples of art I commissioned
Pure. So pure. This art has a life of its own. Artist specializes in pagedoll masterpieces and shiny eyes that steal your soul. Works remarkably fast (no excuse not to be patient though). I'm obsessed with her holiday special commissions. I want all my characters in Baby Dot form one day. Posts finished pictures directly to your page. Effortless to work with.Bearisoup
*examples of art I commissioned
Such a sweet person. Works incredibly hard on all her commissions. She deserves so much more. Her art looks like it was painted over with shiny gloss. I really love the style of the eyes. Master at composition for character poses. I can't wait till she reopens commissions.Komore-bi
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Found her through the favorites on another artists page. It was literally fate. I ended up liking this artist more than the other artist (that sounds so mean). An utter angel. So effortless to work with her and to talk to in general. Her art has such a classic feel to it. I can't get over her coloring technique okay. It's so bold and wonderful. She started working with YCH I'm going to go broke but that's okay.Xiune
*example of art I commissioned
Such amazing art. Such an amazing artist. Takes a bit of time but so worth the wait. It was so fun to work with her. I may or may not also stalk her instagram. She portrayed these characters so flawlessly. The eyes make my heart hurt in a good way.Lilianei
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Jesus take the wheel. This is gorgeous. Her art is absolutely amazing. So far my favorites are her chibi and semi-chibi. When she reopens her commissions I'm getting a semi-chibi. Prices are absolutely worth the quality of her art. So much talent I was so happy with what she produced for me. Everyone go follow her now.nordskov
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Only recently opened commissions. I took the first slot she ever opened because I'm selfish I'm so sorry. But she just reopened them so hurry and get the last slot before I do because I'm still selfish. I was her first commissioner and I'm loyal forever now holy shit. I commission art of this boy a lot and she did him so much justice. I'm gonna cry it's so perfect. This artist is such a pure and lovely human. She's so fun to talk to and work with in general. Professional and so talented.tomoecchi
*example of art I commissioned
Good LORD this is perfect. This artists is just so good at shading wow. So easy to work with and very professional. Her art is absolutely worth it. She should've charged me more just saying. I'm just about to go leave a ridiculously lengthy comment for her to enjoy. I kind of cried when I got this piece because it's just so beautiful. Everyone follow her she's awesome.Yup. Those are my favorite artists, artists that I have commissioned more than once, and artists I want to commission again. I'd be commissioning them constantly, one request after the other, but I don't want to be annoying and make them think I'm weird. I swear I'm not a creep I just love these artists and think they deserve more recognition for their talent and their genuine professionalism and kindness
The majority of these artists have currently open commissions, so if you've been searching for some amazing people to buy art from, I recommend these artists the most. Just remember to be polite and to treat them with the respect they deserve. They've taken time out of their lives and out of their free time to draw YOUR characters for you. They deserve respect, and they deserve at least two paragraphs of feedback on the finished piece (is that too extensive?). If you can afford it, remember to tip them! It's the polite thing to do.
This was fun to write out! I hope people can find some amazing artists through me! Thanks for reading!
The majority of these artists have currently open commissions, so if you've been searching for some amazing people to buy art from, I recommend these artists the most. Just remember to be polite and to treat them with the respect they deserve. They've taken time out of their lives and out of their free time to draw YOUR characters for you. They deserve respect, and they deserve at least two paragraphs of feedback on the finished piece (is that too extensive?). If you can afford it, remember to tip them! It's the polite thing to do.
This was fun to write out! I hope people can find some amazing artists through me! Thanks for reading!
*All art featured in this journal was commissioned by and paid for by me.
*All rights to the art and designs belong to their individual artists.
*Please no saving/downloading/redistributing unless permission has been given by both myself as well as the artist.
*All characters are OC's created by me, designed by the artists.
*You are NOT PERMITTED to use them as faceclaims to your own characters.
*Each OC featured is a character that I write with extensively.
*Their individual novels (up to 50 complete chapters) can be found on my Wattpad account: Amelia_Vale
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