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Have you ever had issues with a commission? What did you do?
I am not going to mention who this rant is about, as I still respect their art, but am starting to have doubts my boyfriend will even see the commission he ordered.
Background: Around October, he contacted an artist to do the ref sheet for Roxy, his caribou character. The artist let me know that they were doing a seasonal special, that was fairly popular, so they could churn out lots at a time and a ref sheet would take a few days to finish and he would be put at the bottom of the list for commissions. he was cool with it, sent the details, and paid up front, as was their policy, and patiently waited.
He kept waiting, and then on the 8th of January, they contacted him saying that they were sorry that they hadn't gotten to his stuff yet, and that they had just gotten through an art block that they had, as well as going through a bunch of personal stuff over the holidays. It was nice for him to get some sort of acknowledgement, especially since their art queue is buried in their journals and not linked anywhere on their user page (it is updated, trust me).
Now the next part. By the time the 21st rolled around, he contacted them again, just wanting an update on the status. I mean, it had been 13 days, and he was supposedly at the top of their queue, even though they had done other work during that time, including art that I had gotten commissioned from them well after he had paid for his piece. They contacted him back, saying that they were behind schedule on a lot of stuff, as well as just getting back from a convention, which was part of the lateness of their reply (which actually came only a few hours after he sent the note). They said they were going to be working on it during the week, which is now coming to a close, and still no update on anything.
Dilemma: He’s starting to get frustrated by the wait. He has wanted to get so much artwork done of Roxy, but he hasn’t been able to since he doesn’t have a ref sheet. Sure, some artists do work off of descriptions, but then there's that slight possibility that they don't get it right, which is why many artists require ref sheets. I've seen lots of YCH's where I was thinking, "Roxy would be awesome for that," but can't do it because of the wait.
So /r/furry, Now I'm curious at what point does the wait become too much? He’s thought about having a deadline set in his head, like, "they have until next Friday, then I ask for a progress sketch or my money back." What are your thoughts? Should he ask for my money back and try to commission someone else to do the ref sheet? Should he just wait patiently? The one thing, he will not back down from is the money. He paid them $60, which is a nice chunk of change and a decent price for a ref sheet, but is not willing to write that off as a loss.
I feel bad because I sent him to this particular artist. I got a character and a ref sheet from her no problem and for less than half of what he paid.
submitted by VictoricRong[link] [9 comments]
Who's going to Fur The 'More this year?
In short: Baltimore fur con, 2nd year. March 14-16. Hunt Valley Inn (where Balticon and many a sci-fi con are). furthemore.org
Who's all going?
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Dragget Show Ep 93 - A furry fraternity?
Ep 93 - Sigma Alpha Rawr - Would you buy a car made by furs? Start a furry fraternity? Watch cooking with Alkali? Answer ...
Ep 93 - Sigma Alpha Rawr - Would you buy a car made by furs? Start a furry fraternity? Watch cooking with Alkali? Answer ...
Fursona
I'm looking for someone to help out with my fursona. I am awful at drawing and it'd be awesome if someone could draw one for me. I'm a wolf with blue and purple fur and I'm a musician (I play the bass). If anyone could help it'd be very appreciated!
submitted by thatoneguy2020[link] [comment]
So I'm new to this
Well I was talking to my friend the other day about furries because he's big furry and I always loved anthro art and stuff like that. At the same time I like the thought of having a fursona and stuff like that. I'm just trying to figure out some of the best places to talk to other furries or anything I should know about being a fury. Any help would be great! Sidenote: I loved looking at furry art for a few years but this is the first time I'm really embracing it if that helps with anything.
submitted by thatoneguy2020[link] [17 comments]
Could you date someone who's not a furry?
I was recently left heartbroken and alone and am getting over it but something was bothering me the other day. I could never be with anyone who's not a furry. I mean yeah if we were great together I could turn them to the furry side but that's a 50/50 chance. Being a furry is such a big part of my life that if it wasn't in my partner's too it would just be difficult to function as one. So I'm just curious, could you see yourself with someone who's not a furry? Or maybe you already are and got a story to tell or ect.
submitted by Teytrium[link] [33 comments]
Free sketch requests for practice
Hey guys I need to work on my anatomy and hands and stuff :3 I don't feel like making anything really intense so I thought I would do some free sketches.
I'll be doing them later tonight (probably around 8) and I'll pick 5 random people from the random picker website :3 leave a comment of a description of your sona or a picture, and if you have a certain pose you want I'll do that ! :3 thanks guys <3 love ya
EDIT!: The random picker has picked 1:/u/justchris-NL 2:/u/Thatweasel 3:/u/Octofur 4:/u/RadeDB 5:/u/CHADBLA
submitted by FizzyFoxy[link] [12 comments]
I need help on finding something!
Anyone know where I can get some bandanas that go over your nose and mouth, they have animal mouths printed on them and I can't seem to find them! I have seen them a while back but I do not remember where! If anyone can link me to a site to get them I would greatly appreciate it!
submitted by Rum0r[link] [3 comments]
The Ladies and Their Cats
Requesting all browsers!
I need to find an image of a leapord/fox hybrid female brown fur black spots all help appreciated!
submitted by shiftyeyedsam[link] [comment]
Asexual Man Is Old Enough to Be Blunt about His Orientation
The problem is that ever since my childhood, I have had no interest in girls (I'm male), and because of this, many in my school came to the conclusion that I was gay. This led to some of the most horrific taunting I've ever experienced. To this day, I've overheard my (Conservative Christian) relations whispering about me, wondering if I was gay, and you can imagine the awkwardness I've been through when someone makes a romantic advance in my direction, and I have to politely say words to the effect of "It isn't you, it's just me".
So, while there are those who struggle with "coming out of the closet", I'm struggling with people misunderstanding my lack of sexual desire. I'm not "broken" nor impotent, I'm not on a vow of celibacy, I'm just not interested in sex. Now, how do I make this known to my friends and family without any further confusion?
Unbroken (age 52)
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Dear Unbroken,
Last May I wrote on the topic of asexuality, too. As you say, there is nothing wrong with you; it’s just that you happen to be asexual. As I did with the previous letter, I recommend you check out Asexual Visibility and Education Network at http://www.asexuality.org/ which will provide you all sorts of useful information on being asexual. There are forums there, and you can get some community support from other people like yourself.
The other thing here is that you are 52 years old. That’s certainly old enough to put your foot down and state, frankly, to your relatives and friends, “I’m not gay, I’m asexual. That’s just the way I am.” And then explain to them, in clear, simple-to-understand terms, what that means. The line, “It isn’t you, it’s just me” sounds evasive and naturally makes suspicious people jump to the wrong conclusion. So, in your case, I recommend your being frank. You have nothing to be ashamed of or to apologize for, especially at your age.
Stand up for who you are without fear.
Good luck!
Papabear
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