Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
If you cannot find an answer to your question here, contact me!
If you cannot find an answer to your question here, contact me!
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Quotes and Interest Checks
Can I get a commission quote?
Yes, feel free to DM, but please keep in mind a quote expires after a month as per my TOS and must be quoted again after expiration for pricing accuracy. For this reason, I may hold off on giving a quote if I expect it to expire before my next commission opening.
Can I get a commission quote?
Yes, feel free to DM, but please keep in mind a quote expires after a month as per my TOS and must be quoted again after expiration for pricing accuracy. For this reason, I may hold off on giving a quote if I expect it to expire before my next commission opening.
What do you need to get a quote?
I am able to give the most accurate quote based on the amount of detail I’m given. Vague prompts are much harder to quote than detailed ones. A quote may differ from the final total, should the form be chosen, especially if the form details differ greatly than the quote.
What do you need to get a quote?
I am able to give the most accurate quote based on the amount of detail I’m given. Vague prompts are much harder to quote than detailed ones. A quote may differ from the final total, should the form be chosen, especially if the form details differ greatly than the quote.
Will you give quotes prior to a commission opening announcement, even if it may expire?
In some cases, yes! Though I strongly prefer to wait until a commission opening is announced before requesting quotes. I may be willing to quote a rough estimate of experimental pieces, scenes, and reference sheets due to their high variability. However, I suggest receiving a more precise quote during the actual announcement period. My other commission types such as fullbodies, chibis, and icons may be roughly calculated based on my available prices, so I will not quote these types if I expect the quote to expire.
Will you give quotes prior to a commission opening announcement, even if it may expire?
In some cases, yes! Though I strongly prefer to wait until a commission opening is announced before requesting quotes. I may be willing to quote a rough estimate of experimental pieces, scenes, and reference sheets due to their high variability. However, I suggest receiving a more precise quote during the actual announcement period. My other commission types such as fullbodies, chibis, and icons may be roughly calculated based on my available prices, so I will not quote these types if I expect the quote to expire.
Commission Acceptance
Are your commission slots first-come first-serve?
No. They are selected based on interest, expected queue length, available time, and overall complexity.
Are your commission slots first-come first-serve?
No. They are selected based on interest, expected queue length, available time, and overall complexity.
What's the best chance for my inquiry to be chosen?
You may contact me beforehand with a list of less than five characters to inquire about my interest in drawing them. You may also ask what commission types I’m interested in taking on. However, keep in mind selection is still not guaranteed.
What's the best chance for my inquiry to be chosen?
You may contact me beforehand with a list of less than five characters to inquire about my interest in drawing them. You may also ask what commission types I’m interested in taking on. However, keep in mind selection is still not guaranteed.
Do you accept inquiries during or after the inquiry opening period?
I accept and contact people about their inquiries throughout the opening period, with one to two days of flex time for inquiries I’m on the fence about accepting!
Do you accept inquiries during or after the inquiry opening period?
I accept and contact people about their inquiries throughout the opening period, with one to two days of flex time for inquiries I’m on the fence about accepting!
Can I resubmit a form that I have before if it didn't get accepted previously?
Feel free to! A copy of your form should have been sent to the email you used to submit your inquiry, though if you've misplaced it, feel free to ask me to look for your previous form.
Can I resubmit a form that I have before if it didn't get accepted previously?
Feel free to! A copy of your form should have been sent to the email you used to submit your inquiry, though if you've misplaced it, feel free to ask me to look for your previous form.
Commission Openings
When do you open commissions?
I open commissions once a quarter, for an opening period of two weeks at a time. Unless I have given an announcement, I have no specific date in mind.
When do you open commissions?
I open commissions once a quarter, for an opening period of two weeks at a time. Unless I have given an announcement, I have no specific date in mind.
Commission Forms
May I submit multiple forms?
Yes, but please keep it to under five! Additionally, please specify the maximum number of forms you are hoping to be accepted, as I may accept multiple.
May I submit multiple forms?
Yes, but please keep it to under five! Additionally, please specify the maximum number of forms you are hoping to be accepted, as I may accept multiple.
May I get confirmation that my form was sent?
Yes, absolutely! Feel free to DM me!
May I get confirmation that my form was sent?
Yes, absolutely! Feel free to DM me!
Redesigns and Customs
Do you take redesign inquiries, and how are they priced?
I am tentatively open to redesign inquiries, though I am reserved about them and as such do not have them officially priced. I take redesign inquiries on a case-by-case basis! More often than not, I am more interested in minor redesigns and accessory additions, rather than major redesigns. Pricing will depend to what extent the design will be redesigned but tend to start at $200.
Do you take redesign inquiries, and how are they priced?
I am tentatively open to redesign inquiries, though I am reserved about them and as such do not have them officially priced. I take redesign inquiries on a case-by-case basis! More often than not, I am more interested in minor redesigns and accessory additions, rather than major redesigns. Pricing will depend to what extent the design will be redesigned but tend to start at $200.
Do you offer custom designs?
I do not offer custom designs as a form of commission. Rather, I auction a custom design intermittently, whenever it fits my schedule. The auction starts at $200.
Do you offer custom designs?
I do not offer custom designs as a form of commission. Rather, I auction a custom design intermittently, whenever it fits my schedule. The auction starts at $200.
Drawing Comfort
Will you work with on-base characters?
I do not prefer them. If submitted, addition of visual references and written notes, as well as extra care when checking during the sketch phase, is needed. An additional fee will be added.
Will you work with on-base characters?
I do not prefer them. If submitted, addition of visual references and written notes, as well as extra care when checking during the sketch phase, is needed. An additional fee will be added.
Are you comfortable drawing this?
Please check my boundaries and preferences listed on the initial pricing page first. If you would like to inquire about a specific character, feel free to DM me.
Are you comfortable drawing this?
Please check my boundaries and preferences listed on the initial pricing page first. If you would like to inquire about a specific character, feel free to DM me.
Design Process
How do you pick your palettes?
I select my palettes off the top of my head, with a focus on what may complement the intended feel of the design.
How do you pick your palettes?
I select my palettes off the top of my head, with a focus on what may complement the intended feel of the design.
How do you choose your prompts?
I privately jot down any idea that pops into my head, while other times I just wing it. If I have a theme or focus, that tends to give me more direction. Occasionally, I use a mix of real life references, phrases, poems, perfume names, and user input.
How do you choose your prompts?
I privately jot down any idea that pops into my head, while other times I just wing it. If I have a theme or focus, that tends to give me more direction. Occasionally, I use a mix of real life references, phrases, poems, perfume names, and user input.
When will your next design(s) be posted?
I do not have a specific answer. Please keep an eye on the previews channel in my Discord server or Toyhouse bulletins, as the design will most likely be posted within 24 to 48 hours after its preview.
When will your next design(s) be posted?
I do not have a specific answer. Please keep an eye on the previews channel in my Discord server or Toyhouse bulletins, as the design will most likely be posted within 24 to 48 hours after its preview.
What does the ownership cooldown apply to?
It applies to all forms of offering, selling, trading, and gifting. The cooldown is intended for an interim between transfer of ownership, regardless of the means through which it is done.
What does the ownership cooldown apply to?
It applies to all forms of offering, selling, trading, and gifting. The cooldown is intended for an interim between transfer of ownership, regardless of the means through which it is done.
Drawing Process
What hardware and software do you use?
For hardware, I use the Huion H610 PRO V2 and iPad. For software, I use Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and Live2D.
What hardware and software do you use?
For hardware, I use the Huion H610 PRO V2 and iPad. For software, I use Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and Live2D.
Do you share your brushes?
No. Due to my poor memory of all brushmakers' redistribution terms in my collections across art programs, I avoid sharing brush files altogether.
Do you share your brushes?
No. Due to my poor memory of all brushmakers' redistribution terms in my collections across art programs, I avoid sharing brush files altogether.
Special Circumstances
Can I commission a piece intended as a gift to someone else?
Yes, certainly, whether for general gifts, birthdays, anniversaries, and the like! Please just let me know beforehand, and if there are any deadlines that may incur a rush fee. Additionally, let me know if you would like the information I typically input in my Trello queue as redacted so that there is no chance for spoiling.
Can I commission a piece intended as a gift to someone else?
Yes, certainly, whether for general gifts, birthdays, anniversaries, and the like! Please just let me know beforehand, and if there are any deadlines that may incur a rush fee. Additionally, let me know if you would like the information I typically input in my Trello queue as redacted so that there is no chance for spoiling.
Would you be willing to keep a commission private after completion, and is there a fee?
I would be willing to keep a commission private upon explicit prior request with no fee. However, because finished commissionwork is important for me to be able to market myself, I do not prefer taking on inquiries with these limitations. Instead, if it is acceptable to watermark the finished piece more heavily for the client's comfort when sharing it, that is the preferred middle ground.
Would you be willing to keep a commission private after completion, and is there a fee?
I would be willing to keep a commission private upon explicit prior request with no fee. However, because finished commissionwork is important for me to be able to market myself, I do not prefer taking on inquiries with these limitations. Instead, if it is acceptable to watermark the finished piece more heavily for the client's comfort when sharing it, that is the preferred middle ground.