Terms of Service
Current Queue
- In general, I work by who's first in line, down.
- However, I do jump around to other commissions. Please do not worry, I only do so to keep myself fresh. For example, if I find a commission complicated, I may work on another between stages so I get a bit of a break, then move on back to yours. Or, some days I'd like to sketch, not ink, so I may work on images that need to be sketched first. No huge delays will be done because of this.
About My Style
- I reserve the right to interpret your character in my own style. This includes things like tweaking colours a bit and possibly changing the shape of markings slightly in order for them to wrap around the form and lineart in an appealing way. In no case will I change things so much that the character is unrecognizable, and I will keep specifics like a certain number of spots or stripes the same.
- My art is very light/bright, dark colours will be lightened quite a bit.
General Information
- I accept commission information by email only (sbpawprint[at]gmail.com), but notes are acceptable for quick exchanges and small inquiries.
- I am comfortable drawing a wide variety of subject matters, but I have my strengths and weaknesses. I am open to all different types of animal species (including humans), settings, scenarios and genders. I am not very comfortable with heavy machinery, intricate armor, vehicles, detailed weaponry, or complex architecture. Familiarize yourself with my work before commissioning me, but when in doubt just ask
- It is the responsibility of the commissioner to provide me with all necessary information to complete the commission.
Payment, plans and Refunds
Payments
Payment Plans
Refunds
- Payment is due up-front before any work has begun.
- PAYPAL ONLY. No e-cheques. No exceptions.
- Please have payment ready within 48 hours of your commission being accepted. If payment is not provided promptly, your slot may be given up to another at my discretion.
Payment Plans
- Half and Half: I require half of the payment upfront and will do half the work. Once finished, the next half must be sent and the commission will then be finished
- This is not available under 20$
Refunds
- If I am unable to start your commission, or you have to cancel before work has begun, you will be refunded in full.
- The Artist reserves the right to issue a refund and cancel a commission, at any time, due to poor communication, rude or inappropriate behavior or the inability to communicate in effective English.
- The commissioner may also cancel a commission at any time, for any reason.
- In the case of a cancellation on my part due to personal matters, you will be refunded in full even if work has begun.
- In the case of a cancellation on your part or due to commissioner conduct, you will receive a refund in full if no work has begun. If any work has been done, you will receive a partial refund, minus the amount for the work done.
- Artwork is non-refundable once complete.
Will do and Won't do
If unsure whether or not I will draw something, just ask! I am a clean artist, but I assure you I am very open minded and do not judge others for their interests or ideas, and such inquires will be kept private.
I'm A-OK with drawing:
I'm A-OK with drawing:
- Babyfurs/Kids/Cubs
- Diapers/Adults in diapers or baby clothing
- Cartoon Nudity - I do not offer art with genitals shown.
- Bondage
- Suggestive material while still not being adult art
- I will draw gore/violence provided it isn't too cruel/sadistic/entering fetish territory.
- Porn
- Adult/Suggestive material of cubs/kids/babyfurs
- I will not draw anything I deem hateful in nature towards any person/race/orientation/religion, etc.
- Wet/Dirty diapers
Progress, Edits and Alterations to your commission
All commissions other then sketches/coloured sketches will receive progress updates, unless said otherwise in the commission openings journal. You'll receive a rough sketch and inks for approval.
Edits and Alterations
Turn arounds
Deadlines
Edits and Alterations
- Generally I do not allow any more then two large alterations (unless they are my mistakes) before asking for compensation, but this is subject to vary depending on the project, size of the alterations and amount initially paid.
- Complete re-draws in the sketch stage are free if it is due to my own mistakes. If you'd like a re-draw of the same pose/idea but done a bit differently, this is half the price of a regular sketch of that style. If you'd like a whole new pose/idea, then it is the full price of a regular sketch. Unless discussed that multiple sketches would be needed before starting this commission.
Turn arounds
- Commissions are generally worked on one at a time, in the order in which they were received. If you are at the bottom of the queue please do not rush me. I will drop commissioners who are too pushy.
- If a deadline is not set, I will try my best to get your art finished within three months time maximum, but very rarely does it take that long. I do my best to get art done as quickly as possible, but time taken can vary greatly depending on a multitude of factors --complexity, communication, how many people are ahead of you in my queue, real life matters, etc.
Deadlines
- If you need something done by a certain date, I require at least two weeks notice. Furthermore, if you do want to set a deadline, please be clear about this and make sure I have agreed to said deadline.
Multiple Character Commissions
In the case of commissioning an image with multiple characters that do not all belong to you:
- You will need to pick one person who will be communicating with me, I will only work/email with one person.
- It is that person's responsibility to make sure all parties receive progress updates I send and to deliver their requests for changes to me.
Contacting me and Asking for Updates
Contacting me
- If you have any questions, concerns, or are just curious about your commission's status, feel free to e-mail me at sbpawprint[at]gmail.com.
- If you are waiting on a commission, I ask that you give at least a weeks time after each update before asking for another. I do not want to leave anyone in the dark, but I also do not like being hounded as it can kill my motivation. Unless there is a deadline.
Rights
Commissioner
Artist
- You are free to post any commission done for you to a personal/public gallery, so long as credit is provided. I do, however, ask you do not re-post commissions in their full size to public galleries, and do not remove my signature on the image.
- you may make avatars, banners and other web graphics out of the art you receive but you may not edit my images, pay someone else to colour unfinished commissions, etc, without my permission.
- You may not pay another person to finish work partially created for you without permission. if you or someone else finished it at no cost please credit me in the description
- Feel free to make prints/copies of the image so long as it is for personal use and no profit is made.
Artist
- I reserve the right to refuse any commission for any reason, and am in no way obligated to provide a reason in the case of refusal.
- Unless I have explicitly stated otherwise, I will retain all copyright to my artwork, even when characters contained within the work belong to the commissioner. It is in my right to post, distribute, copy, reproduce, etc for promotion. Which includes prints/etc to be sold at conventions.
- I am not obligated to post your commission to my gallery, or anywhere else.
- I reserve the right to use rejected sketches (i.e. if you rejected a sketch for a whole new pose) for my own use, but I will alter it so the character doesn't look like yours.
- Please discuss things with me if you want to purchase an image's full copyright/publishing rights.
Other Information
- Do you livestream commissions? Short answer is no. Long answer: I very rarely stream, it's always random, whenever the mood hits me. Scheduling streams is very difficult for me so I cannot plan ahead with you, sorry!
- If I don't have any references, is there an extra fee? This very much depends on the details, how simple it is, how the description is, etc. Very rarely is there a fee but if it's very complicated then there is. Fee price varies from subject to subject and will be discussed with you.
- Will you design a character for me? I sure can! I very much enjoy designing characters, but like above, it really depends on details.
- Will you draw in another style? Usually no, but feel free to ask! Sometimes it's great fun and a good challenge.
- What format will I get the high-res image in? You will receive a PNG format, unless you'd like another format. SAI and PSD files are not offered unless discussed before hand.
- Is there a fee for private commissions? Currently, no, but only if you let me know before I start. I'm perfectly fine with keeping things private, or keeping things private until a certain time (for birthdays and gifts)