COMMISSION CIN

Thank you so much for showing interest in my artwork! The following is a quick overview of what kind of artwork I can make. If you're still interested in commissioning me, please review the TOS linked below. The same link will be provided at the bottom of this page.More examples of my artwork can be found as linked below and at the bottom of this page.

Sketch-Lineart

$20 - Bust
$35 - Full Body

The minimum amount of work I will happily do as a commission.
This work features:
- Clean lineart with a rough, pencil-like texture.
- Either transparent artwork, saved as a .PNG...
- ... Or a base color (off-white by default) with shading applied to the lineart. A .PNG and an editable file (.PSD, or .CSP) to further manipulate the file can be saved and provided.Art pieces focused upon color palettes may fall into this category if it is purely conceptional, or is considered a "sketch" than clean artwork.Please Note:
As this commission type is the fastest of my services, a full payment for the job is expected before I begin.The remaining commission types will require half of the full payment first before beginning them, with the remainder of the payment required after the artwork is finished.

Basic Coloring

$40 - Bust
$80 - Full Body

The next step in the art process! This level of commission work includes:
- Colors and patterns applied to the character.
- Highlights, and a base application of lighting and shadows.Art pieces focused upon color palettes may fall into this category if it is clean.

Full Rendering

$60 - Bust
$150 - Full Body

You have given me license to sandblast your commission with everything I have. The Rock Lee leg braces are off; this is me having as much of a blast making artwork, as it would be to give you this artwork.This level of commission work includes:
- In-depth shadows and highlights.
- Bass-boosted colors, to your preference: either saturated (as depicted, and as a default) or as per your specifications.
- Special visual effects, including: sparkles, blasts of fire, and similar visuals.

Cats and Small Feral Creatures

$25 - Bust, Flatly Colored
Flat colors do not include shading or highlights.$45 - Full Body, Flatly Colored+$15 for Full Rendering
Full Rendering includes shading and highlights,
as depicted in the examples below.+$45 for a simple and natural background.
See examples below.+$200 for a complex or otherwise urban background.Additional fees may apply, for as much as twice the prices above, in reflection of the complexity and rendering level being applied to these backgrounds (Flat Coloring, Full Rendering).

I can draw cats and small creatures (such as Pokemon) fairly fast! And so I am confident in my ability to both draw and design them.Please refer to the information provided on all other tiers of artwork to see how they would apply to this commission type.To clarify further:
- A "small feral creature" would be an entity that is:
- (A.) animalistic or bestial in appearance, including mascot characters, and
- (B.) can reasonably fit and be carried within a grown human's arms if held.Anything larger will fall within regular commission rates.

Backgrounds

+$175 - Simple
IE: Natural scenery (forests, deserts, plains)+$300 - Complex
IE: Building exteriors and interiorsAdditional fees may apply, for as much as twice the above prices, in reflection of the complexity and rendering level being applied to these backgrounds (Sketch-Lineart, Base Coloring, Full Rendering).

If I need to break out the perspective tools, then, like.
Alright! You know?
Depending upon the complexity of the backgrounds in question, the price will range. Please be prepared to pay double the prices listed above if a background is considered complex enough to warrant it.

Other Commission Types

Prices vary, please inquire.

Sketch-Lineart

(Examples)
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$20 - Bust
$35 - Full Body

Basic Coloring

$40 - Bust
$80 - Full Body

Full Rendering

$60 - Bust
$150 - Full Body

Cats and Small Feral Creatures

$25 - Bust, Flatly Colored
Flat colors do not include shading or highlights.$45 - Full Body, Flatly Colored+$15 for Full Rendering
Full Rendering includes shading and highlights,
as depicted in the examples below.+$45 for a simple and natural background.+$200 for a complex or otherwise urban background.Additional fees may apply, for as much as twice the prices above, in reflection of the complexity and rendering level being applied to backgrounds (Flat Coloring, Full Rendering).

Even More Examples

TERMS OF SERVICE

The rates as detailed across this carrd are for non-commercial and personal usage.For artwork that is meant to be used in projects that are commercial, including video essays and other public works, please consider contacting me via email for adjusted rates. My contact information is provided in the "How to Commission Me" section.

What I Will Draw:

- Humans and anthropomorphic characters.
- Animals and fantasy creatures.
- Original and fan-made characters.

What I Will NOT Draw:

- Mechanical entities and structures as a focus for a piece. (IE: battlemechs, sci-fi backgrounds, and so on.)
- Content depicting violent or otherwise harmful activities, namely gore.
- "Horror" themed characters and scenarios that delve into the above topic.
- Suggestive and "Not Safe For Work" content.
- Hateful and/or polarizing content, including political pieces.
- Trademarked characters from franchises.
- Any artwork intended to be used as NFTs or for AI training, regardless as to whether I am capable of drawing them or not.I have the right to deny a commission for any of the reasons listed above, as well as denying a commission for reasons unlisted.On NFTs: At no point will I be interested in, nor will ever approve of, my artwork being used for non-fungible tokens and similar crypto-based or blockchain-based projects. If my works are ever found in this format or in association with these projects, let me know so that I may take action.

On Toyhou.se Adoptables:

- As of September 2023, adoptables under [Darlingist's] (https://toyhou.se/Darlingist) name are only available on toyhou.se.
- As of September 2023, ko-fi is now an acceptable means of purchasing adoptables. Ko-fi is not a viable means for commissions and is solely intended for adoptables.
- After purchasing, credit must be given to Darlingist on toyhou.se, ko-fi or deviantART whenever this design is posted. Do not claim the design as your own unless the design is altered: in which case, the altered design must be credited towards myself and the artist who altered the design.
- After purchasing, the design may be altered.
- After purchasing, alternative versions of the design that remove the cross-tone watermark and any other watermarks BUT the artist's signature will be provided.
- Transferring and reselling the design for less than it was purchased for is permitted. Please message Darlingist for further input on selling a design for more than it was purchased for in case it amasses additional artwork.
- Any designs sold through toyhou/se are not intended for commercial purposes, NFTs, or AI image generators.

Relevant Topics:

For additional characters:
- Add half of the work's worth to the initial amount, rounded up, for each additional character depicted within the commission.For characters with complex designs:
- Complex in this context are designs that are minute or require special attention, such as: flowers, hand-drawn patterned textures, intricate metal designs, and so on. These will be pointed out and described as such before the commission is accepted. Additional costs up to half the commission's current price rounded up may apply, depending upon the commission's type.For references and research:
- When providing information for a commission, please include as many relevant references and resources as possible. (For example: if a piece features a character wearing flowers, include references of the character and those flowers.)
- If reference materials cannot be provided, and I am requested to research and draw for aspects of the commission that lack references in the commissioner's stead (for example: if a piece features a character wearing flowers and the flowers are left to my discretion), a research cost up to half the commission's current price rounded up may apply, depending upon the commission's type. This additional cost will be calculated after any background, additional character, and/or complex design costs have been determined.The process behind commissions:
- For sketches and lineart: I will send an invoice for the full price of the commission. After payment, I will start working on the commission, with the intent on contacting the commissioner with progress and questions until the image is completed. The image will then be sent as the file type(s) agreed upon by myself and the commissioner.
- For commissions beyond the sketching and lineart phase: I will send an invoice for half of the expected work's worth, rounded up, before I begin the commission. After payment, I will start working on the commission, with the intent on contacting the commissioner with progress and questions until the image is completed. Once the commissioner is satisfied with the image, a final invoice will be sent for the remaining amount of the commission's worth. After this final pament, the completed artwork will then be sent as the file type(s) agreed upon by myself and the commissioner.
- In case changes are made after the completion of any which one stage: Additional charges up to equal the commission's original price may apply, depending on the complexity of such changes. Please carefully review the work I provide and make certain they are correct and to one's liking.
- On how long pieces may take to complete: Any which stage may take anywhere from a few hours to a week to complete, depending on the complexity of the job. I strive to provide progress shots of commissions I am working on within at most 48 hours between updates.Additional Notes:
- All character commissions are done on an A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inch, or 1654 x 2339 pixel) canvas at 200 dpi. This may be adjusted to better accommodate for the character or unless requested to work within a different size beforehand. Differently sized works must be requested with the size provided in order to implement such requests.
- Work with backgrounds involved are done on a 2500 x 2500 pixel, 300 dpi canvas, with the size adjusted to better accommodate for any content related to the piece. Differently sized works follow the same guidelines as described above.
- All works will be signed.
- All works may be used as commission examples or portfolio pieces.
- From September 2023 onward, publicly published works on the internet and social media may come with a cross-toned watermark. A version of commission work without this watermark will be given to the commissioner.
- All transactions will be made in USD through Stripe or PayPal's invoicing system.

How to Commission Me:

Contact me either via:
- My Discord, if applicable.
- My toyhou.se DMs, if applicable.
- My art email, which is available via the "get in touch" button on my carrd.Provide the following information:
- The commission's type, as described by my examples. Include whether or not a background is involved.
- As many references of the character(s) including turn-arounds of the character, color palettes, and other details as relevant. For backgrounds, please include any imagery that best suit the background in mind.
- For characters: having information on their personality and preferred depictions help greatly. If the character has a dedicated biography (such as: a toyhou.se page, a wikia page, a Google document, etc.) providing that would be great too.
- Any other information, such as the preferred style of the image (especially if I have created work in the past that suits one's interests) would be of benefit.
- Finally, establish one's preferred method(s) of contact, whether via Discord, email, or another means.
- Please also have a email to share so that I may send an invoice to. I use both Stripe and PayPal. Please be prepared to pay for an invoice from either or; we can discuss payment methods before I begin a commission. Under no circumstances will I consider payment methods outside of Stripe and PayPal.