call me zmeess or zem, no capitalization necessary
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artist, memeist, naked singularity

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COMMISSION INFO

base price list

headshot: the head of the character + the top of the shoulders if the composition calls for it
half-body: depending on the composition/clothing/what looks best, could either be waist-up or hips-up
full-body: the character’s full body is visible, in any pose (standing/lying down/seated/etc)

what i can do:

— human and humanoid characters— original characters and fanart— complex backgrounds and animals are possible as long as they're part of an illustration focused on a character— character design based on a loose description (e.g. where you provide only a color scheme/general style of clothing without all the specific elements). designing a character/outfit that doesn't have clear references/detailed description is an extra charge

general rules:

— you must be 18+ to commission me— i may decline a commission altogether without specifying the reason before i have sent you the quote and before you have sent me the payment— i retain the right to refuse to draw anything i'm uncomfortable with/i'm not sure i can do. if you're uncertain whether your request will be accepted (e.g. it includes extreme violence), you can inquire about it first— i retain the copyright to the illustration as the artist; you must include attribution whenever you repost said illustration— only non-commercial use of the commissioned picture is permitted. feel free to print it out for personal use or use it as an icon! i will provide both a smaller version for web (the one i will post online) and a full resolution picture suitable for printing. i do not allow major changes to the finished picture. if you're looking to alter the picture later on outside of cropping it for an icon/header, you can negotiate it with me beforehand— mass reproduction and non-personal use of the finished illustration and any progress shots/sketches/works in progress that i send you is prohibited, be it for commercial or non-commercial purposes— you may not use my work or any part of it on platforms/accounts that are monetized— you may not use my work or any part of it to create derivative work (e.g. a collage/moodboard)— you may not use my work or any part of it for any AI or blockchain-based technology, including but not limited to generative AI and NFTs— you may not trace and/or copy my work or any part of it— you may not alter or remove my signature— you may not use or distribute any sketches/work in progress shots i send you in any way, shape, or form, including posting them online— feel free to post the finished illustration online with credit (my name and a clickable link to one of my socials). i will appreciate it if you wait until i post the commission on my socials first— i will not claim ownership of any characters that do not belong to me— i will not use the finished illustration to create and sell merchandise (e.g. postcards) without your permission

payment:

— currently, the only available to me way to get paid is via my boosty page. boosty is a tipping/subscription service similar to patreon and as such, it doesn't offer refunds. be sure that you are fully interested in this commission—i will not be able to send you a refund if you decide that you no longer want this commission after you've paid for it.— my base price list is for your reference only; the final price of the commission is decided on a case by case basis after i've received your commission request. please DO NOT send me any payment before i've provided a quote for you.— the commission needs to be fully prepaid before i start working on any sketches.

deadlines:

— i work very, very slowly; expect me to take 1 to 6 months (after the payment) to complete your illustration. if any delays occur, i will do my best to let you know as soon as possible.— if you have a certain deadline you would like me to meet, or you need this illustration urgently, please discuss it with me BEFORE you pay for this commission. otherwise, i cannot guarantee either.

process and edits:

typically, i provide progress shots at the following stages:lineart commissions
— rough sketch: to give you an idea of the pose and the overall composition. this is the stage where practically anything can be changed if you so require. once i start working on the lineart, any major edits to the previously agreed upon posing/composition will cost extra
— lineart: the finished lineart. i can change a small number of things at your request (e.g., make the character's nose bigger) free of charge; any major edits, including adding larger details that were not part of the original commission request, will cost extrafull-render commissions
— rough sketch: to give you an idea of the pose and the overall composition. this is the stage where practically anything can be changed if you so require. once i start working on the lineart, any major edits to the previously agreed upon posing/composition will cost extra
— lineart: the finished lineart. it might lack smaller details as it is only the base for the subsequent rendering. i can change a small number of things at your request (e.g., make the character's nose bigger) free of charge; any major edits, including adding larger details that were not part of the original commission request, will cost extra
— base colors: optional. you may request i check in with you at this stage to make sure you like where the color scheme is going, or i may choose to do it myself if i need your input
— full render: the finished illustration. at this stage, you may request i change smaller details or perform minor color correction; any major edits, including adding larger details that were not part of the original commission request, will cost extratwo minor revision sessions are included for each stage, if needed; the rough sketch can be redone completely twice. regardless of how major the edit is, if i forget to include any details that were part of the original request, or portray them in a way that clearly goes against your original description (e.g. this or that object had been described as green and i made it red), such editing will be provided free of charge.