Now, as an artist, sometimes I take a while on art because I have MAJOR ADHD/Executive Dysfunction, but I have that listed in my ToS- that to have art done by a deadline, it costs extra. I'm not gonna take like... a year to do the art, but it won't be an immediate turn-around, especially for a full body piece. (My avg turn around is 1-2 months for full body that's shaded.)
HOWEVER: I ALWAYS update my customer. Sketches, flats, etc, with updates on what's going on. It's also my way of letting them see what I've done, and gives them the chance to say "Oh, that (small) detail is wrong, can you change that?"
If I have something come up that has me taking longer than 2 months, I WILL let them know. Also, I do NOT spend the money I've been paid until it's done. (Or I hit a 50% mark, and I will pull 50% of the payment, again- it's in my ToS that once I ink the lines, 50% payment is nonrefundable.)
They didn't keep in touch, didn't update, your piece was still listed as a sketch, and are taking new commissions?
Seems like they just weren't wanting to draw your character, or weren't feeling it- but had already spent the gems you sent, which is shady bc their post says they don't accept until they're done with the art....
Sounds to me like they're ignoring you and either:
A- trying to make the gems they already spent in order to refund you
B- quickly doing your piece
and then just play it off as "Oh I totally sent you the art/a message, looks like FR goofed lol"
Honestly? If I were you? Don't give them the chance. Just report them for scamming. It's bullshit, what they're doing.
Re: SayutheEnchanter 46855
HOWEVER: I ALWAYS update my customer. Sketches, flats, etc, with updates on what's going on. It's also my way of letting them see what I've done, and gives them the chance to say "Oh, that (small) detail is wrong, can you change that?"
If I have something come up that has me taking longer than 2 months, I WILL let them know. Also, I do NOT spend the money I've been paid until it's done. (Or I hit a 50% mark, and I will pull 50% of the payment, again- it's in my ToS that once I ink the lines, 50% payment is nonrefundable.)
They didn't keep in touch, didn't update, your piece was still listed as a sketch, and are taking new commissions?
Seems like they just weren't wanting to draw your character, or weren't feeling it- but had already spent the gems you sent, which is shady bc their post says they don't accept until they're done with the art....
Sounds to me like they're ignoring you and either:
A- trying to make the gems they already spent in order to refund you
B- quickly doing your piece
and then just play it off as "Oh I totally sent you the art/a message, looks like FR goofed lol"
Honestly? If I were you? Don't give them the chance. Just report them for scamming. It's bullshit, what they're doing.