FAQ

The first thing to do is check my will/won't draw list:

https://www.f-list.net/c/ahnik%20commissions

MOST things are listed on there.

If you have a question about something that isn't listed on there, you can send me a message on any of my social media or my contact form.

These messages are kept private and I don't judge, so the worst case scenario of asking is that I say no.

Yes! There's an option for that on my commission form, so if you want your commission anonymous, just select the appropriate option on the form when sending your request.

Yes! There's an option for that on my commission form, so if you want your commission private, just select the appropriate option on the form when sending your request.

Yes! The commission form includes an option for this, so simply select it when sending your request if you want something like this.

You can certainly ask and I’ll let you know if it’s possible or not!

I recommend only asking for this when necessary though (e.g., when the art is for a birthday or holiday), since additional scheduling requests tacked onto a commission generally decrease the odds I’ll take it, all else being equal.

Yes! The commission form has an option for this.

You can send multiple ideas and have me pick one, or send in multiple ideas to commission all of them at once.

You sure can, but when you do, you have to commit to it and understand what it means. Artistic freedom means “no major edits to the WIPs” (unless it's a mistake on my part of not matching the reference images).

If you often find yourself requesting lots of changes to the image after the first sketch, artistic freedom is probably not a good option for you.

Splitting the cost of a commission into multiple invoices means having to pay transaction fees multiple times.

The existence of multiple invoices for the same purchase can also cause problems in the event of a dispute between the buyers and seller.

I’ll prioritize requests that fit my art style and preferences in terms of characters and content. For an idea of what I like drawing, check the list here!

Most likely I just had more requests than the number of slots that were available! Not every request can be accepted in those cases, and all I can do is encourage you to try again next time.

Unfortunately, no! Each request sent during an opening is evaluated the same way, based entirely on its content.

There’s no guarantee, unfortunately. I tend to get more requests than the slots I have, and if a particular request just isn’t as well suited to my content and style, it’s unlikely to make it through the selection process unless not many other requests come in for that particular opening.

Not at all! There’s never any harm in sending a request.

The most important factor is the content of what you’re requesting. The more it matches my preferences in terms of content and style, the better the odds of the request being accepted.

Writing an easily readable description in the commission form helps a lot as well! If I'm struggling to understand what you want drawn from reading your description, I likely won't take the request.

Lastly, privacy preferences factor in, too. All else being equal, I'll favor requests from commissioners that are okay with their commissions being posted publicly. In all honesty though, this is rarely--if ever--the deciding factor, since the previous two factors mentioned are much more important.