#i wont do ocs . pay me for that (when i open comms again)

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i might make some f2u with credit icons to ease myself back into making icons

[hybeana]

COMMS OPEN: HELP ME PAY RENT!

Commission Slots: 3

Donator Doodle Slots: 6

Check under the cut for pricing, wills/wonts, TOS, examples, and more info!

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ABOUT ME

Hi there! I'm @hybeana! I'm a disabled artist that could really use some help!

Without disclosing too much specific personal information: my disability is mild-to-moderate depending on the day, which means I struggle with IADLs such as grocery shopping, cooking, driving, and cleaning. I also sometimes (but not always!) struggle with walking due to pain. I also deal with regular sensory issues that make daily living a struggle in general. As you can imagine, this prevents me from working most jobs.

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis a year or two ago. (That's doctor speak for "heel pain we don't know how to fix.") I am an ambulatory cane user. I'm very certain that I also have an unknown autoimmune disorder, long covid, or god forbid both. I cannot afford to see a doctor. I also need to save money for an autism diagnosis. My autism often prevents me from working due to sensory issues, and a diagnosis ensures that I am fully accommodated. Although, I am unsure if I will ever be able to work a full 9 to 5. My long-term goal is disability payments.

No matter any of that, I still need to keep up with rent. My partner gets income to cover most of it, but they are in school and cannot work full-time. We need to earn about $300 USD minimum more than what they currently make per month to stay in our current apartment until December/January when our lease ends. And that's not even including utilities!

We have basic groceries and most of our rent covered, but feeding 2 adults and 1 cat can be a struggle. My cat is old and requires some supplements that are a little expensive to stay happy and healthy.

You can support me and my family by commissioning some artwork from me! I mainly do digital artwork, but I can also do traditional. Since I get so few commissions in general, I have recently upped my prices. Even a small commission is better than nothing!

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PRICES

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Timed 15 Minute Sketch/Doodle: $20.00 USD

This is a timed, 15-minute doodle of one of my OCs, Ascii! This is the option I offer for folks who want to support me, but maybe don't have as much cash to drop on a thermonuclear fully-shaded, fully-lined piece.

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Rough Lineart (No Color): $50.00 USD

This is a piece I did for my bestie @spearohero of her character Cecelia! The lineart is rough, but unfocused. If there is color, it is extremely minimal (if at all). I clean it up a little bit at the end so that it isn't a complete mess.

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Rough Lineart + FLAT Coloring: $70.00 USD

This is another one of my OCs, Xenarthron! The style here is rough, not as focused lineart with no/minimal shading. I mostly do these for myself for fun, so I don't spend as much time and energy on them as smooth lineart and shading.

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Smooth Lineart (No Color): $90.00 USD (THIS CAN GET ME GROCERIES FOR 1 WEEK!)

This piece was a gift for my dear friend @panther-os of his ATLA OC, Amaruq. I spent considerable time referencing real-life images, correcting anatomy, and focusing on line weight. You can see how differently it compares from the rough lineart in that everything is focused and purposeful.

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Smooth Lineart + SHADED Coloring: $120.00 USD

These are doozies for me because it requires so much effort and work - and I hate shading! Working with lighting can be difficult, but it's worth it in the end to see such a full, emotional piece. I did this one for @/hodagagenda of her sona. Thanks again for your support!

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What about complex backgrounds, multiple characters, busts, or other stuff not mentioned here?

CONTACT ME for pricing! I am 100% willing to haggle if it means the difference between making rent and... not making rent.

OTHER INFO

Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Are you ever going to do custom items for people?? Like, you drawing a custom picture for someone and then making it into a charm or pin for them, or just selling it in your shop in general?

I’ve definitely considered opening custom charm commissions and its something I may do in the future! I would probably only sell the design in my shop if it were a fan art commission as selling other people’s oc’s feels kind of weird haha, but if it were ambiguous enough of a design I would consider it with the commissioner’s permission.In any case, that’s something I’ll have to figure out the terms and pricing of more in depth before opening! I can say my commissions wont be open any time this year.Also I’ve been getting quite a few messages about opening my comms so I just want to talk briefly about why I’ve had so much trouble opening them this past year under the cut:

The thing about commissions is that at this point, I’m a little wary on how to price them. At my old price points they just really don’t feel like I’m earning enough to justify taking time away from my shop and other art, and the stress and anxiety that befalls me from taking them on is just another factor that makes me hesitant to reopen them. I’m really not sure I can afford to spend time drawing a full body of someone else’s OC for $25 anymore because the time it would take me would be time I could use to create new merch that would benefit my job a whole lot more than a one time commission could. I’m a pretty slow artist and already have trouble dividing my personal and work art. I could raise my prices but I already feel an overwhelming pressure to create something really nice when people are paying me for my art, so charging even higher rates would probably cause that fear of the commissioner’s expectations to rise. I really don’t want to get into a situation where I take other people’s money and then can’t deliver what I promise. So if I ever open my comms again, it will probably be for small experimental stuff, or doodle comms ^^; Just felt like I should address this since I get questions about it every so often!