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Hey, guys! Right now I'm struggling with my mental health issues while trying to get a job. It's hard for me to keep up consistent posting and being active on social media, and the whole AI story is making me even more nervous about my future as an artist. I am torn between creating a decent portfolio for a full-time job, learning 3d, studying Japanese and developing my social networks, so I don't seem to manage neither of it. I struggle to create something just for myself and for my portfolio and I desperately need something to work on for someone just for my own sanity. Hence I'm opening Fiverr commissions for the really low prices (like, $5 and up). I drastically lowered my rates so I could get some good reviews there and get promoted more there. Fiverr does take 20% of the income and it's more convenient for me to take regular PayPal commissions, but if you are willing to register there you can get a portrait drawing by me from $5, and it's four times lower than my current rate. I want to try and see if I could get more orders using this platform.

I'll raise the prices on Fiverr once I get at least 7 new orders there, and I hope 7 new five star reviews (please consider leaving one if you decide to commission me. Rating means a lot for the creator)

Well, that's the news for now. I'm really counting on you guys.

Hey guys, long time no see! First of all, sorry for not being really active for some months; I had some big changes in my life, hence my inactivity.

Long story short: I moved to Japan! I'll be living here for a while, maybe about three years, maybe more.

Thanks to it I can accept PayPal as a payment, as always. I can still accept donations on Boosty, but it's not necessary. I also want to create a Patreon so that it would be more handy for my subscribers, let me know if you're interested!

Here's a new price list for those who are interested in commissions:

Now I also accept PayPal on all of my adoptable auctions.

The results are in!

The halfbody fullshade goes to #84, halfbody cellshade to #96, halfbody coloured sketch to #26. Thank y'all for participating! I'll leave the comments for winners!

Note: if a winner doesn't answer for 72 hours I'll choose another ticket!

The tickets were generating using rangom.org

Hi everyone! Since it's my first big milestone, I wanted to make something special for you! I've been holding a poll, and the art raffle gained the most votes. So art raffle it is!

How to enter:

1. Be a watcher!

2. Fave this journal!

3. Leave a comment so I could give you a ticket!

For extra tickets:

1. Follow me on Twitter (+1 ticket)

2. Tag 3 friends (+1 ticket)

3. Make a journal/status/poll for this raffle (+1 ticket)

4. Tell me something nice, like, why do you like my art! (+1 ticket)

Prizes:

1. Half-body Full Shade artwork

2. Half-body Cell Shade artwork

3. Half-body Coloured Sketch artwork

The raffle will end July 22nd, 3 pm, UTC +3! It's my birthday :3

Examples:

Full Shade artwork

Cell Shade artwork

Coloured Sketch artwork

See ya in comments and good luck, everyone!

Hi, guys! A bit of good news: together we've donated more than $130 to Red Cross! I'm very inspired that all of you have come to help. And I feel a bit better, too, knowing that we're doing something to make our world a better place. And drawing sketches for you was definitely fun and a good distraction from everything that's happening right now.

I have planned for a long time to create a Patreon to work on exclusive content for subscribers and eventually release the first pages of my manga there in early access. This year I was recording timelapse videos for some of my drawings to post them there. I was going to start my Pateron in March, but unfortunately, life took different course of action. To be honest, due to the current situation it's hard to continue working with my usual speed. And I've only just become to feel better due to therapy, but now my world is shattered.

Well, I didn't mean to whine here; instead I wanted to say that current events show how fragile our world really is. I've delayed my manga for almost four years for now; I worked on the job that didn't bring me any happiness for too long; and so I've delayed my Patreon release for too long as well. Now it's nearly impossible to withdraw money there. And you all have already heard from me and other artists that PayPal was suspended, too. Many payment systems have been suspended as well. The only left option for Russian artists is Boosty.

Boosty is Russian analogue of Patreon. I can also accept donations and commission payment there. The payment is only in rubles right now, but as far as I know they're working on different currency options. For commissions I will calculate the price for you individually depending on the exchange rate - the currency is very unstable right now. You can pay via PayPal or credit card there. Most of all, from March 14th they cancelled 10% commission that is usual taken from each payment I receive for a month. So if you're willing to subscribe or order a commission from me, I'll be very grateful if you'll do it during this time!

It's a trustworthy platform that was here for a long time, but it's a bit unfamiliar for you. Russian artists create guides for payment and collect feedback from customers. You can read it on DA and FA. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me.

On my Boosty I'll post exclusive sketches and WIPs, occasional blog posts, high-res versions of my drawings; exclusive NSFW drawings without censorship, timelapse videos of my drawing process. Plus, this is the only platform where I can accept payment for commissions right now.

For the current exchange rate, the price for the different subscriptions is approximately $2, $5 and $33. $33 is a highest tier where you get a coloured sketch every month and 10% commission discount; it includes all the previous rewards, so it's convenient if you're a regular customer.

I'll start updating my Boosty shortly. Stay tuned! As for now, a reminder that I'm always open for commissions! Feel free to write me your ideas!

Dear watchers, as some of you might know, I am Russian. There's a tough situation between Ukraine and Russia right now. I can't tell more as it might be used against me here. A few days ago they made a new law that made any support towards Ukraine a treason with up to 20 years imprisonment. UPDATE 05/03/22: New law is in, and it's tougher than it was. Please google details if you need any or ask me in private messages.

The artists fear that PayPal might be blocked here and we won't be able to make a living. UPDATE 05/03/22: So far it hasn't been blocked; they have office in Russia and keep people in touch. UPDATE 05/03/22 (2): in the morning we learned that PayPal was blocked. And there's always a chance they'll cut off the Internet. It's hard to say right now how bad it'll get; every day it keeps getting worse and worse.

I want to do what I can, so from now on and until this situation ends I'll donate 10% of my commissions to Red Cross. (Note: currently I'm not donating 10% because of huge commissions on Boosty and economic reasons. Gotta eat as well). Or if you donate to Red Cross more than $11, feel free to send me a proof, and I'll draw you a sketch of any character of your choice for free. Monochrome or coloured sketch, depending on the amount of money you've donated.

UPDATE 03/03/22: The minimum donation is $11. I'll be sending the money as soon as I hit the sum.

Please remember that people of Russia do not equal Putin. We never wanted any of this. None of my friends supported our current president, and yet he's here for more than 20 years. You can find more info and price list in my main commission journal.

If you can't donate but still interested in helping out, please share this post.