#please commission

[definitely-not-cereal-og]

Art on this post

[ashesbreadandbutter]

Idk, I feel like posting this information like this just to see what happens but I'm allowing six spaces at a time for commissions. They can be writing or art but basically I'm just seeing how many I feel best accepted in one go and I think six is a good number.

Currently it's: 1/6

The story being Husker x Reader and for now that all the details I'll share! Post will be made tomorrow or the day after at most but if you feel like commissioning then know that...

They are open 👐🏾✨

Ride a cowboy, commission a disabled writer/artist òwó.

Love y'all! Mwah!

(idk if I mentioned that most of the art on my page are samples for you all to see what you'll be working with. As stated in my previous post about commissions, don't do so if you truly don't have the money.

Prices for art might drop by 10 or 20% as well. I'll have to do the math but though I don't want to change my prices I can't argue with the way the world works. I'd hate to do so considering I need to by another drawing tablet since I can't guarantee my abusive brother didn't break my last one... (it's a long story, ask me about it I'm my asks if you want I don't mind.) For now prices are the same but if and possibly when I'll change them I'll make sure it's noticeable for everyone.

My other socials:

Tiktok - the_dreamer_and_the_doer

Wattpad - Arrow_of_Spite

Discord - ashes_ashes_we_all_fall_down

Facebook - Ashes Bell

Instagram - Ashes Bell

Deviantart - ArrowofSpite

AO3 - Ashes_Universe

[maikaartwork]

Artists, let’s talk about Instagram commission scammers

There’s been a huge rise in commission scammers recently, mostly on Instagram. A lot of new artists don’t know what to look out for, so I figured this might help people.

How they begin

Usually the scammer will write to you asking about a commission. Something deceptively cute - mostly I encounter asks about pet portraits, with one or two photos sent. They’ll probably try to sell you a sweet little story, like “It’s for my son’s birthday”. They will insist that they love your artwork and style, even though they don’t follow you or never liked a single piece of your art.

What to look out for:

Their profiles will either be private, empty, or filled with very generic stuff, dating at most a few years back.

Their language will be very simple, rushed or downright bad. They might use weird emojis that nobody ever uses. They will probably send impatient “??” when you don’t answer immediately. They’re in a crunch - lots of people to scam, you know. 

They’ll give you absolutely no guidelines. No hints on style, contents aside from (usually) the pet and often a name written on the artwork, no theme. Anything you draw will be perfect. Full artistic freedom. In reality they don’t really care for this part.

They’ll offer you a ridiculous amount of money. Usually 100 or 300 USD (EDIT: I know it might not be a lot for some work. What I mean here - way higher than your asking price, 100 and 300 are standard rates they give). They’ll often put in a phrase like “I am willing to compensate you financially” and “I want the best you can draw”, peppered with vague praise. It will most likely sound way too good to be true. That’s because it is.

Where the scam actually happens

If you agree, they will ask you for a payment method. They’ll try to get to this part as soon as possible. 

Usually, they’ll insist on PayPal. And not just any PayPal. They’ll always insist on sending you a transfer immediately. None of that PayPal Invoice stuff (although some do have methods for that, too). They’ll really, REALLY want to get your PayPal email address and name for the transfer - that’s what they’re after. If you insist on any other method, they’ll just circle back to the transfer “for easiest method”. If you do provide them with the info, most likely you’ll soon get a scam email. It most likely be a message with a link that will ultimately lead to bleeding you dry. Never, and I mean NEVER click on any emails or links you get from them. It’s like with any other scam emails you can ever get.

A few things can happen here:

They overpay you and ask for the difference to be wired back. Usually it will go to a different account and you’ll never see that money again. 

They’ll overpay you “for shipping costs” and ask you to forward the difference to their shipping company. Just like before, you’ll never see that money again.

The actual owner of the account (yes, they most likely use stolen accounts to wire from) will realize there’s been something sketchy going on and request a refund via official channels. Your account will be charged with fees and/or you get in trouble for fraudulent transactions. 

You will transfer the money from your PayPal credit to your bank account and they will make a shitstorm when they want their money back, making your life a living hell. They will call you a scammer, a thief, make wild claims, wearing you down and forcing you into wiring money “back” - aka to their final destination account. 

Never, EVER wire money to anyone. This is not how it’s supposed to go. Use PayPal Invoice for secure exchanges where the client needs to provide you with their email, not the other way around.

You can find more info on that method HERE.

What to do when you encounter a scammer:

Ask the right questions: inquire about the style, which artwork of yours they like, as much details as you can. They won’t supply you with any good answers.

Don’t let the rush of the exchange, their praise and the promise of insanely good money to get to you. That’s how they operate, that’s how they make you lose vigilance. 

Don’t engage them. As soon as you realize it might be a scam, block them. The sense of urgency they create with their rushed exchange, and pressure they put on you will sooner or later get to you and you might do something that you’ll regret later.

Never wire money to anyone. Never give out your personal data. Never provide your email, name, address or credit card info. 

Don’t be deceived by receiving a payment, if you somehow agree to go along with it. Just because it’s there now doesn’t mean it can’t be withdrawn. 

Here is a very standard example of such an exchange. I realized it’s a scam pretty fast and went along with it, because I wanted good screenshots for you guys, so I tried going very “by the book” with it. 

Please share this post, make it reach as many artists as possible. Let young or inexperienced artists know that this is going on. So many people have no idea that this is a thing. Let’s help each other out. If you think I missed any relevant info, do add it as an rb!

Also, if you know other scam methods that you think should be shared, consider rb-ing this post with them below. Having a master post of scam protection would AWESOME to have in the art community.

[mienar]

close-ups of a commission i did a while back! 🌱

instagram | shop | commission info

[i-am-a-fish]

hm, I'm thinking about becoming a furry Vtuber. good luck everyone, have a good monday

[sofiaruelle]

Idk if your avoiding spoilers or not but when I saw Sam's winter glow up I immediately got excited to see your reaction to it

Hahahah nope not avoiding any spoilers. I am living vicariously through people playing because the update is not available for the ipad yet. 😭😭😭

Samson Samsonite Sammy Sam Sam boi. Looking saur baby gorl 💅 with his lil beanie. I'm mostly surprised he was able to fit all that hair underneath his hat hahaha. Also can't help it but also draw his other 2/3s.

[emositecc]

And that's why mails from Hell are banned.

[PLEASE DO NOT DUB THIS COMIC!!]

[staticbluue]

HAPPY NEIL BANGING OUT THE TUNES DAY!!!

I usually don't manage anything more than a doodle for this international holiday, but this year Neil gets the colored, shaded piece he deserves!!

[saewokhrisz]

shuake commission for @pokemoncha

[toldentops]

I love having ocs because n one hand I can literally do whatever I want, on the other hand I cant juist go on the internet to see my favorite babygirl

[favorite-lie]

 PLEASE DONATE, COMMISSION OR SHARE IF YOU CAN... WE CAN BECOME HOMELESS IN JUST 2 WEEKS

OUR MAX GOAL IS AROUND 3,500 USD

 FOR COMMISSION CONTACT ME VIA DMS

DONATE HERE: https://boosty.to/favorite_lie

PAYMENT IS VIA BOOSTY AS WELL

100% UPFRONT PAYMENT

PLEASE NOTE THAT COMMISSIONS CAN TAKE AWHILE.

[definitely-not-cereal-og]

Hey, I'm taking commissions but Tumblr isn't letting me post any pictures of my art >:(

I do paintings (oil and acrylic) and also sell prints of my art. When the app lets me post my shit I'll show y'all what I can do lol

[ashesbreadandbutter]

(Vent) + Promotion because AO3 is a Bih

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Please read all of this. I promise it's not an essay.

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Hey guys imma make this short and sweet because I literally can not rn...

So as we know, I'm currently disabled and I have been for a year or so now. I hate feeling like I need to explain all this or no one will take me seriously but I was diagnosed with GBS.

I am getting better but there's still a road before I'm actually capable of working like I did previously to everything because I can walk and stand but not for hours on end while doing other shit.

I guess yes I could look for online jobs which I'll give a try after this post but I am... Actually good at writing... Which is why I chose to spend time on writing commissions. I'm good at art too but I'm shy... I take commissions or at least I would but I feel like my art just isn't good enough? Idk.

Honestly this is a vent post because I'm losing my mind. Why does it have to be this hard? Just support disabled people like you would an abled body person.

I hate it here, this is the reasons my prices are high! If I felt like I could lower them while still getting what I need I wouldn't have to do this.

Honestly it has me spiraling, I'm trying to keep it together but I definitely need a cigarette.

Thanks for hearing me out I guess, and if you want to and can afford to please commission me. I'm literally begging.

Wattpad - Arrow_of_Spite

Deviantart - ArrowofSpite

Tiktok - the_dreamer_and_the_doer

Paypal - AshesBell

Cashapp - AshesBell

Instagram - star.gazercentral

In advance, thank you to everyone reading this. If you can't send money please do a favor and reblog or share.

✨

[ruporas]

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CareforGaza Twit / Pious Projects Gaza / Guide for e-SIM donation

STATUS: CLOSED.

[pinetreevillain]

Another commission! The greatest pleasure one could ever recieve it the one where I can be paid to draw my Boys

I’m dreaming of a white christmas sigh

[cicadaghost]

HERETIC - a commission for @beatcroc !! this one was a blast, very fun design!!!