Dulcy the Dragon Comic Commission

[Ari-Dynamic]

I read about what happened to the free request and see that one of those requests had comments disabled. I don't know what happened but if that person was a jerk to you because you were kind to them, that is very, very wrong

I guess it was a case of like-- I was offered to do a laidback request during my downtime while waiting on IF, and it seemed like I was given complete leeway on drawing what they requested. As the request grew on, it sorta went onto flaw nitpick and flaw nitpick and flaw nitpick. I treat requests as basically one-offs so naturally there'll be a lot of mistakes in them. But at a certain point I got a little irked, like, "You told me I could do it this way, so I did and then some, let's just be happy with it."

Thankfully it worked out with both folks. ^^ That's all that matters. It could've been worse, and I'm glad it didn't get worse.

To LP, yeah IF is trying to be nicer. He is still himself but he is trying to be better

I second this. ^^ All it takes is a bit of patience and a sturdy foundation. But he is making a stride to be a better person. I really do wish him the best.

[Ari-Dynamic]

The plot to this comic is great and makes you think it is part of something far grander, like a race or some wild crazy bet they did.  Love how you drew all of it, the expressions, built up, etc.  Looks awesome. 

So many times, I saw Dulcy's expressions, and thought, yeah, these are awesome.  You probably shook your head with a smile at times when drawing this too.  It is great.

Oh yes.

I have to give credit to IF with helping me with drawing Dulcy. ^^ He and I really do both share the same interest in the character and he's been very supportive and helpful when things didn't look right. I don't think I could've lasted a minute without his support. A few times I felt I was doing it right, but he corrected me and pointed out my mistakes in a way that wasn't rude or crude.

What I'm proud of though is her expressions. x3 The look of shock mixed in with the big ol' chest inhale, and down to the Game Grumps-like face she gives Ant in the second comic. :>

[Death Blossom]

That's always good. Baby steps. I know he can be a good person, I've seen him be a good person.

[Rainberry]

This pretty much is officially the best Dulcy comic I've ever seen. 

[Ari-Dynamic]

There is only one severe drawback to the comic. x___x



The comics I'm doing cost $240 total.

He could only afford $40.

[Bird]

He did something similar to me when he commissioned me initially. It was only 1,000 DA points ($10 worth of art), but he couldn't pay me in full (he only had 997 or something absurd like that – just under 1,000). I let it slide because it wasn't that big of a difference – and it didn't end up happening anyway – but DAMN, that sucks.

That being said, though, this looks just amazing. The detail, the expressions – the way everything's come together is wonderful. I'm glad to hear he's been tolerable to work with and respectful in giving critique. This really is incredible.

[Ari-Dynamic]

Thank you :3 *glomp*

Right now I'm working out a system where if I can put his Dulcy comic on hold while I work on commissions that'll make up for the lost money. If he's okay with me setting the comic on hold while I pay some funds back or make it up to the bank, I can pick up where his comic left off.

[Death Blossom]

I'm sure if you explain it like that to him he'll be okay with waiting. After all, that's a huge difference in money. And your stuff is so good it kinda deserves a lot of money lol.

[RainySunshine]

He probably should save some of this MASS money he spends... just saying, and I don't want you to lose business, but DANG, that is a lot of money. 

[Ari-Dynamic]

I'm holding out for good news. x.x In the mean time, it looks like I'll have to finish it for him.

[MasterXtreme]

Wish you the best, Patripony.  It is tough sometimes with all the drama people can bring. 

[Death Blossom]

Oh? What does that mean?

[Ari-Dynamic]

Oh? What does that mean?

Because of the $200 'discount', for lack of better word, I asked him earlier today if it would be alright to set the Dulcy comic aside to tackle three other clients to sort of make up for the loss. I figured I could earn the money back via them, then come back and wrap up the Dulcy comic.

We didn't see eye to eye. I eventually gave in and posted a journal and said "Alright, so, client wants my full attention... thank you for your patience, I'll see what I can do about this."

Funny how it all happens on a day there's a thunderstorm in my hometown. xD Power could go off any time soon, who knows.

[Death Blossom]

Oh, that kind of stinks. He should understand you need to make a profit.

[Wolfwood]

Cripes this is good!