Update: In lieu of many conversations, I am in the process of updating my ToS to be more clear and a bit more lenient. Definitely thanks to those who have voice their opinions on this matter.
A couple days ago while I was livestreaming, I put up a few journals advertising that I would do cheap $5 sketches on stream for people that showed up and asked for them. A friend brought Adiago to the stream and she commissioned me for a piece, said she was happy with it when I finished, then left for bed.
Last night I was aimlessly browsing through Tumblr and found the sketch that I had done for her, edited and colored. I asked to take it down, because I don't really like to see my art other then places I post it for personal reasons, and it was quickly taken down. I thanked the person and went on my way. A quick and simple thing.
I then went to the submission that Adiago had posted up on her Furaffinity account and left a comment.
In the end, all I honestly cared about was if she would take it down from her gallery. It would have been nice if I was asked about it being edited or whatever, but I don't mind enough to make a super big deal about it. I would have rather gotten a message from her saying something like "Hey I edited and colored this, can I post it?" rather then finding the image on Tumblr.
My reason for this article is just to warn people of her, and I honestly would not like anyone else to have to run into something unfortunate like this.
This is her edit
and this is my original image
A couple days ago while I was livestreaming, I put up a few journals advertising that I would do cheap $5 sketches on stream for people that showed up and asked for them. A friend brought Adiago to the stream and she commissioned me for a piece, said she was happy with it when I finished, then left for bed.
Last night I was aimlessly browsing through Tumblr and found the sketch that I had done for her, edited and colored. I asked to take it down, because I don't really like to see my art other then places I post it for personal reasons, and it was quickly taken down. I thanked the person and went on my way. A quick and simple thing.
I then went to the submission that Adiago had posted up on her Furaffinity account and left a comment.
In the end, all I honestly cared about was if she would take it down from her gallery. It would have been nice if I was asked about it being edited or whatever, but I don't mind enough to make a super big deal about it. I would have rather gotten a message from her saying something like "Hey I edited and colored this, can I post it?" rather then finding the image on Tumblr.
My reason for this article is just to warn people of her, and I honestly would not like anyone else to have to run into something unfortunate like this.
This is her edit
and this is my original image
Do NOT repost your old bewares. They are being archived.
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- 13 Sep 2020, 09:57got this marked for you
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- 21 Aug 2019, 21:32*screams in archiving from the future*
- 13 Apr 2019, 03:42I actually do have an addition to this caution. Several weeks ago another artist DM'd me on Twitter saying that Vaxis had told them he'd apologized to me and was trying to be a better person. He has…
- 31 Jan 2019, 03:05I don't think is entirely accurate. The artist continuously offered revisions as I just wanted something simple. If it's being offered, why not take it? I did go for a reference sheet with a design…
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People who are more experienced in this may disagree with me, but from over here, it looks like you should probably just let it go, and make sure that people understand your ToS before completing work from now on.
I'd approach an FA mod and ask if at all possible it could be removed because unless she paid for the rights to the image as well, she hasn't a foot to stand on. Because you know, there are laws about that too.
When people commission you, are you the owner of the work or are they?
I'm most likely not the only one developing kinks in their stomach from reading your post, not in regards to the Adiago but yourself.
Adiago appears to be a fine commissioner, I believe this post should take this comm-mystiqe
Fine commissioner? With the attitude she's taken?
But with all that said, I'm sorry they acted how they did. Simply asking someone to pull an image down should not warrant that kind of attitude.
So where does ownership lie? It is her character, it was a bought image. You did draw it, and you still retain the rights...but she's not making monetary gain from this, nor is she claiming to have drawn it. Reposting commissions is incredibly common on FA.
Frankly, it was of her character correct? What if she wanted it colored and posted as a reference for other commissions? I realize it's irritating not to be told but I don't think you -have- to be. It would have been nice of her, but not necessary. I'm not sure I see what the problem is, and feel that you're stirring up the pot, when you should just let it go.
Her response was no less then immature, of course, but you did go after her publicly, which may have gotten her on the defensive. Tos or not, I don't see the issue. If anything she was proud of what she'd purchased, and possibly wanted to show off and get your name out there - this is how you get more commissions some times!
So let me get this straight, was the person on Tumblr Adiago? When did she put the sketch up on her FA? I guess I'm just confused mostly at her reaction to all of this. Is Minxy a friend or something? Did you give the art to the commissioner or someone else? I guess I'm just confused lol
I trust you have figured out how to avoid this in the future, having read the conversations between you and the prior responders. Good luck!
I think you might of went a little overboard. The only thing she did was horizontally flip the image and splash some colors over it from what I see. Nothing flat out "modifying"
I hope you don't take this as me downplaying things nor am I trying to be disrespectful, but I really just don't see the big deal about it.
still tho her reply was less that stellar
That doesn't have much to do with anything, just figured I'd clarify some
All-in-all, I think your commissioner has one of the worst, most childish attitudes I've ever seen, regardless of whether or not she's in the right in the matter. If someone asks nicely, there's no reason to fly off the handle like that. >.>
I'm glad you were able to find some areas in your ToS to improve, but I'm very sorry you had to encounter such a nasty person.
Saying that I would totally commission Adiago over Mystiqe. I know there is drama surrounding her but I never had a problem talking with her and commissioning art from her. I am not as concerned about getting the "Take my artwork off your gallery or else..." treatment from her as I would from Mystiqe. This entry is more of an Beware: Mystiqe than Beware: Adiago. =\
Honestly, I'd just drop it with her. She holds grudges that last YEARS.