Before I begin, I would like to note that I did in fact receive a satisfactory final image from the artist, but that is not the reason I am writing this post. It is my opinion that the subject artist is highly unprofessional and should not be approached for a commission unless the commissioner has considerable and lasting patience and determination. An artist should not take on commissions unless he or she is fully capable and prepared to commit the time to produce a satisfactory product.
WHO: Azelyn @ FA
WHERE: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/azelyn
WHAT: "Full Commission Auction" ladder auction. I won the auction at the tier for a two-character full color digital art commission with a detailed background. The auction and its result can be found at the above link. If the page at the link provided is deleted, I have a copy of the page saved to my computer that I will upload a screenshot of upon request.
WHEN: Auction started on March 29th, 2012. Auction won on March 31st, 2012. Paid in full on March 31st, 2012. Final image received June 10th, 2013.
PROOF: Auction URL: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/7677939
(Artist's email address is displayed publicly on her user page.)
EXPLAIN: These are the notable events that occurred between the sale and the final image:
WHO: Azelyn @ FA
WHERE: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/azelyn
WHAT: "Full Commission Auction" ladder auction. I won the auction at the tier for a two-character full color digital art commission with a detailed background. The auction and its result can be found at the above link. If the page at the link provided is deleted, I have a copy of the page saved to my computer that I will upload a screenshot of upon request.
WHEN: Auction started on March 29th, 2012. Auction won on March 31st, 2012. Paid in full on March 31st, 2012. Final image received June 10th, 2013.
PROOF: Auction URL: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/7677939
(Artist's email address is displayed publicly on her user page.)
EXPLAIN: These are the notable events that occurred between the sale and the final image:
- Auction won on March 31st, 2012.
- Artist asked for more than the amount that I had bid to cover her Paypal fees.
- Fully paid on March 31st, 2012.
- Artist continues to take on new commissions, some of which are later completed before mine.
- Artist posts a journal on September 18, 2012, requesting all commissioners resend their commission information.
- First sketch received via email on December 4, 2012. Sent reply with updated ref sheet, citing the difference in hairstyle.
- Artist opens for subscription-based monthly images called "Aze's Subbies" on January 24th, 2013. She draws a new full-color image every month, proving that she has both the time and capability to complete my commission in a timely manner.
- Requested update on February 28, 2013. Artist says inking is almost finished.
- Requested update on May 1, 2013. Artist says inking was finished over a month ago and will post when at home.
- Inked copy posted to artist's gallery on May 2, 2013.
- Final image posted to artist's gallery on June 10th, 2013. Artist did not ask for corrections or approval of finished image before posting and sent me a link to the high resolution copy via note shortly after.
- Current Mood:indifferent
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I am very glad you received the finished image, despite how long it took. And I agree, an artist should be taking on work if they do not have the dedication to finish it in a prompt manner...if she has over 30 people shes in contact with, then she's overloading herself. She has no real excuse to ignore your paid-for work while taking on other jobs and finishing them much sooner. I hope she will learn this is not very reasonable behavior with customers.
Also it's not very.... savory to as clients that.
EDIT: Just realized the "against Paypals TOS was already answered sorry!
Edited at 2013-06-18 06:46 am (UTC)
Edited at 2013-06-12 10:19 am (UTC)
Also pretty unimpressed with her most recent journal. People merely wanting their art after a long wait isn't the same as thinking of her as an 'art machine' and it comes off as lacking personal responsibility.
Edited at 2013-06-12 04:51 pm (UTC)
That's professional.
Azelyn seems to have the same common issue A_B sees a lot: artists trying to make ends meet dig themselves into a hole, but instead of seeking part time or full time work to supplement the art income, they keep digging beyond the point of ever being able to catch up. I know from previous journals of hers that she lives in NYC as well, I can't imagine that's one of the easier cities to live in and support oneself with the level of income that comes from furry commissions, even at her price point.
eta: fixed up a sentence that kind of wandered off.
Edited at 2013-06-12 06:06 pm (UTC)
About the post though, this is very disappointing. I really loved her art, it's sad to see her so unprofessional.
I will be screening your post.
Edited at 2013-06-13 04:29 pm (UTC)