@umiroo, they could've just gotten busy with something and can't come online. People can't be on 24/7, it doesn't mean they can't write a PSA, even if it doesn't have much ground. Again, I just recommend waiting for a bit.
I wanted to warn other users who may be wanting to purchase commissions from a deviantart user named Sketchysquiggles (this is also their toyhouse: https://toyhou.se/sketchysquiggles )
I got a commission from them back in Febuary, and it has been almost a three whole months since the commission has been bought. I noted them the first time and they claimed they were busy with school, understandable i'll wait a little while longer. However a month later there is still no commission done for me and they've been uploading their own artwork (which is fine and dandy but this just shows me that MY commission is not high prority.) I am not the only one to have commission them and my commission is still not done either, I noted them about a refund and oh golly guess what its been almost two weeks since i sent the note and they haven't responded to it.
DO NOT commission this user!
EDIT: PROOF PROVIDED! https://sta.sh/288z3u9i44m
A PSA post is still warranted despite the refund occurring (after the fact). Because it also helps to warn other users and buyers that they potentionally would be buying art from someone who doesn’t deliver. Even if the case is resolved, typically PSA stay public (but locked) as a warning. Not every case has a happy end.
Despite the OP not updating or being active, a PSA generally is meant to warn others of the potential outcomes of commissioning or allowing someone to commission them. It sounds like this happened to another person aside from the OP, and while a PSA is stronger with evidence, it doesn't make it less of a PSA. A warning is a warning.
@umiroo ; If you happen to have evidence to back up what you are saying, by all means and post it, but as of right now, this is just a case of OP said / you said. And unfortunately you cannot talk on behalf of the artist in question, if they happen to have proof as well you can direct them here, obviously. But as of right now, I feel the OP has the right to write a warning, and they don't mean to cause any "anxiety and discomfort", but Sketchy has a duty as a commission artist to update and keep in contact to the best of their ability, and not leave their commissioners in the dark for months at a time.
I also agree that this PSA is still warrented and valid. (And glad I saw this, bc I was actually eyeing their art.)
The OP does need to post more evidence, agreed, but the fact that the OP ordered something back in Feburary, only to never recieve their art after 3 months, and with the commissioner posting personal artwork? I'd want to avoid that user too. And apparently, they're behind on a number of commissions. Also, @umiroo, coming here on behalf of your friend really isnt helping, especially with the passive aggressive attitude. To be honest, I would avoid commissioning this user based on you alone. I understand you trying to defend your friend but this is not the way to do it.
Hi, can confirm I was the friend who sent the PM. I don't think he was aware of this as he was pretty agitated when he replied to my PM.
EDIT: Not gonna post again because that would be kind of a waste of space, I'm not trying to discredit the OP or anything I'm just verifying that yeah the PM was sent by me and the reason he posted about this on DA.
Unless someone can prove the OP hadn’t been waiting months for a commission, friends of the artist need to stop. Unless you have physical proof to contradict the OP, you posting here on their behalf is not helping AT ALL.
vvingblade i'm really confused as to why you're calling me passive aggressive ;;'
i commented on behalf of phoenix as he was having a lot of anxiety at the time, and as someone who's close friends with him, i wanted to help out
it's sad that something like this can deter you from his art. but that's whole the reason i stepped in. i've fallen behind on a ton of commissions before, it's a pretty human thing to do especially as it's a hobby for us both. phoenix has his own stuff to deal with and i don't believe not having the money to refund someone right away/being too busy to complete things as soon as the commissioner would like is enough to warrant a callout post
phoenix has handled this pretty appropriately imo. he even went ahead to post a journal making sure he had his commissioners orders down indefinitely. i still stand by the fact that he doesn't deserve having this public post about him and my comments were to shed light on information that was clearly missing from the post (ie the fact that the "unrefunded commission" was in fact refunded)
Again. This isn’t a call out post. This is a warning thread to warn others of the risks that come with commissioning this individual. Unfortunately you have a bias because they are your friend, however this thread has been established to warn others of their inability to update. Three months has enough time in between for a small update. Even a “I didn’t forget about you, I’ve just got a lot on my plate.” Would be enough. This isn’t a thread to start a witch hunt. Unfortunately because of this, people will not want to commission them. It doesn’t mean everyone won’t want to commission him, it just means there are some things to consider.
Ariicchi oops sorry i replied like a few seconds after you but yeah like i said i agree and phoenix will do that from now on but i still don't really think this post is necessary. i also wouldn't be defending him if i felt he was wrong. i privately messaged him telling him to keep in contact better w his commissioners from now on but aside from that i don't really agree w the stuff being said
@umiroo
It’s totally fine if you don’t agree to this PSA however you were uneffected by the actions of the artist. And others have the right to know that commissioning this person may result in delayed communication or no art delivered.
@umiroo | I would avoid anybody who would take a commission from me and not post ANY sort of update to me, a paying customer, after 3 months. Art stops being a 'hobby' when you start taking currency for it. I've fallen behind on commissions too; I imagine many people have- but I wasn't also posting personal art and not updating my customers on the situation. That is the difference here. If he didnt have the money to refund, fine! Answer the note and tell the customer that. Which Sketchy did not do.
Agaian, I understand you wanting to help your friend, but it not your job to comment and explain on their behalf. I can understand something like this causing anxiety- but it is up to Sketchy to come here and explain things, not you.
The fact that it took a PSA for the journal to become a thing is a damming sign on it's own. I really hope Sketchy gets back on track so something like this doesn't happen again, and I hope all their customers are pleased. But your behavior and their poor business ethic is still a large turn away for many, making for a well-warrented beware.
It is rather unfortunate that people are now reconsidering commissioning Sketchy. However they brought it upon themselves, hopefully this motivates them to work on their work ethic in the future.
Ariicchi vvingblade sorry i'm tagging u both!! but i just wanted to kinda wrap this up in saying that yes i agree phoenix should communicate better w his customers and i'm sure he'll do so from now on. i just found that this kinda thing is pretty common especially on deviantart amonst young people (myself included !!) so seeing a callout/psa post about it was kinda offputting. phoenix has his own reasons for not commenting and i was more than willing on his behalf, but if he chooses to insert himself someway, that's his choice. like i said i just wanted both sides to be available to whoever might be considering his artwork. i never meant to come off as passive aggressive or rude in any way and i'm sorry if i did!! it can be that way sometimes when it's just text being read n whatnot. i'm discussing w phoe about things he can set in place to maybe prevent this kinda confusion from happening again in the future (i have a disclaimer on my list just briefing that i'm slow lol, so i might recommend smth similar)