ART BY SKORYX
Hello! My name is Skoryx and I am a biologist, bird enthusiast, and freelance artist. This website is for viewing my portfolio and commission options.

About Skoryx

MEET THE ARTIST
Skoryx is my alias/mascot for my online art presence. I started digitally drawing in 2011 and I primarily draw in Paint Tool Sai 2 with a tablet.
Since 2014, I have been offering digital commissions. I opened my Etsy shop in 2016 to sell handmade artwork and started tabling at conventions in 2023. I was at the TTFC23 artist alley and AnEx24 artist alley!I have a variety of hobbies and interests, including birdwatching, fishkeeping, hiking, taxidermy, rhythm games, and eating spicy food. My Bachelor's is in Biological Sciences and I am hoping to pursue graduate studies soon.I have a full-time job as a chemist, but I like to draw cartoons and animals in my spare time. Feel free to talk to me about anything bird or biology-related!

Terms of service

By commissioning me, you agree to have read and understood my terms of service written below. This covers what I will/will not draw, how I handle payment and refunds, and how you can use my artwork once finished. Please read carefully and contact me if you have any questions.

General rules

  • Clients under 18 are OK! You must be 18+ to commission any gore or NSFW works.

  • Tracing, copying, stealing, or selling my work is not allowed. Use for AI training or NFTs is not allowed. Referencing is okay with permission and credit.

  • All works are watermarked, but watermarks can be removed upon request.

  • You can use the artwork in almost any way you wish. You can repost it, print it out, get it tattooed, whatever you'd like, but don't resell my artwork or claim it's yours.

  • I have the right to refuse any commission request for any reason.


What can I draw?

  • Humans/humanoids

  • Animals

  • Anthros/furries

  • Original characters

  • Fandom characters

  • Simple and detailed backgrounds

  • Soft NSFW (Nudity and suggestive themes)

  • Hard NSFW (anything considered pornography)

  • Anything considered mature/adult

  • Weapons/props

  • Various kinks/fetishes (please ask)

  • Large muscles

  • Robots, cars, machinery

  • Gore, morbid themes

  • Perspective-heavy works

  • Complex mecha/complex weapons

  • Any topics related, but not limited to: scat, vomit, vore, feet, diapers, babyfurs, cub, or feral NSFW.

If there's anything here I didn't mention, feel free to ask me about it.I want to mention that I do not draw NSFW art very often. As someone who identifies as asexual, I don't find much enjoyment in drawing erotic art. Please be professional and understanding if you are requesting such artwork from me.


Ordering process

  • Feel free to reach out to me at any of the contact options listed on my page.

  • Send references of your character(s) and anything else that will help me visualize what you're wanting. References can be visual or text-based, but text descriptions should be concise.

  • Payment is required upfront, either in full or partial payment.

  • Turnaround times are variable. Estimated turnaround times can be found on my commission prices page. Generally, I try to finish smaller pieces ($10-$50) within two weeks and larger pieces ($75+) within a month. Please check my art queue on Trello for updates. https://trello.com/b/Ke3fB31A/skoryx-s-commission-queue

  • When an art piece is finished, I may post it on my social media sites. Upon request, I can keep your commissions private.

  • You may post the completed artwork anywhere you'd like. No credit to me is needed, but do not claim it as your own.

  • Minor edits (e.g. changing poses during the sketch phase, changing colors during the coloring phase, adding glasses at the end, etc.) during the working process are usually free. Major edits (e.g. redrawing a character, changing poses during the coloring phase, changing outfits, etc.) made during or after the commission is completed are subject to fees.

  • Edits can be made to pieces up to a year after completion. After that, original work files may be deleted, making edits difficult.


Payment

  • Before starting a commission, payment must be made partially or in full. Finished commissions will not be released until all funds are paid.

  • Paypal is my preferred method of payment. I can also accept payment through Venmo, Ko-Fi, and CashApp.

  • Full refunds can be requested and given at any time at or before the rough sketch stage for most commissions. Partial refunds will be given during any later stages.

  • Full refunds will be given if I decide I cannot complete a commission.

  • No refunds are given after a piece is completed, but I will try my best to correct things if you are unhappy with something.

  • Quotes are free! Please contact me if you're not sure how much something will be.

Digital art (regular style)

  • These are my regular digital commission offerings, which use my normal art style. All prices are in USD.

  • Extra characters in the same drawing are +50% per character unless otherwise noted.

  • Any mature/adult/NSFW topics will have a +25% fee.

  • Simple backgrounds and small animals, props, and accessories are usually included. Complex backgrounds, large props, and anything else complex will cost extra.


Lineart

Clean lines. Backgrounds are not included.Bust: $15
Waist-up: $20
Full-body: $30


Flat color/Simple shade

Clean lines and clean colors. Simple shading and simple background included. Complex backgrounds extra.Bust: $20
Waist-up: $30
Full-body: $45


Full shade

Clean lines, colors, and complex shading. Can be cel-shaded, soft-shaded, or a combination of both.Simple to mid-complexity background included. High-complexity backgrounds are extra.Bust: $35
Waist-up: $50
Full-body: $75


Telegram sticker

$20 each
or 4 for $60
Clean lines, color, and shading.There is no extra charge for multiple characters in one sticker.


Avatars

Non-animated avatar
Clean lines. Simple background included.
Flat: $20
Shaded: $35
Animated avatar
$50+ depending on complexity. Comes with simple/moderateshading since the quality of complex shading is downgraded in an animated GIF image.
One simple animation is included, such as winking, smiling, wobbling, or any other movements that can be achieved in 3-5 unique frames. Complex animations will cost more.

Badges

Flat: $20
Shaded: $35
Clean lines, color, and shading. Includes your character's name and background elements if desired.Please let me know if you would like a physical badge made!


Reference sheets

  • It is always an honor to be chosen to create a reference sheet of someone's character! I feel such satisfaction helping someone bring their character to life, or helping to interpret theirs a little differently.

  • I offer reference sheets in varying complexities split into three main categories: simple, standard, and complex. Layouts can vary depending on what you want on the sheet.

  • All reference sheets can have names, text, palettes, basic information, and backgrounds added for free. I do not shade my reference sheets.

  • Reference sheets with extra poses, accessories, views, etc. may cost more. NSFW elements on your reference sheet may have an upcharge.

  • Reference sheets come with unlimited edits for a year in case your character's design changes.

Simple reference sheet: $60 and up
Common layouts:
a. One full-body and one bust
b. One full-body and two chibi busts
c. One full-body, mirrored to show an outfit


Standard reference sheet: $90 and up
Common layouts:
a. Three full-body views (front, side, back)
b. Two full-body views and one bust
c. One full-body view, two busts, and a chibi front/back view
Additional close-ups and accessories are included!


Complex reference sheet: $120 and up
Common layouts:
a. Four full-body views, one bust
b. Three full-body views, two busts
c. Two full-body views, two chibi views, one bust
Additional close-ups and accessories are included!


  • Don't want to spend that much on a reference sheet? Check out some of my cheaper options that use a looser/more experimental style.

Doodley reference sheet

Your character in my doodley style! Comes with at least a full-body view and a bust.Pay-what-you-want, starting at $30+


Sketch reference sheet

Your character in my sketch style! Like my regular reference sheets, I do not include shading. These are different because the lines and colors are a bit messier.You can order simple, standard, or complex reference sheet layouts. Prices are half of those of my regular reference sheets.


Digital art (alternative styles)

  • These commission offerings vary from my regular digital art style and include sketches, pixel art, doodleys, and chibis. All prices are in USD.

  • Extra characters in the same drawing are +50% per character unless otherwise noted.

  • Any mature/adult/NSFW topics will have a +25% fee.


Sketch - monochrome

Messy lines with some hatching/shading. Typically in black and white. Simple backgrounds included.Bust: $5
Waist-up: $10
Full-body: $15


Sketch - flat color

Messy lines with loose colors. Minimal/no shading. Simple backgrounds included.Bust: $10
Waist-up: $15
Full-body: $20


Sketch - shaded

Messy lines with loose colors and shading. Simple backgrounds included.Bust: $15
Waist-up: $20
Full-body: $25


Sketchpage

Pay what you want! $30-100+
This is a relatively new commission offering that varies a lot in content, so I'm not exactly sure how to price it.
The sketchpage will contain about 3-6 drawings or whatever I can cram into one screen-size "page". The more you pay, the more detail I will put into the sketchpage.


I call my cute crayon-like doodles "doodleys".
These have the quickest turnaround time of any of my options: within 1-2 weeks.
Over 1000 have been made! They can be purchased as icons or full-body drawings.


Doodley avatar

Non-animated avatars are $15 each, or 2 for $25.
One character per doodley. "Linking" avatars are OK!
Animated doodley avatar: $30
All animated doodleys come with a simple 3-frame animation; wiggling/blinking are default.


Full-body doodley

$25 eachExtra characters in the same drawing are +50% each.
Simple backgrounds are included.


Chibi

Clean lines and color. Simple backgrounds included.Flat: $20
Shaded: $35


Pixel art

Pixel icon (50x50)
$20

Usually busts, but can feature a full-body.
Pixel doll (150x150)
$30

Usually full-body.
All pixel commissions include one simple animation, such as winking, smiling, or bouncing. Complex animations will cost extra.


These are all my commission options that deviate from my normal digital art style.If you saw something I drew elsewhere but don't see a commission option for it here, feel free to ask me about getting something similar.

Traditional art

  • This is artwork drawn by hand. I have been drawing digitally for over a decade but recently I've been wanting to get back into traditional art. I primarily use markers and colored pencil.

  • Since I am a bit out of practice with traditional art, all my prices are on the lower end.

  • Extra characters in the same drawing are +50% per character unless otherwise noted.

  • Any mature/adult/NSFW topics will have a +25% fee.

  • Pieces can be shipped to you upon request.


Pencil/ink sketch

I'll sketch whatever you want in either pencil or pen. Light shading/hatching included.Pay-what-you-want $5+


Ink drawing

A cleanly inked drawing. Hatching or greytones can be added for free.Bust: $5
Waist-up: $10
Full-body: $15


Ink and color

An inked drawing fully colored and shaded with either markers or colored pencil. A simple background can be included.Bust: $10
Waist-up: $15
Full-body: $20


Index card

Inked and fully colored with marker on an index card.$10


Special commission offerings and discounts

Here are some special commission offerings that are limited-time-only. I also offer discounts to monthly patrons and clients requesting specific subject matter.


I offer a 20%-off commission discount for my monthly Ko-Fi and Patreon subscribers who pledge at least $5 a month.


Discounts for specific subject matter

I find myself drawing the same things often and would like more opportunities to draw different things! For as long as this message is up, I will offer a 20%-off discount for any commissions involving any taxa on the following list. Just mention that you've seen this list when you contact me to receive the discount.

  • Humans (kemonomimi and humanoid characters do not count)

  • Anteaters

  • Birds

  • Fish

  • Invertebrates

  • Sea creatures

  • Amphibians

I will be present at AnthroExpo 2024 in the artist alley! Come visit me while I'm in the alley at Table E, or hang out with me elsewhere in the con! I am also hosting a panel on Friday at 6PM. Friday is my birthday. Come say hello and hang out!


At-con completion commissions

Pixel badge : $30

A bust of your character in my pixel art style, with a name at the bottom. Price includes artwork and the making of a physical badge. A digital proof will be sent to you. The size of the finished badge is 8.5x4.25 inches, or whatever size you want it to be.I'll try to finish the badges next-day so that they can be picked up at the con! At-con pick-up is free; shipping will be $5 extra.


Doodley badge: $20

A bust of your character in my doodley style. Price includes artwork and the making of a physical badge. A digital proof will be sent to you. The size of the finished badge will be whatever you want it to be.I'll try to finish the badges next-day so that they can be picked up at the con! At-con pick-up is free; shipping will be $5 extra.


Index card $15

Inked and fully colored with marker on an index card. Will be finished the same day or the next day!

This is my digital portfolio, showcasing some of my favorite works and showing how my art style has progressed over the years! I used to post everything I created to DeviantArt. For a while, that site housed my portfolio, but I have since left the site. It is difficult to represent a whole year with just a few images out of hundreds I may have created, and it doesn't represent every aspect of my life as an artist. Not only am I a digital artist, but I also paint, do ceramics, and sew. I haven't found a good alternative to DeviantArt to showcase all of my work, so for the time being, I tried to pick out some art for every year that I felt was representative of that year.


2024
I attended my second artist alley at AnEx and had a blast. I also finally got a decent-paying job and bought tons of new art supplies, including a new iPad, a huuuge new desktop drawing tablet, and hundreds of Copics!


2023
This was a great year! I participated in Art Fight, I had my first artist alley table, bought my first set of Copic markers for traditional art, and offered doodle pages as a new commission option. I also created a fursuit!


2022
I didn't draw nearly as much since I was busy with my senior year of college, but I found inspiration in nature and biology to fuel some of my art.


2021
Not a super productive year since I was busy working two jobs. I participated in Artfight and finally upgraded to Paint Tool Sai 2!


2020
I bought an iPad Pro 11 to try it out but barely used it. I continued drawing art primarily with my Wacom tablet and Paint Tool Sai.


2019
I bought a new tablet with a screen, but was so busy with college I didn't use it much and ended up selling it.


2018
I introduced my "doodley" art style to the world!


2017
A great year for creating art! Unfortunately, I continued to underprice my work and wound up taking on a project with 42 raccoons at $5 a fullbody.


2016
I opened my Etsy shop and began selling physical art like buttons, stickers, and badges.


2015
I dabbled with some new software and learned to use Emofuri.


2014
I offered commissions for the first time on DeviantArt and learned to do pixel art.


2013
Switched from Sumo Paint to Paint Tool Sai. I finally learned what layers were!

2012 and before
I got my first drawing tablet in 2011 and started drawing in MS Paint, later switching to Sumo Paint.