About me

Hi! I'm Melissa, digital artist who sold her soul to fictional characters since she could pick up an N64 controller.I love all things fantasy, and live and breath video games like Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy, and Legend of Zelda.My works have been featured in numerous non-profit and for-profit Zines (Published Independent Magazines):
-Malediction
-FE Lolita Fashion
-My Beloved
-Lost Ballroom of Gold
-Heritors of Arcadia
-Another Turn II
-Mesmerize My Heart
-To Have & To Hold
-Zenith
-FFVII Multimania
-Manakete Millennium
-Coup de Foudre: Adrinette
-Kindred Freaks: Hellcheer
-Blood Moon: Zelda Horror Zine
-Ever Ours: Clerith Wedding Zine

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commission info

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-Payment is made through Paypal Invoice ONLY. Full payment is required up front.-Payment is in USD.-After payment is received, the commission process will begin. A concept sketch will be sent to the customer when finished for concept approval. This step is when any adjustments, changes, suggestions, are made. Any changes in the future during the lineart/coloring process will result in additional charges.-Please allow 2-3 months for the commission to be completed, as I work full-time job and rendering especially takes a long time to complete. If I complete the work before this time period, you will receive the work much earlier, but this isn't always the case and should not be expected as the norm.-If you would like to set a deadline, please make sure to notify me beforehand. Rush orders may result in additional charges.-Commission resolution sizes will be discussed after commission request was accepted. This varies depending on the concept desired, but always high resolution quality.-Upon completion, commissioner will receive (1) non-watermarked, 300dpi high resolution JPEG file for personal use, and (1) low resolution, watermarked JPEG file for sharing online/reposting.-Refunds: There will be no refunds once the commission is complete. Half refunds are only available before completion of the commission.PLEASE PROVIDE REFERENCES OF YOUR CHARACTER(S)Will Draw:
-Fan Art
-Shipping
-OCs
-Mild blood/gore
-NSFW
-Furries (Negotiable)
-Self Portraits (Note: these will be in my style, not realism)Will NOT Draw:
-Excessive gore
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Prices

AS OF MAY 2023 PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEBust
Lineart: $20
Flat Color: $25
Full Color: $40Waist-Up
Lineart: $25
Flat Color: $30
Full Color: $50Thigh-Up
Lineart: $30
Flat Color: $35
Full Color: $60Full Body
Lineart: $35
Flat Color: $45
Full Color: $75-Price may vary depending on detail complexity of characters such as the inclusion of armor, weapons/props, pets...-Additional characters will cost extra. Occasionally a discount will apply for an additional character depending on their prominence, but this is not guaranteed. Please inquire about adding more characters.Backgrounds
-All color options come with a simple background.
-Complex backgrounds will require an additional charge based on the complexity.

faq

What program do you use for commissions?
All my digital work is done entirely in Clip Studio Paint.What tablet do you use?
Microsoft Surface Pro 3.Do you do Art Trades?
I am not opposed to art trades, although they are rare for me. Feel free to DM or email me if interested!What traditional medium do you work in?
I work mainly in ink and watercolor. I do, however, have extensive experience in a range of different art mediums like acrylics and oils to block printing and Copic markers.Are you open to traditional commissions?
I have no set prices available, but you are free to inquire about traditional commissions. These can also be requested through my Etsy as a custom artwork request option.Why is my commission taking so long?
I work a full-time job along with a side job, on top of making artwork and finding some downtime to reboot so I don't burn out. My lineart and rendering process are very detailed and also take up a lot of time, so I ask for your patience and understanding while I work on your commission. I assure you I am making sure to get the finished piece to you as quickly as I possibly can while maintaining high quality work. Thank you for your patience!Any additional questions/concerns you have, plase feel free to contact me via DM or email!

terms of Service

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-I reserve the right to accept/refuse a commission.-I own all the rights to my work and commissions. You may not resell the artwork. Any redistribution of the artwork for your own profit is not allowed.-Continuing with this, in the case of OCs, you will retain ownership of the character, but not the artwork itself.-As I retain full copyright of the artworks commissioned, I am allowed to resell as prints, etc. to my Etsy and other online stores, as well as post online for self-promotion (unless otherwise agreed upon). No art of OCs will be resold!-The watermark/signature on my art is not allowed to be cropped out. Exceptions will be for personal use such as social media banners/icons. (But credit should still be given in bio, etc.)-When/if reposting my work, please give credit to @meli_sketch, and use the watermarked file provided to you when commission is completed.