Uh. Hi. So I've decided to put commissions on hold for the time being. I've been debating this for the past month or so, but didn't want to disappoint anyone who wanted art, but I've realized my mental state needs to come first.
This doesn't mean you won't get your art. It only means that commissions are now the last thing I have on my list of things to do. I have a lot of distressing real-life problems going on, and in my free time I want to focus on things I can find peace in. Unfortunately commissions aren't one of those things. Should I find myself in a less stressed headspace, I will do what I can on your pieces.
If you want to withdraw your commission, I understand, and I thank you for choosing me to do your art. Hopefully, the next time I contact y'all, it will be with good news. Happy fest! :)

I hope everything will get better for you soon. Take your time with things. ^-^

I'll keep my commission in as I don't mind how long it takes for you to finish, as long as you put your health first. As a fellow artist, I know how hard it is to work on commissions while also dealing with bad health or a very busy life.

Could it be an art update?? It is! But first, a me update. I'm doing a bit better now, and got some work done on Yuka. I'm actually fine, my anxiety just is... bad. Mum's in the hospital for cancer treatments, and I am a bit strung lol. She's doing better though, and should be coming home soon! :D
You don't want my life story though (I think. Maybe I should write an autobiography?), so onto art update!
I opened the file this afternoon, took one look at it, and was like, 'this will not do I shall start over.' And I did. xD
I'm a tad out of practice with this style, but I think it's coming along okay. Anatomy whomst
Anyhow, is there anything you'd like changed before I proceed? I remembered the eyebrows this time! xD

Heyo me again. Update! I ended up redoing it again lol. (don't mind me watching unus annus in the corner xD)
Anything you want changed or added? (other than the arms heh)

User
Penami

Style
Semi-real and comic (one of each for the same character - is that allowed? If not ping me and I'll choose one)

Character
Name: Arrow Black
Age: 21
Gender: Non-Binary AFAB
Pronouns: They/Them
Image:

Description: Arrow is a 21-year old who is living the cottagecore dream. They are married to Diamond, a black girl with long, curly hair and a bubbly personality, and live in a renovated bus. They live a very nomadic lifestyle, never staying anywhere more than 6 months.
Personality: Funny and goofy when they want, but usually pretty average
Aesthetic: Cottagecore
Outfit: Arrow has 2 main outfits they wear - the first is a thick, pink turtleneck sweater and black leggings, and the other outfit is a sunflower t-shirt and overalls. It doesn't matter what outfit you draw her in.

Details
Said above

Tip
5k

Total Payment
25 diamonds and 40k

If you need more to work off lmk! I don't have any more examples but I can write very detailed descriptions.

Hi! Currently I'm only taking gold for commissions. One comic and one semi-realistic headshot would come to 85K. I'm also terribly behind due to irl problems and a general sense of impending doom. xD I may complete your comic HS before anyone else's because semi-realistic is super tedious and I'm still working out how to make it faster and not lose quality!
Do you have a slightly bigger picture as well?

Okay, I can pay in gold - all good! And I understand what it's like so take your time.

Unfortunately I do not have a bigger picture but I reckon I could do a quick search and find a bigger image.
Edit:

That sounds good! My apologies for the misunderstanding. x) You've been added to the queue!

Hi guys. I don't really know how to say this, but I'll do my best. I'm discontinuing the semi-realistic art style due to time constraints and busy IRL stuff. School's started for me, senior year. I've been looking for colleges and starting applications and taking care of my dysfunctional cat and my mom.
The time needed for one semi-realistic portrait doesn't balance the price (imo), so I've decided to discontinue them. I'm really sorry. Balancing commissions with responsibilities, hobbies, and my own art just isn't working for me.

IMPORTANT:
If you do not respond to this message, I will remove your commission request.
If you're reading this, I've pinged you. If you want your commission done in COMIC STYLE ping me back and specify shading. The complex shading is the shading done in semi realistic pieces but on a comic outline.
Unfortunately, I will not finish/start any more pieces in a semi-realistic style. I have neither the motivation nor the time. I will reslot you (if you wish) for a comic style with a discount - if you decide to reslot, your charge will only be 20K.

Once again, I'm really sorry it's come to this. When I started this, my cat was alive, and my mom was healthy. I thought it would be a fun way to occupy myself during my time at home, but times have changed. I honestly don't know what to do.