Dark Riyoko Studios F.A.Q.s
1. Contact Information
a. Why do you need mailing addresses?
i. Traditional artwork is mailed to the client and shipping address information must be provided.
b. What do you do with them?
i. If artwork has been sent out and received, any remaining personal information is discarded appropriately.
c. Must I provide you with an e-mail?
i. YES If I must contact you about shipping or character information I need to be able to contact you.
d. How can I get a hold of you?
i. Email or contact inquiry are the best way to grab a hold of me. I am on the computer often and check frequently. I am also active on FurAffinity and Deviant Art.
2. Payment
a. What forms of payment do you accept?
i. Paypal is used through purchase items to accept credit card. Money orders or cash can also be negotiated, but are not preferred.
b. Do you accept split payments?
i. I can negotiate a split payment for larger commissions or smaller arrangements if requested. Otherwise, payment is expected after a concept is approved.
c. Why won't you let me pay you after I receive the artwork?
i. Simply put, it is a risk for the artist to put in the hours of work and not receive payment upon completion.
d. Do your prices include shipping?
i. At the moment, shipping and handling is not included in the base commission prices.
3. Style
a. What does 'feral' mean?
i. 'Feral' is the term I use to describe the quadruped version of a character.
b. What does a 'chibi' mean?
i. A 'chibi' is a cartoony portrayal of a character.
c. What does 'Full-Body' mean?
i. 'Full-Body' is the figure portrayal of an animal character that includes the entire body in the artwork.
d. Do you draw NSFW items?
i. More often than not I don't, aside from sketches. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.
e. Is there anything that you won't draw?
i. I do NOT draw: vore, scat/watersports/bloodsports, extreme fetishes, explicit gore or porn, fanart or copyrighted characters, beastiality, unbirthing, etc...
f. Is all your work so meticulous?
i. Yes, I try to be as detailed as the medium permits me to be.
g. Is the work under your examples an accurate idea of what I will receive?
i. Yes, however please keep in mind that some examples presented are at least a year old.
h. If I order any style of Traditional commission, what will I get?
i. If the Client pays for shipping, you will receive the original piece of artwork. A $5+ shipping fee will be inquired for all traditional orders. Currently shipping is $5 inside the U.S. and $7+ international.
i. If I order any style of Digital commissions, what will I get?
i. You will receive the full-sized file via e-mail. You are allowed to make a print, but no profits or sales are permitted. A print can be made and shipped to you for an additional $5 fee, not including shipping.
a. Why do you need mailing addresses?
i. Traditional artwork is mailed to the client and shipping address information must be provided.
b. What do you do with them?
i. If artwork has been sent out and received, any remaining personal information is discarded appropriately.
c. Must I provide you with an e-mail?
i. YES If I must contact you about shipping or character information I need to be able to contact you.
d. How can I get a hold of you?
i. Email or contact inquiry are the best way to grab a hold of me. I am on the computer often and check frequently. I am also active on FurAffinity and Deviant Art.
2. Payment
a. What forms of payment do you accept?
i. Paypal is used through purchase items to accept credit card. Money orders or cash can also be negotiated, but are not preferred.
b. Do you accept split payments?
i. I can negotiate a split payment for larger commissions or smaller arrangements if requested. Otherwise, payment is expected after a concept is approved.
c. Why won't you let me pay you after I receive the artwork?
i. Simply put, it is a risk for the artist to put in the hours of work and not receive payment upon completion.
d. Do your prices include shipping?
i. At the moment, shipping and handling is not included in the base commission prices.
3. Style
a. What does 'feral' mean?
i. 'Feral' is the term I use to describe the quadruped version of a character.
b. What does a 'chibi' mean?
i. A 'chibi' is a cartoony portrayal of a character.
c. What does 'Full-Body' mean?
i. 'Full-Body' is the figure portrayal of an animal character that includes the entire body in the artwork.
d. Do you draw NSFW items?
i. More often than not I don't, aside from sketches. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.
e. Is there anything that you won't draw?
i. I do NOT draw: vore, scat/watersports/bloodsports, extreme fetishes, explicit gore or porn, fanart or copyrighted characters, beastiality, unbirthing, etc...
f. Is all your work so meticulous?
i. Yes, I try to be as detailed as the medium permits me to be.
g. Is the work under your examples an accurate idea of what I will receive?
i. Yes, however please keep in mind that some examples presented are at least a year old.
h. If I order any style of Traditional commission, what will I get?
i. If the Client pays for shipping, you will receive the original piece of artwork. A $5+ shipping fee will be inquired for all traditional orders. Currently shipping is $5 inside the U.S. and $7+ international.
i. If I order any style of Digital commissions, what will I get?
i. You will receive the full-sized file via e-mail. You are allowed to make a print, but no profits or sales are permitted. A print can be made and shipped to you for an additional $5 fee, not including shipping.