Beware Fajnyziomal

4 hours ago, Airgunner88 said:

Been talking with this artist off & on since posting this beware.

Artist has continued to post art auctions & appears to have completed another commission today. I know little detail about this recent commission, but the fact my commissions are CONTINUING to be overlooked is VERY aggravating.

I do not know why I'm being overlooked by this artist.

I would like to preface that I am speaking as both a commissioner and an artist who used to work freelance; you need to stop speaking to this person, or any artist, under the pretense of "being friends."

We cannot know for sure if this sentiment is reciprocated, especially since the artist is ESL and maybe your mannerisms have not come across clearly. But you have approached this communication indirectly at every turn with this artist, you need to be clear and direct when speaking with someone regarding your owed work.

You stated it in your post that you do not expect anything from this artist, so while you are within your rights as a customer to reach out and try to find a resolution, your stance on this situation has been unclear. You're within your rights to be upset, but you also stated that you're letting it go? It sends mixed messages.

For future correspondence with any artist you commission, consider less *hugs and pets* and prioritize 'Hey there, I'd like to ask about the status of my commission' whenever you find yourself in a position where a wait is longer than anticipated. Informality with strangers can be uncomfortable to respond to; multiply that when you're someone who's native language is not your own.

And lastly? Never ever pay through friends and family. This is a hard lesson learned.