Gandyre

Gan || He/him || 22
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Howdy! I'm a digital artist, specializing in character design and concept art. Feel free to have a look around, and thank you for stopping by!
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_{Commissions: Ko-fi only
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/gandyrerocks
TOS: https://comms.gandyre.rocks
Blacklist: https://blacklist.gandyre.rocks
(people who can no longer obtain my designs)Art trades: Mutuals can ask
Collabs: Mutuals can ask
Requests: Never}

Socials

Active

• Toyhouse
• DeviantART
• Bluesky
• Instagram

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retired

_{These just link back to this page! i still check deviantart for messages.}

• Warriors amino
• Twitter (gandyre)
• furaffinity (gandyre)
• Tiktok
• tumblr
• Artstation
• Sheezy.art
• Buzzly
• Gandyre Toyhouse
• Deviantart
• Inkblot
• furaffinity (gandyre.rocks)
• facebook

• twitter (bitebones)

Commissions + terms

this page has moved; you can find my commission offerings, terms, prices, status and more here! (Google docs)

Payment info

Please choose whichever method works best for you!
_{I would've preferred to not have to have a landing page for payments but it got out of hand oops}
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I'm legally required to tell you prior to sale to send without an address as "goods and services" or the equivallent! I'm not responsible for payments sent as friends/family or the equivallent.
_{though I do appreciate the tip if it does happen that way!}

Paypal + venmo
_{Email || [email protected]
@gandyrerocks
Paypal.me || https://paypal.me/gandyrerocks}Kofi
_{https://ko-fi.com/gandyrerocks}

Blacklist

Do not sell, trade or gift my designs to these people

_1.14.23

I have my own reasons for everyone listed here, I will give additional information only if I feel the need. Do not hunt them down and attack and / or harass these users.i mostly use my blacklist to inform my resellers and my community that these users may be bad news and to interact with caution, however they still aren't allowed to obtain my designs.You may use your own judgement when interacting with these people, but Again, they are no longer allowed to obtain my designs. Please respect this, as I don't blacklist people as lightly as I block them.If you see this happen, please report it to me on one of my active socials:
https://gandyre.carrd.co/#socialsYou will not be mentioned unless permission is granted, and if granted, only when it is completely necessary.
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1. "Ahramis"; aka https://www.deviantart.com/mistiie
= Discord ban evasion, odd interactions, including with one of my resellers2. DareToBeChopped; https://toyhou.se/daretobechopped and https://deviantart.com/daretobechopped
= chargeback on commissions that they're still using today; never responded when questioned

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Discord

We have an official community Discord server!In here we chat and hang out. Discord is the only platform where i send out pings, it's somewhere that you can always find me, and it's also one of the first to see new designs. Some of 'em get grabbed up so fast that you'd never see them for sale outside the server!The server is now invite-only! You may DM me to ask for an invite on Deviantart (Gandyre, notes only) or Toyhouse (salmonbones). You can ask on Tumblr aswell (Gandyre) but it might be a while before I see it there. You may also ask someone who is in the server to request an invite.

DISCORD SERVER MODERATION POLICY

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moderation policies
I do my best to make the server a safe place, and so do my mods. Keep in mind that you are not entitled to be there. we do not give out warnings if the offense is serious enough, and we may not give out warnings at all; if myself or another member of moderation sees fit, you will be removed. You may reach out to us and ask why, but we're not required to give you a response, especially if you've been blocked.If i block you after you've been banned, you're no longer welcome around me or my community. Don't push your luck with alts / attempt ban evasion to interact with me or anyone in the community and / or our server with ill intent - this will get you blacklisted from obtaining my designs, and obviously, enough harassment will provide grounds for a public statement and / or involvement of proper authorities.If i don't block you after the ban, you're free to interact outside of the server, just don't attempt to rejoin unless we come to that conclusion at some point. These bans may happen for a few reasons, and we'll usually reach out to provide answers to your linked social. If you choose to retaliate with this opportunity instead of having a mature discussion, you will be blocked.A Reminder: being in the same room as a stranger is different than being in the same country as a stranger; be considerate. chances are that you don't know eachother very well. Usually, we as mods don't know your damage, your intentions, or any context: we just know when actions need to be taken to ensure the server remains a safe space, and we go from there.My mods and I do not treat friends, regulars, other staff or strangers any differently from one another if rules are broken. Anyone will face the punishment appropriate for the severity of their offense.I'm not immune, either! I'm always open to feedback on how to better lead the team or manage the community space. I trust myself to behave, but please let me know if any reasonable conflicts arise. I'm just as open to working on myself!Myself and the mods have busy lives, and this shop is also my full-time job. I have a ferret to feed and bills to pay. We never take action on a "hey it's boring here let's start something" basis - we're way too preoccupied to instigate social media soap-operas. Actions are only taken once we feel a genuine concern has sprung up and the evidence has been presented, verified, and discussed.Essentially, my stance when heading a community is that safety should come first above all else. I want my community to be a lil internet neighborhood, with no room for bad actors hanging out at the bus stop.

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FAQ

• Discord
• toyhou.se
• Instagram
• twitter (bitebones)

_{These just link back to this page! i still check deviantart for messages.}

Commissions: closed
Art trades: ask - mutuals (info)
Requests: none unless I offer 'em
OC trades: ask - only trading art or these premades

some standard questions along with
a few from the community!what art program/s do you use?
on pc, Paint tool sai v.2 and sometimes clip studio!
For mobile I use layerpainthd (android)
all three were 100% worth the price!what do you use to draw?
for mobile art, i draw on my samsung note9.
on pc, i use a gaomon m10k! i'd recommend it, but be super gentle
around the port where it plugs into the tablet.do you have a ping list, and can i be added?
i only do pings in the discord server, however if you'd like to join, you're free to add the roles yourself in #roles!Why do you need to have a seperate page for payment links?
alot of clients have reported issues in the past when i'd link them to my profiles. i don't necessarily like the solution, but it's the only work-around i can come up with. still super sorry for the extra steps!!do you have any unsold designs laying around?
nah, i keep them for myself if they don't sell after a few days!
once i decide to keep a character, they stay with me for good.do you mind making edits to pieces?
not at all! i know some artists are weird/testy about it
but i'm gonna be real, it doesn't feel right to let
a client walk away dissatisfied if there's
anything i can do to make it right.how the hell do you draw so fast??
me, feeding into my ego? no way!!!! but like this is a genuine
question i get asked and it always gives me a good chuckle.
i've been drawing since i could hold a pencil, and i've been
drawing in this particular style for a couple years now.
it's just a product of experience!can you give me tips / can i suggest a tutorial?
absolutely to both! but please keep in mind
that i'm a busy man, don't pester me if i can't find the time
for a lil while.is it okay to ask about things, even if i don't buy anything?
yeah definitely! i hate that this is an issue some clients have,
you should never be afraid to approach an artist if
they're worth the pen they draw with.Do you still have files from x or y?
i archive everything, maybe more than i should x) there's
a good chance that i have the files for any design/commission
i've done in the past, and if i don't have them on-hand,
i can probably dig them up with some time!where are you most active?
Deviantart, Discord and facebook all get the same
amount of attention! though by far the discord is the
most active on a community level.do you speak any other languages?
i speak basic german, but don't hold it against me
if i struggle! x') other than that, i understand some
scattered italian and spanish.do you have a personal account
yes! i prefer to keep it seperate, since it's two vastly different ends of the scale content-wise, but you're free to pop over and have a look! https://ratrux.xyzwould you be interested in an rp?
no, not at all, sorry. i used to rp warriors back in the day but
for a long time i've genuinely disliked it and i don't
ever see myself returning to it.why. why is your discord name always cursed.
...silly mode.what's your favorite + least favorite thing to draw?
on god, cats. but i enjoy drawing a little bit of everything! i think the only things that i dislike drawing are hats. i've never been able to figure them out oopwhat are your favorite + least favorite colors?
i love ambers, browns, greens and hot pink!
on the other hand, i have trouble seeing darker colors,
so they're not my favorite to work with!why don't you accept fanart / licensed commissions?
I live in America; companies are constantly striking artists that do this, and in some cases, I want to avoid fandoms that may attract harmful users into the community.can i use your personal oc or one of your designs as a roleplay / oc faceclaim if i'm not the owner?
No; for my own ocs / gandyre ocs that were unsold, I have never allowed this and I never will. For designs i've sold, you must ask the current owner for permission.more will be added with time!

white whale hunt 2022 - Logan

The most up-to-date post on this subject is at https://toyhou.se/~forums/13.adoption-center/408805.white-whale-hunt-6323!Carrd is difficult to manage on mobile so until I find the patience to update this beast I'll direct you over there!Howdy crew! it's december - so it's time for another white whale hunt! there'll be another next year, but this year i thought i could focus our efforts into another sentimental one.

what we're looking for

Creator: Aluriium, Deviantart
Original owner: bluesyCat > forgets-the-keys, Deviantart
OC in question: Logan, felineRemaining artworks
= https://www.deviantart.com/ribbon-wren/art/Bubblegum-AT-706019069,= https://www.furaffinity.net/view/25929140/= https://purespiritflower.tumblr.com/post/167100659572/spooky-headshot-for-forgets-the-keys-on-deviantart= https://www.deviantart.com/weak-punk/art/Logan-715321520= https://www.deviantart.com/silkenwindhound/art/You-re-coming-too-right-711217438= https://www.deviantart.com/castelgrey/art/READ-DESC-Logan-Contest-entry-706559960Info
= keys sold Logan around the time they left the platform in 2017-18 and changed their username. I was on ground zero and I believe I asked for a hold but they declined and Logan was sold to someone else (which yeah fair enough!!)= I haven't dug anything noteworthy up from Google, Deviantart or Toyhouse pertaining to Aluriium, Sadist(ic), keys, or the artists' galleries on TH that did these pieces. I know forgets-the-keys is on Twitter somewhere under a new name, during my first search their social links led me to it but i didn't write it down. generally I ask that we don't reach out to former owners and I don't reach out either if the sale didn't happen in the same year. They may not want to be bothered anyway y'know - it was almost 6 years ago!= Logan is easily confused with keys' other OCs, as they seemed to have had a specific taste, but Logan is always depicted with their steampunk goggles to my knowledge. Their blue-yellow eyes are a tell too.If they're found UFS, I'd love to buy them! But just knowing where they are is good enough for me. This cat was one of the final posts & designs Aluri shared before she left. We were pals and I like to keep some of her designs as a keepsake, so it'd mean the world if i could find this one!

contact

you can get ahold of me through any of my active socials or in our discord server's white whale channel; I also still check my messages / notifications on deviantart!

the reward

This hunt's reward will be a raffle with two winners! Two designs will be given away, one per winner, aswell as $30 in shop credit for each winner.The first person to find a direct link to logan will receive two artwork or custom design slots of their choosing, abiding by my tos. larger pieces may have an extended turn-around time as i still have to make ends meet through this shop and i'll need to host the raffle aswell.= If I find them from clues / leads given by others, the users who provided them will receive 2 extra tickets to the raffle.= shop credit can be used anywhere i operate for purchasing premades + ychs or ordering customs + commissions, though my art / design terms still apply. It can be redeemed at any time. if you'd like to transfer it to someone else as a trade, gift, etc, you'll have to ask me first.= the raffle will be hosted within 1-3 months after the discovery of logan's whereabouts. more specific details about the way raffles will run will be provided when the time comes, but you're free to ask any questions in the meantime.Sidenote
For last year's hunt, I promised to hold a raffle if Pokyo (now Shroomshade) was found. I was going to start it in January right after we found him, but I never got around to it, and I'd like to apologize. Things kinda went off the rails for me this year, but it's not an excuse.So instead, I'll host the Pokyo hunt raffle in January of 2023 with design and shop credit prizes similar to logan's bounty. if anything's found on Logan before that raffle starts, i'll combine them into the same raffle and up the prizes! but if it takes a while to find 'em, that's okay, I can always host another x)

DYRES

By purchasing, creating, or otherwise obtaining a design from my Dyre species, you are automatically agreeing to these terms. I will always retain the right to continue to make Dyres.= You aren’t allowed to claim the species as your own or create a subspecies based on the design you purchase/create. Credit me for the species and/or design (if I made it!) when due.= If someone creates an oc similar to a Dyre after 3.10.22, you don’t have to tell me, tell them, nor harass them! I don’t mind. I just don’t want to be barred from making more in the future vahaha.= Dyres are an open species and anyone is welcome to create “critter with filling” ocs! Make ‘em, sell ‘em, trade ‘em, I don’t mind at all. They’re just animals mixed with some element or material, I don’t really own it and you don’t need permission.= Despite being an open species, however, I have the right to detach your oc(s) from the Dyre name if these terms are broken or the oc(s) cause harm in any way. I will not have my species associated with anything harmful, discriminatory, exclusive, etc.
You can still keep these ocs, just don’t call ‘em Dyres anymore. If you try to cause problems over it, you’ll be blocked and blacklisted from the community.= I will not tolerate toxicity or gatekeeping in this community. If I’m alerted to it, I will shut it down immediately, with no exceptions.= I am not responsible for any content others may create under the Dyre name, but I will do my best to ensure that it’s a safe, light-hearted community. I will have a list of denounced designs/creators if necessary.= I do require that you stay out of waterdog/watercat and similar OS territories!
I do not support closed species, but Dyres are not an excuse to print rip-offs of any other open/closed species.

Trades

Art = closed
aj items = closed
characters = closed
design collabs = closed

_{Along with my crippling art addiction (/j) I also enjoy getting art of my characters, collecting new ones and grabbing rares in Animaljam classic. For these, sometimes I'm open for trade requests!}A few rules= all of my artwork terms apply, and my design terms apply if you request a design.= for oc trades, you must have them verified on toyhouse or have proof of purchase otherwise!= for art trades, skill isn't really a factor. if i like your stuff, i'll consider!
mutuals do have an advantage of course. we'll complete the trade in wips- you send me your sketch, i'll send you mine, and the same for the other steps until we're finished! if you'd like for us to post them, just let me know!= design collabs follow the same structure as art trades, minus the wips. we can swap lines or coloring, or both! I don't mind. i ask that the payments for the characters i design are sent to me, and i'll make sure the payments for yours are sent to you if i'm the host.= for aj classic trades, send me a screenshot of your offer with your username badge included and if I'm interested, i'll tell you what i'm willing to draw for it and ask you to friend me if you agree to the trade. i'll send you a screencap of the finished piece, and then you can trade the items to me and i'll send over the full file.= i judge animaljam item worth by how much i like the item. for instance, i'm not interested in getting any more legendary gloves, but I do like betas, obscure items, skirts, all sorts of stuff.= i judge oc worth by their listed $$ worth. i'm willing to go a little over to make it fair, or if i really like the character. i'm interested in pretty much everything, it just depends on how well i connect with the oc and if i can see myself using them!= we'll have a set turn-around-time (TAT) for the trades! if i don't finish or you don't finish by then, we'll work out the details.

Trades

Art = closed
aj items = closed
characters = closed
design collabs = closed