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
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 || gandyre@yahoo.com
@gandyrerocks
Paypal.me || https://paypal.me/gandyrerocksKofi
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
1.14.23
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
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.
General tOS
Here you will find the terms, some examples and prices for my commissions, designs, and my open original species, Dyres. My full portfolio can be found here! (mega folder)The google doc containing my commission info might be an easier read, carrd is a bit hard to format sometimes!By commissioning me, purchasing my designs, accepting my artwork and/or designs as payment or for a trade, you are agreeing to these terms.If these terms are broken after the sale of a design or character, or delivery of a commission, I will refund you 25% of the original price and revoke the design and/or artwork.If I receive a chargeback of any sort, and you fail to respond to my inquiry within two weeks, I will assume that you have surrendered all rights to the character or artwork. At that point, I have every right to recycle a commission's sketch + bg or resell/reuse a design.My payment info can be found at https://pay.gandyre.rocksTo contact me, DM me on one of my active socials; https://gandyre.carrd.co/#socials
Artwork tOS
last updated 6.8.23
= I reserve the right to decline any commission without having to specify a reason as to why.= I will always retain the right to use the finished commission or design as an example unless otherwise agreed beforehand.= I can draw pretty much anything as long as it abides by the list below.
I will not draw:= Anything that makes me uncomfy at the time. I have good and bad days with certain things, though this doesn’t happen very often!= Licensed characters/fanart (from TV shows, videogames, books, etc.) It’s illegal in my country!= Ask about gore/NSFW/fetishes, excluding foot and zoophilic fetishes. Furries are fine. I will not draw minors/child-like or feral animal characters in NSFW/fetish art, do not ask.= Discriminatory art/propaganda= Bare/detailed humanoid feet. I just can’t bring myself to do it ^^; claw-toed humanoid feet are fine!= Anything that acts as cultural appropriation.
This means the “feather behind the ear” trope among other things. I will gladly block you if you ignorantly support these “trends” and try to manipulate me into doing so aswell; they actively trivialize beliefs and objects very important to people of other cultures and ethnicities, even despite outcry from said peoples. I have nothing to gain from spitting on others’ traditions. Here is a helpful article (verywellmind.com) to better explain the differences between appropriation and appreciation. You can either allow me to remove the offending aspects in my work, provide another character for me to draw, or leave. I will not argue with you.
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= Payment is required upfront, I won’t begin until I receive it.= When ordering, please give me a ref, the commission type, and pose/expression details! If you don't have anything specific in mind for the details, you can leave it up to me, just let me know!= Refunds are not available unless I cannot complete the commission.= Credit for the art and/or design is required when due. You may use/edit the art/design for whatever you’d like after it’s delivered to you, but you are not allowed to turn it into an NFT, nor use it for AI generated art, nor add anything harmful, inappropriate or discriminatory. You are responsible for any edits you may conduct on the piece, I will not accept credit for alterations added after the piece is finalized in my Sta.sh. You can credit me with my url, https://gandyre.rocks.= Orders will usually be completed within two weeks of the time of payment being received, and within two months at the most unless otherwise stated, at which time I will offer a refund. WIPs and more art examples can be provided where available. For clients outside of DA, please let me know how to deliver the files to you if you have a preferred method. Otherwise, I’ll DM you with the Sta.sh folder. Reasonable edits may be requested upon delivery of the commission, please don’t be afraid to ask! I only ask in return that you have patience with me if it takes a few tries to tweak things to your liking.= NSFW commissioners; I will ask for your age before I send you any examples, and I’ll ask you again per commission (assuming more than a week has passed between orders.) I will also ask the character’s ages if they aren’t listed on the ref sheet you provide me.= For designs, I require something to work with from the get-go. This can include, but isn’t limited to: moodboards, palettes, written descriptions, names, etc. Completely rejected designs will either be kept or sold, but you’ll have full rights to the final design and all concepts related to it. A small concept doodle will be sent to you to ensure that I’m on the right track for certain orders or at request.= Ask about anything else if you’re unsure!
Design tOS
= After purchase, you can do whatever you want with the design, just credit me where due and do not turn it into an NFT, nor use it for AI generated art, nor add anything harmful, inappropriate or discriminatory! Please ask beforehand if you’re unsure!= My toyhouse is Salmonbones if you'd like to
credit me there, though I'd much prefer you just use my url, https://gandyre.rocks. If sending me creator credits, do not harass me to accept them immediately. I'll get to them when I'm ready and not a moment sooner.= Please allow 24h for me to respond and 24h from sale to deliver the file(s) or transfer through Toyhouse.= Please send the payment within 24 hours, otherwise I may offer the design to someone else.= I won’t make changes to pre-made designs. You may use/edit the art/design for whatever you’d like after it’s delivered to you, but you are not allowed to turn it into an NFT, nor use it for AI generated art, nor add anything harmful, inappropriate or discriminatory. You are responsible for any edits you may conduct on the piece, I will not accept credit for alterations added after the piece is finalized in my Sta.sh. You can credit me with my url, https://gandyre.rocks.= I cannot give permission to borrow color palettes! I don’t mind at all as long as you make something unique, but the buyer may feel differently, please ask them and respect their wishes.= Designs are sold on a first-come first-serve basis. As most designs are cross-posted, this rule stands for all platforms!= Note: do not buy Gandyre designs second-hand if they don’t include the unwatermarked/full-resolution file! I always provide them for free in private, and I keep a permanent copy in my Sta.sh for the buyer, so there’s no good reason for it to be missing. If you’re worried about purchasing second-hand or would like to report something sus, please DM me!
Dyre tos
By purchasing or creating a design from my Dyre species, you are automatically agreeing to these terms. If broken, I have the right to revoke the design and provide a 25% refund if I made the design, and/or I 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 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 $$ worth. i'm willing to go a little over to make it fair, or if i really like the character. i'm interested in pretty much everything, it just depends on how well i connect with the oc and if i can see myself using them!= we'll have a set turn-around-time (TAT) for the trades! if i don't finish or you don't finish by then, we'll work out the details.
Along with my crippling art addiction (/j) I also enjoy getting art of my characters, collecting new ones and grabbing rares in Animaljam classic. For these, sometimes I'm open for trade requests!A few rules= all of my artwork terms apply, and my design terms apply if you request a design.= for oc trades, you must have them verified on toyhouse or have proof of purchase otherwise!= for art trades, skill isn't really a factor. if i like your stuff, i'll consider!
mutuals do have an advantage of course. we'll complete the trade in wips- you send me your sketch, i'll send you mine, and the same for the other steps until we're finished! if you'd like for us to post them, just let me know!= design collabs follow the same structure as art trades, minus the wips. we can swap lines or coloring, or both! I don't mind. i ask that the payments for the characters i design are sent to me, and i'll make sure the payments for yours are sent to you if i'm the host.= for aj classic trades, send me a screenshot of your offer with your username badge included and if I'm interested, i'll tell you what i'm willing to draw for it and ask you to friend me if you agree to the trade. i'll send you a screencap of the finished piece, and then you can trade the items to me and i'll send over the full file.= i judge animaljam item worth by how much i like the item. for instance, i'm not interested in getting any more legendary gloves, but I do like betas, obscure items, skirts, all sorts of stuff.= i judge oc worth by their listed $$ 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
portfolio
Here you can find all of my current examples! The key is as follows:
Artwork
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updates: As of 5/16/22 my sketch style has changed to be more of a sketch. old sketches will be marked with "o" for outdated!
Headshots and busts have also been changed to be merged under "headbusts" (HB)
Shading has a new look, too! for now i won't be adding an extra shading layer, just the base and some color tweaks to compliment it.Headbusts
HB1 = sketchy || HB2 = flat || HB3 = shaded || HB4 = badgeFullbody
FB0 = small || FB1 = sketchy
FB2 = flat || FB3 = shadedOthers
D = doots
I = icon (50x50)
X = experimental / one-offs / finished ychs etc.
S - scene (includes a background!)
SP - sketch page
TE - twitch emotesDesigns
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d0 = doodle design
d1 = small design
d2 = base design
d3 = sketchy design
d4 = basic design
PD = premade (adopt) examples
pmd = pokemon fusions/fakemon
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Ask for NSFW examples! I will always ask you if you're above 18, even if you've told me before. I'll also ask for the character's age.All examples were made during or after 2021 with very few exceptions!
7.30.22
humanoids / anthros
felines
other ferals
Socials
Active
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retired
These just link back to this page! i still check deviantart for messages.