Hello all! I’m opening commissions up again as I’ve become increasingly more desperate to move out while also still being able to afford all my medications!
People told me throughout the whole of last year to up my prices a bit, so I did just that! Hopefully it isn’t too expensive, as I know most of my allure was being a cheap artist, but we’ll just have to see!
Base Pricing:
(Base prices may be altered slightly depending on the complexity of the character requested, or the complexity of the pose!)
ICONS — 15 USD
BUST — 25 USD
HIPS-OR-THIGHS UP — 30 USD
FULL BODY — 45 USD
CHARACTER SHEETS — 150 USD*
Extras:
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS — 15 USD per extra character
SHADING — 25 USD
Terms of Service:
All prices in USD.
Payment is required upfront, and accepted via Kofi or PayPal. (If you pay through PayPal, it’d be appreciated if you paid me as a friend rather than a business, due to some troubles I’ve had with PayPal in the past!)
I reserve the right to refuse a commission for any reason.
No refunds past the initial sketching stage.
You may post the art I’ve done for you (once it’s finished, it’s yours!) on any platform. All I ask is that credit be given.
Pricing is negotiable, and any potential payment plans are always flexible and catered to your needs!
Will Draw: Dynamic Poses + Furries & Anthros + Humans & Humanoids + Monsters & Pokémon + Animals- Felines, Canines, Dragons, Ponies, etc + Pet Portraits (stylized) + Full Character Reference Sheets (priced independently)
Won’t Draw: Machinery & Vehicles + Realism + Hateful Content of ANY Sort + IRL Figures + Excessive Gore + Vomit. No exceptions. + Especially Detailed Scenery
I’m open and willing to draw NSFW, however proof of age must be offered so that can be verified!
If you’re unsure of what I’m willing to draw, please reach out and ask! I’m very flexible, and the worst I can do is say no! :D
* Character sheet pricing depends on the complexity of the character, the complexity of the poses, how many additional pieces and props go into it, the time spent, materials used, etc. 150 USD is just the base.
** All prices are bases. True price is calculated depending on complexity of the commission, however I do try my best not to go too high!
Okay. While talking about wether Cicada- would get -step or -flight, it made me wonder on how cats categorize other living beings. Predator and Prey are definitely a group. But what about sea creatures, are fish put into the same group as bugs or mouse. Do they go by size or diet. Do they think birds like Sparrows (Prey) eating worms count as them being carnivores and as such puts them in the same category as an Eagle (Predator)? Where do bugs and fish fall into this- they're pretty different than mammals so would they be seen as something other entirely?
The general rule of thumb is that if the thing doesn't primarily eat meat, it is not a predator, and therefore not a speaker of Fang, and therefore a simple, stupid animal that has no feelings but fear and hunger, so it's totally okay to eat. The smallest speaker of Fang is the shrike, at least in the known world.
Fish are just too alien a creature to be counted in this list - try having a conversation underwater! - but an animal like an otter could be talked to. Bugs, likewise, simply do not have the ability to be communicated with, no matter how intelligent specific species could potentially be. As far as cats are concerned, bugs, worms, snails, etc, are not even worth consideration, prey animals are barely smarter than them, and then predators are on top. Don't ask them where humans are. They don't want to admit there's a position higher than predators.
Maybe years down we may see City cats with names like the Clan- but also not
Ahhh Chickenbone and Tunacan…
Don’t ask me what -bone or -can could mean, I’m just throwing them out there to the wind. Imagine it would be a couple generations before any name would mean anything unless they pull directly from the Clans suffixes
About Brick not changing his name because he is technically a brick colored cat. I like to imagine that the city clan would have some warrior names inspired by that same logic, i just come up with any names now to make examples, idk a cat named "tirepaw" because tires are black?
Cats in general tend to name based on appearance - color, size, pattern, etc! Onion was named such for being colored like an onion at birth, Witch-Hazel is brown like witch-haze, so on and so forth. There is definitely at least one black cat out there named Tire.
In theory, maybe I get the “we’re all just playing with barbies, they’re fictional characters, no interpretation is incorrect because it’s an interpretation” argument. But actually no, not all takes are equally valid. Framing something as an interpretation doesn’t mean it inherently has merit. Some takes are completely incorrect and betray a fundamental misunderstanding of the source material. They just aren’t a reason to harass people or send death threats
So why didn’t Claw tell Fury he was leaving? Was he not as fond of her as she appeared about him?
It really was just the fear of returning to the town. Once you get out of that place, away from the traps, surgeries, starvation, fights, sicknesses...why return? She can have the message sent to her. You're not going back for even a second. Not when the potential promise of a better life is a heartbeat away.
I think the reason firestar was chosen was because he had no connection to the clans that drove skyclan out of the forest in their time of need. Sure he was leader of Thunderclan but he had no blood ties to them. Ans being leader meant that he knew how to make a clan and teach them
In the wisest words of @bonefall: “Getting tweaked on purpose is practically the mark of a species' intelligence.” (Found HERE)
So I started looking into ways to get my fictional war kitty cats tweaked! :D
EDIT: If y’all enjoy this research, take a look at my rewrite!! I tend to dip down deep into a lot of various aspects, and end up including a lot of it into the story itself!! ^^
DISCLAIMER: Do not give any of these things to your real life pets to ingest in light of what is described below, especially not without doing research or asking the opinion of an animal healthcare professional. This guide is merely an attempt to share some fun knowledge and additional world building for a FICTIONAL society of cats. You should never try to give your real life animals things described in books or writhing unless they’ve come from people who actively know what they’re doing and have something to prove it.
LIQUIDS
SYRUPS
With the easy access that these cats have to multiple trees, the syrups that they have the ability to make aren’t just limited to maple! Various nut producing trees (walnut, heartnut, butternut, etc) boxelder, alder, birch, and pine (amongst others) are all notable for their sap, which can, of course, be turned into syrup.
Though these sorts of syrups are primarily for flavor. The syrup that these guys would mostly be looking to for some fun times would come from other sources…
Namely valerian root syrup! If catnip can be compared to marijuana, then valerian root specifically might be a bit more like phencyclidine in terms of behavior, or isobutyl nitrite (rush) via chemical effects. It is commonly used in small doses by veterinarians to treat stress and anxiety in animals.
This is probably the only thing on the liquid list that might actually be safe for cats to ingest. But I want to stress again: Do Not give your pets anything from this list; I am NOT an expert in this field.
MEADS
Mead is probably the easiest for these cats to make, should they have any sort of access to honey.
Rather than adding yeast, which can be harmful to cats alongside being quite difficult for them to get their paws on, mead is to be fermented! Natural, less harmful yeast comes from the air (room-temperature water and honey is the ideal for fermentation) or it can be added via fruits or spices.
This is not safe for irl cats, however in small amounts, or fictional feline friends can enjoy some ol’ fermented honey-and-water fun.
CIDERS
Since the cats have used the prefix “Apple-”several times, we can clearly see that they know of apples. Which in turn, I’m sure, means they have access to them.
A natural, non-harmful yeast lives on the surface of apples straight from the stem, and as soon as it’s pressed into juice, it will ferment and become alcoholic on its own when left in a contained space and at a steady temperature.
Depending on the time it’s left to it’s own devices, that will affect the taste.
Keep in mind that all of these liquids are pretty high in both natural sugars, as well as containing sugars purposefully added; excessive sugar isn’t healthy for cats, so should they be able to make these, the danger of overindulgence should be stressed.
HERBS
CATNIP
Also known as Nepeta cataria, catswort/catwort, and catmint, catnip is an herb that is most well-known for its affects on felines.
It is most commonly used as a recreational substance and has been observed to have many different effects on various cats. One-third of cats have been noted to not be affected by catnip, and it seems that the behavior is linked to genes and age, and is usually hereditary.
The herb can improve relaxation, which may reduce anxiety, restlessness, and nervousness, making it a prime option in terms of medicinal uses. For recreational uses, however, it may cause cats to act in a number of different fashions, however the most common are as follows: excessive rubbing, rolling around, pawing, licking, and chewing when exposed solely to the scent, while consumption is followed by sleepiness, anxiety, bursts of energy, drooling, purring, biting, growling or meowing loudly.
MATATABI (Silver Vine)
While catnip is the most well-known, matatabi is reportedly more potent and effective. Silver vine contains more and different compounds that cats like and respond to, and, unlike catnip, silver vine’s effects are nearly immediate and last for a much shorter amount of time.
Also unlike in catnip, matatabi is most effective outright consumed, especially in the forms of sticks! Chewing on matatabi sticks, twigs, and shoots is not only a good way for cats to still feel the effects (which are the same as catnip’s, though with a more prominent lean into relaxation and stress-relief), but also an excellent way to keep up with dental hygiene!
Alongside being a a recreational substance, matatabi also has medicinal uses! It contains a significant amount of vitamin C, and is known to lower high blood pressure and provide relief from arthritis pains. In especially large quantities, its leaves may also have a mildly hallucinogenic effect.
TATARIAN HONEYSUCKLE
Honeysuckle berries, flowers, and leaves are toxic to cats and should not be given to them under any circumstances. It is exclusively the wood part of the plant that is safe, and is most often used via scent sprays and toys.
Unlike catnip and matatabi, tatarian honeysuckle specifically has been reported to not possess the same age effective limits that it’s counterparts have. As such, it is a prime choice to stuff into toys (for our cats in question: at the center of moss balls, inside of fabric toys, stuffed into woven mats, etc), especially for younger cats.
Tartarian honeysuckle also has an extended growing season: producing leaves, flowers and berries very early on during spring, and shutting down only late into the autumnal months. It grows quickly and tall, however it is invasive and can very quickly choke out other plants should it be left to its own devices.
FOODS
MUSHROOMS
Raw mushrooms are difficult for cats to digest, so any mushrooms eaten by this guys should only be done so if they have been thoroughly cooked and softened up.
Psilocybin mushroom specifically can be used for this purpose. Some psychedelic mushrooms can also be used for medicinal purposes via treating some forms of treatment-resistant depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and other mental health disorders.
Most hallucinogenic mushrooms used for recreational purposes are toxic to pets, however. Look HERE for various listings of mushroom poisoning and toxicity, alongside any potential symptoms found in some pets for some of these mushroom poisonings.
SEEDS
Various seeds can be used and are safe in moderation for cats.
Raw, unwashed poppy seeds specifically are some of the most popular - and some we see used even in Warriors canon as medicine! The seeds are most commonly boiled and made into teas that supposedly relieve pain, while other teas are simply used in an attempt to wring out the “high” and relaxation from said poppy seeds.
BERRIES
Mulberries specifically are the only berries I’ve found that are safe for cats to ingest while also providing some sort of recreational reaction.
Ripe fruit is a nice snack for cats on occasion! The hallucinogenics come from unripened berries, mature leaves, and the white sap that they produce.
Unripe fruit may (and probably will) cause stomach discomfort, neurological system hyperactivity, and hallucinations when consumed.
Repeated Disclaimer:
DISCLAIMER: Do not give any of these things to your real life pets to ingest in light of what is described below, especially not without doing research or asking the opinion of an animal healthcare professional. This guide is merely an attempt to share some fun knowledge and additional world building for a FICTIONAL society of cats. You should never try to give your real life animals things described in books or writhing unless they’ve come from people who actively know what they’re doing and have something to prove it.
Years after the story’s fallen through, I’ve come to hate this blog and project, but I can never bring myself to delete it specifically because of This Post and how many people enjoy/use it
The amount of research poured into this thing makes it worth it as well, lol
Conservative beauty standards are back with a vengeance which means it's especially important to go out this summer with bellies out and bodies unshaved. Also be unapologetically disabled with mobility aids and wearable medical devices and stim toys and ear defenders and all that stuff. You need it. People need to see it. Everyone needs to be reminded that life is unquestioningly more enjoyable when you're not living inside an arbitrary set of rules created by people who are offended by all the wrong things.
My mom likes to tell me about how when I was a little kid riding public transport with her I'd always smile and giggle and chat with weird old ladies who smelled like cat pee and homeless folks and strangers dressed in bizarre outfits but any time a tidy and respectable businessman in a suit and tie waved at me I'd immediately clam up, and she takes a great deal of pride in my supposed inherentability to clock personalities but the truth is I do vaguely remember those bus rides, and it was never about the clothes or the hair or the smell, but more because everyone "strange" asked interesting questions and listened to what I had to say and seemed to think about what I said while the neat and tidy and rigid folks only ever acted like they were going through the motions, which was boring as hell and also pretty annoying
