@Dreadnought7410 hii! ヾ(。・ω・。) since I can only accept payments through cashapp, it's mainly just requests for right now. I've had several people ask so that might change in the future, I don't really know what to price my stuff at either..
Vtubers, I come with a trade offer
I am shadowbanned and bored... You want free art? It's simple; gimme your reference sheet, maybe a RT and I'll draw as many of you as I can. Deal? ( ᴗ̀ ̫ᴗ́ )
Bonus points if smol!!!
Rat what do you mean you watched a tutorial while giving out candy because you saw people you like getting scammed and now you have a fully divided vtuber model and Live2D subscription?
The ever humble layer 401;
PSA / ARTIST WARNING:
Kinako/Kinak0_mitsu/KinakoOWO
I want to bring attention to my experience with Kinako and warn other potential clients before they find themselves in the same situation.
I commissioned Kinako for additional artwork for my model, a model for a friend, and a full-body illustration through VGen and Paypal starting in year 2025.
I've paid over $1,000 and have been waiting for over a year on some of these commissions. I have received absolutely nothing. No sketches, no progress updates, no responses, and no finished work.
Throughout this time there have been repeated excuses about being sick and now reportedly being homeless. I've tried to be understanding and give her the benefit of the doubt. However, she has gone completely unresponsive to multiple clients who have been trying to reach her for months.
What makes this especially concerning is that she is still actively accepting commissions elsewhere.
She continues to accept Skeb commissions and has recently created a DrawMarket account to accept even more work. She has also reportedly been completing newer Skeb commissions as recently as weeks ago. Meanwhile, existing clients are still waiting on work they paid for months or over a year ago.
Platforms like Skeb and DrawMarket have payment protections that hold funds until work is delivered, which is why I think she’s ignoring us because she knows we can’t do anything about it. Those of us who paid directly through PayPal can’t initiate a refund past the protection deadline.
This is not a new issue either. Kinako has had a long history of inconsistent communication and missed deadlines that all of us kept excusing because we were trying to be compassionate. Many of us have given her months and months of grace. I understand that life happens and personal circumstances can be difficult. But that doesn't excuse taking payment and completely abandoning communication with your clients while continuing to accept new work.
At the very least, existing clients deserve updates and honest answers. If the work cannot be completed then refunds should be discussed.
I'm now over $1,000 out of pocket with nothing delivered. I'm making this post because I don't want anyone else to end up in the same situation.
Please be cautious before commissioning Kinako. If you're also an affected client I'd appreciate hearing your experience. I know I'm not the only one.
kind reminder ratalie is smol! Rat wants to draw lewd things and cute girls, so if you're a minor or don't like loli please be sure to unfollow and stay away (˘ ˘ ˘)
I want you to do what's best for your mental and comfort, and I interact with a lot of this(づ •̀ ᗜ •́ )づ🤍
Going to try and finish my ref sheet today and draw while waiting for Halloween mischief! I got invited to a party but I don't want to go ( ;´ - `;) I like drinking, but I don't like drinking around that many people..
Me and my friend both got scammed by kinak0_mitu and we gave her a lot of patience. We tried to sympathize with her and she stopped responding completely but still posts to skeb. My friend can't get refund via PayPal because it's been over a year.
@lulucrumbstitch i didn't see this! ive had a few people ask me now so im debating on it, but as of right now i only have cashapp available due to outside circumstances (•⸝⸝⸝•꧞) i don't even know what to price my stuff at but ill look into it! 🤍
Vtubers, I come with a trade offer
I am shadowbanned and bored... You want free art? It's simple; gimme your reference sheet, maybe a RT and I'll draw as many of you as I can. Deal? ( ᴗ̀ ̫ᴗ́ )
Bonus points if smol!!!