I also commissioned Tsu back in September 2024 for a fullbody doodle (colored and all) and didn’t get a sketch until September 2025 :(
I am extremely patient when it comes to commissions i’ve ordered. I reached out to confirm payment in September ‘24 then in January 2025 to send an updated character reference.
I reached out about 3 more times again during 2025 (Jul-Sept) asking for an update and didn’t get the sketch until September this year. Haven’t heard back since 😞
I understand as an artist that life can be challenging, and the world can sometimes get too much and the responsibility of handling someone’s money and time ontop of that can be damning to the mental, it’s one of the reasons I no longer take commissions atm as I’m still learning myself my own limits and boundaries. Taking commissions is not an easy task, and can put you in a bad place quickly if not taken with proper care.
I hate that it has all come down to this, as I really loved her work and I adore the sketch TᴖT
My commission wasn’t as much as OP’s, so i’m just a drop in the water but I wish for Ms Tsu to learn from this, and I pray her situation gets better. 🩷