About me

✦ Hello, hello! ✦

I go by _shu and I am a Canadian artist that enjoys drawing and creating original characters.

  • I participate in a wide range of fandoms such as; Dungeons & Dragons, Stardew Valley, Soulsborne, Fire Emblem, and a few Disney shows like The Owl House, Gravity Falls, and SVTFOE.

  • I try to branch out with my art through my interests and am willing to take on new challenges if I am able!

  • I post art on Tumblr (once a week), Instagram (once every two weeks), and ToyHouse. I can also be found on Bluesky, Twitter/X, and Twitch!

  • During Artfight, I am most active during June-July.


Contact

  • I can most easily be contacted on Twitter/X, Tumblr, Instagram, and ToyHouse.

  • I try to reply quickly, but if I haven't replied within a few days, feel free to send a follow-up message.

  • For business inquiries not relating to commissions, please email me at [email protected]


Art Commissions

Last updated: May 2025
READ MY TOS BEFORE COMMISSIONING


Icons | $25

Status: OPEN

A simple icon in my style.
Perfect for Toyhouse, Unvale, or as a profile picture!
The current styles offered is the example illustrations!

  • Comes formatted with both square and circles in mind.

  • Canvas is usually 600x600 pixels.

  • Comes with flat colours and basic shading/lighting where appropriate.

  • Offered in two different styles - A (2023) and B (2024).

Disclaimer: Not all of the original characters used as examples are mine. Please consider checking out their owners that are credited. Thank you!


Fullbody | $50

Status: OPEN

A fullbody character illustration in my style.

  • Due to my style, details will be simplified.

  • Comes with various background versions (transparent, white bg, white outline).

  • Comes with flat colours and basic shading/lighting where appropriate.

  • Style may vary slightly from examples - I try my best to be consistent! Line art will either be textured or solid.

The current style offered are provided in the example illustrations!+ $25 for additional character

Disclaimer: Not all of the original characters used as examples are mine. Please consider checking out their owners that are credited. Thank you!


emotes | $35

Status: Closed :(

A pack of 4 emotes suitable for Discord or Twitch in my style.

  • Has light/minimal shading and highlights included.

  • Will be sent over in the respective sizes for Twitch.

  • Not for commercial use (buttons, pins, etc).

The current style offered is the example illustrations!+ $10 for each additional emote


reference sheet | $80 - $100

Status: Closed :(

A reference sheet in my style.

  • Due to my style, there will be some details that can be simplified.

  • Comes with flat colours and basic shading/lighting where appropriate.

  • Style may vary slightly from examples - I try my best to be consistent! Line art will either be textured or solid.

  • The price varies depending on what is included.

Feel free to contact me to get a quote!

what's included

  • Fullbody front-view with main fit

  • Chibi with alternate fit

  • Colour palette

  • Various background versions (transparent, white bg, solid, etc)

+ $20 for each additional bust/expression
+ $15 for each additional chibi alt outfit

The current style offered is the example illustrations.
They do not show all that is included in one sheet, but spanning multiple.


Additional Info

DO'sDON'Ts
Original and fan charactersNSFW (sexual content, etc)
FanartControversial Content (Politics, etc)
Humans/HumanoidsNSFL (gore, etc)
Kemonomimi, AnthroIRL People (you or others)

My DO's and DON'Ts are not limited to what is listed.

  • At this time I will NOT draw; mecha, armor, feral, overtly complicated/complex designs, backgrounds.

  • I am willing to draw anthro, but I am still learning.

  • I provide various background versions for my works; transparent background, solid colour background, or solid with a single shape.


Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2025

You must agree to my terms in order to work with me.
By contacting me, you acknowledge and automatically agree to all of the following terms and conditions unless specifics are decided by the artist (myself) and the client (you).
You must be 18+ or older to commission me.I am not responsible for any mistakes that are made on your part over the course of the transaction.


General Information

  • All commission entries must be made in the order form. Requests made in any places will not be considered as I'll assume you did not read my TOS.

  • I reserve the right to decline a commission request for any reason without justifications or explanation. Primarily in the cases of lack of communication, rudeness, inappropriate behaviour, or abusive towards the artist from the client.

  • I reserve the right to update my commission prices & information. An already confirmed, or paid for, commission will not have its price changed.

  • All communication will be documented. All personal data (IRL names, email, etc) of both the artist and the client are to be kept private by both parties.

  • By commissioning me, you understand that I will pick the colours of your character from the reference provided in the flats. The enviroment, effects, and style can affect the final colours.

  • TAT: 2-4 weeks, at most, 8 weeks. I do not accept deadlines.

  • Will Do: Original & Fan Characters, Fanart, Humans/Humanoids, Kemonomimi, Anthro.

  • Won't Do: Mecha, Armour, Feral, NSFW, Controversial Content, NSFL, IRL People, Overtly Complicated/Complex Designs, Backgrounds.

Any additional questions not answered on my TOS, please refer to my FAQ before asking me, thank you!


Payment & Refunds

PAYMENT

  • Payment is made via Paypal invoice in CAD. You may pay more or less depending on currency conversion rates.

  • I will not deliver sketches or any type of advance until I receive payment according to commission type. I will initiate the transaction to avoid accidents. Please do not send me any kind of payment until I have confirmed with you that I sent an invoice to the email provided through my order form.

  • ICON, FULLBODY | 100% payment upfront

  • EMOTES, REFERENCE PAGE | 50% start, 50% after confirmed sketch.

REFUNDS

  • If I cannot finish your commission, for any reason, I will offer a full or partial refund based on the progress made.

  • Once I have started the order, the client is no longer allowed to request a refund.

  • If you want to cancel your order, whatever the reason, and it is already in the sketch, base colour, or final product stage, you will loose all rights to it and I, the artist, can resell or modify it.

  • In the case the client requests a refund chargeback when their order has already been approved or delivered, they will lose all rights to the artwork and I, the artist, can resell or modify it. If ill-intent through chargeback is seen, you will also be blacklisted.

  • If the client is not satisfied with the finished work, no refund is possible. The artwork will not be redone. I will work alongside you to make corrections so it is to your liking.

PAYPAL DISCLAIMER

  • All of my sales are "Digital Artwork" and it's the Artwork's "Intellectual Property" that is purchased by you, the Client. As expected from the Artist as per Paypal's TOS - I will cover the Paypal fees.

  • Nothing is ever intended by either me or the Client to be physically shipped to them.

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • There are additional “add-ons” for my commissions that result in a fee on top of the base price of what is offered.

  • FULLBODY | +$25 per additional character.

  • EMOTES | +$10 per additional emote.

  • REFERENCE SHEET | + $20 per additional bust/expression, + $15 per additional chibi alternate outfit.

  • Multiple characters can vary in price depending on what is being done with them.

  • If the two characters are interacting (i.e. kissing, hugging, posing together) they are subject to the discounted add-on price.

  • If the characters are separated and there isn’t a difference (i.e. character lineup) then it will be recognized as a separate order and will be charged at fullbody price.

Order & Process

ORDER

  • Fill out the order form to make a commission entry. Once submitted, I'll contact you on one of the networks linked on the form to confirm your slot, ask any follow-up questions, and send the invoice once your interest on starting is confirmed.

If you do not get contacted by me within 7 - 14 days of submitting the order form, consider it rejected. If I do not get a response to my message within the same number of days, I will assume you are unavailable.

  • Make sure your character has clear and visual references. Please provide at minimum one or two images of the character. Text descriptions or AI (artificial intelligence) works will not be accepted as sufficient references. They do not have to be provided in the order form but are required for all commission types.

PROCESS

Once payment is completed, according to commission type, I will start working on your commission.

  • Clients will receive a low-resolution & watermarked sketch after payment has been made according to commission type. At this stage, this is the only time where major changes (pose, outfits, designs, etc) can be made. I will do no more then 3 major and 5 minor amendments.

  • If the client would like to do more, a fee will apply depending on complexity.

  • Please provide feedback during this time, it helps ensure that the order contains specifics you would like to see. I am not responsible for any unsatisfactory elements to the finished product is no feedback was given to amend it, I try my best to make corrections so that it is to your liking.

  • Once the sketch has been amended and approved, you will receive an update with cleaned lines and based colours based off the reference photo. Any colour adjustments can be made during this time.

  • The last stage is the final design. If the drawing requires no further corrections, I will finish the commission, and you will receive the artwork via way of contact or email in PNG format.

  • The final work will be sent to the client through way of contact. They will receive multiple versions; visible watermark, subtle watermark, and background chosen through the order form.

Copyright & Usage Policy

  • My illustrations, the commissioned work, are for personal use, you can use them in your networks as long as my signature is visible or you mention me as the creator in any description. Do not remove the signature/watermark from the commissioned work.

  • I, _shuinxxii (the artist) has the right to use the commissioned work to: post it publicly on my networks and use them as commission examples as I wish with credit to the client as the owner of the character. I retain the right to modify/resell any sketch rejected.

  • The client has the rights to use the commissioned work on networks as it's intended purpose (profile photo, banner, cover, emote, etc) as long as the client does not directly profit from my work. The client can print the work for personal use and claim the character(s).

  • The use of any part of the commission for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), artificial intelligence datasets (AI), advertising or profits associated with NFTs, AIs, or cryptocurrency is prohibited and will result in a blacklist.


FAQ

Last updated: May 2025


  • Can I receive the work without the signature/watermark? - Only emotes don't have my watermark included. If you want to use my drawings on one of your networks, I can add a less noticeable signature, but it cannot be removed.

  • Can I get the file for the work? - I do not give out the files for any of my art.

  • I didn't like the end result of the work, can I get a refund? - Once the commission is finished, I will not refund you if you don't like it. I will work alongside you to make corrections so it is to your liking. Please refer to the refund section in my TOS for more info.

  • I want to make merchandise with the work, can I? - At this time, I do not offer a Commercial License, and therefore you cannot use my work as merchandise. This applies primarily to emotes.


Adoptables

Terms of service

Last updated: May 2025

You must agree to my terms in order to purchase an adoptable from me.
By contacting me, you acknowledge and automatically agree to all of the following terms and conditions.
You must be 18+ or older to purchase an adoptable from me.


General Information

  • Adoptables are first come, first serve basis.

  • Payment is made either through Paypal invoice in CAD or Ko-Fi if the adoptable is listed.

  • The files for the artwork that comes with the adoptable design are not included and will not be given.

  • If you commission me to draw a design after purchasing it, you will get a 10% discount on future commissions of that character.

  • You can use & draw a design only after purchasing it.


Purchasing

PURCHASING

  • All adoptable designs are sold at a set price according to the amount of artwork provided and general value.

  • Once purchased, you will be given a watermarked version of any art I have created of the character that comes with it.

  • I do not accept payment plans or do long holds.

If you are not purchasing the adoptable design through ko-fi I can put it on hold for 48hrs for payment before putting it back up if there is no response.

PAYPAL DISCLAIMER

  • All of my sales are "Digital Artwork" and it's the Artwork's "Intellectual Property" that is purchased by you. As expected from the Artist as per Paypal's TOS - I will cover the Paypal fees.

  • Nothing is ever intended by either me or you to be physically shipped.

Copyright & Usage Policy

  • Purchasing grants you ownership of the adoptable design - not the art that comes with it.

  • The artwork that comes with the adoptable design can be used on networks (profile photo, banner, cover, emote, etc) as long as the client does not directly profit from my work. The owner can print the works for personal use.

  • You cannot change, modify or edit my artwork without permission.

  • Gifting, trading, and re-selling the adoptable design is okay to do. Re-selling must not be at a higher price then what was originally paid unless extra art is present - including your own.

  • I, _shuinxxii (the artist and creator of the adoptable design) has the right to: display the illustrations I've made of the adoptable on my networks and use it as commission examples with credit to the current owner of the character.

  • The use of the adoptable design for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), artificial intelligence datasets (AI), advertising or profits associated with NFTs, AIs, or cryptocurrency is prohibited and will result in a blacklist.

Please inform me if you have changed the ownership of one of my designs.