"What do you use for your artwork?"
Until late 2021, I used to make renders with the Source Filmmaker.
Going forwards, all my artwork is done in Blender, often featuring some edits and effects made in Affinity Designer, Paint.net, or both. If you come from my main X (formerly Twitter) page or Bluesky and you'd like to see more, most of the artwork that I've made can be glanced upon in DeviantArt (from 2019 to mid-2022) and Instagram (2021 onwards)!

"Where do you get [model(s)] from?"
Multiple sources. Some of them come from The Models Resource, some of them come from the Steam Workshop (SFM usually), most others are ripped from game files directly, and maybe, just maybe, I may make my own props and objects too. Outside of the model rips, everything is publicly available for download if not self-made.

"Can I request a commission/do you take requests?"
You're in the right place! You might've or might've not seen it, but there's a Commissions button in the "Site Navigation" section, just scroll to the bottom of the page. On top of that, however, please check for my commission status in my Trello page!
Additionally, I don't take requests for free renders or models. If I ever made and will ever make any renders for anyone else, it'll be solely either because I wanted to for any reason or because I was commissioned.

"Can you help me out with Blender, [x], and/or [y]?"
Just as a good bunch of you, even I am in a steep learning process within Blender that I'm building up through bit by bit, despite having gone full time as far back as late 2021.
It is just as time-consuming for me to visualise, reimagine, and render what initially would be a mere thought, as it would be to pass any knowledge down to different people, especially if it's big groups of them that I don't know of. Despite having some knowledge myself, I am by no means a teacher (not a good one at that, to say the least) and even I am still learning things as I try them, so I cannot really guarantee anything. Besides, it does kind of eat me up and my free time.
In brief, I am unable to offer any help, plus most of the common/base knowledge is up online to read/hear/watch upon already. Please use what you can best find, keep exploring the program for yourself preferably, possibly join something like the SplatBlender Circle Discord server, and best of wishes and luck. <3

"Hey, [x] took your artwork!"
Thank you for your concern. I don't condone art theft upon myself or anyone else, but I do not want to hear about it unless it's a repeated/widespread case.
I have signed up to as many of the more common social media platforms as possible, whether to kind of try being active or to prevent the spread of fakes by taking a specific username. It may not erase the fakes entirely, but it will at least combat against them as you'll know it's me if you saw the links in the main page of this Carrd.
For example, I do also have a TikTok account, but it's only there as an excuse to say that I'm there. In any case though, if you see a profile that isn't listed in the main page, please let me know and I'll answer.
...oh, and for the love of the Splatlands, while you're here: please don't claim anything as it's yours, don't edit anything out, and don't "mint" it.

"Can I commission you with your characters?"
Yes, you may include any character of mine in your order (e.g.: there's anything you'd like to see between my/your characters).
Standard commission prices and extra character upcharges may apply.
Please inform me of your idea and how you'd like to see my character(s) in detail.
The order will not be taken if I don't approve of the proposed idea for any reason.

"Can I commission another artist with your characters?"
Yes, you may commission another artist to feature any of my characters as long as I'm informed of what your intention/idea is, who the artist you're commissioning is, and you may proceed if I wholly approve it, but it may be out of surprise too if I trust you.

"Can I use your characters in my own artwork?"
You may be allowed to make any form of fanart or inclusion of my characters as you wish as long as I'm credited for the character(s). You will not need to ask for permission for a vast majority of cases, but if you do have any super specific ideas that you're unsure of, you can either ask me or, to be safe, not go with it and try something else.
Depending on what kind of idea you're on about, whether it's anything deeper/detailed or if for any reason it's to be considered as risqué, you must request my permission. No exceptions!

"I'm a 3D artist, where can I get your files?"
Short answer, you don't.
Long answer, I am not willing to give up my Blender files so easily unless I know I can trust you with them and I will not be giving out any more SFM files unless absolutely needed.

"Where can I see/read more on your characters?"
I've got my Toyhou.se page for just that! In case you don't know, Toyhou.se is where artists can write up about their characters, make descriptions and bio pages for them, and show artwork/images of them for a healthy showcase.
My Toyhou.se page is relatively incomplete and some bios and pages may appear empty, but at the very least my important characters are already there.

"I'd like to do fanart for [character(s)]! Do you have reference images/sheets?"
This Carrd has a whole section entirely dedicated to reference sheets that you may feel free to consult! Each character (and outfit if applicable) comes with a detailed reference and a clean reference, providing details on things and providing a clean textless look respectively.
As of writing, the important characters already have properly completed reference sheets, but if there are any characters that you'd like to make fanart of and they don't have a reference sheet done, you may either take a peek in my Toyhou.se page or request t-pose screenshots to me directly.

SplatBlender Circle ("the Circle") is a Blender-centric server that allows for close discussion and assistance between artists and/or dataminers alike looking into doing Blender work themed around Splatoon, as well as a good lookup for resources. Before proceeding, please have a careful read.

The Circle assumes that either you're a Blender user who's moderately experienced or if you're just starting off/about to. No exceptions.

For the sake of safeguarding, there's a verification procedure to follow. Read the rules, then verify yourself following the in-server instructions.

Do not unsolicitedly try to add or DM me and/or any of the Circle Foundation members or moderators in the server. Please DM us strictly for any concerns or inquiries in regards to the server itself.

If you've been into any drama/suspicious activities as of recent and/or if you're not 13 or older, you're getting kicked or banned.

And that's all of the introductory part. The rest of the info, as well as the General Rules, are within the Circle. As you made it down here, you can click the join button below!

Up to two icons per order (+10€ for the extra icon)

Simple background or transparent

You may request to include extras (e.g. background)

One character in the base price

Additional characters (max. 4 total): +10€/character

Outdoors, simple background, or transparent

You may request any optional weapons/items

One character in the base price

Additional characters (max. 4 total): +10€/character

Outdoors, simple background, or transparent

You may request any optional weapons/items

Payment is upfront to my Ko-fi commissions page! Pick the commission option that pertains the most to you, upload your reference images, describe the kind of pose/scene you'd like to see, and then submit the order.
Ko-fi accepts PayPal payments and credit/debit card payments processed via Stripe.

Ko-fi members in the "Brushy Mint" (9€/month) tier are entitled to a discount. A partial refund may be issued in case of an erroneous full charge.

For contact, Discord is preferable via the "floaty64" account which you can find in the Cloudland Discord server. Alternatively, you may start the conversation in your preferred social media platform if DMs are open.
NOTE: If you come from Bluesky, Discord is still preferable as image attachments are not allowed. In all cases, do not DM my personal account.

You may choose whether the render is public, private, or perhaps a surprise for someone else!
Public renders may be published on Twitter first and/or other social media platforms afterwards, and WIPs will be shown both to you and anyone subscribed to a Ko-fi membership. Optionally, you may request to keep your identity anonymous when the render is published.
Private renders will not be published to any social media feed and Ko-fi members will neither see WIPs (which only you will see) nor the finished render(s). A watermarked version of the render(s) will still be provided alongside the clean version.
You may request to surprise someone with a render of their character. WIPs will be shown both to you and Ko-fi members alongside the finished artwork early*, but it'll be entirely up to you as to when to show the finished render.
(* - Ko-fi members will not see WIPs or the render early if the person you're looking to surprise is among them.)

In case you cannot make it in time or in case you missed my current batch for any reason, you may feel free to ask me to have you added to the ping list for the next soonest batch or assign yourself the Commission Pings role in Cloudland. Being part of the ping list or assigning yourself to the Commissions Pings role will notify you as soon as slots are open.

For more information on NSFW commissions, please ask any questions directly. Upcharges may apply. Heavy gore not allowed.

I accept reference sheets, and/or one or multiple standalone images of your character(s). You may add any extra notes if needed.
If you have any pose ideas and/or references, please share them too. Alternatively, you may allow me artistic freedom.

I am allowed to decline an order and payment for any reason.

Periodic work-in-progress images ("WIPs") will be sent so I can check with you for character details being right, wrong, or just for overall feedback for poses, scene, etc. In case there's anything to correct or point out, please let me know!

Normally I'll start and finish a render within a month from ordering (ranging from days to a couple of weeks depending on complexity), sometimes more depending on queue and/or other sources of time constraints (irl events, breaks, complexity of the orders, etc.), but you may come ask me about commission status or you can check my Trello page for a simplified view of my overall progress for each render and order.
I will not guarantee that I'll finish a render within a set deadline. Please do not request deadlines.

No further corrections will be accepted once you receive the final piece unless it's truly important or if I made a mistake anywhere.

You may be allowed to use the final result as your profile picture, banner, wallpaper, etc. (“personal use”) as long as you credit me. Do not resell, use the artwork for any commercial uses, and/or anything outside of personal use.

You will be sent a clean image for the personal use cases listed above. However, if you wish to repost the artwork yourself at any point or if you'd like to reshare it anywhere, please request my permission to use the watermarked version first. Do not repost the clean image.

By commissioning me, you agree to all of the points above.