Yeah... It's a very strange problem to have 😭 If it's not for myself, I only draw for people I'm a fan of or I've spoken to at least on a casual basis to be aquaintances.

Art is my therapy, I do it to feel happier 🥹 so I want to keep my freedom to do what I like

Thank you so much!! 🥺🫶 I'm debating whether I should write up the thoughts and meaning I put into this one or keep it mysterious....

Thank you so much!! 😭✨

They look great on you!! 🫶

Exactly, which is why I hoped to articulate my feelings clearly and concisely, as I'm not looking to make anyone feel bad- because they more than likely just don't know it's generally not a very cool thing to do;;

It just make me feel like something to be used... And even if they may have wanted to be friends, it would be difficult for that too as it would be built on the foundation they may only want that friendship so that they can get art from me.

I've never had to make this boundary before;;

I feel the same way, I could never do this- especially to someone who is a complete stranger to me.

I want to believe that most who approach me don't have bad intentions behind it, maybe mean well, and probably don't realize the reality of what they're asking me for, however,

Thank you so much for saying this, I really appreciate it. I've never had to set this kind of boundary before, so it's been a bit difficult for me to navigate, admittedly.

You actually are someone I'd like to draw for at some point this year- You are extremely kind and I like your exes quite a bit. It mostly comes down to a matter of when- which I don't know 😭

I try my best, I am a chronic overthinker and worrywart 🥲 I am quite sensitive to the feelings of others;;

You are too kind 😭 And yes;; I am always extremely flattered to know that people want art from me- which is another reason it gives me stress.

I don't accept commissions because once money is involved, art is no longer fun for me 🥲 When it is not fun, I don't want to draw;;

I don't draw for people I don't know and/or have never spoken with.

Turning people down, worrying that I'm hurting their feelings or making them upset, causes me a great deal of stress- especially if it's our very first conversation.

Thank you for understanding... 🥲

Ohh!! Yes, he was very scary 😭😭😭 I met him in a dream in 2020 and every now and then he resurfaces in my mind and I hate it 😂

Here is a painting I did of him in 2024

Hehe! Which one?