artists_beware | Slow Communication: Pikminlink

WHO: pikminlink

WHERE: http://pikminlink.deviantart.com/

WHAT: Request for digital art. Bust of character.

WHEN:
Commissioned Dec 27, 2010.
Update request: Feb 8, 2011
2nd Update request: May 10, 2011
3rd Update request: June 1, 2011
Art Received: June 7, 2011
Request for modification: June 8, 2011

PROOF:
Complete Conversation:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/hmm/1screenshot.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/hmm/2screenshot.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/hmm/3screenshot.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/hmm/4screenshot.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/hmm/5screenshot.png

Images that were linked/referenced in the original request:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/sisippurdy.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/sisglamour.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/sispertty.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/sisbeach.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/sisip/necklacefromkev2.jpg

Delivered Piece:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2651600/skiestuff/hmm/sisip_pikminlink.jpg

EXPLAIN:
I was referred to this artist by a friend and was quite excited to see that her commissions were open. I submitted my request for commission and was given a slot and told it would be a 'couple of weeks'. Unfortunately after that the communication only happened when I started it. I do understand she has a very hectic schedule but it felt as if I was being pushed to the wayside. When I did finally receive my piece it looked a bit rushed and not quite as I had hoped. I do understand artistic licensing but there was a significant difference between my reference photographs and the final product. I did tell her, once I received it, that I loved it.. because the relief at getting the final project made me jump at giving her some feedback, however after I had time to look at the finer details I realized that it wasn't quite as I'd wanted (as example the necklace looking like it was copied from the reference photo, pasted on and then given a filter to give it a similar appearance). A message explaining this was sent to her and I'm now waiting for acknowledgment that it was even received.

Will update when further communication is received and/or issue resolved. :)

Edit: Artist has made contact and explained details satisfactorily. I consider this event closed/handled. :)