aimei ⇆ 曖梅
「oh, to consume the world...」🍷✦ illustrator × designer × vtuber
✦ eng × 中文 (廣東話，普通話) ok
hello! my name is aimei (曖梅) and welcome to my plum jar! i'm an illustrator, designer, and streamer. _(:3c
commission status: semi-open (ko-fi only at the moment)🍷i stream about 3-4x a week (on twitch) and have a higher chance of spawning midweek and saturdays - feel free to check out my socials below:
frequently asked questions
👀 who are you
✦ name: aimei (曖梅)
✦ birthday: november 11th
✦ age: 666+ years old
✦ species: plum (?)
💻 what i use (tablet, software)
✦ huion kamvas 22 plus
✦ clip studio paint pro
✦ ipad pro × apple pencil
✦ procreate
👤 using my work (reposting, as icons, etc.)
✦ for personal use (i.e. icons, banners, headers, wallpapers): it's okay as long as you properly credit me! this goes without saying, but please do not use any commission and/or gift works that i've done for personal use unless you are the intended recipient. do not edit any of my work, use them in videos, etc. either.
✦ regarding reposting: please do not repost any of my work.
✦ regarding reproducing, redistributing: please do not print, reproduce, or redstribute any of my work.tl;dr as long as there is proper credit, yes for personal use (see above); however, it's a no for everything else. thanks!
🔍 referencing and/or recreating my work
✦ regarding referencing: though it's okay to take inspiration, please do not heavily reference any of my work.
✦ regarding recreating: please do not copy any of my work - this includes tracing any of my work as well.tl;dr do not heavily reference or recreate any of my work. thanks!
terms of service
👋 hello there! by commissioning me, you agree to the following terms - please read through tos carefully before commissioning.please note that commissions are not first come, first serve. they are selective - this is not personal, so please don't take it to heart! it is based on my schedule as i do work outside of content creation. thank you so much for understanding - i really appreciate it!
i. general
✦ i have the right to refuse any commission request without needing the explain the reason. any form of ill behavior, mal intent, and/or breach of terms will result in the commission being cancelled.
✦ if you have a reference sheet, please provide said ref because it will help immensely! however, if you don't, no worries! please try your best to know what you want - feel free to link any references, create a moodboard, color palettes, etc. whatever helps you communicate your ideas better!
✦ please be kind and patient, especially when it comes to communicating. i will not tolerate any rude behavior and/or any other kind of bullshit.✦ will draw: humans, chibis, fanart of charas
✦ will not draw: nsfw (gore, sexual content), furries (people with animal features (i.e. ears, tails) are okay), mecha (one day...)
ii. payment
✦ all prices are in usd. keep in mind that prices are non-negotiable.
✦ for most commissions: all payments must be paid in full upfront.
✦ for bigger commissions (i.e. chara design, vtuber model art): the client must make a 50% deposit upfront; the remaining 50% will be charged as we reach the approval stage. please see the following section for more details re: the process.
✦ for rush commissions: i accept rush commissions! this means that your commission will be bumped up in the queue. keep in mind that rush commissions are available for an additional 50% of the commission price.
✦ for payment methods: paypal only!
― if you wish to pay through ko-fi, that is also an option; however, that must be discussed prior as i will make a custom slot specifically for you.
― if we are close friends (or you have comm'd me before during the venmo days), venmo and zelle are also viable methods of payment.
iii. process
✦ if your commission has been chosen, i will add you to my trello - this serves as my tracker, so feel free to check back in from time to time if you're curious as to where i am on your commission!✦ ideation | draft | phase: once i receive the payment, i will begin work on your commission. during this phase, i will be communicating with you via chosen method of communication (i.e. email, twitter, or discord) to show initial drafts, sketches, and other forms of ideation.
― if you have any change requests, please let me know during this phase! once i reach the final phase, i will only do minimal changes.
✦ specifically for bigger projects: once we've reached a point where you approve of the direction, i will request/invoice the remaining payment.
✦ final phase: i continue working on your commission until i finish and finalize. only very minimal changes will be done during this phase.
✦ i will send the finished work to you!
― after the final file has been sent to you, i will post on twitter (will tag you if you have a twitter) and proceed to update my portfolio/gallery to include your commission. if you end up posting on your end, please credit me - thanks!✦ most commissions will be completed within a specific timeframe. this timeframe will be indicated on the type of commission you have chosen; however, if any unexpected factors (including, but are not limited to the following: health, family, and/or work) do occur, the timeframe may be extended up to 1-2 months. if this does happen, you will be notified as soon as possible and we will discuss next steps moving forward. thank you so much for understanding!
iv. edits
✦ i am open to edits and changes during the ideation | design | draft phase. please communicate clearly about these changes during this phase to prevent incurring any additional fees.
✦ once the commission is done, i will only be open to doing minimal edits and adjustments.
✦ please keep in mind that larger changes may result in additional fees.
iv. usage | copyright
✦ i retain all rights to my work - this includes reserving the right to public feature the commissioned work. this includes, but is not limited to, being able to:
― post and promote the work on twitter.
― use the work as commission examples (and include them in my portfolio/gallery).
― livestream the process of the commission.
if the client(s) wish for their commission to be kept private (or private up until a certain time for debut, surprise, gift, etc. purposes), they must say so.✦ client(s) must properly credit me (link back to my twitter and/or twitch) regardless if it is for personal and/or commercial use.✦ client(s) may:
― use artwork for personal use (i.e. icons, banners, etc.) only.
― only use artwork for commercial use (i.e. streaming (alerts, panels) if they have purchased commercial use rights.
✦ client(s) may not (...especially without consent):
― claim/take credit for any artwork created by me as their own.
― alter the artwork itself. this includes removing the watermarks and signatures. on the other hand, resizing or cropping the work for personal use (i.e. icons) is allowed.
― sell the artwork.✦ creation of any merchandise using my work must be discussed with me beforehand! :3c✦ by commissioning me, you consent that all commissioned work will not be used for the purpose of blockchains, nfts (non-fungible tokens), or anything related to such.
v. refunds
✦ in the case that...
― the client no longer wants the commission before i start working on said commission, a refund may be issued.
― a decent amount of time has passed with little to no progress, a refund may be issued.
― most importantly, please communicate if anything happens!✦ if chargebacks occur without prior discussion after the work has been completed, the client will be blacklisted.
commissions
⏳ commission status: semi-open (ko-fi only at the moment)
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✦ it seems like you've stumbled upon a work in progress section, but alas, you must wait - don't worry! it will be done...Soon™
✦ i do be trying to find a way to better present this information, so please check back in from time to time, if not, at least when i've made a promo tweet about it! :')