Why it worked
This post likely performed well due to its relatable and humorous depiction of a common artist-client interaction, particularly the unexpected and blunt rejection of the artwork, which can be seen as a form of dark humor or a cautionary tale.
Summary
A user messages an artist to commission a drawing of a character. The artist completes the drawing and requests payment, but the user refuses, stating they will not pay because the drawing looks awful.
Structure
- 1User requests a commission
- 2Artist agrees and asks for details
- 3User provides character reference and pose freedom
- 4Artist completes the drawing
- 5Artist requests payment
- 6User refuses payment due to dissatisfaction
On-screen text
hii i wanted to commission you!
of course! what did you want?
could you draw this character?
you can choose the pose
okay!! ill get back to you when im done
im done!!
here you go :D
by mesh
it'll be 20€
im not paying that it looks awful
aw shucks :c