Newly indoctrinated to furry fandom or regular furry junkie, it’s hard to not want custom-made furry art for yourself. Wanting is the easy part; getting Fursona you’ll love, that’s where most of us struggle.
But struggle no more. In this guide to getting furry art commissions, I talk about all you need to know to place your first furry art commission, including:
- Where to find furry artists open to commissions
- How to place a furry art commission
- Pricing for furry art commissions
- Best practices to ensure you get exactly what you need
Let’s get into it
Where to get furry art commission services
There are several places online to get furry art commissions, and each has its peculiarities. We’re going to focus on the places where it’s both easy and affordable to get furry art commissions. They include:
- Fiverr
- Deviantart
1. Reddit
Reddit has always been something of Furry art community ground zero. There are so many subreddits devoted to furry, and some of those subreddits are specifically for furry art commissions.
The 🔗 main r/Furry subreddit is the place to start from.
You can also branch to the 🔗 r/Furryartschool and 🔗 r/FurryArtRequests subreddits.
I’ve found the r/FurryArtRequests a more straightforward subreddit marketplace to get Furry art commissions done. However, regardless of which subreddit you decide to use, here are the general steps you need to take:
- Write down a description of your proposed furry art.
- Create a Reddit account if you don’t have one.
- Head on to any of the three furry art subreddits
- Create a post with a title furry art commission and provide the details of what you need done.
Another way to go about it would be to directly message furry artists on subreddits like r/FurryArtRequests. Make sure to do a background check by scrolling through their profile pages before attempting to contact them.
The ideal furry artist on Reddit has several samples of their furry art commission on their profile page.
Make a selection from the people who respond to your request by:
- Checking their portfolios. Good Furry artists will have a portfolio on places like Deviantart and Artstation.
- Comparing rates. Cheaper is not better, and neither is expensive best. You want an artist with a solid portfolio and reasonable rates.
2. Fiverr
Fiverr is an online freelance marketplace. Unlike furry art subreddits on Reddit, which are communities first before they are places to take commissions, Fiverr is a pure marketplace. And that means it’s more straightforward to commission a furry art piece on the platform.
Most times, you don’t need to create a request or screen a potential artist – you just select one of the many vetted artists on the platform, and they’ll get on with your commission almost immediately. Fiverr is also great for:
The affordable prices. With a large selection of furry artists taking commissions, prices on Fiverr for furry art commissions are pretty competitive.
The buyer protection program, which ensures that you get the best furry art piece possible; or a refund in the unlikely case that the artist fails to deliver as per your specifications.
As I said, the process of commissioning a furry art piece on Fiverr is pretty straightforward. So all you have to do is:
- Log on to the furry art marketplace.
- Choose an artist from the ranked list of best performing furry artists.
- Provide a description of your furry art.
- Settle the invoice and have your art delivered in record time.
Alternatively, you could take a pick from my handpicked list of artists on Fiverr taking furry commissions.
Recommended furry commission services on Fiverr
Jamarldraws
Jamarl is a furry artist based in Orlando, and from his work, you can feel the almost unbelievable understanding of Furry character anatomy and styling. You get all of that picturesque Fursona imagery we all know and love made even more beautiful by this artist’s understanding of color theory.
He’s been commissioning furry artwork for well over five years now, and in that time, he’s gained mastery of practically all the popular Fursona art styles. Whatever species, gender or original character, whether safe for work (SFW) or not safe for work (NSFW), this is your guy!
At $45 per furry art piece, his furry art commission services are also reasonably priced, which is why he takes the top spot on this list of recommended furry artists on Fiverr. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another artist with similar quality of working at this price level, not only on Fiverr but anywhere else online.
Melindakusumah: best for the commission experience
Melinda is the Fiverr choice artist for the furry art marketplace on Fiverr. Wondering what being Fiverr choice means? Check out my guide to hiring a freelancer on Fiverr for more info.
But to summarize, she’s only Fiverr’s choice because she’s managed to deliver outstanding furry art commissions to well over 200 enthusiasts like you. Her reviews tell the whole story, and it’s packed full of glowing five-star reviews highlighting the quality of her work and her professional dedication.
If you want someone who’ll go the extra mile to make sure your Fursona comes out perfect and exactly how you want it to be, this is your furry artist. At $30 per piece for a furry commission, she’s also very affordable. That price is, however, prime for an upward review, so quickly grab the offer before it she reviews her rates upwards
Viper-sniper: best on a budget
Quality furry art commissions are rarely ever cheap, and I’m one to advocate paying top dollar if you want top quality.
This artist is one of the very few cases where you get a little more than you pay for. For just ten bucks, he will do a basic furry art commission complete with coloring, shading, texturing and all of that stuff that defines a great furry art commission.
Well, there’s always a drawback, right? The quality of work will not be great, right? Well, not quite. Even though this artist is charging a paltry $10 for a furry commission, the quality of work is exceptional. I mean, take a look.
Detailing is great. He uses his colors well, and you can feel the creative flair in how all his commissions look unique and eye-catching.
If you’re on a budget and still want a very nice furry art, then this is your artist.
3. Deviantart
You know how I said Reddit is furry art community ground zero? Well, Deviantart is furry art portfolio ground zero. Log on to the platform, and you’ll see a literal sea of furry art commissions from amateur, semi-professional and professional furry artists alike.
And that’s the issue with Deviantart; there’s just so many furry artists on the prowl, many of them amateurs, that it might be hard to get someone qualified for the job. It’s the reason why I’ve put this method to getting a commission last even though Deviantart has one of, if not the largest selection, of furry artists.
Still, you’ll want to go the Deviantart way for hiring a furry artist if you:
- Have a special furry art commission you want made. Something esoteric that might be beyond the scope of furry artists on Reddit or Fiverr.
- Are conversant with how the platform works. If you’ve been using Deviantart before now, it’ll be easy to screen the amateurs from your selection.
- Want to commission a large furry art project. Something that requires extensive effort and many furry artists.
How do you hire a furry artist for furry art commissions on Deviantart?
Step 1. Simply head over to 🔗 this page on Deviantart
Step 2. Create a Deviantart account
Step 3. From the list of artists available for commission on the page I just linked, click any with samples that pique your interest.
Step 4. Send a chat request by hovering on their profile to reveal the Deviantart chat button.
Step 5. Submit your requirements and negotiate pricing.
Ordering a furry art commission what you need
Now you know where to get your furry art commissions made. What does the artist need to get started on your commission?
1. Your idea
The idea for a commission could be anything. Any character you have in mind works fine – it could be your favorite furry character, yourself, an animal model or a cartoon, anime or movie character. Scribble a description of the character, and if you have a picture, all the better.
2. Your specifications
How exactly do you want the furry artwork made? Is it a head, bust (stomach + neck + head), or full body commission? Will it have a background? Will there be extras – custom outfits, wings, fur patterning, and the likes? What’s your preferred color palette for the artwork? Or do you want it uncolored?
3. Payment
The final thing you’ll need for your furry art commission is payment. Paying for a furry art commission on Fiverr is pretty straightforward, plus you also get escrow protection.
On furry art commission sites like Reddit and Deviantart however, you need to use a payment method that offers some form of protection since there’s no native escrow system. PayPal works great for this! And speaking about payments:
How much will it cost to commission furry art?
Expect to pay anything between $30 – $200 per commission depending on the complexity of your commission and the skill of the furry artist. Furry art commissions could either be head only, bust, or full-body, with the price increasing as you go from head to full body.
For a real-time furry art commission pricing list, check out the 🔗 Fiverr furry art marketplace.
What kind of furry art commissions can you get?
Furry art commissions come in many forms, but you probably already know half of them. On places like Reddit and Fiverr, you can get the following additional types of furry art commissions:
1. Furry Minecraft commissions
Furry Minecraft skin commissions are furry skin commissions in the popular Minecraft skin style. Something like this:
You can commission furry Minecraft skins on Fiverr through any of the dedicated furry Minecraft skin artists on there. Click this link to head on to the 🔗 furry Minecraft skin commission service on Fiverr.
2. Furry VRchat avatar commissions
You can chill out in the VRchat lobby as a furry if you get a furry VRchat avatar commission. VRchat avatar commissions are kinda different from the typically furry art commission.
If you want them to function properly on popular VRchat forums, you need to have your avatar ‘rigged.’ Rigging is what you do to make your avatar translate your movement in the real world to virtual world movements.
See artists who can help you commission a furry VRchat avatar on this 🔗 furry art marketplace.
3. Furry ref sheet commissions
If you’re planning to develop a full-on furry character, you need a ref sheet to showcase your character’s relevant views. Furry ref sheet commission are a needs must if you plan on using your furry character for any VTubing, Vrchatitng or VR related task.
See artists on Fiverr who’re available to take 🔗 furry ref sheet commissions right now.
4. Furry sticker commissions
Much like you would get traditional stickers, you can also get custom-made stickers for your furry character. Furry stickers are a nice addition if you run a furry VTubing, Twitch, YouTube or any other streaming channel.
You can get furry sticker commissions from artists like this one on 🔗 Furry stickers marketplaces.
5. Furry tail commissions
Want a particular segment of your furry character commissioned, specifically the tail? Well, you can do just that by ordering a furry tail commission service on furry art marketplaces. Click 🔗 this link to head directly to a furry artist taking furry tail commissions right now
Where is the best place to get a furry art commissioned?
Fiverr is by far the best place to get a furry art commissioned. It’s easy to find a furry artist accepting commissions. It’s easy to place a commission order. You get escrow protection to guarantee the quality of the furry art commission.
Other places like Reddit and Deviantart have their advantages, and I talk about it in this guide but if you’re going for ease, practicality and security, Fiverr is your best option.
Can you get free furry art commissions?
If you’re low on cash and still need a furry art commission made, you can head on to the Deviantart or Reddit furry marketplace places and place your request for a furry art commission. These types of requests are sometimes honored by artists who’re still building their portfolios. But they won’t be honored all the time.
