Hello. I've received a few questions related to this topic in the last 24 hours... So I'd like to address a few things, to the best of my ability.

In general, both me and Avvy's policy has been like, 'no need to give us credit, reupload our art wherever, trace, copy if you want' and so on. And it's because we don't really take personal offense to the idea of people being inspired or attached to our work — the nature of art is derivative, inherently... We both can look back at pieces made when younger and, recognize that we were unconsciously copying entire characters/pieces from artists we liked. Without the self awareness of what we were doing even. So I can't help but sympathize about absorbing something uncontrollably, and wanting to emulate it... Or you know, recognizing that there are aspects that are desired, but also things that someone wants to change, how they'd do it differently... I think it's pretty natural to want to do that. And frankly, it just doesn't feel like it's my business if someone out there is doing that...

And uh, it feels like it matters infinitely less when we're talking about, using art as an icon, or for RP, or in a wattpad fic, lol. It's just— yeah sure, whatever, have fun...
There are a handful of things I'd prefer someone not touch — sonas and OCs are quite personal and, it can be troubling to see something taken with almost no alteration... — but well, I still feel like, ultimately I can't 'stop' someone from doing that... I'd prefer it stay out of my line of sight, but if I encounter it, I'll politely turn away... I'm a non-confrontational person, and my art ummm feels like it has a very narrow demographic in the first place, so if there's one or two people out there who see my weird rat drawings and want to take them, well...... That's their decision............

⬆⬆⬆All that being said, I do have limits, so I'd like to be clear about that. Art for personal use and from my personal gallery is one thing, but I can't abide by tracing/copying commissioned art of other people's character's and concepts...! Because it's art that someone paid for, and also, um, obviously, MOST people do not like to be copied...! Just because I feel indifferent about a lot of things, does not mean that applies to my commissioners... And uh, I also, of course, do not wish my art to be used commercially. If you make a profit off of anything I do, that's unpaid labor, like all art theft. I'm always trying to be understanding of other artists and allow them to express their creativity... which is why I don't want someone to feel punished for liking my gallery. But, when money starts being exchanged, it turns me into a stepping stone for someone else's gain...

Unfortunately, I have been informed someone is tracing me and Avvy's work, and selling them as comms, adoptables, and utilizing them in art trades. I'm not comfortable with outing people by name (I don't... like, to cause a stir...) but I figure I'll at least acknowledge that it's happening, and that I do not approve of it. I'd really appreciate it if that person could think about what they are doing, potentially, if they um, care about anything me or Avvy think, feel... (´。＿。｀)

This really takes things beyond the controlled realm of 'me giving you permission to take inspiration'... involving, way too many unrelated third parties. IDK how to say this tactfully, but I don't know how people would feel about buying reskinned art from Da Feral LoliShota Pervert... Pretty sure Artfight poopoos on incest/lolisho/bestiality etc. I guess I feel quite frustrated at the thought of, detaching from all the baggage I have to carry when I sell my work — ohh to sell my adopts without having to bear the cross of being nastay freak not allowed on most websites...! Hshfhfhs...

Just my message to you all, when you do this kind of thing, you're digging yourself a grave... and just hoping you never get caught. I would encourage you to think about how this effects others, not even just me...

Anyways... I hope that gets it across... Trace my squirrels for personal enjoyment, not social or financial gain. Thanks.