howyummy.art

What It Is

howyummy is the personal illustration commission page of Sam, a self-taught artist based in Southern California. The service mainly focuses on character artwork, including the primary Ink line-art style, Cel Shade bust/half-body pieces, and more simplified experimental icons. Orders, payments, and delivery are all required to be completed through VGen, so it feels more like an individual artist commission service than an online design tool.

Core Capabilities

The main style is geared toward Humans / Humanoids, offering detailed line art, Ink pieces on a white background, and Cel Shade works that can be exported with transparency. The experimental icon format is more clearly defined: 500×500px for a single character and 1000×500px for couple interactions, with options for solid-color, gradient, or free-to-use stock backgrounds. Textures such as diagonal lines, noise, and grids may also be added. For collaboration, unlimited revisions are available during the facial line-art stage, and private Discord screen sharing can be used to help accurately capture an OC, which is very practical for character commissions. Final delivery includes a full-size transparent PNG and a public sharing version PNG.

Pricing and Licensing

Pricing is fairly transparent: Ink busts are $150, half-body pieces are $175; Cel Shade busts are $200, half-body pieces are $250; experimental icons start at $35. Decorations, armor, tattoos, weapons, props, and similar elements are charged extra depending on complexity, while couples are calculated at double the price. By default, commissions are for personal use only, and commercial use requires separate permission. The artist retains copyright to the artwork, while the client retains ownership of the character. Removing the signature or claiming the work as one’s own is not allowed.

Pros and Cons

The strengths are clear terms, a friendly revision process, explicit delivery formats, and explanations regarding refunds, display rights, and communication channels. The drawbacks are that payment must be made upfront and the process depends on VGen; refunds are generally unavailable once work has started; and delivery timelines are not fixed. The artist also notes that they work as a full-time automotive technician for over 40 hours per week, so capacity and scheduling may be less stable than with a full-time studio. In addition, the main style currently does not accept Furry characters unless they are experimental icons.

Who It’s For and Access in China

It is suitable for OC players, social avatar users, and gift commissioners who already have character settings, reference images, and a clear personal-use purpose. It is not ideal for clients who need bulk commercial visual assets, character design developed from scratch, or strict project scheduling. Access from mainland China is not mentioned in the main text, and the actual availability of related services such as VGen and Discord may also affect the process, so this is marked as unknown.