After I finish up the last of my commissions I'd like to take a couple of art trades. I've actually been up for trades for a while now but I haven't seriously considered posting about it until now. I want this to be an opportunity to not only have fun with a fellow artist (or two, or three) but to add a little exciting variety to my subjects. I ENCOURAGE you to go through my gallery and find a style or medium you'd really like to receive from me! I suppose I should list what exactly I'd want in return or what to expect. Also make sure to tell me some things you might be interested in getting that I didn't include in the list:

With the above in mind, these are things that I will NOT do and will not ask for in return (NOTE: there might be other things that I won't do that I haven't thought of, so make sure to ask if you aren't sure.):

~~Explicit art of any kind (not just sexual themes either, this also applies to heavy drug use or gratuitous amounts of gore). I could manage a pinup-style piece with artistic nudity though (I have fun with those) but it would have to have a Moderate (unless of course it's a shirtless female, then it's Explicit anyway but that isn't the point) tag at worst.

~~ I don't do things like Sonic characters or MLP. Sorry, not my thing at all.

~~ Reference sheets. I may consider under special circumstances or if you have a certain specialty for them, I just find them a hassle, plus my references are usually at least a couple pages.

I know a lot of artists work slower (or faster) than others, so I'd really like to keep in touch during the trade process. I won't hound you about it and I fully expect this might take a while, but if things come up or you can't work on your half for a while during it PLEASE make sure to tell me so I know! I don't want to work hard on this and start to think something is up after you don't say anything for several months on end, heh. I fully intend on keeping you posted about my half after all so all I ask is you afford me the same courtesy. Also, please don't take it personal if I end up not trading with you! It's not because I hate your art or because I don't want to work with you, most likely it's because I may already have a few trades I agreed to first, or that it might not be what I want at that moment in time (but I may still contact you later about one regardless).

That being said, as I mentioned I want this to be a fun and inspiring venture, not some kind of chore. If for whatever reason you find you don't want to do this (before you've started the piece, of course) or you suddenly don't have enough time or whatever to do your half then please tell me so. I'm sure I will understand! Also with that in mind, don't take up a trade if you already have a rather full workload, but if you're free at a later date we can still do one! I'll pretty much be open for trades all the time unless I mention otherwise.

Whew, I'm pretty sure that text wall covers everything, but don't hesitate to bombard me with questions (relevant ones, you sillies). I hope I don't seem imposing or offputting; I'm actually quite a pleasant and easy to work with person in general. You can either comment here for your initial interest or note me right off the bat. Your choice.

I hope to hear from you guys and thank you all for your time.

~~C.M.H.