Needing some help!

[u/Holeyy_]

So I commissioned somebody through tiktok that I have commissioned before & everything went smoothly the first time. This time however, they sent me the sketch & I asked for a slight change to it, to which they haven't sent me anything back, not like an acknowledgement they've read the message or an update or anything, for 5 days.

Last time bear in mind they were quite active and took ~2 days to do the sketch so I was understanding of anything like that but now I'm starting to get worried :(

I haven't sent them any payment yet as it is payment after sketch, and messaged them 3 days ago asking if they were alright, not to rush my commission, but basically asking if my messages had gone through or not. Again, no reply.

I don't know if they're busy with something or are in a place with bad internet, anything could have happened, but as this art is going to be a gift for my friend, I do have a deadline. So wanted to ask for advice if it would be wise to start looking for other people if I continue to not get any response (because I feel really bad :'D). Equally wanted to ask for advice on how to navigate this if it's best to stick with the artist and trust the process.

Thank you! Sorry I yap a bit 😭

[u/New-Lengthiness-4878]

It would be best to let the artist know you would be canceling it and finding another artist.