u/JustWilf

For context, I recently obtained a ref sheet of my Dragon OC and was looking to commission someone to create a skin of him (with 3D details). However, after checking Fiverr for skin artists, many of the desirable results seem to provide suspiciously low turn-around times at even fishier low prices- making me paranoid if they're using AI.

I'm asking this because I don't support AI being used for "creative" purposes, and neither does the artist I commissioned for my ref sheet. That being said; what should I know to avoid accidentally purchasing an AI-generated skin? Most importantly;

- What are the usual turn-around times for human-made skins? (Regular / 3D Details)

- What are the tell-tale signs of someone using AI to create a skin?

- What is the typical price point for a human-made skin - Regular / 3D Details?

Thanks in advance for any and all responses! :]

EDIT: As a heads-up if you're about to DM me; I'm not looking to commission a skin RIGHT NOW, nor do I have the money to do so. Respectfully, don't waste your time trying to convince me otherwise. Have a nice day!

Hey! This is my first post to r/dragons, so I thought I'd make it a good one by introducing to you all, Nimbus! He's a Furred Eastern Dragon designed with Emerald/Wind theming, featuring a Shiny Emerald Mane, Windy Wisp markings, and a Fluffy Striped Underbelly!

Using this ref sheet, I'm very excited for the future to show you all more content featuring him! (Artwork, Fursuits, etc)

Lastly, all credits for the artwork go to kaeruro on VGen, Twitter, Bluesky and FurAffinity! She was a pleasure to work with and managed to capture the designs I had in mind for Nimbus incredibly well (even with some improvisions) - all at a cheap price! Please go support her in any way you can <3

That should be all - Thanks for reading and have a great day! :]

How do I avoid people using AI when commissioning a custom skin?

New Ref Sheet! (Credits: @kaeruro on VGen)