Hello! I'm Skoryx the oryx.
I'm an ornithologist, biologist, artist, and busy college student based in Alaska.
I like to draw cartoons in my free time. =:3

Commissions: closed
Art trades: open
Requests: closed

About Skoryx

I love this bird.

My Terms of Service (TOS)

Please read my terms of service (TOS) carefully before commissioning me.
My TOS covers what I can and can't do as an artist, how my ordering process works, and how you can use my art.

What I can draw

  • Humans, humanoids, anthros, furries, ferals, animals, pets, monsters, aliens

  • Original, fandom, and canon characters

  • Pretty much any character of any species, size, and shape!


What I can maybe draw

  • Characters without any visual references

  • Gore, body horror, drug use

  • Artistic nudity; suggestive or 18+ themes

  • Complex backgrounds

  • Weapons, robots, mechs, machinery, vehicles, architecture


What I will not draw

  • Explicit NSFW content (anything considered pornography)

  • Large projects with more than two clients involved


If there is anything you're unsure about, please ask.

Ordering process

  1. What is a commission? An art commission is when you can ask an artist to draw you art in exchange for money. Basically, you are buying a custom piece of art!

  2. Interested in a commission from me? Please be sure you have read my TOS in full and check my commission status.

  3. If I am open for commissions, you can contact me at any of my listed platforms. Discord is preferred. In your message, please describe the type of art you want, send references of your character, and anything else that would help me fulfill your order.

  4. Turnaround times vary. Compared to other artists, I am very slow. Generally, I try to finish smaller pieces (<$50) within a month and larger pieces (>$75) within three months. Check my art queue for updates.

  5. Payment is expected upfront or by the rough sketch stage. Partial payments are OK. I can accept Paypal, Venmo, and payments through Ko-Fi.

  6. Full refunds can be requested before or at the rough sketch stage. Partial refunds can be given during later stages. If I cannot complete a commission for any reason, I will issue a full refund.

  7. Depending on the type of art and your preference, I may share works-in-progress (WIPs). Skeb-style commissions (commissions where I send the final image with no revisions) are 20% off.

  8. Minor edits (e.g., pose change during the sketch phase, color adjustment) are usually included. More time-consuming edits (e.g., pose change during the coloring phase, changing outfits, special variations) may have a fee.

  9. There are no refunds after a piece is completed, but I will do my best to work with you to make sure you are happy with your art!

Art usage

  • I may post WIPs and finished commissions online. Upon request, I can keep commissions private or anonymous.

  • I watermark my art. Non-watermarked versions can be provided upon request.

  • Please do not use my art to train AI or create NFTs.

  • You can do practically whatever you want with the result! Repost it, print it out, put it on a t-shirt, make your own edits, etc. However, my art is for personal use only, not commercial use.

  • Credit is not required when reposting or sharing, but do not claim that you created it. I want my art to bring as much joy to people as possible. :)

Commissions by Skoryx

  • I mainly offer digital art commissions, but I also do traditional art and custom crafts.

  • Extra characters in the same piece cost +50% per character unless otherwise noted.

  • The same character(s) drawn multiple times in the same piece cost +25% per instance*. Simple characters (e.g., pets) are +25%.

  • Minor objects can usually be included at no extra charge. More complicated character designs, clothing, or accessories may cost extra.

  • Simple backgrounds (e.g., patterns, photos, simple scenes) are usually included. Complex backgrounds will cost extra.

  • NSFW art will have a 50% upcharge.

  • Art may be completed skeb-style (no WIPs provided) at a 20% discount.

  • A reminder: I can draw humans, too! The majority of my clients have fantasy or furry characters, so those dominate my examples.


*Here's an example. Let's say you want a commission with a single character drawn twice in the same composition. That would add 25% instead of 50% because a new character is not being added to the piece.
*Another example: Let's say you want a commission with two different characters, both drawn three times in the same piece. The math for this would be (base price) + 50% (for the extra character) + 25% (for the first character drawn a second time) + 25% (for the first character drawn a third time) + 25% (for the second character drawn a second time) +25% (for the second character drawn a third time). In total, this piece would cost 250% (100+50+25+25+25+25) of the base price.
*One more example: Let's say you want an NSFW commission done skeb-style with two characters. The calculation for this would be the base price + 50% (for the second character) = 150%. Take that total and add 50% of it (for the NSFW fee) = 225%. Then, subtract 20% of that total (for the skeb discount) = 180%. Are we having fun yet?
*The math can get complicated the more complicated the piece is, but please don't be afraid to ask for a quote.

Digital art commissions

Digital - Sketch style

MonochromeFlat colorShadedBackground
Bust $5Bust $10Bust $15Simple (free)
Half-body $10Half-body $15Half-body $20Indoor (ask)
Full-body $15Full-body $20Full-body $30Outdoor (ask)

Digital - Clean style

LineartFlat colorShadedBackground
Bust $15Bust $20Bust $35Simple (free)
Half-body $20Half-body $30Half-body $50Indoor ($15+)
Full-body $30Full-body $45Full-body $75Outdoor ($15+)

Doodleys

Doodley avatarFull-body
$15 each$25 each
Bulk discount: $25 for two. $45 for four. $100 for nine. 

Avatars

Flat sketchShaded sketchFlat cleanShaded clean
$10$15$20$30
  • Simple animations that can be achieved in ~3 frames (e.g., blinking, winking, smiling, wiggling) can be added for +50% of the base price.

Telegram stickers

Single4-pack8-pack12-pack
$20$60$120$200
  • Stickers must feature the same character(s) for the bulk discount.

  • Additional characters in the same sticker usually do not cost extra.

Pixel art

Pixel icon (50x50 px)Pixel doll (150x150 px)
$20$30
  • All pixel art can include a simple 3-frame animation (e.g., winking, bouncing, smiling). Additional or more complex animations will be extra.

Reference sheets

  • All of my reference sheet commissions are drawn digitally and are unshaded.

  • All the prices listed below are for art in my clean style. I use the terms clean and normal interchangeably.

  • You may request entire reference sheets or select elements to be drawn in my sketch style. Anything in my sketch style is 50% off the listed price.

  • In case your character's design changes, unlimited edits (within reason) for up to a year are included.

BASE REF SHEET

  • A base reference sheet includes 1 full-body, 1 bust, and 1 close-up of your choice for $50. Simple details such as a color palette and text are included.


REF SHEET ADD-ONS

  • Treat the base reference sheet as a scoop of ice cream and the add-ons as extras and toppings. You can add as much as you'd like!

+Full-body+Bust+Chibi full-body+Chibi bust+Close-ups, accessories, outfits
+$30+$15+$15+$10+$5 and up

clean ref sheet examples

sketch ref sheet examples


Traditional art

Traditional illustration

  • Typically drawn with ink and Copic markers, but can be done in watercolor, acrylic paint, or colored pencil upon request.

  • My paper of choice is typically cardstock or Bristol paper.

  • Prices are based on the size of the illustration rather than body shots. A full-body on a 3 x 4 in. paper will look different and have less detail than a full-body on a full 8.5 x 11 in. paper.

  • An artist's choice illustration will be done with whatever art supplies I feel like using. It'll be artsy, all right.

  • Additional characters add +50% of the base price.

Size (in inches)Inks onlyInk and colorArtist's choice/mixed media
3 x 4 in$10$20$15
4 x 6 in$15$25$20
8 x 10 in$20$30$25
11 x 14 in$30$50$40

Pay what you want, minimum $1A simple ink doodle on a random sticky note.I'll try my best to accommodate note color requests.



  • Typically drawn with Copic markers, but can be done in watercolor or colored pencil upon request. I offer badges in three different sizes: card, half, or full.

  • Badges are single-sided. A second side can be added for +100%.

  • Simple or complex backgrounds can be included.

About 2 x 3 inches, the size of an ID card.No upcharge for lamination or fitting into a badge holder.

About 4 x 6 inches, the size of half a sheet of paper.Add lamination for +$5

About 8 x 11 inches, the size of a full sheet of paper.Add lamination for +$5


Ink and white gel pen on a kraft index card,
3 x 5 inches in size.
Premade stickers can be added for free.

Copic on a white index card, 3 x 5 inches in size.
Premade stickers can be added for free.


Acrylic paint on a 4 x 6 shipping label.
This piece of art doubles as a sticker!
Since details are harder to add, I may simplify complex characters.Slap art may also be painted on Bristol paper instead of a shipping label (but then you can't slap the art anywhere.)


  • I am happy to ship any physically made piece of art, whether that is an original piece or a printed copy of a digital work.

  • For $5, any art can be made into a print, a sticker, or laminated.

  • Any edits that are not possible traditionally (e.g., changing a character's colors) can be done digitally.

Domestic (USA) shippingInternational shipping
Via stamps (no tracking available) ~$1Via stamps (no tracking available) ~$5
With a shipping label (tracking is available) ~$5With a shipping label (tracking is available) ~$20
  • I do not give refunds once artwork is completed. If art gets lost in the mail, I don't offer refunds, but I will try to provide a replacement if I can.

Badge commissions

  • I get asked about badges often, so I decided to make a separate page for them.

  • Base prices are for the artwork only, with lamination and shipping add-ons. Digital badges can be made double-sided if your character is symmetrical.

  • Lamination will be $5 per badge unless otherwise noted. If you have artwork already and just want a lamination service, I can laminate anything for $5.

  • Shipping is about $6 within the USA unless otherwise noted. At this time I cannot ship internationally, sorry!

  • Badges can be made any size, up to 8.5 x 11 inches. They can be shipped with badge clips upon request.


Digital art badges

Flat color: $20
Shaded: $35
Cleanly lined and colored!+Lamination: $5
+Shipping: $6


Flat color: $20
Shaded: $35
Cleanly lined and colored! A full-body chibi of your character.+Lamination: $5
+Shipping: $6


Your character in my doodley style!Bust: $15
Full-body: $25
+Lamination: $5
+Shipping: $6


$25
A bust of your character in pixel art style! Symmetry optional.
+Lamination: $5
+Shipping: $6


Traditional art badges are listed on my "traditional art" tab.

This is my digital portfolio, showcasing some of my favorite works and showing how my art style has progressed over the years! I used to post everything I created to DeviantArt. For a while, that site housed my portfolio, but I have since left the site. It is difficult to represent a whole year with just a few images out of hundreds I may have created, and it doesn't represent every aspect of my career as an artist.I haven't found a good alternative to DeviantArt to showcase all of my work, so for the time being, I tried to pick out some of my favorite pieces from each year. There are a lot of images on this page, so please be patient while they load.


2025
I moved to Alaska to attend grad school. I'm studying ornithology so I'm trying to draw more birds.


2024
I attended my second artist alley at AnEx. I also bought tons of new traditional art supplies, including hundreds of Copics and Posca pens!


2023
This was a great year! I participated in Art Fight, had my first artist alley table, tried Copic markers for the first time, and offered sketchpages as a new commission option. I also created a fursuit!


2022
I didn't draw nearly as much since I was busy with my senior year of college, but I found inspiration in nature and biology to fuel some of my art.


2021
Not a super productive year since I was busy working two jobs and was super depressed, but I cranked out a few things!


2020
Not the most productive year since I was battling depression and mitigating COVID while still in school.


2019
I was pretty busy with school but found time to draw occasionally!


2018
I introduced my "doodley" art style to the world!


2017
A great year for creating art! Unfortunately, I continued to underprice my work and wound up taking on a project with 42 raccoons at $5 a fullbody.


2016
To celebrate hitting 2,000 watchers on DeviantArt, I took over 100 free art requests. Later that year, I opened my Etsy shop and began selling physical art like buttons, stickers, and badges.


2015
I dabbled with some new software and learned to use Emofuri. I also made several models in MMD.


2014
I offered commissions for the first time on DeviantArt! I also learned how to do pixel art. When I hit 1,000 watchers on Deviantart, I offered 100 free chibis/pixel dolls/busts to celebrate.


2013
Switched from Sumo Paint to Paint Tool Sai. I finally learned what layers were!

2012 and before
I got my first drawing tablet in 2011 and started drawing in MS Paint, later switching to Sumo Paint. I also worked off of a lot of bases.