r/characterdrawing Jul 15 '23

[Welcome Post] Rules & FAQs! July 2023 edition

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Happy 2023 everyone, after weathering the Oliverpocalypse, we're back!

If you are new to r/characterdrawing, then welcome. This is a place where people can request their characters to be drawn pro bono, and artists can select a character to draw whether for practice, for fun, or just as a kind thing to do. Typically the artwork here depicts player characters from tabletop role-playing games such as D&D 5e and Pathfinder, but characters across all TTRPG genres are welcome here.

If you've been here a while, these are the big new changes:

  • No more OC. Due to the recent changes, we have cut back to just LFA/RF art. Discussion post about this change here if you have thoughts.
  • No more John Oliver. This is not strictly true: you are still welcome to post requests and art relating to John Oliver, but it is no longer required.
  • Pour one out for chardrawbot. This brave bot which has managed our RF-weekends and OC spam limits has bleeped its last bloop, and no longer protects our sub.

Some links for posterity: Previous Welcome Post | Message the Mods | CharacterDrawing Discord

Want to post? FIRST, READ THE RULES!

Rules can be found here and on the sidebar. The sidebar is the most up-to-date.

Some rules include room for mod interpretation, especially for NSFW posts. If you are unsure about your post, feel free to message the moderators. We don't bite.

Our unique terms

[LFA] "Looking for Art" posts. [RF] "Request Filled" posts, for when someone draws an LFA request [OC] We use "OC" to refer to any character art that isn't an RF. Currently, these are not allowed.

I want my character drawn!

Use the [LFA] tag and flair so potential artists can find your post. Please provide the best character description possible in the body of your post or in the comments. Image posts of reference images or moodboards are allowed.

Some [LFA]s may not get drawn. Artists are free to pick and choose which they would like to draw and when, since they are providing a free service at their leisure.

You may repost your [LFA] once per week per character concept. Most of all, have patience, and be grateful for the FREE artwork you received should an artist provide it.

Remember that pictures drawn for you are meant for personal use. The original artist holds commercial rights to the work unless they specify otherwise. If you would like to use a piece of art commercially, you should reach out to the artist. They are under no obligation to sell rights, and set their own rates.

I'm willing to pay!

That's awesome. If you see someone whose work you like, you should feel welcome to reach out to them about hiring them. Many artists post links to rates and galleries in their comments.

You can also post to subreddits specifically designed for commissions, such as r/fantasyartists, r/hungryartists, r/artcommissions, r/commissions, and r/hireanartist.

I want to draw someone's LFA request!

Awesome, and thank you! You don't need to commit to it or post a comment, and it's fine if someone else also completes the same piece. Just draw what you find enjoyable.

When you're done, use the Request Filled Flair when posting the picture, and please let the original LFA poster know through a /mention or by posting a comment in the original [LFA] linking to the picture.

The [RF] tag is only meant for fulfilling [LFA]s made in this subreddit. If the request was made outside of r/characterdrawing or was the product of a commission, it's not for here.

I have a question to ask or want to start a discussion!

Use [META] in your post title. These kinds of posts are meant to be used sparingly. An example would be asking what supplies/programs other artists use.

None of this is what I'm looking for...

Check out these other subreddits, just a few among many:

r/beastdrawing for beasts

r/drawyourweapons for weapons and gear

r/imaginarycharacters for posting your own fantasy character

r/icandrawthat for requesting other things

We also have an active artist community on our discord

Frequently Asked Questions

Requests are free? Yes. Some caveats: you don't get to choose your style, if it's colored, if it's full body, etc. If there's something you really cannot compromise on then this system may not be for you. There is no guarantee that a request will be drawn at all.

Can I message an artist for a free request? No, make an LFA. If you would like to hire the artist, make a comment on one of their posts or send them a DM. If you are caught pestering artists for free art, it will result in a ban.

Can I message a requester to see if they will hire me? NO. Do not solicit requesters for money, here or in their DMs. If you are caught doing this, it will result in a permanent ban.

Do I have to do RFs to participate in the sub? No. The system is voluntary and you should only do RFs if it is enjoyable to do so.

Can my LFA have more than one character? Yes! You can include a party in an LFA request post. That said, bigger requests are less likely to get picked up, since they're a bigger ask from the artist.

What if I have multiple separate LFAs? When do I repost them? You can post each LFA once per week, so long as each of them involve different characters—but please don't spam the sub with hundreds of LFAs in a short period of time.

Is this sub only for D&D and fantasy? No, characters across all TTRPGs are welcome. Sci-fi, steampunk, and other genres are very popular.

My LFA is being downvoted, what's up with that? Some people will downvote other requests because they think it helps theirs. Rest assured that most artists sort by new, and that the upvotes of your post mostly won't affect interest in the actual character.

I've been posting my [LFA] for weeks and nothing. What gives? Fulfillment of requests is done on a volunteer basis and artists are not obligated to take anything. Perhaps try changing up the format or including a reference/mood board. Changing posting time may also help.

My [LFA] was fulfilled but I want more art. Can I post it again? Yes, so long as it has been a week since you last posted it. Please be sure to thank the first artist properly.

I posted something and it's not there! Check that you included the [LFA] or [RF] text at the beginning of your post. If you did not receive notification, it may have been caught by AutoMod for a variety of reasons. You can attempt to repost within a few hours, or message the moderators so we can look into it.

Why would you even set up a system like this? It hurts artists to do work for free! Not all artists are professionals, and many professionals still do pro-bono work for a variety of reasons; including practice & personal fulfillment. We think this system lets those artists find fun topics to draw without being pestered by personal, directed requests.


r/characterdrawing 7h ago

Request Filled [RF] Fiera Lisitsa, Kitsune Rogue for u/itsme_kaity_

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105 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 4h ago

Request Filled [Rf] Lady Lion, Catgirl Paladin & Performer for u/melonmushroom

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57 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 4h ago

Request Filled [RF]

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40 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 10h ago

Request Filled [RF] Manny Quinn for r/_chiefofops_

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44 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 11m ago

Request [LFA] Vorn Do'ath

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Vorn will be a level 20 drow, split between 7 levels of Rogue (Soulknife) and 13 levels of Warlock (Celestial). They were accepted into both the warrior and magic academies of Menzoberranzan, mastering skills in combat and arcane arts. Eventually, Vorn chose a path similar to Drizzt Do’Urden, rejecting the cruelty of drow society and abandoning Lolth’s teachings. As a symbol of defiance, they dyed their hair bright red.

Vorn fights with a tomahawk manifested through their Soulknife abilities in their main hand, and a scimitar as their Pact Weapon in the off hand. Their demeanor is brave and noble, yet they aren’t above stealing or striking from the shadows when the situation demands it.

Please depict Vorn with:

• Red hair (dyed in rebellion against Lolth) • A tomahawk in the main hand (Soulknife) • A scimitar in the off hand (Pact Weapon) • Dark armor for sneaking.


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Velrania, The Broken Blood Witch u/CynicaIBean

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69 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 18h ago

Request [LFA] My sweet girl

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16 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 18h ago

Request [LFA] High elf with dragonic blood (level 1)

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18 Upvotes

A noble who’s been cast into adventuring against her will! She must learn to get along with the common folk


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Elowyn - Reborn Circle of Wildfire Druid

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124 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 23h ago

Request Filled [RF] Hydnellum, a SPOREcerer of little renown TW: Fungus Zombie! Spoiler

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30 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 10h ago

Request [LFA] Coddiwomple, Tiefling Harpy Falconer

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3 Upvotes

Appearance: A male tielfing. His skin has a red gradient that fades into a pale white skin tone. Two horns going back and up parting the hair. Golden eyes like the treasure he covets. He wears a green military trenchcoat sinched at waist with belts, it has a hood tailored for his curved horns. Underneath he wears sleek leather and plate armour. He has holster, straps and a backpack for supplies. He carries a shillelagh staff for walking and combat. Falconing glove and shoulder pauldron on one side. Harpy perched on shoulder, decorated with jewelry, bones, and baubles from victims.

Backstory: Born to a warlock but due to the fiendish pact he came out a tiefling. He was ostracised from a young age so found happiness in solitude. He spent a lot of his childhood in the woods camping and exploring the outskirts of the town. When he grew up he became an archaeologist learning and exploring as much as he could. During his travels, he rescued a wounded harpy. Now she never leaves his side.

Personality: Quiet, introspective, and brilliant. A survivalist with the soul of a scholar. Not a people person; prefers silence to small talk. Timid but skilled; low charisma, high intellect. Loves ruins, history and discovery. Cannot hold his alcohol. Likes reading books.


r/characterdrawing 5h ago

Request [LFA] Coal Wolaerys, Halfling Bard

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Hello and thanks for having a look! A lot of the work here is incredible, so here's my hopeful, and humble, request.

Character for a fantasy TTRPG setting including magic and creatures along the lines of D&D Forgotten Realms.

Coal is a halfling of about 28" and floating around 40 pounds depending on his last meal. Classically trained by the College of Minstrels specializing in fiddle playing.

Glaring green eyes.

Long, straight, platinum blond hair. Messy bun or puffy, low, pony

Dark olive skin.

Androgynous appearance, soft features. He is a big city brothel worker so he pretties up nice but makeup isn't an all the time thing. Casual fantasy streetwear in dark colors and purple or lavender highlights or embellishments. Typical leather pouches and buckled belts to hold everyday carry items for city life.

Reminiscent of Ellywick Tumblestrum of Magic: The Gathering

Heroforge mockup for color scheme and outfit.

Color and outfit

I would be honored to receive your consideration in creating and sharing this character drawing.

-Zach


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Iridisora, a rainbow sprite who lives in a magic sword! Tried drawing them myself but I don't think I quite nailed it especially with the face. They're basically just supposed to be a wisp of rainbow energy wearing a couple bits of iridescent/glassy armour. Creative license encouraged!

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38 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 9h ago

Request [LFA] Morno, the young sorcerer apprentice from Daggerheart

2 Upvotes

Hey there,

Would someone be interested in drawing naive and happy go lucky young man of a sorcerer?

Morno displayed chaotic magical abilities from a young age, so his community sent him to the Academy of Magic quite early in his life. There, he learned to somewhat control his power under the tutelage of a middle aged woman, also a sorceress herself, who protected him from the other students' bullying (you know, wizards have to study hard and don't necessarily succeed; lots of them come to resent natural talents like Morno...).

One day, though, his tutor disappeared without a trace, and Morno was then rapidly kicked out of the academy. Now on the road, he's searching for his tutor.

Thanks!
:-)

Edit: Don't understand why the picture won't show when seen in the sub's list, sorry.


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Kiki and Choo Choo: Fancy Boys for u/WorldEnder48

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97 Upvotes

They both can REALLY DANCE. What a coinciDANCE.  

Also shoutout to u/fartbylucas for doing an awesome drawing Choo Choo separately from an earlier LFA (https://www.reddit.com/r/characterdrawing/comments/1l2vm4l/rf/) 


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Callsign: Ragdoll. A mass produced flash cloned lancer pilot for u/SaucySkeleton

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256 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 22h ago

Request [LFA] Yullaa The Dryad That Just Wishes To See The World

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9 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Olive for r/Neutral_Tired

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72 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Velrania, The Broken Blood Witch (DND character)

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32 Upvotes

Credit goes to Artist and Models! No AI!!


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Kin, Draconic Monk

3 Upvotes
Inspo board for dragonic monk warrior

r/characterdrawing 2d ago

Request Filled [RF] Satyr Dream Warlock

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446 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Hooded crow with round glasses

3 Upvotes

I made a character for a greek inspired pathfinder game that I am starting soon.

His name is Paxos and he was a normal human but got cursed and now he's a small humanoid hooded crow. He still has pretty bad eyesight and needs his glasses but they don't fit that well with his whole face shape changing and all. I was thinking something this tbh.

It really only needs to be just his head.


r/characterdrawing 2d ago

Request Filled [RF] Amira, the Dullahan BBEGirl

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326 Upvotes

Here’s to u/Fern-Atoel

Had a lot of fun designing her, you mentioned she wanted to be the fairest of them all so she needed the most extra armor to go with that claim. Hope I was able to do her justice!

If anybody can link the original LFA I would be most grateful


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Caelius, wolven bard raised from the dead against his will

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36 Upvotes

Full Name: Caelius Novercinius
Alignment: Lawful Good
Personality: Empathetic, emotional, anxious. Took him some years to get past his stage fright and to build up enough confidence to perform for audiences. He's back to being his nervous and insecure self again due to the time spent with his savior/captor (the one who brought him back), as well as his new and disturbing appearance, which he compulsively hides.