I'm always surprised when it seems like artists are doing nothing but requests and commissions. It seems like it's something that burns you out after awhile.

Some people really need to be told what to draw and some people really just love the attention you get when you do a nice commish. Some of us really just need the money.

The way it works with me, inspiration is like fuel and my skill is like an engine and my talent is like oil. When I do a commission, I burn the highest grade fuel possible. The inspiration I feel on a good commish is like jet fuel. I burn it hot and I run the engine hard. My skills are pushed to redline and my talent dries up from the harsh treatment. Then, like any good machine that's been run too hard, I need to stop for maintenance. I need to find new fuel, because each commission burns more fuel. I need to change out the oil and I need to revitalize or replace the worn parts in the engine.

I am not the norm in this, or at least I don't think so. Doing commission work is almost like a drug for me. I get a really big high on it (you've seen how fast I can do that) and then I crash.

So do you get the "Oh God, I'm coming down!" moment?

Not really. It's a bit more like speed. I don't get the notice. I realize, suddenly, "I've crashed." After I complete the piece.

Remember the old Warner Brothers cartoons? The guy walks off the cliff and then goes, "Oh shit!" with just his eyes. Then he feels underneath him and there's nothing. Same kinda deal.

and theres some artists who cant take direction from others at all.they`re either too interested in their own ideas to accept anyone else`s , or just can`t take commands because of pride. The bad thing is when those type take commissions >_<

I've heard horror stories.

So, if he fought against Samurai Jack, who would win?

The viewers.

Honestly, never thought about it much, though I can't see my characters living in Genndy Tartakovsky's universe.

He looks sad.

Are you sad, Monsieur Pyromancy?

Sometimes. Not currently, but you would not be wrong referring to me as a depressive.

It's an evidence seeing your avatar!

That's more evidence of my sleeping disorders.