is it ok to draw someone's OC as a gift for them without asking permission?
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If you show it to them in private before publicizing it and ask em if they're okay with it, why not?
If it's done as fan art, it's fan art.
If it's done as fan art, it's fan art.
Yes! I'm sure the artist would love it! As the others have said though, try to stay true to the character.
Drawing art of someone's character is something most artists really appreciate!! If someone doesn't want their oc drawn they will usually explicitly say so.
It's perfectly fine if it's a gift- just don't take the character you're drawing out of the realm it lives in (so don't change personality, relationships, etc.). It's definitely not wrong to though, as it's not like you're claiming the character as your own. Plus many (including me) would probably be amazed someone took the time to draw something for them.
No. If they tell you not to draw their OC without asking, don't draw their OC without permission at all. I know you mean well, but you should respect their wishes.
i have not said people whose characters i want to draw said they don't want it, it's not written anywhere actually.
the situation is *nowhere is written anything about it and i want to make a surprise gift* not *they told me not to do but i still want to*
the situation is *nowhere is written anything about it and i want to make a surprise gift* not *they told me not to do but i still want to*
Honestly,
depends who and what your drawing
some people don't appreciate when random users draw their OCS some do, if it's a friend then they might appreciate it a bit more than rather a random user
If your drawing shipping, anything sexual, gorey, vent, a plotline for one of your characters, or a sensitive subject (like someone committing suicide) then it's better to ask permission
depends who and what your drawing
some people don't appreciate when random users draw their OCS some do, if it's a friend then they might appreciate it a bit more than rather a random user
If your drawing shipping, anything sexual, gorey, vent, a plotline for one of your characters, or a sensitive subject (like someone committing suicide) then it's better to ask permission
as said before, i can't even draw all those things 
not like *friends* just mutual watchers mostly ^^
not like *friends* just mutual watchers mostly ^^
Gifts are completely acceptable, it's always best to stay away from mature themes (sex, blood/gore/violence, swearing) unless if the artist has made it explicitly clear they're ok with that (they State it on their profile, or they've drawn it a few times)
I'm perfectly fine with people drawing my characters as long as it's SFW, but I'm not other people, so it's probably wise to ask an artist how they feel about gift art before drawing them stuff if they don't explicitly mention it on their profile.
I think that’s perfectly fine! ^-^ I know I’d love it if someone did, so long as they don’t do it in a shipping/pairing way without asking me first or anything sexual.
I love it when people draw me surprise gift art ^_^ As long as it's something SFW and not some weird kind of fetish art, I've always been really touched by the random gifts I've received 
So generally speaking, I think it's a lovely thing to do, as long as it's something that you feel would appeal to the person
...though the few surprise NSFW pictures I've received, on the other hand... I do not find that ok at all, and it's quite offensive to me. If you want to fantasize about my character, for whatever reason, at the very least, please, keep it to yourself, thanks D: Not cool. Slightly disturbing. XD
So generally speaking, I think it's a lovely thing to do, as long as it's something that you feel would appeal to the person ...though the few surprise NSFW pictures I've received, on the other hand... I do not find that ok at all, and it's quite offensive to me. If you want to fantasize about my character, for whatever reason, at the very least, please, keep it to yourself, thanks D: Not cool. Slightly disturbing. XD
Nothing wrong with surprise gift art! Most people love seeing their characters drawn by other artists, but if it comes to surprise gifts things should be kept SFW. Some people are not comfortable with seeing their characters in NSFW situations, even more so if the character's creator hasn't given the artist permission to use said characters in that type of work.
Depends on the person!
I personally always welcome gift art of nearly any kind (nsfw and sensitive topics are generally a no, because some of my OCs i dont like getting art of thrm in those situations) but a friend of mine doesn't like gift art at all unless they themselves request it or if the artist asks permission first
It's a personal preference and to me, it's always a good idea to check if the artist has biblically posted about it.
If they haven't, you can always ask thrm like "hey are you okay with gift art randomly?" Because i would rather ruin the surprise then cause someone I know anxiety or problems
I personally always welcome gift art of nearly any kind (nsfw and sensitive topics are generally a no, because some of my OCs i dont like getting art of thrm in those situations) but a friend of mine doesn't like gift art at all unless they themselves request it or if the artist asks permission first
It's a personal preference and to me, it's always a good idea to check if the artist has biblically posted about it.
If they haven't, you can always ask thrm like "hey are you okay with gift art randomly?" Because i would rather ruin the surprise then cause someone I know anxiety or problems
Honestly? Depends on what you're drawing. If I'm doing headshots, surprises are fine--same for fullbodies if I know the characters well. However, if it's like, shipping? Sexual stuff? Gore? I ask the person first. Like, there's this one person whose OC I fully ship with mine, and we've both drawn said OCs together. I think it's okay for us to surprise each other with that stuff but I still ask him, out of respect.
ahah i wish i could draw sexual stuff but have you seen my gallery? cute CUTE CUUUUUUTEEEE i need to stop drawing cute
cute CUTE CUUUUUUTEEEE i need to stop drawing cute 
Most people like receiving surprise art. 
I know I'm guilty of "borrowing" some characters to draw when I'm bored now and then. 
I typically steer clear of characters whose personalities I can't get a reading on, people with lots of "triggers," shipping, and making dark/depressing-themed art for anyone I don't know.
I know I'm guilty of "borrowing" some characters to draw when I'm bored now and then. I typically steer clear of characters whose personalities I can't get a reading on, people with lots of "triggers," shipping, and making dark/depressing-themed art for anyone I don't know.
It never bothered me if someone did that for me. I was always flattered and honored. It didn't matter even the skill of the artist, although some of them were very talented and I was very happy and grateful.
The only time it bothered me was when someone drew MelianMarionette in sexual pose in a sexual situation and thought that was okay. I politely explained that isn't what she is about and it made me uncomfortable to have her being drawn that way. It was a little weird having someone doing that. The same artist drew other OCs from other artists in the same way. He seemed to get off on giving people gift art of their OCs in the nude or in a sexual pose.
The only time it bothered me was when someone drew MelianMarionette in sexual pose in a sexual situation and thought that was okay. I politely explained that isn't what she is about and it made me uncomfortable to have her being drawn that way. It was a little weird having someone doing that. The same artist drew other OCs from other artists in the same way. He seemed to get off on giving people gift art of their OCs in the nude or in a sexual pose.
I think as long as you know this person enough, and you respect the character, sure! I think most peeps like to see their characters drawn by other people.
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I would do that if the friend was a close one. but if it's someone I don't know that well or who I chat with regularly I'd draw a piece of fanart for her/him that I know they like
Depends on how close you are to the person who created the OC. If you're on friendly terms, then I think it should be ok to gift them if there's an occasion(e.g. their birthday)
but i guess you are right :3
It depends on the person really, maybe talk to them and slide it in a subtle question so that they don't know what you plan to do and if they say they're fine with it then go ahead, if not then ask.
You could also look at the art of their character and see what sorts of things they would be happy with or look at art of thei character that others have drawn for them and then base what you're allowed to do off that.
In general I don't think they would mind, considering it's really kind of you to make them a gift. I'm pretty sure you'll be fine.
You could also look at the art of their character and see what sorts of things they would be happy with or look at art of thei character that others have drawn for them and then base what you're allowed to do off that.
In general I don't think they would mind, considering it's really kind of you to make them a gift. I'm pretty sure you'll be fine.
I do subtle questions all the time to find out what to get someone for their birthday or something similar. Just start up a conversation about something you normally talk about then slowly ease the conversation towards art and gift art. Maybe mention a piece of gift art you received and how it was unexpected (or how you were asked if they could draw the character). If you're lucky they'll reply with how they feel on surprise art and if not you can say how you feel about it then say what about you? That way it'll just look like a conversation topic and not a direct question of "Can I draw your character for you."
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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i myself would prefer to know, but i am not against drawings of my OCs, but only if those who draw them know what i dislike, like i don't like my characters to be with someone else's characters in the same picture, and more than that in a romantic way! nope. but if i get something like that i will not be angry, i will just adore the drawing, it's just, it will not make me as happy as just my OC alone to be done by someone else.