APHOTICMOTH APHOTICMOTH
25 Jul 2023, 10:13

Edit - found info on it. it's a scam https://www.artstation.com/artwork/6NakeV Here are others that got scammed. Beware! ❤

It's been a long time since I've posted here. much has changed, my art subjects have changed and I don't know if it's right for me to post here anymore.. I do miss the forum though..

I thought this would be the best place to ask. I'm asking this for my sake, but others can learn from this too yeah?

Is this a scam?

They found me through artstation where I don't have a single human piece in the whole gallery....
First email:

"Hello, my name is Reese and I am an academic event organizer but I am hearing impaired, I hope my disability would not affect our dealings. I found your page on Artstation while searching for the best artist for this project. I need the service of an artist or an illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I will give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done as against my budgeted price. I will pay your fees up front if you do not mind.

Best regards,
Reese Cruz:"

I responded that I too struggle with hearing and read lips so I don't take calls unless absolutely needed and am happy to talk over e-mail, said it depends on what they have in mind..

Second email:

"Hi Cassandra, thank you for your interest in this project. These illustrations are to be used for the presentation at an event organised by The Alexander Group located in Maryland which is known for providing professional and caring services for family’s hearing health and the title of the project is:
PANDEMIC: PRECAUTION AND PREVENTION

The attendees are students between the ages of 18-25, I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios, and please make it a horizontal (Landscape) presentation, cartoon styled, colored images but plain background.
The illustrations should fit on a standard letter size - ("8.5 x 11") and delivered in PDF format and I want exclusive right/perpetuity to the images, also note that these illustrations will be handed out to the participants in a printed form.

The workshop will be in two phases.

We have 4 illustrations in phase one to be finished in 6 weeks.
Also 4 more illustrations in phase two which means all should be ready in 12 weeks and available for submission before the main event.

Below is the outline of the illustrations for phase one:
*A group (not more than 7) maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter).
*A group (not more than 7) getting vaccinated.

  • A group (not more than 7) of young and old people in a line and social distance.
  • The cemetery with tombstones and a caption that says " Died of Disbelief''

Below is the outline of the illustrations for phase two:

  • A group (not more than 7) of male and female health workers wearing a mask.
  • A group (not more than 7) washing their hands using soap and water.
  • An elderly woman taking the vaccine sitting on a chair.
  • A sick female patient on a hospital bed in a hospital setting.

My budget for the job is $600 per illustration, let me know if that's fine. If it's not, please get back to me with the price quote, and what would be your preferred mode of payment? I'm proposing a certified bank draft, a cashier's check or bank certified check considering the amount involved.
I look forward to reading from you soon.

Many thanks,
Reese "
They asked for humans with 0 in that folio and didn't mention seeing any of my rare human art, and the check thing feels weird.