a little less of the facts,
a little more of the spirit

Hello, my name is Ace and it's GaiusWol hours all day, every day.
25+, She/Her, Dynamis DCThanks for stopping by!>> Shop updates can be found here. <<Art-only posts can be found on my Tumblr.

Before You Follow

Last Updated: December 2023I quite literally just draw, think about, and talk about GaiusWoL almost every day lmao. Even when I'm not posting!!
Join me in taking delight in small pleasures - such as being delusional about when Gaius will be relevant to MSQ again.My posts tend to be:
- Gaius & GaiusWoL headcanons
- Gaius & GaiusWoL art
- General musings about GaiusWoL
- Screenshots of Gaius, WoL, or GaiusWoL…
- Screenshots of my Werlyt alts
- General musings about the Werlyt Auri
- Typical FFXIV player posts about things that happen in game (not to the point of toxicity tho!)
- Spoilers are tagged for 2 weeks
- The 🔞 NSFW art can be found at @SpicyRotation (Feel free to follow request so long as you are 18+)
- ⚠️⚠️⚠️ I may still post suggestive but non-explicit art on my @ForgetsRotation account
- You get the idea. It's a lot of Gaius and WoL (+ Werlyt family!)I don’t post about my life outside of this game.My miqo’te WoL starts ARR in his late 40s and is early/mid 50s post-EW.Let me be clear that I am not an imperial apologist or war criminal apologist for Gaius (or anyone!) I just draw a lot of sappy art that takes place during / post his unlearning in my lore. I love drawing sappy and tender stuff! But neither me nor my character condones anything he has done. I would hope that is just assumed, but you never know these days, huh… If you ever have any concerns about what I’m drawing you’re free to DM me to ask for clarification, to enlighten me, or to voice your general concerns. Or just mute/block if you don’t want to confront me, no shame in it. I’m not going to contact anyone about being muted or blocked.Let me be VERY clear: any art I draw of Gaius (or my WoL) and the Werlyt kids is STRICTLY familial.If you are into certain things I’m not into I will just quietly block and move on.I cannot possibly vet everyone I interact with or who follows this account, so blocks may not be instant.If you're under 18 I'd rather you not interact with me.Please don't follow just for a followback. It's nothing personal if I don't follow back (and if it is, well, I think we should respect that!) I enjoy chattering with most people even if we are not "mutuals"!I will not be posting about or referencing any fandom discourse.

"What do you post?"

Mostly art, thoughts, and headcanons related to GaiusWoL, Werlyt kids, and alternate universe stuff.Often times I post about random happenings in the game. Sometimes I muse about the general art process.NSFW is only found at @SpicyRotation now! Anyone 18+ is free to request, but age must be in your profile somewhere.You will not see me discuss drama or RT anything related to fandom drama. I need that energy for GaiusWoL...On that note, I don't post much about my personal life either, good or bad. Except for maybe "I am in a meeting and want to draw Gaius and Miqo at the beach"-like thoughts lmaoI use my Twitter/Tumblr to generally follow artists. I don't scroll socmed as much as I used to in my younger days and I've found that to be very helpful regarding my mental health. 100% recommend it! Don't take it personally if I don't follow back or unfollow. I may seem a little distant but it's nothing personal.If I ever become too much, or post content you don't like, I encourage you to curate your space! Nothing personal, and even if it was that's not an issue.

"GaiusWoL, huh..."

Yeah!! I'm living my best life thinking about that old man learning the error of his ways well into his 60s while a lively miqo'te in his 50s helps him along the way. It can be frustrating for Gaius at times, but he's putting in the effort and Makoh'to is there to light the way... (at least in my lore!) I have a lot of thoughts in general about working on being better for those who come after, and not working just to seek forgiveness / absolution... so many thoughts...

"Your thoughts on art?"

As much as I (used to) joke about being "cringe", I actually do not care. I'm absolutely giddy every time I draw something I love. I'm not striving for technical perfection with my art, I'm striving for the pure joy I get when I create. I have been through enough to know to hold onto the things that bring joy. When I draw, I'm my #1 fan and the only person I am catering to! If others like my stuff, that's cool, but I could exist in a vacuum and still enjoy the content I create. This extends to most aspects of my life (I'm very optimistic), but with art it is the most evident lmaoI looked at some old art I did back in 2009 and laughed (affectionately) at how much enthusiasm I had despite my lack of technical skill. All I could remember was how much fun I had drawing all those things back then. That's what art is about!!

"Are you open to playing in-game with others?"

Usually, but it's very random. Sometimes I'm down to help with roulettes, certain farms, etc. Othertimes I am meandering and am just doing my own thing. If you see Makoh'to, Gaius, or any of the Werlyt children in-game feel free to say hello! :D If we've chatted a few times, feel free to ask for my personal XIV Discord to plan one-on-one time together or even just to chat. Keep in mind I am on Dynamis / Maduin if you'd like to play together!

Regarding me commenting on posts...

Whether I follow your account(s) or not, I may comment on your stuff from time to time! I only say things I know to be true and sincere. If you'd rather me not comment on your stuff, please DM me or block, whichever is easiest for you. Otherwise, I may continue leaving comments, lol. I don't expect a response to comments, even in a form of a "like"! I just want to leave good thoughts and wishes on posts if I happen to have them. There is no ulterior motive when I leave comments - I do not have the energy to be sneaky when I'd much rather be upfront with my intentions lmao. When I'm feeling up to it I'll sometimes scroll through people's feeds and check-in on them even if I don't follow them.

Art Trades

I'm not actively looking for art trades at the moment, but do let me know if you're ever interested! If I have the time and energy, we can work something out. I may not accept all art trades, but I'll be polite if I decline. :D

If you're looking for the online bingo hosting help doc...

You can find it here!I'd love to host another bingo party in the future, it's just a lot of work to run by myself. :')

Commissions

I open up flash commissions sometimes! They require upfront payment and preferably done in a couple of days if we can have quick exchanges while I work on it for quick feedback.Flash comm offerings will be posted on Twitter/Tumblr.

Trades

I'm open to trades, but it's hard for me to guarantee consistency in terms of style AND timeline for non-paid work! So, if you are interested in trading let me know and let ME finish my half first, so you can determine what you'd like to do in return.I'm more inclined to accept a trade if we've chatted a bit before!

Gallery of Trades & Received Commissions

Art trades and commissions I've received! Some accounts may be NSFW. Viewer discretion is advised.

Gallery of Work for Others

Various trades, comms, and other exchanges I've done for others!
Gallery may not contain all commissions.Most comms were done within 2-3 days from payment if taken close to/during the weekend!
If for some reason I'm unable to finish your comm quickly, I WILL keep you updated. :>Speed dependent upon how quickly feedback received on status updates - most work done on Fridays / Saturdays.You can view all my commissions on my art tumblr: #ace's cmsns

Art Party Gallery

Select sketches from art parties I've attended! You can view all my art party sketches on my tumblr here!

Personal Works

Some of my favorite personal works! It's probably (definitely) mostly GaiusWoL, lmao! All my stuff can be viewed on my tumblr. :)

Makoh'to Mewriyo References

The basics! :D Don't get too hung up on the colors, but try to heed the notes on the color references! I break the rules myself sometimes, lol...

Makoh'to's Outfits

For visual clothing reference only. See above for everything else! These are his canon glams. :3

Commission Process Example

Some real examples of comms I've done. All communications used with client permission!This process is for traditional commissions. Experimental skeb-like commissions will vary.Upon accepting a comm, I will reach out to the Client via email/Twitter/Discord according to their preference.Usually I will ask for payment upfront before we begin, but sometimes I provide an VERY rough draft before payment to give the Client an idea of what I have in mind. Further discussion on direction of the comm can commence once payment is received. The Client is free to back out at this point.Note: If the Client provides references for poses, expression, and the like, I will incorporate this into my draft. I've been given general mood references, hand drawn references (my favorite!), and stock images for poses accompanied by descriptions.From there, we discuss the direction of the comm and I check in with a cleaned up concept. Once the cleaned up concept is approved, no more major revisions are allowed and I go straight into lines and shading.Once the Client has given the final approval I put together a "Final Commission" package consisting of the following:
- Fullsized non-watermarked image with background
- Fullsized non-watermarked image without background, if applicable
- Resized watermarked image with background (this is also the version I will post to my accounts)See below for some examples of progress with past clients! While these clients did not have any revisions for me, I am open to working on changes with future clients! :DTurnaround: Depends on all involved, but if I'm able to get feedback quickly and have weekends to work on comms, I can get it done in a few days. Otherwise I will work at it over the work week.