Eh.. but the problem with asking artists is sometimes they take a very long time to respond or never respond at all..

I'm not in a position where I can start working of an art asset and then be able to easily replace it if the artist comes forward and says no, or never answers me at all..

I don't want a whole project to hinge on whether or not certain artists get back to me with their consent..

..and messaging each artist, waiting in hopes to hear from them.. It just takes too much time and energy away from actually working on the game..