@eightbitsamurai@elekk.xyz honestly, i would go with option two. i've done option one before but like, approaching them as another artist here to "talk shop" and with added pep talk of "believe in the me who believes in youuu!!!!". as a customer, i can guarantee that it will have a HUGE impact on them if you then go "hey, here's my payment, yeah i tipped 100% but your art is so worth it and you should consider raising your prices! you deserve it!".