I'm being asked by several people often whether I wish to trade with them or not and most of the time I give either yes or no answer but never really being able to properly explain myself as to why.
Most of the time, I am looking to trade with people who are somewhat at the same art level as I am. This can be a rather tricky fact as this can be completely subjective. There are so many wonderful artists I wish to art trade with that might be around my art level, but I would usually avoid art trading with people I am yet to get to know.
With mutuals the story gets different, although I still rely on the fact that the level needs to be somewhat similar. If I have successfully worked with you before it is most likely that I will do it again, because I feel more comfortable knowing that you are aware of how I work and therefore you can give me the space and time needed.
If it happens that I will decline your art trade proposal it is either because I feel like it is either me who still has to improve in order to get to your level, or you might need to do that. But later on, after the improvement and such has been done, I would be more than happy to have a trade!
Overall, whether you're familiar with me or not, do not hesitate to ask me of this! I may be picky with whom I choose to work with but my art tastes are also vast and slightly strange, so you can never know - maybe your style catches my eye. c: