Well, first I will explain my situation: I recently moved from my hometown to a new one and 'm having a hard time finding a job so... I was thinking to open commissions to get some money and my question is the same as the title, do I need more recognition as an artist to open commissions? Could you guys give me some advice on this? (sorry if my English is bad, it's not my mother tongue)
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It is a good idea to open commissions if I'm not a "recognized artist" (or not so popular) ?
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No creo que la popularidad en si sea un factor importante, solo haz saber que estas abriendo comisiones y solo esperar a que cliente venga. Tu trabajo es bueno así que no creo que tengas problemas en obtener comisiones. Solo es esperar.
PD: No he hecho nunca comisiones, pero espero que te ayude la informacion.
Muchas gracias, la verdad es que tengo mucho miedo de abrir las comis y que no llegue nadie a comprar sksksjs pero es un riesgo que debo tomar, comenzaré a pensar en los precios y creo que voy a ir por vender cosas simples como iconos o bustos para ver que tal me va.
It really does not matter. Ideally you’re better off waiting for more followers but if you post your work and offer commissions, you may be surprised how many people will ask you for them.
You do you case. Theres no set rules on when you should open for commission work.
Thank for the advise, I will give it a try at the future because I don't have enough art pieces to show examples of my work
@NAUUU no, but you do have really good quality in your work so I wouldn’t sell yourself short for that reason.
I look forward to your future pieces.
make sure u have discord and ur in a server for commission
that should help.
You'll be fine. Social media is just another tool, you don't "need" a following to open commissions. I don't have much of a following besides my friends for the most part, but I'm able to get commissions. Its mainly marketing and promoting your art, going to seeking art posts thatll help you get some.
Thanks for the advise!
Like others have said, it's fine to keep them open even if you are not "recognized". Worst case, people will not see it.
I'd buy one
quality of work > quantity of attention - i would definitely get one too given how amazing your work is
I don't think you need to be more known just to open commissions. You might already have people that would like to commission you, only one way to find out.
Just take time to think about your terms, conditions and prices beforehand and write them up for potential clients to read. I think that'll help avoid a lot of uncomfortable situations.
Don't let people talk you down from the prices and conditions you have set. If they cannot agree, you cannot take their commission and that is okay. Make sure you're comfortable with what you draw for people.
Best of luck.
Late to comment sorry but commission’s are a good idea. People might be sus and ask for Nsfw art of your oc or something wholesome. But as long as it puts bread on the table I think you will do just fine. I want to see more art in the future.
Doggonnys
I think you could start commissions whenever you want
I think it would be better to start early but you have to ask people who do commissions because I don’t do them
NAUUU
I have been told the same thing but I'm just afraid to fail at it. I will ask people anyways, thank you :)