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Creative Arts and Media => Artistic Stuff => Topic started by: Kite on April 24, 2011, 01:01:02 AM
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Ok, I want to start up commissioning after a friend reccommended I do. What kind of stuff do I need to do to get a foot in the door and get some commissions coming in? Also, what should I do about pricing?
If it's any help, here are a few examples of my works:
http://darksword512.deviantart.com/
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kite512
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Suggestions:
- Make an account on FurAffinity. There's a lot more interest in furry stuff there.
- Decide what payment options you'll accept. Most artists use Paypal, but snail mail is also a [less reliable] option, among other things.
- Figure out what you want to charge. Look around at other artists' prices, think about how much you need/want to make, etc. Making prices cheaper can be a good way to get started off because more people are likely to buy, then you could raise them later if demand increases.
- Advertise. Post on furry forums, post journals/notes on DA or FA, ask your friends to advertise for you too... whatever you can do to get the word out.
- Draw a lot! The more art you submit to art sites like DA, the more people will see your work, and the greater chance someone will come along who wants something from you.
- Get commissions done quickly, and stay on top of communicating with your clients. Clients can often come back for another drawing if they like working with you; if they have a bad experience, they won't return and could also tell other people to stay away from you. Do not want!
Good luck. :)
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Cool, thanks a bunch for the help :D
Think I'll get started on posting more stuff on DA and FA in that case XD
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Ok, I want to start up commissioning after a friend reccommended I do. What kind of stuff do I need to do to get a foot in the door and get some commissions coming in? Also, what should I do about pricing?
If it's any help, here are a few examples of my works:
http://darksword512.deviantart.com/
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kite512/
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i will say, for the record, being a new artist will help you get more customers.
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Posted my own quote for some reason :S When the heck did I do that?
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the links in your sig aren't working :/
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the links in your sig aren't working :/
Woops ^^; Thanks for letting me know. They're working now.
Post Merge: May 01, 2011, 11:31:48 PM
A friend suggested some prices for me, so I'm going to stick with them :P
Posted here. (http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2304656/)
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I suggest adding links to examples of what each type of commission is. ;)
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I suggest adding links to examples of what each type of commission is. ;)
Okidoke, thanks ^_^