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How do Beginners start art commissions?
8 Tips for Artists Accepting Commissions
- 1 – Timing is key.
- 2 – Don’t be shy to state your terms.
- 3 – Ask for a payment up front.
- 4 – Know exactly what you’re being asked to do.
- 5 – Cherish your good clients, and learn to manage difficult ones.
- 6 – Know your market.
- 7 – Have a method to pricing your work.
Should I do art commissions?
Free commissions are a great way to get some practice, especially with subjects you might not pick yourself. One of the worst things you can do as an artist is find one thing you’re good at and never expand past that. It is generally pretty easy to get a request for a free commission.
What is a good price for art commissions?
PUBLISHED CREATORS – TRADITIONAL
| HIGHEST | LOWEST | |
|---|---|---|
| SKETCH | $80 | $15 |
| BLACK & WHITE | $200 | $20 |
| FULL COLOUR | $300 | $40 |
| BUST | $120 | $12 |
How do you get art commissions fast?
From the experiences of myself and my peers, the best places to get art commissions are Reddit and Facebook Groups – on both of these platforms it’s easy to find large and active communities that are willing to spend money on commissions.
What questions should I ask my art commission?
Here are 5 questions you’ll want to ask your artist.
- CAN I SEE YOUR PORTFOLIO OF WORKS IN THE STYLE WE’RE SEEKING?
- CAN WE TALK BUDGET?
- HOW MUCH INPUT WILL I HAVE, AND WHEN?
- CAN I SPEAK WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE COMMISSIONED ART FROM YOU?
- WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU USE FOR ART COMMISSIONS, AND DO I HAVE ANY INPUT?
Do you watermark a commission?
YES! Watermarks ruins your art. You could put a small watermark with your nickname on your commissions. Watermarks are made to discourage art thieves.
How do you deny a commission?
In saying NO to a commission like this, just be honest with the person. Tell them about the work you normally create, and let them know this is something different – and you probably wouldn’t be able to do the commission to their satisfaction.