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10 years ago
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Thoughts of the Rada! So... I feel bad saying this stuff, but it's something I need to start doing. I'm getting commissions, but the content of the commissions doesn't tend to appeal to me. As an artist, I want to draw things that I'm good at, things that I enjoy drawing. Unfortunately almost every time I open a commission slot I end up getting requests for things that do not fall under the scope of things I want to draw. Usually they're very specific things, or very small subtle things that, while I'm not particularly against, I'm not fond of drawing either. I understand there's some give and take in these things, people have a diverse array of things they like and no two people will like exactly the same thing, but there are common grounds that I want to appeal to.
I guess what I'm saying is that I'm going to start limiting what I draw to things that I want to draw. Right now, as it is, I'm feeling down about drawing because of all these requests I'm getting that I'm just outright uninterested in. As such I'm far less productive than I want to be, and my ability to actually profit from any of this is plummeting. I need some freedoms in my work, and I'm going to start implementing that into my commissions. I'll still work hard to ensure my work satisfies my customers. I want the reason for people to commission me to be both for quality and content, not because I'm cheap and will draw whatever.
I guess what I'm saying is that I'm going to start limiting what I draw to things that I want to draw. Right now, as it is, I'm feeling down about drawing because of all these requests I'm getting that I'm just outright uninterested in. As such I'm far less productive than I want to be, and my ability to actually profit from any of this is plummeting. I need some freedoms in my work, and I'm going to start implementing that into my commissions. I'll still work hard to ensure my work satisfies my customers. I want the reason for people to commission me to be both for quality and content, not because I'm cheap and will draw whatever.
rubbervixen
~rubbervixen
You have a list of things you're not interested in drawing on your commissions page. Perhaps you should also make a list of themes that you prefer drawing or want to encourage?
Fennles
~fenrirwulfric
As rubbervixen suggested, I'd say add what you want to draw or a link to a list of what you want to draw on your commission info or main page so people people can easily find what you want want do at the moment. I'd add a note to the list saying it updates and to check back from time to time c:
xenolugia150
~xenolugia150
Agree with Vikki here. Showing off the list of what you prefer to draw, or want to draw more of will help make it more clear what you're after and can help even carve out a niche for yourself in the potential future. Most important thing is that you enjoy what you draw and even sometimes just drawing something entirely for yourself that is outside the realm of commissions is a good thing, too. Plus, that can also be something you use further to let people know what you like and say, "Here...stuff like this...commission similar stuff or use it as a guide along with the list" sorta thing. But yes, definitely take some time for your likes.
