Well at least for me, I can say it was two things. First, I'm broke this week so I've been trying to ignore anyone opening commissions (I'm still digging my own grave by digging into next weeks paycheck already) and two, I think I honestly just didn't notice you open commissions. You're not someone I've gotten a commission from in the past so I don't think you're on my mental radar of names to keep an eye out for on here yet. Though looking at your art I can definitely see why I added you to my watch list.

Sorry I don't have a lot of constructive criticism. But if I have some extra cash in the next couple of weeks I'll make sure to come back and get one (supposing they're still open)

Goodness me, I hope things turn out okay for you tho...it really sounds tough where you're at right now! :(

Thanks for your feedback though! It helped me realize that perhaps what I need is simply to advertise more. I guess I just have to increase my art output, get my art a little more out there to get noticed and perhaps business will follow. Good to know, atleast I know how to tackle it!

Its not as bad as it sounds, I'm just trying to save up for airline tickets because my fiancee wants to go to midwest furfest. Sadly I'm bad at saving XD

Don't reduce your price. You've only been advertising a few days and your watcher pool is fairly small (less than 400). Most of those are people who simply want to see your beautiful pieces (like that last piece of Reika hohoho!) in their submission notifications and have no intention or desire to commission. Your prices are very reasonable for your quality of art.

It's also important to acknowledge that as a SFW artist you simply won't get as much business as an artist who draws sex scenes and graphic nudity. Don't compromise on this if it's not the kind of art you want to draw, but set your expectations accordingly. It doesn't mean your art is "less" than someone who draws NSFW, it's just...furries and furries, yeah?

I would instead think on what other artists you know and ask for a "signal boost" from them to send attention your way. Ask some artists with a larger watcher pool to do trades with you to show off your art in their gallery and get some of their art in yours. Art is the main commodity on this site and you're a producer. That's a powerful advantage to leverage. Also look into what it takes to advertise on the site. Getting more attention really should be your focus at this point. The more art you post the faster that will happen. Think about making some more personal pieces while you wait for a commission.

Lastly, don't give up! Your talent is obvious and you have some watchers who truly enjoy your art. It will take time to get more. Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help getting your name out there in the mean time!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write this, T!! Its a whole lot of enlightenment for me indeed. You're quite right-- I need to advertise myself more, and the trades idea is a solid one! I'm just a little cautious asking for trades sometimes, but heck to trade with some of my favourite artists here would like quite something!! If I'm not getting too many slots taken this time, I will get drawing more personal pieces.

I'm thankful you think my prices are okay, cos I really didn't wanna change em. And lol, no I don't think I'll take the NSFW route even if it means less business cos I'll likely blush to death before I finish a piece

This really is good, practical advice, T. Thanks so much for the honest feedback!

YOU KNOW YOU ARE SOLID AWESOME RIGHT? YOU ARE.

I advertised this for you, this is the least I could do T_T I'd also love to commission you myself, but this month my earnings are rather small too. May be a bit later.
I hope all of the slots will be sold off sooner than you can imagine, you really deserve that <3

Sent you a note on this reply keeeheeeeheeeeee