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Regarding commissions!
8 years ago
I apologize in advance for any confusion about my commission openings, I realize I completely forgot to inform you all about my plans for the coming weeks. August is going to be a rather busy month for me, I have things I need to get ready for EF, EF itself, several freelance assignments of which the deadlines are coming up and some personal plans that do not involve work.
With Stand Back! I have finished the last commission on my list which means I am now free to accept new commissions. As some of you may know, I have been thinking of exploring different ways to re-open both to have faster turnaround times, to open more often so that more people will have a chance to get something, and for me to have more control in what I end up drawing and especially painting. I have already previously announced that I will not be accepting any full color commissions for a while and that is unchanged for now. I will however be accepting smaller commissions (primarily stencils, sketches and icons) periodically for the coming weeks, where the accepted commissions will be finished on the same day. Having a quick turnaround time like that keeps things fun and stress-free for me and ensures quick results and faster re-openings for you guys. Plus, with my schedule being the way it is at the moment, having periodic, small openings are far easier to plan for.
Towards the end of August and the beginning of September I will be re-opening for larger commissions again (busts and speedpaintings) in a similar fashion and I will be exploring Livestream-based commissions where I accept commissions while streaming. I have never really done that before so any tips or suggestions on that would be welcome!
Thank you all for your patience, support, encouragement and the many kind words I've received from you all <3.
With Stand Back! I have finished the last commission on my list which means I am now free to accept new commissions. As some of you may know, I have been thinking of exploring different ways to re-open both to have faster turnaround times, to open more often so that more people will have a chance to get something, and for me to have more control in what I end up drawing and especially painting. I have already previously announced that I will not be accepting any full color commissions for a while and that is unchanged for now. I will however be accepting smaller commissions (primarily stencils, sketches and icons) periodically for the coming weeks, where the accepted commissions will be finished on the same day. Having a quick turnaround time like that keeps things fun and stress-free for me and ensures quick results and faster re-openings for you guys. Plus, with my schedule being the way it is at the moment, having periodic, small openings are far easier to plan for.
Towards the end of August and the beginning of September I will be re-opening for larger commissions again (busts and speedpaintings) in a similar fashion and I will be exploring Livestream-based commissions where I accept commissions while streaming. I have never really done that before so any tips or suggestions on that would be welcome!
Thank you all for your patience, support, encouragement and the many kind words I've received from you all <3.
I really enjoy your artwork and appreciate your efforts to show how you care about your viewers.
Thanks for the update. :3
Thank you, and of course I do! <3
Now, concering in -steam commissions, I would make a mini pricelist of what you will be offering. Since it will be your first time doing it try doing commissions that you know you can get done fairly fast, like headshots,icons, and busts. As you feel more comfortable doing those in-stream, begin to offer things like flat half to fullbody sketches with gradient backgrounds, chibis, etc. So, in other words, offer art you know you can get done quickly, so each client is able to see there character draw.
Caraid you are an extremely popular artist so most importantly, limit your in-stream slots, invoice only, and make rules! I would start out with opening 3 slots just to get feel for it then as you get more comfortable open maybe 5, or even 10 slots if you are really up to it. Next, this is obvious ,but just for your safety, accept payment through invoice with these kind of commissions, sadly there will be furs that will try and play games. Lastly, make some simple cut and dry rules of what clients are allowed to order, for example: now wings, no backgrounds, etc.
I hope this helps you!
-☆Mylo☆
My only concern for now is how I would accept them. I could have people fill out a form prior to the stream perhaps and select the ones I want to do during the stream. I don't think first-come-first-serve would do very well with the demand I have currently. I also thought of doing in-stream auctions (either in-chat or via a remote link) for YCHs for example, where I'd paint a landscape/environment, allow input from the audience and then have people bid to have their character drawn into it in the final hours. That would be something for later, though :).
In stream comms advice. Take just a few at a time dont overload yourself in the stream.
*begins stalking your journals*
The hotel at Suhl was amazing, located at the top of a mountain, excellent view throughout the convention (heres a good photo of it - http://uk.zooverresources.com/image.....berg-Hotel.jpg ) though again not much else there as it's a small town located at the bottom of the mountain XD
Though I will also be glad when you start doing the speedpainting commissions again. I would love to get either! (Or both someday).
Hope this works out for you.