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Tips for the Commissioning Community from a friend
8 years ago
Based on my previous journal, I'm sure that everyone thinks I will always side with commissioners and patrons. That is not the case. Often people's expectations of artists can be rather skewed and here are some tips that I have to ensure that you not only get your art but also have a pleasant experience during the process.
1. Be Respectful Artists are not soulless drones put on this earth to create content for our amusement. They are people just like me and you. They have lives, work, emergencies, and can also get burnt out from time to time. If they are in contact with you and are respectful, be the same in return. Most people I know do the work of people they like before people they don't....
2. Freebies aren't Mandatory When an artist gives away art for free, it is a gift and a privilege. It should never be something that is expected nor should you ever give an artist grief for not selecting your character for the free art. Approaching an artist expecting something for free is very, very disrespectful.
3. Keep up your end of things If you are supposed to deliver something to your artist by a specific time, do it. You would get upset if they didn't do the same right? This could be money, a description, an approval, or whatever is needed to move the project further.
1. Be Respectful Artists are not soulless drones put on this earth to create content for our amusement. They are people just like me and you. They have lives, work, emergencies, and can also get burnt out from time to time. If they are in contact with you and are respectful, be the same in return. Most people I know do the work of people they like before people they don't....
2. Freebies aren't Mandatory When an artist gives away art for free, it is a gift and a privilege. It should never be something that is expected nor should you ever give an artist grief for not selecting your character for the free art. Approaching an artist expecting something for free is very, very disrespectful.
3. Keep up your end of things If you are supposed to deliver something to your artist by a specific time, do it. You would get upset if they didn't do the same right? This could be money, a description, an approval, or whatever is needed to move the project further.
