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Life Update (Episode 456): SOME progress
7 years ago
Hey guys!
So I've finally gotten around to getting my residency number, which should be arriving early next week! This means I will finally be able to open up bank accounts and register as a freelancer! Which is great news for you guys since it means I can finally start taking commissions again, even if it's gonna take a couple more weeks.
My partner and I have decided to make the best out of not-the-best situation, so while it may take us a while longer to get a home, we've decided to not scramble for it, because that's only going to make us more anxious. I've also definitely decided to stay here, despite the wishes of my mom and dad, since Estonia will be too far away from literally anything, and there are VERY few people who would even remotely care about the stuff I do, which sucks, because having big peer groups is important. (Plus 1 convention per year?? yeah no fuck that)
So guys, let me know what kind of stuff you'll be looking for when I relaunch! Do you want adoptables? Do you want YCHs, and if that's the case, what kind? Stuff you don't mind sharing with other people or do you want a one of a kind artwork? Do you want NSFW of SFW stuff? Would you want YCH comics, illustrations, paintings, or simple icons? Let me know what you're after and you'll have plenty to choose from when I launch! Also giving price ranges could help!
So I've finally gotten around to getting my residency number, which should be arriving early next week! This means I will finally be able to open up bank accounts and register as a freelancer! Which is great news for you guys since it means I can finally start taking commissions again, even if it's gonna take a couple more weeks.
My partner and I have decided to make the best out of not-the-best situation, so while it may take us a while longer to get a home, we've decided to not scramble for it, because that's only going to make us more anxious. I've also definitely decided to stay here, despite the wishes of my mom and dad, since Estonia will be too far away from literally anything, and there are VERY few people who would even remotely care about the stuff I do, which sucks, because having big peer groups is important. (Plus 1 convention per year?? yeah no fuck that)
So guys, let me know what kind of stuff you'll be looking for when I relaunch! Do you want adoptables? Do you want YCHs, and if that's the case, what kind? Stuff you don't mind sharing with other people or do you want a one of a kind artwork? Do you want NSFW of SFW stuff? Would you want YCH comics, illustrations, paintings, or simple icons? Let me know what you're after and you'll have plenty to choose from when I launch! Also giving price ranges could help!
I like SFW and NSFW stuffs and I think your comic has been entertaining. I would think some storytelling will get people to commission you for characters. Illustrations/painting shown for the chapter heading and issue covers. Your sketching, inking, and simple coloring styles in the pages. You then can sell the finished issue at your artist table at a con.
As for prices, you'll need to confer with the European community if it's based on the Euro and the common price points observed there.
I'm working on a whole bunch of projects that will translate into books, zines, prints and merch for conventions, but I specifically meant if there are things that people want to commission or buy off me digitally. Physical products have not been too popular over here before when I've announced comics coming out on my store.
The reason I asked the price question was to gauge the general budget of people here. Personal/private commissions have a completely different price point than professional commissions. A character sheet offered to someone who wants a ref of their fursona will not cost the same as a reference sheet of a character for a video game company. Generally I want to know what people are willing to spend on art here so I can plan my resources accordingly!
(If the4e's a bunch of errors, sorry! Phones are limited)
Character turnarounds $40 - 60 with an already designed character. Higher if they are designing the character from a description and level of color work involved in it. I seen a turnaround done like a painting level rendition on all four sides for $200. Mostly the clothing pattern accents. Designing a fursona from a description front view only starting at $40 cause you'll will have to make at least on set of revisions on the pencils before the project can be finished.
I've seen many of the commissions for painting level renderings start at $100 with simple abstract color background.
The most important part is you are going to need to determine who is the competition your work is going to be compared against for pricing and be aware of their rate scale.