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Why I've Been Slow to Open Commissions
4 years ago
I'm sure some people have noticed that I've been slower than normal on opening for commissions. There are a few reasons for this, and it's about time I spoke up.
First, I've been locked up in my house all year. I can count how many times I've gone out on my paw alone, and I'm not even exaggerating. Being cooped up in this room day in and day out, my creativity has plummeted (and I didn't have much to begin with, let's be real). I've been stuck in this routine of waking up, drawing, eating, and games, and it's depressing. I would love to get out, but for one thing: I can't drive, and being outside of city limits of a city that only has Ma & Pa hardware stores, there's really nowhere to go to within walking distance. I don't have any friends to hang out with either. So...I'm kinda just alone in my room.
Another factor is that, while I don't wish to come off as ungrateful to those that wish to commission me, it seems that every batch of commissions I open up for, there's always at least one person that comes off as rude in some way. Whether it be a passive aggressive remark, making constant changes, or even wanting something to doesn't make sense. And it's drained me and made me hesitant on opening up for commissions.
I've also haven't been in the mood to draw at all for so long. I rarely feel joy in drawing anymore, and I feel like I've just been drawing the same thing over and over again. It's basically another layer of being in this rut, and it's driving me crazy.
First, I've been locked up in my house all year. I can count how many times I've gone out on my paw alone, and I'm not even exaggerating. Being cooped up in this room day in and day out, my creativity has plummeted (and I didn't have much to begin with, let's be real). I've been stuck in this routine of waking up, drawing, eating, and games, and it's depressing. I would love to get out, but for one thing: I can't drive, and being outside of city limits of a city that only has Ma & Pa hardware stores, there's really nowhere to go to within walking distance. I don't have any friends to hang out with either. So...I'm kinda just alone in my room.
Another factor is that, while I don't wish to come off as ungrateful to those that wish to commission me, it seems that every batch of commissions I open up for, there's always at least one person that comes off as rude in some way. Whether it be a passive aggressive remark, making constant changes, or even wanting something to doesn't make sense. And it's drained me and made me hesitant on opening up for commissions.
I've also haven't been in the mood to draw at all for so long. I rarely feel joy in drawing anymore, and I feel like I've just been drawing the same thing over and over again. It's basically another layer of being in this rut, and it's driving me crazy.
I'm moving out of state this year. I can't make a living where I am.
On top of that, half of the people requesting art from me are rude and passive aggressive while demanding free art. Heck, even online friends are hitting me up for free art. "Why don't you draw my character?" Right now, I'm posting commissions and not much else. Still gonna put my content behind a paywall for the financial support. A gator's gotta eat!
I appreciate the customers who requested art and paid up front. Y'all are rock starts. Come on back any time!
You could always make a patreon, or even sell art packs!
We gotta keep in mind this fandom isn't the healthiest, either.