So I've got a Commissionr account and I was thinking about how the current artist/commissioner relationships tend to work on most art sites.

Usually, the artists display their wares, put out a line when they are open, and the buyers come to them. This is all well and good for artists with a decent amount of exposure, but I think it's pretty much an inversion on how the rest of the market outside the furry world operates, and there are times where they buyer doesn't always know what they want, even though they know they desire something. The current furry commissioning model also makes it harder for artists that are just starting out, or if their current following is tapped for cash due to conventions, school, etc.

The beauty of Commissionr is that it operates in both directions, for both artists looking to fill their queue and for buyers that have at least an idea of what they want, or at least that they want something and a price range they're willing to pay. Of course what the buyer is willing to shell out versus the artist's valuation of their time and effort will always be a point of contention, but that's more on the buyer to be flexible and open to pitches outside of their normal range, especially if they browse the artist's gallery and like their work. However, the site is still in beta and the pool of artists and buyers is going to be smaller until it catches on.

Hell, I've been tempted to make postings saying "Here's my refs, this is what I'm into, here are the refs of some other furs I've had pieces with or want (and have permission to get) pieces with in the future, and here's what I'm more than likely not wanting to exceed in spending for the month unless you feel that you can blow my mind. I lack ideas on what I want, so pitch me concepts (stick figure visuals are a plus!) and the pricings behind them."

Any ideas from my current following on how to improve prospects in the reverse?