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Hey guys, I got a few questions. I always want to draw commissions, but I tend to get maybe one a year, so I have a couple of questions, and I'd appreciate honest (But please be constructive) advice and opinions.
1) How does one market themselves?
It feels like no one reads my journals and whatnot. So how to I get people interested in my art and to commission me? I've been more active this year than last year, so what else can I do to improve on this? (I've been posting my art in groups and stuff, I can't afford paid advertising.)
2) Are my prices too high for my quality of work/ turn-around?
I usually finish my art within a week or two depending on complexity, sometimes I'll finish in a couple of hours if I'm really in the zone. Some of my recent pieces are here
3) Is there something wrong with my ToS/Commission form? Found HERE
I know I need to update my examples, but is it hard to understand, am I being too pushy, etc?
I'd really appreciate the feedback, tips, advice, etc
1) How does one market themselves?
It feels like no one reads my journals and whatnot. So how to I get people interested in my art and to commission me? I've been more active this year than last year, so what else can I do to improve on this? (I've been posting my art in groups and stuff, I can't afford paid advertising.)
2) Are my prices too high for my quality of work/ turn-around?
I usually finish my art within a week or two depending on complexity, sometimes I'll finish in a couple of hours if I'm really in the zone. Some of my recent pieces are here
3) Is there something wrong with my ToS/Commission form? Found HERE
I know I need to update my examples, but is it hard to understand, am I being too pushy, etc?
I'd really appreciate the feedback, tips, advice, etc
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Personally I think your prices are fine, as is the form. As for marketing, I'm not sure. I know Brian posted on Facebook about it and I've had friend ask about my commission(Laptop background) and I'd tell them you did it.