Ultimate Commission Guide for Artists (+ Free resources) with Artistree
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Here's my updated full art commission guide for 2022! It's been three years since I last took up this topic and I thought it was about time.
🔖 Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Free Commission Platform
00:56 - What is a Commission?
01:23 - Commission Info
02:52 - Where to host/upload the info?
03:52 - 3 Reasons to use Artistree.io
05:00 - Platform Comparisons
06:13 - Pricing your Commissions
08:13 - Pricing Advice
09:00 - Commercial use
09:54 - Walkthrough: Setting up Commission Info
13:32 - Tips to get commission orders
15:40 - How/when/where to get paid
16:36 - General Commission Advice
17:50 - A Commission Example
20:01 - Get started + more info!
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What if my country is not listed in the payment options for Artistree?
How do I send my art to my clients? Do I use Dropbox or something?
I am banned from instagram and twitter! They censor so much! I am political cartoonist
One time, I ended up venting to an artist I was commissioning just because my mental health is shitty in general, and he tried to offer me a mental health discount, but I declined it. Additionally, I couldn't give him an upfront payment due to PayPal being a nuisance, but he gave me the drawing anyways, and 3 months later, I gave him 1500% of what he had originally charged. (He was severely undercharging; $10 for 2 full-body drawings fully-colored and shaded; so I asked him how long they took and paid him $10/hour instead.)
It's been about a year since I gave him the payment and he's one of my best friends now as well as my mentor. I've also given him advice on pricing and he now charges $50/drawing with a 50% increase per additional character, which is much more reasonable. Using this pricing system, I paid him $75 for another commission of about the same quality. Additionally, I recently found out that his family is poor and the money from the commissions went towards the family savings. Anyways, watching this video made me realize how easy it was for him to be taken advantage of at the time, so maybe the fact that I paid him fairly despite that factored into us becoming close friends.
Glad to hear that you helped him, and he helped you
@@MangerzArt He is. He got $13 for Christmas, and I recently tipped him $25 for another commission, so I accidentally tipped him almost double his entire family’s Christmas gifts to him. He told me, “That’s a lot. Thank you so much.” and, thankfully, he wasn’t jealous about my Christmas gifts being worth at least 10 times as much as his.
@@rowan404 haha, thats so nice of you
@@MangerzArt I asked him ahead of time whether he preferred a gift or a commission and he wanted a commission. He refuses monetary compensation. Yesterday, I was telling him how he could have an apartment and I could pay his rent, and he told me that I frighten him with such statements.
@@rowan404 lol , your awesome ^-^ ,where is he from?
I love the fact not only there's no fees but it also donates to the reforestation! I'm definitely switching over to this for my commissions.
See now I got to check this out
Same here! Never knew this site existed, gives me hope to open my Comissions again ; u ;
Yes fr I really have too
I love it how they don’t take fees out of your commission and they treat both the client and the artist fairly instead of choosing a side which sometimes results in the clients
for now
@@ddlcp Why "for now" ?
@@phantomapprentice6749 its all about looking after its own interest but regardless of the initial..... things always change along the line....
I've read on the website that it's only for digital artists. Did they expand to support the traditional artists as well? Or is it going to strictly be for digital artists?
@@desertbloomke I don't really understand how it could be strictly for digital artists? The only thing that would change is how you get the commission to the client right? And there's all kinds of ways that you could specify that in your commission information, so I don't understand how a platform could limit you to only digital art. But I'm oblivious sometimes so clearfication would be appreciated.☺
Note- I'm not being sarcastic, I genuinely want to know so I can be aware of it for myself and others.🥺
i've had problems with pricing my art for a long time (well.. i've only been taking commissions for three or so years, but i've thought about it for a long time!) and one main thing that always tripped me up was the "time" aspect of pricing it. Everyone always says "Price your work based on how long it takes!" or "The longer your work takes, the more you should charge!" but... I can get a colored + cel shaded fullbody done in less than two hours! Maybe one if I don't get distracted (ADHD is a bitch, lmao). It doesn't even take much effort for me either- just turn on some music, turn off my brain, and get to work.
For anyone struggling with this too, i'd say look at it a different way: Because you draw so fast, price MORE. if your art is good and it gets done quickly, that's a very good thing for most people, so they'd be willing to pay extra!
this video was very good and helped me with a lot of things i thought about commissions etc. :'-0
Absolutely! You shouldn't have to settle for less just because you're experienced and efficient! You put a lot of work into getting to that skill level, so you should price it based on what you feel comfortable earning for the kind of work you're doing. The hourly wage is a good starting point for beginners, but it can be adjusted over time as the artist gets more comfortable in deciding what their work is worth. As demand goes up and skill level increases, prices can be raised!
Oh that’s really informative, thank you! I wish I could be as efficient as you, I hope once I’m more experienced I can be able to do it quickly too :)
THIS. I can take weeks to finish a drawing, then do the same thing in a few hours depending on my mood (and ADHD symptoms XD) at the time. The "make an estimate" part in the hourly payment method of the video was really helpful tbh. Considering this as well!
Honestly, I'm watching this video right now because I'm currently looking at adjusting my pricing due to a friend suggesting I be more aware of the time I spend on my commissions. And I too have the ADHD and I was doing the same thing! So thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it.
Pricing via time is the worst. You get paid less for any increase in your 'efficiency'. Price by value instead!
As the client I love when the artist gives frequent updates. A lot of artists make to much progress in one jump and it makes it difficult to ask them to undo their hard work just because they didn’t check if something was right earlier.
This video was very helpful! I’ve heard of commissions but was always told of the hefty fees they come with. I’m not at the skill level i want to be at to start commissions (nor do I have the time right now because of school) or the fact that only my family and a few friends know of me, but this gave me a huge boost of motivation to get better! I’m also thinking of trying your free brushes out more often, I realized I got them a while back but I hadn’t been checking my emails until like a weak ago😂
I'm so happy you found the video useful ;w; and that you feel motivated!!! ❤️☺️ Whenever you're ready to start commission work, I hope you will do amazingly 💪
And I also hope you will like the brushes >w< aaaaa AND ...thanks for watching 😍
I just want to say thank you for showcasing Artistree because for the longest time i wanted to do commissions but had some up's & downs in life. i wouldn't draw because i had a Perfectionist Mindset which prevented me to do what i loved in the 1st place. Recently, I've finally learned to Let it Go & make mistakes. After watching your video I'm Pumped to start doing Commissions but only after i Re-Visit the basics of art for a little bit & what i know.
I was just thinking about starting commissions. This video is definitely going to be helping me a ton.😊💗 Thank u so very much, Nadia 🤗💕💕 Love from India 💖
I'm so happy if my video can help you get started ;w; Thank you for watching my video so fast 💕
lOve fRoM iNdIa nobody asked
step 1 take $$$
step 2 fire up midjourney
step 3 profit
@@taki7546 why’re you so pressed 💀
@@taki7546 well nobody asked for ur opinion also, but here you are
Wow, I can not tell you how much I appreciate this video. It was detailed, well executed, visually stunning and super fun. I was actually engaged the whole time. I normally shy away or skip through 20 mins videos, but not this. You went above and beyond in explaining, giving examples and speaking honestly. I hope ArtisTree showed their appreciation for you for this video.
Although I don't think I'll be able to do commissions anytime soon (as I am VERY busy haha) this video is extremely helpful! Thank you!
Also, congrats on 300K!!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR NOTICING, AAAAAA 💖💖💖 300K is insane o____o *sweats*
Thank you so much for putting so much work and love into your videos. ❤️
Have been searching for such a plattform the past days.
I'm treasuring your vids a lot! ❤️
Thank you so much! This is perfect! You're a LEGEND! It's great to have someone who really helps the art community!
This is perfect timing! I’ve been wanting to open commissions lately, but I hadn’t found a platform I was comfortable with. Thank you so much Nadia! This website sounds like it’s just what I need
This was super in depth and helpful. Going to remember this for if I start doing commissions!
So glad a site like this exists!!! I was going to start commissions but I was a little overwhelmed with the process
This video is gooold! Thank you so much for this, I'm starting my art career doing commissions full time, and this guide helped me a lot organizing my products and pricings!
Where has this video has been in my artist life! This is great to learn more about commission and how to set it up.👏
I'm using this as I try to do my first ever commissions!! Thank you for this!! Wish me luck!! 💖💖
This is all so cool to know~! I needed somewhere to open commissions and I'm really excited that Artistree supports and respects artists. The layout of their website looks sleek and simple to use. I'm excited to open an account and get started with the help of all of your awesome advice!
This video is insanely well put together and a huge help
Absolutely love how you explained a reasonable, feasible way to price your art! I always hear people say to price based on the amount of work you put in, but never any specific things to think about: timing myself when working on specific pieces and then adding time to account for communication makes so much sense, thank you for being specific!
When i say i love these types of videos I LOVE THEM. It helps so much i feel like in confident to tryout commissions.
This is super helpful. Thank you so much. It was thorough and to the point. Loved it. As an artist whose starting out commissions work for the first time, this is indeed needed and once again I'm very grateful that I stumbled across your video. I've already subscribed to your channel and shared the video link with my other artist friends!!
This is honestly so useful. It rekindled a bit of my will to actually open commissions this year. Also the fact Artistree helps with reforestation?? Triple win. Thanks for sharing the wisdom! ♥️
Amazing art and amazing tips all in one channel! Love it. Thank you so much for these tips
I’m feeling a lot more confident now. Thank you for the tips!
The commission breakdown was so helpful! Thanks for explaining that 😊
You're very welcome!! Thank you for your support ☺️❤️
Thank you so much for this! perfect timing!!!! ^^
Thank you so much! This video is a real treasure. I wanted to try commission but I do not know how and where to begin . This is so helpful!
This is sososososo incredibly helpful!! I never knew of Artistree and this honestly helped me build a good idea of what my presence/commission accounts will look like with price ideas and everything!! I used to be so confused and scared of starting but I'm so excited now!! Thank you so much!!
I also feel so validated in pricing my stuff high bc it takes me so long to make it and I feel like I should get what I deserve (*cough* *glaring at mom who said my semi-realistic bust should be priced at 5-8 dollars*)
You are so helpful thanx!! And I love the way you demonstrate everything with all your doodles🥰
This was so useful! I've been thinking of starting commissions but didn't know where to start, this was a big help!! 😭💖
Thankyou so much for sharing!!
I hope that this new platform stays as good as it sounds!👀 I'm excited to look into it!
Thank you!!!! Imma watch this video again and again ^^ 😊😊
Thank you for this guide! I'm still scared to do commissions as I'm afraid I won't meet customers expectations but when I'll feel more confident about myself I'll definitely use this site 🤩
this is why I love you nadiaxel your a lifesaver
I setup my account as I followed along. Im glad to see they included a way to upload the finished product, because I was never sure how to send clients the finished work without loss of quality. I’m so excited, I’ve never done comms before and the simplicity of this site makes me wanna try 😄🤞
I recently discovered your channel and I can't stop watching your videos even thought English is not my first language xD Such a great content! I love it.
Found this very helpful, thank you for making this vid!
Thank you, your videos have really helped me learn a lot! 💜 ❤️ 💙
Oo this is so helpful! Thank you so much for making this video ❤
this is great content! exactly what i was looking for. thankyou!
So glad a site like this exist! I def make an account once I grow my following. ^ ^ Thanks for this, the video was clear and straight to the point and fun to watch. :3 Btw love love your hair! ♥
Wow! Incredibly helpful. Thanks so much for sharing!
Why is the platform comparisons section not got the customer pays all at $100? It still feels that artistree is taking as much as paypal does when you look at it as taking $6 from you
oh this was so helpful thank you so much!!! 💖💖💖
This was exceedingly helpful. I just got my first commission request on Instagram and had zero clue what to do next....this was a perfect crash course 😅
Thank you so much for sharing all of this information!
Valuable information, and great platform. Ty
thank you so much for sharing this! so helpful to know such a site exists! 💟💟✨✨
aaaaa you're welcome! But thank YOU for watching 💝😭
Wow. What an incredible platform! Your video was so helpful. I really feel I know everything I need to know if I decide to move forward. Just awesome!
Thanks for the in depth showcase of Artistree! I've been using a more "old-fashioned" model of handling my commissions; Email for communication, Google Forms to accept commissions, and Sheets to keep track of them and it sometimes gets a bit overwhelming having to juggle updating all of them 😅 Knowing there's a website that handles all including payment is really helpful!
is Artistree good? I want to use it :v
Really good video! helped me out a lot, I will definitely be checking out Artistree for my next commission🙏
YOOO THIS IS SO HELPFUL. I become 18 next year so setting this up would make me super happy!!!
You don't know how badly I needed this and it's also right on time! Good sh*t Nadia! 🤣😂
Thank you so much! You explained it well!)
Thank you SO much you are a life saver!!
We really need more websites like this!
this is so helpful!!! thank you so muchhhhh
Thank goodness, I needed this
This helped so much thanks
This video help me so much❤ I will start my art commission next year, thank you❤
I AM SO IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR 😍😍😍
This is so cool! I'll have to check Artistree out!
this is a super nice video!! and i just checked out the page its really good! the ooonly thing i wish i could change is set a limit on the number of revisions i can get per commission, aside from that its incredible!!
Thank you so much for this information! I plan on starting commissions but I'm just afraid to do so at the moment, since I don't have my own art style and it changes from time to time. That is why I'm doing some research to learn the ropes, tips, and tricks.
There couldn't be a more needed video right now than this one... Such perfect timing, Thank you Nadiaxel... 😊🥰🥰
Super happy to provide >w< and thank so much for watching aaaa 💖🥰
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I just finished watching your old commission videos so I’m stoked with this new one! And right before I’m starting my commissions back up 😂 would you recommend starting with this new platform over making a website? Or possibly doing both? Love your videos they’re always amazing thank you!!
Thank you so much! i really appreciate
Omg this is going to help me so much!! I’m currently investing money to start out fresh. Thank you
Thanks SO much for this tutorial! I'm gonna make lots and lots of money with all this if I practice more on Art! This was really helpful!
Thank you for this video, this is amazing
As a relatively new artist who’s considering possibly starting commissions in the future, but doubtful about the trustworthiness of PayPal, am very excited over hearing about Artistree.
Thank you for this lead! This is literally my workflow with security of a third party! Totally swapping into their platform!
hi,, thanks for this information,, i hope i can open my own commission soon,, this thought of "im not good enough" is really hold me back 😵
Made it just in time o.o Good thing i got your video on recommended.
this video is really underrated imo, keep going! :D
Woah this came at the perfect time! i was thinking about improving my art so I could set up commissions! ^^
omg best of luck ;w; 💖💖💖 Thanks for coming in here so quickly heheh :V
Thanks that was helpful 😩🤝
Gorgeous video in general!
But guys remember:
From a business perspective It's Horrible to do commission sheets, please just discuss details with clients, because YOU choose the client, and YOU as the Artist are the comodity
NEVER Undersell yourself, Never MCdonaldify yourself, please guys, like she says ALWAYS ALWAYS start from at least minimum wage per hour (Or more, usually Independant Artists are taxed more, so go more than Minimum wage to cover that)
PS: Never wait for clients to come to you, take a day or two to actively SEEK clients on forums and websites, and TALK to them
Great advice 💖 Thank you for sharing! Also, this term "MCDonaldify" X,DD I love it hahahahah!
@@Nadiaxel One extra thing form experience, a big following doesn't equal big potential clients (You CAN get clients with barely any followers or fame);
I practically saw that clients come from actively seeking them (For example responding on posts where people seek artists or by offering the services to people directly)
A following is good for brand recognition and credibility but for Trustworthy and Loyal Clients... an active direct communication seems the best option
You can even make strong friendships with them hehe!
@@AnubisMaster Yes, absolutely! I also think that ties well with the fact that a lot of AMAZING artists don't have a big following - but that doesn't mean they aren't making a living from being an artist. Sometimes very successful artists are "too busy" being successful and having work to do, to also have time to nurture social media accounts C:
@@AnubisMaster thats really nice to know :) I'm pretty confident in my art, but I struggle to "grow" on any platform. Do you have any advice where to find those clients? I feel like here in germany its so hard to find people :/
Ty sm!
This is very helpful thank youu
Hiii I've been waiting for a viddd
AAAA I'm always happy to deliver 💖
Thank you for this 😊
What are you, psychic? I was just discussing this with a friend so I could finally jump into commissions.
Tusind tak! Det her var en super god hjælp! 😄 Jeg havde lige besluttet mig for at ændre mine commission-priser og setup, og Artistree lyder som den helt rigtige platform. Dine priseksempler var også rigtig gode. Jeg har en rimelig god idé om hvad jeg bør tage for mit arbejde, men jeg kan godt huske dengang man var ny og ikke havde nogen form for selvtillid omkring hvad ens tid skulle koste. Jeg er sikker på det hjælper en masse folk med at komme igang ♥️
I love you, thanks so much!
Thank you for this! I'm looking for a different platform of accepting commissions and Deviant Art has been my only platform for this. I will work on this next!
ohhh thanks a lot! Artistree looks like very interesting!
This is awesome👌 I wanted to try doing commissions to earn money but was scared to do so since it would be my first time and I didn't know how to start. This website would make it a lot easier and less daunting for me ^_^
nice info ! i just visited the channel and it was really helpful for we artists
Awesome very helpful!
This is too good, WHAT'S THE CATCH!?
It's so nice to see another commission guide from you. You are giving some great advice and it's really helpful. You truly are good at giving information in an easy to understand way. Though, the thing I'm concerned about is all the legal hassles. I would love it if you would consider such generosity as making a video about it. I think it would ease some of the struggles of so many new artists such as myself.
Thank you so much, unknown 💖🤗 Do you perhaps refer to all the legal hassles regarding commission work in general? I used to know a lot about it, but I never felt confident enough in my "legal knowledge" to actually advice people on a deeper level. It's super complicated, so I definitely get why you would want a video like that ;w; I think I used to watch a guy on....Skillshare (I think) just talking about the legal stuff 🤔
@@Nadiaxel Yes, just in general. I understand that it would be quite hard to dive down deep into such complex topics. What I think would have saved me plenty of time would have been a video mention everything regarding laws and referring to places where more information could be found e.g Just mentioning that one needs a business in certain cases and what one is required to learn would have been great. It really isn't as obvious as one would think (sadly).
I'm glad you mentioned that you've learned from someone on skillshare. I might look into it later. I'm happy to receive any kind of help when it comes to commissions.
I just want to say thank you. You are really great at what you're doing and I look forward to see more of your fantastic content. Your art is amazing and a real inspiration to me and so many others. Your older commission guide was one of the first things that made me consider starting up commissions. Again, thank you.
Btw sorry for how I write. It is pretty terrible.
Thank you for guide💖! I hope later i can use it to start comm >
Whaaat! This sounds like a dream. I´m getting off of fiver immediately! Thank you,so much for this information.
Artistree is definitely something I would have loved back when I was first starting out. These days I tend to have more professional work than personal commissions and very little time to fit in more. Even so, I'm not sure it would be the platform for someone like myself charging around $400+ per commission. Still worth potentially looking into though.
That's one beautiful website you're promoting Nadia! This motivates me to start my own commissions! Those guys are really really doing god's work, promoting anonymity and giving artists an out from PayPal's evil clutches (lol) while not impacting their revenue stream. Awesome!!
But you have to accept payments by PayPal on artistree :/ I've been worried about using it because of that because I'm confused weather I'd have the same problem with PayPal over again (╯︵╰,)
@@Piriguin_aweonekethis was my thought as well?!
I SIGNED UP FOR ARTIST TREE hope I get commissions!