Discord can't handle powerful artists! By the way I was totally drawn in by your pfp and checked out your channel. Your art is SO GOOOOOD. I just had to subscribe.
This makes me so excited, I got my first client but my price is so low its ridiculous, I charge $5 for a full comic page and it takes alot of work to get it done But seeing that you can charge 60 dollars+ on 1 commission is absolutely amazing, you gave me a truck load of hope, can't wait to reach that point myself.
A solid video this one. My favorite advice from has to be the parts about good communication, how to properly handle a half-pay situation and the quick mention of the repercussions of ghosting because I believe they all play into a serious thing called "trust" which can make or break your reputation whether you are an artist or a commissioner.
8:45 That's why I charge 1 invoice of half and half with a deadline of 2 weeks to a month. They pay half before I begin, provide the sketch and all, end the drawing and then they are required to pay the other half of the invoice, otherwise I have ever legal right to take back my work or even sue them for attempting to scam.
Thank you for this video! I plan to do commissions in the future, so I am quite grateful for your instructions as they seemed quite useful so thank you! ^^
🤣the part with banana man is just too funny lol I love your little tidbits with him. Also I LOVE educating myself through TH-cam. This is a great video 💙also congrats on 70K subs!! I subscribed when you had 15K! 😆you’re growing so fast!
Yeah I get the reference and yeah it's such classic episode! Also great job drawing the thumbnail and the smile you added in the thumbnail reminds me of Peanuts also I hope you make it 100k Subs I'll keep supporting your channel :)
I am not 18 yet but wanna start with comissions is there a way to do so or do I need to wait 'til I am old enough? And do I need to watch out when I draw something related to a fandom?
Hi! I’m very new to commissioning and am also in my teen years just starting work (I’m 16 years old), and I was wondering that considering I’m still young but am good at my craft, should I factor that in to my pricing and info that I give on a google doc?
thank you for this video! quick question, after the customer, pays for the final piece and you give them the drawing, should you still include a small watermark that isn't intrusive to the piece? just in case they decide to repost or even try to sell your art afterward?
That's a great question! Unfortunately it's the internet and you cant stop someone from being a bad boy lol. Lots of artists will ass signatures to their work or find clever ways to incorporate their signatures to their art which I think is totally fine. But I dont think there should be any watermarks that obscure the art itself since they payed for it. The best thing to do is just be clear in your terms about reposting art. I allow it to be posted online as long as they @ me or tag me in it. If they dont you can send them a message about it but after that I dont think there is much that can be done.
This was so helpful I've been thinking about opening commissions but I've been very stressed about it...I have a question for payment on paypal do you use a personal or business account?
I have a question: If somebody wants you to draw them their character or oc do I have them send a ref sheet, or do they describe their character to me?
I ALWAYS ask for reference. Not everyone has full reference sheets but I prefer to use reference. What I would recommend if someone doesn't have reference is, have that person find images of people with similar hair cuts, or outfits to what they are looking for. It will make your job so much easier!
It's alright. When you make an account it walks you through everything you need. Typically you hook it up to a bank account so you can transfer the funds you made later on but I know lots of artists that just get a card through paypal and use the funds they made from there directly
But what if you feel like your work is practically worthless with how poor it can be, I mean this not to degrade myself but I don't wanna charge 20$ for a poor piece
That's totally understandable! Everyone could be able to determine where their own strengths are. But if you are unsure then maybe show some friends or fellow artists your work and ask them how much they would pay? I would hate your you to under sell yourself but if you want to charge a little less as you're learning that's totally okay too!
I’m starting to make commissions and here is a tip: make prices cheap so you get more people at least, if someone does not want to waste like 200$ on art!
Do you know how I could do an online-only commission page when I'm Traditional? I want to see if I could ask for an address but I don't want to sound creepy, ya know? But if I do use mail, should I then also add more to the price cause of costs for me to ship it? Sorry if rude I just need some help abt. this
No problem! Typically for traditional pieces a lot of artists work online for that nowadays. If they commission you knowing you're a traditional artist then they should understand that they need to share their address with you in order for you to ship it so there should be no issue there. Just make sure that you put all of that information in your terms and conditions. As far as charging for shipping they should absolutely be paying for that. It shouldnt come out of the cost of the commission since it's the post office that is charging the delivery fee. What some people do is have a flat rate charge for shipping that would cover the price depending on where it is going or you can tell them the price of what the shipping cost after you've sent it and found out how much it is. That's totally up to you and how comfortable you are with it. Hope that helps!
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“Your art is too dang powerful” *stares daggers at Discord, Discord sweats in corner*
Discord can't handle powerful artists! By the way I was totally drawn in by your pfp and checked out your channel. Your art is SO GOOOOOD. I just had to subscribe.
@@Scomicmaker WHHAAA!! Thank you 🎉🎉
This makes me so excited, I got my first client but my price is so low its ridiculous, I charge $5 for a full comic page and it takes alot of work to get it done
But seeing that you can charge 60 dollars+ on 1 commission is absolutely amazing, you gave me a truck load of hope, can't wait to reach that point myself.
U def need to charge more than that
This couldn’t have been more perfectly timed!! I’m opening commissions next week so this was extremely helpful, thank you!!
Excellent! I hope you get some work coming your way!
@@Scomicmaker Thank you so much!!
@@crystaliart4115 let us know how it works out!
@@Herbsandspices-p4f I will!!
A solid video this one. My favorite advice from has to be the parts about good communication, how to properly handle a half-pay situation and the quick mention of the repercussions of ghosting because I believe they all play into a serious thing called "trust" which can make or break your reputation whether you are an artist or a commissioner.
How do you do those emojis -
@@sanviiii888_ and how do you become a member?
@@sanviiii888_ ohh okay!
@@sanviiii888_ ohh okay!
@@L1ight..s0larzx The emojis are available for payed members. But unfortunately they only work on my videos and streams.
8:45 That's why I charge 1 invoice of half and half with a deadline of 2 weeks to a month. They pay half before I begin, provide the sketch and all, end the drawing and then they are required to pay the other half of the invoice, otherwise I have ever legal right to take back my work or even sue them for attempting to scam.
I've never done commisons before and I'm very inconsistent with my artstyle, should I factor that into my pricing?
I can be pretty inconsistent too. I wouldnt worry about that as much. If you have some good solid examples of your work I think that's all you need.
Me spiraling in my residential housing/art studio. Great tips!
Thanks!
I’ve never done commissions before. But am definitely considering it. Thanks for the tips.
This was a great video to help in my own commissions! Thank you so much!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video! I plan to do commissions in the future, so I am quite grateful for your instructions as they seemed quite useful so thank you! ^^
I didn't need an existential crisis today, but thanks banana man-
😂 thanks for the commission advice!
🤣the part with banana man is just too funny lol I love your little tidbits with him. Also I LOVE educating myself through TH-cam. This is a great video 💙also congrats on 70K subs!! I subscribed when you had 15K! 😆you’re growing so fast!
they's video both part 1 & 2 Have been so helpful ❤
these videos are so helpfulll, I hope to start commissions soon😭😭
I'm so glad it was helpful!
I was wondering how you send the payment information to the commissioner. That part confuses me a bit
That thumbnail is hilarious I like that you drew a Charlie Brown smile 😂
Haha thanks! It's based off the spongebob bubble blowing episode!
Yeah I get the reference and yeah it's such classic episode! Also great job drawing the thumbnail and the smile you added in the thumbnail reminds me of Peanuts also I hope you make it 100k Subs I'll keep supporting your channel :)
59 minutes late,still haven't watched the video but i bet you its awesome
You are too kind
hey scomicmaker your video's and streams inspire us all to draw thank you so much :D
You are too sweet Jacob!
Thank you for the advice Scomic
No problem!
Why do I keep missing these
It's okay!
Woohoo a premiere
7:57 how much would you charge a fee after the line work and coloring is done if the cilent wanted to make changes?
Yeesss I've been waiting for this!!!
Really want to make commissions. This has been a struggle for me last year and still is but will give this a try.
I am not 18 yet but wanna start with comissions is there a way to do so or do I need to wait 'til I am old enough? And do I need to watch out when I draw something related to a fandom?
Banana Man reminds me of the narrator in Battle Block Theater
Lol I love the smile on the thumbnail
I might draw again, but i don't know
Thanks for the vid
I’m thinking about starting commissions but I don’t really have anything to pay since I’m very young and I don’t know what to charge. Any ideas??
Thank you it was very helpful! it had so many details that I really needed.
Thank you for the informative video. 👏 👏 👏
Of course!
Hi! I’m very new to commissioning and am also in my teen years just starting work (I’m 16 years old), and I was wondering that considering I’m still young but am good at my craft, should I factor that in to my pricing and info that I give on a google doc?
This was really really helpful! Thanks a lot :D
I'm so glad it was helpful!
So.
I have art, I have something to sell.
BUT WHERE CAN I SELL IT ?!
Haiii I'm excited
These videos are really helpful thank you! 💖💖💖
I am Learning so much knowledge
Excellent
thank you for this video! quick question, after the customer, pays for the final piece and you give them the drawing, should you still include a small watermark that isn't intrusive to the piece? just in case they decide to repost or even try to sell your art afterward?
That's a great question! Unfortunately it's the internet and you cant stop someone from being a bad boy lol. Lots of artists will ass signatures to their work or find clever ways to incorporate their signatures to their art which I think is totally fine. But I dont think there should be any watermarks that obscure the art itself since they payed for it.
The best thing to do is just be clear in your terms about reposting art. I allow it to be posted online as long as they @ me or tag me in it. If they dont you can send them a message about it but after that I dont think there is much that can be done.
HOW LONG did it take to most of yall to get comissioned, I know I am good but I have the invisble syndrome
This was so helpful I've been thinking about opening commissions but I've been very stressed about it...I have a question for payment on paypal do you use a personal or business account?
The issue is that my country doesn't allow a third party app like paypal,... and I don't know what to do 🙂😢
The only thing i dont understand is how to do the payment
May i ask how you schedule your work per client? Like do you take 2 weeks to finish one and do each clients agree on the schedule deadline you desire.
LES GOO, I NOT GONNA BE A HOBO YOOOO
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So, is there any way I can do this as a 13 year old?
I have a question:
If somebody wants you to draw them their character or oc do I have them send a ref sheet, or do they describe their character to me?
I ALWAYS ask for reference. Not everyone has full reference sheets but I prefer to use reference.
What I would recommend if someone doesn't have reference is, have that person find images of people with similar hair cuts, or outfits to what they are looking for. It will make your job so much easier!
@@Scomicmaker thanks so much!!! This will make it so much easier!!!
Helppp how do you price it when the client wants the PDS files of the drawing??? :d
is it possible to start doing Commissions at 16?
Im not completely sure how to use Paypal.. 😅
It's alright. When you make an account it walks you through everything you need. Typically you hook it up to a bank account so you can transfer the funds you made later on but I know lots of artists that just get a card through paypal and use the funds they made from there directly
I wish I can be a good drawer like you but I am good at swimming
That was way too helpfull thank u!
How to draw hair blowing in the wind
Scomic maker I have an idea for a video draw your self as chubby Pikachu.
I do love a good chubby pikachu
But what if you feel like your work is practically worthless with how poor it can be, I mean this not to degrade myself but I don't wanna charge 20$ for a poor piece
That's totally understandable! Everyone could be able to determine where their own strengths are. But if you are unsure then maybe show some friends or fellow artists your work and ask them how much they would pay? I would hate your you to under sell yourself but if you want to charge a little less as you're learning that's totally okay too!
@@Scomicmaker understood, thank you very much for the advice!
how should i take payments if im too young for cashapp and paypal or whatever? im under 18 so i cant really use like anything so any suggestions?
You could use giftcards, or memberships ( like for example, discord nitro), as payment
Lets gooo 🛐
Yay I came early
I added a watermark... they took it off.... and never paid.... well sh-
This is why you charge half to full up front.
@@setin8720 It happened a year ago. I learned my lesson and found better means of getting commissions worked on and paid. :P
I want to sell art for cooleg
I’m starting to make commissions and here is a tip: make prices cheap so you get more people at least, if someone does not want to waste like 200$ on art!
Starting off cheaper is totally fine! Especially if you're still learning! But never charge so cheap that it isn't worth your time!
Do you know how I could do an online-only commission page when I'm Traditional? I want to see if I could ask for an address but I don't want to sound creepy, ya know? But if I do use mail, should I then also add more to the price cause of costs for me to ship it? Sorry if rude I just need some help abt. this
No problem! Typically for traditional pieces a lot of artists work online for that nowadays. If they commission you knowing you're a traditional artist then they should understand that they need to share their address with you in order for you to ship it so there should be no issue there.
Just make sure that you put all of that information in your terms and conditions.
As far as charging for shipping they should absolutely be paying for that. It shouldnt come out of the cost of the commission since it's the post office that is charging the delivery fee. What some people do is have a flat rate charge for shipping that would cover the price depending on where it is going or you can tell them the price of what the shipping cost after you've sent it and found out how much it is. That's totally up to you and how comfortable you are with it. Hope that helps!
@@Scomicmaker It does tysm :D
Idk if this works
Also I am early
Can u start a commission as an 12 y/o😭😭
Yes but I’d recommend starting out with family and IRL friends first.
Noice
3RD!
Im third xd
@@L1ight..s0larzx no u aint tehe
@@thatgurlisabelle2362 ;-;
I am early!!!! REEEEEEEEE!
i love her vidios i am ganna like your every vid if you see this comment
You are so sweet!
Pretty simple isn't it? Lol
I'm gonna sell all my art for $1 XD
Get out of my head Banana!
Muahahaaha
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Idk if this wirks
I'm gonna sell all my art for $1 XD
Nooooo! You're worth so much more!
@@Scomicmaker ik but I also know how it feels to not be able to afford stuff so I don't even mind doing free art for peeps