How to Open Art Commissions as a BEGINNER

I dunno how I got into this corner of the internet, but I've legitimately learned more in the first 4 minutes of this video than I have from like 30 hours of "artist youtuber content" I've been watching this month, so I must give kudos!

On the topic of scams, I recently saw a video that went over stories from the subreddit "r/scams" in order to teach the audience how to avoid these - the one tip I want to share is about being a commission-making artist and getting a scammer requesting art who has no intent to pay. If you work digitally, always add an extra layer on top of the screenshots you send the commissioner (of sketches and in-progress work, if you choose to provide this update service) that says "UNPAID" in big letters. If you work traditionally, you can replicate this effect with a piece of tracing paper that says the same thing, when you take a photo, or learn a teeny bit of photoshop just to add such a warning layer. If you explain that it is your policy for protecting yourself from scammers, 99% of people will be very understanding and encouraging. The ones who are not, you know you can't trust them! XD Good advice can be found in the comments on the "r/scams" sub-reddit, but be careful with your mental health and don't spend too long on Reddit! Less than an hour a day, to be safe!

WAHHHHH!!! Cute Clair!!! Now need a tutorial on "how to request a commission for a shy person" 😆

this is probably one of the most helpful art commission videos ive seen! you're very well spoken

this is the best, accurate video, especially the networking part...follow this person! Thank you for your video

OOOHHH this such a good vid, I'm fairly new with commissions so seeing these kind of videos really ease the tension and stress with the process. Your vid should've gotten more views tbh, it's concise yet still packed with information for beginning commissioners. Also I love your model, your style is so cute!!! 😍❤❤

can confirm, i got a ton of artists dm me and they all got blocked cos in my eyes they are just scammers and i cnt be sure that they didnt steal the art off some other artist. and if i look up for an artist myself i feel saver too

I'm so glad you're back!! I was such a fan of your last video!!

Wow what a nice tips! but as a very closed introvert human i have alot more concern with the client interaction. I am more afraid to make a wrong words and drove the client away without me noticing but i also afraid to be a pushover and get scammed. Do you have any tips of how to notice the red flag early on or how to refuse politely? And do you have any tips on how to manage your work time? because it's very hard for me to move because i am a freelancer especially when i have that artblock.

We luv new Clair content!

PLEASE DO NOT ADVERTISE IN DM'S FOR THE LOVE OF- this one time someone DM'd me and I decided to be nice and answer. We chatted for like 5 seconds before they asked about commisions. It was annoying, and not to mention, it made me think it's a scam. I tried to deny as nicely as possible, but they kept suggesting and pushing it. DON'T DO THIS!!!

ADvertising time (4min): you can also, designate a time for make a draw to advertise your work. This way you always have the time because you manage well your time.

i'm curious, how do i do pricing when i can do a lot of art styles? i can adapt to several art styles so i often get confused on how to price it T_T

I stumbled upon this video, and it's very helpful!☺️💗 I have a question tho, do i need any sort of license to be able to do commission even if it is a hobby??🤔 also your voice is so cute! Matches the character really well🥹💞🎀

I want to start making an art samples for people whose wanting to commission me. but, I rarely have any finished drawings and I want to finish them, I'm just so critical of my art and I wish I can stop this but, I'm not sure.. any tips to over come this?

ONLY 12 LIKES?!!

neon?

Awesome video!! A little question though, should I wait to get more followers on social media before accepting requests? Because I'm afraid that I'm not able to get commissions. (for reference I currently only have 120-ish followers on twitter and 700-ish on twitter)

does taking commission real pays an average income?

Noice