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The State of my Channel

I'll try my best to try to avoid being over-dramatic as I know I am prone to that, as usual a TLDR is available at the bottom.

Some of you may have noticed I haven't been active in a while, and have been inconsistent before that as well. I was not in a good place for a long time due to all kinds of things, but that is more or less over now and it has been for some months. I'm pretty happy and don't stay awake worrying anymore, however I still had a lot to learn about pursuing the things I love. I used to think to "Move on" I had to leave the things in my "old life" behind... maybe I was just scared of them leaving me behind... idk. I've told myself so many time that I just didn't want to draw porn anymore but that wasn't true.

Every time I would think about this channel I'd think of all the bad things I hate that I did; caring so much about how I can get more veiws/fav, releasing stuff as fast as I could, getting angry when things didn't get enough attention,getting super jealous of friends that were more popular then me, and of course getting mad at hate and criticism (which was literately never on my channels I basically seeked it out myself). When I started drawing it was honestly in this misguided hope that it would net me friends and a boyfriend honestly. But regardless of what promoted it I've had fun doing it, and I realize now I want to have this even as I pursue other projects.

Okay enough of this feeling based stuff and onto more concrete stuffs. Lots of people have asked me about commissions and the like over my haitus and I'm honestly surprised and flattered. But it has been a huge sore spot for me for a long time, when I was releasing regularly I was fine doing commissions, but when I wasn't I never wanted to cause I didn't want to just be doing commisions all the time. Having everything releasing on my channel be for profit felt dirty and not at all consistent with what I want this channel to be and what I want to be.

I don't have a plan to get around this really, I've toyed with ideas like just do cheep commissions to not feel dirty (which doesn't really help), to doing all the request (I'd litterly die from the weight of all that).
my favorite idea is of consistent stream were i can take request and tip or commissions live maybe? My speed has gotten waaaaay better (thank you 15 min work breaks) so it might be possible now more then ever. I'd love to hear you suggestion to how I can both make stuff for this channel, Draw stuff you guys want, and still have time to work on other projects.

TLDR;Some sad stuff but I'm back and want to here suggestion of how to handle commissions and stuff a stream maybe???

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Added:	5 years, 11 months ago 10 May 2018 08:06 CEST

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CrystalineArts

5 years, 11 months ago

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Low key wants to be your friend after reading this cause you have gone through a lot from what I can tell and want to make you feel happy.

Maybe you could draw what you want 50% of the time and commissions and requests 25% each? I've seen some artists only take about 5-7 commissions in a month so maybe you could do the same?

InfinityDoom

5 years, 11 months ago

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@ CrystalineArts

Awwwn don't worry I'm happy now owo, just trying to manage my life better hahah. As for the posting I wanna make it clear that I'm not gonna start focusing on making tons of art like I used to again, I just want a way to once and a while make something lewd and make everyone including myself happy with it owo.

CrystalineArts

5 years, 11 months ago

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@ InfinityDoom

Well I'll still happily be your friend if you want >w<

You seem like a cool dude and I like your art a lot! Your style is very adorable and cute and awesome! ^^

flamecoil

5 years, 11 months ago

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EDIT: I got relatively long winded, so...what I had initially as TL;DR has become my full post. If you want me to elaborate, let me know!

I'm a watcher, not an artist. See this grain of salt? Take it.
Stream Stuff:
1) Streaming is a good way to start with commissions if you're comfortable drawing in front of observers. Get used to getting live feedback.
2) Be consistent with your streams. People will know when to show up, and you'll get regular folks. Polling your audience helps if you've lots of flexibility in your schedule.
3) Interact with your stream. At least toss 'em a "Hello how are you guys?" every so often. Check out

LaPatte's streams to see stream-interaction done right, especially when he has the mic on.
4) The more places you post your stream notification, the better. PostyBirb might help with that.
5) Find others who are interested in streams. Discord servers, Telegram groups, actively multi-streaming artists.

Commission Stuff:
1) Price sheet, TOS, Will/Wont Draw - Have these easy to find on your profiles. Also you should make sure you have them -- they help you keep order.
2) Figure out how you work. Make sure the user understands this in one of #1's documents. WIPs, stages of the commission, level of detail you like in a written order, etc.
3) Small batches of commissions. Let's you learn as each one is completed. Update #1's docs as you see fit.

Skyffan

5 years, 11 months ago

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@ flamecoil

+1

InfinityDoom

5 years, 11 months ago

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@ flamecoil

I'm honestly in awe that something like postybirb exists

flamecoil

5 years, 11 months ago

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@ InfinityDoom

Yeah, it's a very useful tool once you get used to it! :)

Skyffan

5 years, 11 months ago

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I understand some of what you said, but try to not depend on request too much, people will abuse it and you will end up feeling like you are disappointing them, and it can eat you... I'd say commissions are fine, start low, get to know what you can do and how you do it as well as what you enjoy doing; never do things you don't like, not now, feel free to reject commissions if you are unsure, because if not, you will only not only not enjoy your work, but might start hating on it as well.

But overall... Welcome, man, hope you grow big and better.

flamecoil

5 years, 11 months ago

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@ Skyffan

The points made here are solid.
Request-raffles are a nice way to get a boost of interest, but it's not a lasting one since people oft show up to try to get a drawing and book it. If you do end up doing these, be sure to be stern (but kind) with moderation of folks who are getting whiny about not winning 'cause it'll bring down the mood of the stream overall, especially for your regulars.

Also, make a set of rules for your stream as well so everyone knows what's up. Common ones I've seen are:
• No extensive RP in chat. Something like *Waves* is fine)
• No emotional venting here. It brings down the mood for too long, especially if the person venting is just a stranger.
• Do not ask for requests. This one lets people know to wait for an opportunity by you to be announced.
• Mind the rules of multi-stream partners. You want to make sure your community behaves with regards to other streams. This is mostly for show, but you're going to want to keep on top of nudging your viewers to stay in line.
• PM Control. I've only seen this rarely, but making sure that users don't ping you too much could either be handled by a posted rule or just by telling them to not message you so much during stream.

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