I feel silly admiting i actually don't fully understand what's going on here and i know full well what it's like to argue with a dozen or so voices in your head (Xd it gets worse when it spills out in public and your suddenly vocally arguing with yourself.) but to see someone visually draw one of those conundrum moments it's...oddly amazing and a bit creepy.
I feel silly admiting i actually don't fully understand what's going on here and i know full well wh
Artistic freedom commissions could be cool. You can just draw what you'd like or what would get views and chuck in terms beforehand so people can't complain.
The more adventurous sorts get their lewd art, and you (hopefully) don't get burnt out or question your life choices.
Artistic freedom commissions could be cool. You can just draw what you'd like or what would get view
Jesus christ. The worst comment. Self-employed photographers aren't in a "real" job? Self-employed toy-makers, maybe? Am I in a "real" job, considering I run a company of few people? What makes something a "real" job? A steady income? Maybe, but surely it depends on the one doing the job.
Jesus christ. The worst comment. Self-employed photographers aren't in a "real" job? Self-employed t
Saying "real job" may not have been the best way to word it, but s/he's got a point. If being strictly an artist isn't making you enough money to sustain yourself, get a normal job to get a steady income coming in. Even if it's just part time where you work only a few days a week, you'll always have that steady income to help make up for the money you're not making through commissions.
It's a fairly simple solution to a problem that seems to blight many artists. I can't count how many times I've seen artists open emergency commissions for one reason or another. Be it they don't have enough for rent, or they need money to repair their car, or a vet bill, or something. Find a job that'll let you come in a few days a week, then take the rest of the week to yourself to draw/have some you time.
Saying "real job" may not have been the best way to word it, but s/he's got a point. If being stric
That is a sound comment, actually. You just don't understand the context.
The main problem is the usefulness of the art. Commercial art has real value, as it will be widely published and resold, such as for advertising purposes, and will typically command prices of hundreds of dollars (at least). Private commissions typically don't have much value. A job as a commercial illustrator or photographer can very much be a "real" job, but cranking out furry smut for a tenner or two on fandom web sites is, well... probably not going to pan out.
So, getting a "real" job might be as simple as not doing individual furry commissions, and instead focus on other forms of art. There's no need to suggest giving up on art entirely.
That is a sound comment, actually. You just don't understand the context. The main problem is the
Exactly! I do have a "real life" job, so I can afford to quit commissions and focus on things I enjoy instead. I sure as heck am not quitting art altogether, I need too keep drawing. Art is what keeps my demons locked inside.
Exactly! I do have a "real life" job, so I can afford to quit commissions and focus on things I enjo
LOL fair enough. I'm commenting more on the folks who think art can;'t be a "real job." Often the same people who see someone engaged in a hobby and say "get a life," as if they get to decide what activities are and aren't worth doing.
LOL fair enough. I'm commenting more on the folks who think art can;'t be a "real job." Often the sa
well I dunno I am doing pretty well with commissions you see Ink bunny you see is not the only place I take commissions from that is for sure, I had expanded this to many other platforms so you could do a nice income if you do give the 65% of your time to do what you love, Drawing! you just don't have to focus on only one market, furries are not all I do. I make plans, building illustrations etc. I actually get the "extra money" from Inkbunny and other furry sites. furries are my true drawing love but I do draw as my job to and love it.
you just have to as I always said keep it up and keep it kool
well I dunno I am doing pretty well with commissions you see Ink bunny you see is not the only place
I'm glad you could make commissions work! But it just isn't my thing. I have a "real life" job and lots of personal art projects I want to work on, so I don't really need the commissions money and they end up consuming all my free time.
I'm glad you could make commissions work! But it just isn't my thing. I have a "real life" job and l
