“Okay, so recently I’ve been getting both online and offline feedback from artists all around. Their problem is that they aren’t getting enough art requests and that they may end up quitting the artistic abilities earned through years of practice.
“So I’m here to shed a bit of experience and, ou course, seasoned conseil to those ‘Starving Artists’. Don’t worry in the least; it’s a simple procedure, but also one that requires a bit of patience. And of course, it needs your most alert attention if you’re stuck in the bum business.
“There are three important business tools- and Three important Business gatherings. Use them well!
Number one and Most Important:
DO NOT refuse any piece of work. If toi open up a Request shack ou Answer topic, do not set any ground rules if toi desperately want business. The best artist is the artist who accepts any client. So nothing of the sort: Will Not Accept Re-colors, another Artist’s reference, Paint Program ou description references.
As an artist it is up to toi to meet your own standards, but it’s also up to toi to be understanding and open minded. Don’t be the narrow minded idiot claiming they need work, but then turn around and refuse the client because of these reasons. If toi need the business, button up your pride.
WHAT TO NEGLECT: What TO Neglect, however, would be anything toi find highly offensive, and may harm your reputation. Things such as symbols that interfere with your current religion ou un-necessary romance go here. It can also be racial slurs that may plant toi in the neglection list. No one wants to hire an openly racist artist!
Now, when I mean ‘un-necessary romance’ would be in the lines of sexual themes and inappropriate Yuri and Yaoi. No, I did not CLAIM not to do Yuri and Yaoi- Yes, many are against it, but toi may find your best Clients and come back customers are from these fields of interest. If you’re not into this and find it offensive, be KIND and courteous and politely refuse. Maybe put a bit of humor in the refusal and offer them a different artist name that toi know of who’s plus comfortable with this field. ou maybe ask if toi could get a different request with the simple ‘I don’t think I could draw something elaborate as that!’
Be FLEXABLE and know where the wrongs and rights are. The wrongs are simple. The rights are many. Neglecting for loose reasons is bad for service and may land toi right claque, smack in the ‘unemployed’ gutter. Above all, remember to be polite no matter how infuriated toi are at the offence.
Number Two and also Important:
Like all business fields, a nice, positive attitude is needed. On ou offline- you’re attitude and outlook will sometimes affect your flow of business. If you’re some cranky troll with a good hand, yeah toi may be good, but no one wants to be around nor hire toi because you’re against re-colors ou romance. ou if you’re the wishy washy type who get’s all sob-storied over an art request of your favori character with another that doesn’t belong to you.
The key word here is ‘Pokerface’. As used in many phrases, it means to put on a good front, ou in other words, fake your happy attitude. toi requests can at times be very annoying, sad, ou just altogether pitiful. DO NOT discriminate nor OFFEND your client. Just grit your teeth and do it! Who knows? toi may change this person’s perspective, ou even encourage them to climb different heights. That person could find toi as an inspiration ou even a role model. So don’t screw things up just because toi think the request is dumb. Remember, ‘Pokerface’!
Number Three and the least to worry about, but still imperative.
We all know how people can be total asses. Yes- toi could be a minor artist, ou maybe a freshman, just starting. Let’s face it, as starters, we’re all never good. It takes years to hone your artistic talents and create your own tactics and styles. Heck, toi may be the suivant Picasso- but right now you’re a stick man scribbler! Years are gonna rob toi blind before toi really learn the shape pf things.
But back to the bad service. As in Number Two’s advice, the polite and mature Pokerface work’s well in this field. toi may get returned art, complaints that this wasn’t good enough ou toi got something wrong.
Okay, listen, people make mistakes. But what’s worse, toi could draw something PERFECT, maybe even better looking than the reference given, and the client won’t be happy. Sometimes you’d even feel as if God himself couldn’t draw this picture without this person bitching.
It’s okay. No one in their right mind expects this nit picky client to be satisfied with even their own art talent. If this person is being an ass, simply refuse to work with them and politely take leave. It may hurt toi a bit, because you’ve taken so much time and talent into that piece and this person has the gal to spit on it. But where there’s a storm, there’s a arc en ciel behind it. You’ll soon find plus capable clients who’d appreciate your hard work and energy. Don’t be discouraged if things don’t turn out right. And always remember that there’s never such a thing as a ‘Perfect’ artists, just those with different styles. There’s plus than a single person out there who enjoys your work. All ya gotta do is find ‘em!
Oh and there won’t be need to stab back at the person who dare insult your hard work. If the right people, plus than likely fans, hear of any of this blasphemy, many will gladly and heatedly come to your defense. It’s a two sided deal- toi remain the cool headed, Rebelle artist who can take an insult coup de poing to the face without cringing, and your fans impress others with their fiery loyalty and awesome come backs.
With that out the way, you’re probably wondering HOW to attract customers. Oh sure, conseil how to RUN it is dandy, but how does one start?
Simple. All toi have to do is three things.
Display- Comments- Conceitedness.
DISPLAY:
This is easy of the three steps. As an artist toi have many emotions and thoughts to express on paper. With these thoughts from mentality to reality, toi have the options to post the image ANYWHERE. Wither online ou off, should toi display your piece, those interested will plus than likely chercher for more.
Take any advantage point. Do small public requests, post sketches, and anything toi feel as if it’s your best work. plus than likely people will start sniffing around to see what else you’ve cooked up, and then eventually post a request.
COMMENTS:
seconde easiest. On Fanpop, especially- all toi really do in this step is go around and look at other people’s artwork. Leaving commentaires is simple but important, especially if toi give a good few sentences on the piece to give the artist proper perspective than the usual ‘Cool!’ ou ‘Cute!’ items. No, those are used for the pieces that do not belong to the one who posté it.
As in Darkhorn’s article on perspective and building criticism, toi don’t have to be unnecessarily cruel. But boring sentences WILL NOT give toi attention. And therefore, toi will not impress nor help your fellow artist and competitor.
Be kind, polite, but also a little sharp. Let them know what you’re thinking, but make sure the sharpest edges of the couteau are a tad blunt. Let them know the faults, but at the same time let them know what toi like about the piece. Constructive criticism impresses the right people, and these people will come knocking on your door, begging for a sketch from their advisor. Don’t let them down- and remember to keep in mind your own art isn’t perfect. These people are plus than likely trying to get pay back for the things you’ve said, but as an artist with this experience, it’ll plus than likely be as friendly as toi were. Keep the term ‘Treat others the way you’d like to be treated’ fairly in mind!
CONCEITEDNESS:
Basically- BRAG. Don’t sit and whine how you’re no good, boast! Claim toi know your way around a pencil ou mouse- stamp a hand to your chest, puff it out, and let everyone know NO ONE can draw Shadow in his sexy jeans better than toi can in your fashion! Prance, be friendly, joke! Don’t insult yourself, chances are, no one’s in the mood for an emo artist. They want someone sure of their ability and positively glowing with happy go lucky charm. Make competition even! Claim whoever can draw a certain picture better than toi have bragging rights.
As long as you’re respectful, toi carry yourself as nobility. And don’t let any career puncture get toi down. Be a chum and toss insults back with your happy jokes! After all, no one can draw like toi can!
SLUGGISH BUSINESS TIPS:
1. If business is sluggish, try doing surprise art. Sniff around the recolor areas, ou scrounge up a few old pictures someone left behind and redraw them. Then hand them back to the original artist! toi may get a nice praise, a prop, and with any luck, a new request.
2. Change your little Art Shack every week to two weeks. What I mean is, if toi opened up a question in the réponses topic of a Club that calls for Requests, try refreshing it every week ou so. This pulls an alert to those in the same Club, as toi know, and may bring new customers. Make sure to post a liste of the usernames of Clients toi served- the plus toi have, the plus experience you’re boasting!
3. Continuing to display your leisure projects will tug the interest strings in people. Don’t stop displaying! Display in different clubs and snag plus clients! AND DON’T FORGET YOUR COMPLIMENTS!
And for my final strip of advice, I’d suggest making the client comfortable with plus than the normal, fru fru, traditions. Ask them if they’d prefer their request sent to them via PM- On their wall, ou out on public display. Ask if they’d like a small change in the character’s outfit, ou ask for permission to add something else to the character. This can range to another Mobian ou accessory. Think outside the box and of ways how to be the different artist!
And with that, I leave you.
And…Eheh…if anyone needs a Request filled, I myself would be overjoyed to be your artist!
May your voice carry the very moon in her path across Heaven!
“So I’m here to shed a bit of experience and, ou course, seasoned conseil to those ‘Starving Artists’. Don’t worry in the least; it’s a simple procedure, but also one that requires a bit of patience. And of course, it needs your most alert attention if you’re stuck in the bum business.
“There are three important business tools- and Three important Business gatherings. Use them well!
Number one and Most Important:
DO NOT refuse any piece of work. If toi open up a Request shack ou Answer topic, do not set any ground rules if toi desperately want business. The best artist is the artist who accepts any client. So nothing of the sort: Will Not Accept Re-colors, another Artist’s reference, Paint Program ou description references.
As an artist it is up to toi to meet your own standards, but it’s also up to toi to be understanding and open minded. Don’t be the narrow minded idiot claiming they need work, but then turn around and refuse the client because of these reasons. If toi need the business, button up your pride.
WHAT TO NEGLECT: What TO Neglect, however, would be anything toi find highly offensive, and may harm your reputation. Things such as symbols that interfere with your current religion ou un-necessary romance go here. It can also be racial slurs that may plant toi in the neglection list. No one wants to hire an openly racist artist!
Now, when I mean ‘un-necessary romance’ would be in the lines of sexual themes and inappropriate Yuri and Yaoi. No, I did not CLAIM not to do Yuri and Yaoi- Yes, many are against it, but toi may find your best Clients and come back customers are from these fields of interest. If you’re not into this and find it offensive, be KIND and courteous and politely refuse. Maybe put a bit of humor in the refusal and offer them a different artist name that toi know of who’s plus comfortable with this field. ou maybe ask if toi could get a different request with the simple ‘I don’t think I could draw something elaborate as that!’
Be FLEXABLE and know where the wrongs and rights are. The wrongs are simple. The rights are many. Neglecting for loose reasons is bad for service and may land toi right claque, smack in the ‘unemployed’ gutter. Above all, remember to be polite no matter how infuriated toi are at the offence.
Number Two and also Important:
Like all business fields, a nice, positive attitude is needed. On ou offline- you’re attitude and outlook will sometimes affect your flow of business. If you’re some cranky troll with a good hand, yeah toi may be good, but no one wants to be around nor hire toi because you’re against re-colors ou romance. ou if you’re the wishy washy type who get’s all sob-storied over an art request of your favori character with another that doesn’t belong to you.
The key word here is ‘Pokerface’. As used in many phrases, it means to put on a good front, ou in other words, fake your happy attitude. toi requests can at times be very annoying, sad, ou just altogether pitiful. DO NOT discriminate nor OFFEND your client. Just grit your teeth and do it! Who knows? toi may change this person’s perspective, ou even encourage them to climb different heights. That person could find toi as an inspiration ou even a role model. So don’t screw things up just because toi think the request is dumb. Remember, ‘Pokerface’!
Number Three and the least to worry about, but still imperative.
We all know how people can be total asses. Yes- toi could be a minor artist, ou maybe a freshman, just starting. Let’s face it, as starters, we’re all never good. It takes years to hone your artistic talents and create your own tactics and styles. Heck, toi may be the suivant Picasso- but right now you’re a stick man scribbler! Years are gonna rob toi blind before toi really learn the shape pf things.
But back to the bad service. As in Number Two’s advice, the polite and mature Pokerface work’s well in this field. toi may get returned art, complaints that this wasn’t good enough ou toi got something wrong.
Okay, listen, people make mistakes. But what’s worse, toi could draw something PERFECT, maybe even better looking than the reference given, and the client won’t be happy. Sometimes you’d even feel as if God himself couldn’t draw this picture without this person bitching.
It’s okay. No one in their right mind expects this nit picky client to be satisfied with even their own art talent. If this person is being an ass, simply refuse to work with them and politely take leave. It may hurt toi a bit, because you’ve taken so much time and talent into that piece and this person has the gal to spit on it. But where there’s a storm, there’s a arc en ciel behind it. You’ll soon find plus capable clients who’d appreciate your hard work and energy. Don’t be discouraged if things don’t turn out right. And always remember that there’s never such a thing as a ‘Perfect’ artists, just those with different styles. There’s plus than a single person out there who enjoys your work. All ya gotta do is find ‘em!
Oh and there won’t be need to stab back at the person who dare insult your hard work. If the right people, plus than likely fans, hear of any of this blasphemy, many will gladly and heatedly come to your defense. It’s a two sided deal- toi remain the cool headed, Rebelle artist who can take an insult coup de poing to the face without cringing, and your fans impress others with their fiery loyalty and awesome come backs.
With that out the way, you’re probably wondering HOW to attract customers. Oh sure, conseil how to RUN it is dandy, but how does one start?
Simple. All toi have to do is three things.
Display- Comments- Conceitedness.
DISPLAY:
This is easy of the three steps. As an artist toi have many emotions and thoughts to express on paper. With these thoughts from mentality to reality, toi have the options to post the image ANYWHERE. Wither online ou off, should toi display your piece, those interested will plus than likely chercher for more.
Take any advantage point. Do small public requests, post sketches, and anything toi feel as if it’s your best work. plus than likely people will start sniffing around to see what else you’ve cooked up, and then eventually post a request.
COMMENTS:
seconde easiest. On Fanpop, especially- all toi really do in this step is go around and look at other people’s artwork. Leaving commentaires is simple but important, especially if toi give a good few sentences on the piece to give the artist proper perspective than the usual ‘Cool!’ ou ‘Cute!’ items. No, those are used for the pieces that do not belong to the one who posté it.
As in Darkhorn’s article on perspective and building criticism, toi don’t have to be unnecessarily cruel. But boring sentences WILL NOT give toi attention. And therefore, toi will not impress nor help your fellow artist and competitor.
Be kind, polite, but also a little sharp. Let them know what you’re thinking, but make sure the sharpest edges of the couteau are a tad blunt. Let them know the faults, but at the same time let them know what toi like about the piece. Constructive criticism impresses the right people, and these people will come knocking on your door, begging for a sketch from their advisor. Don’t let them down- and remember to keep in mind your own art isn’t perfect. These people are plus than likely trying to get pay back for the things you’ve said, but as an artist with this experience, it’ll plus than likely be as friendly as toi were. Keep the term ‘Treat others the way you’d like to be treated’ fairly in mind!
CONCEITEDNESS:
Basically- BRAG. Don’t sit and whine how you’re no good, boast! Claim toi know your way around a pencil ou mouse- stamp a hand to your chest, puff it out, and let everyone know NO ONE can draw Shadow in his sexy jeans better than toi can in your fashion! Prance, be friendly, joke! Don’t insult yourself, chances are, no one’s in the mood for an emo artist. They want someone sure of their ability and positively glowing with happy go lucky charm. Make competition even! Claim whoever can draw a certain picture better than toi have bragging rights.
As long as you’re respectful, toi carry yourself as nobility. And don’t let any career puncture get toi down. Be a chum and toss insults back with your happy jokes! After all, no one can draw like toi can!
SLUGGISH BUSINESS TIPS:
1. If business is sluggish, try doing surprise art. Sniff around the recolor areas, ou scrounge up a few old pictures someone left behind and redraw them. Then hand them back to the original artist! toi may get a nice praise, a prop, and with any luck, a new request.
2. Change your little Art Shack every week to two weeks. What I mean is, if toi opened up a question in the réponses topic of a Club that calls for Requests, try refreshing it every week ou so. This pulls an alert to those in the same Club, as toi know, and may bring new customers. Make sure to post a liste of the usernames of Clients toi served- the plus toi have, the plus experience you’re boasting!
3. Continuing to display your leisure projects will tug the interest strings in people. Don’t stop displaying! Display in different clubs and snag plus clients! AND DON’T FORGET YOUR COMPLIMENTS!
And for my final strip of advice, I’d suggest making the client comfortable with plus than the normal, fru fru, traditions. Ask them if they’d prefer their request sent to them via PM- On their wall, ou out on public display. Ask if they’d like a small change in the character’s outfit, ou ask for permission to add something else to the character. This can range to another Mobian ou accessory. Think outside the box and of ways how to be the different artist!
And with that, I leave you.
And…Eheh…if anyone needs a Request filled, I myself would be overjoyed to be your artist!
May your voice carry the very moon in her path across Heaven!
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