As someone who has commissioned artists before, its one of the worst things ever. Not because any direct interactions I've had, but just because of that feeling of like "Am I asking for too much? Was I even remotely descriptive enough? Was I too descriptive and ended up being confusing? Am I asking for too much? Were my references even helpful?" And the wooorst part is asking for changes, especially multiple times. I'm sure thats not fun for anyone. My worst nightmare is that the artist I'm comming is on the other end of the chat looking like the bottom panel because of me.
As someone who has commissioned artists before, its one of the worst things ever. Not because any di
Oh I almost never ask for changes cause of that feeling.
The one time I did ask for changes... well I found out why it looked so bad was cause it was photoshopped together stock images with a rotated image of my character reference.
Oh I almost never ask for changes cause of that feeling. The one time I did ask for changes... well
When a commission of mine is very descriptive, I usually make a little sketch myself, it's easier to show what I had in mind. I've been told it's very useful.
When I just commision "regular" shots of my fursona, I leave it more general, give the artist a chance to put their spin on it.
When a commission of mine is very descriptive, I usually make a little sketch myself, it's easier to
this... is exactly why i feel like a bother. even when ifus did my ref sheet, i was too worried about their feelings that i didnt point out any mistakes that later became glaring issues later on.
this... is exactly why i feel like a bother. even when ifus did my ref sheet, i was too worried abou
Dude~ I feel the same way when I commission anyone T_T I have recently been asking for artists to make my Arctic Fox's ears shorter and rounder and I feel like I'm being picky and bothersome when I do :<
Dude~ I feel the same way when I commission anyone T_T I have recently been asking for artists to m
lol, ive had a few clients that gave me this feeling but most of my regulars were pretty chill working on comms still took the energy out of me sooo yeah, relatable. haha
also did the "Z" on the collar get tired too??? ahaha i just noticed that
lol, ive had a few clients that gave me this feeling but most of my regulars were pretty chill worki
Laughed my ass off, because I get it. I don't do commissions because I am 100% AI, but definitely understand and empathize when the same person wants ANOTHER identical picture.
EDIT: **looks at the post right before me** Not you squareball10. You are one of the good ones.
I've made it a point to explain what I wanted in a commission up front and always end the message with something like "If you have any questions, just ask. I work off hours/different continent, so it may take a few hours before seeing your PM." I've had times when clarification was needed, but only once was I not completely happy with the end result. I try to give as much artistic freedom to the artist.
The few times I've done commissions, I've only been disappointed once. Funny thing, it was only with an internationally known comic artist, the famous professional. She wanted to know the character, Ember from MLP, and the pose, I sent her a picture of a 40k custodian in a dynamic-combat pose and staff because I wanted her in that angry/combat pose. It was fine, but the pose was anything but dynamic in my opinion.
Laughed my ass off, because I get it. I don't do commissions because I am 100% AI, but definitely un
For any other artists who have trouble doing commissions for size fiends: Ask for size references, then do easily redone blob-style sketches for whatever big parts they want, and say "okay, that was the last size edit!" Takes all the friction out of it.
*For any other artists who have trouble doing commissions for size fiends:* Ask for size references
On the very rare occasions I commission artists online, one of my biggest fears is unintentionally giving them the impression I see them as the top panel, so I overcompensate and probably come across as very stiff and cold.
On the very rare occasions I commission artists online, one of my biggest fears is unintentionally g
On the one hand, it sometimes feels like approaching artists is like approaching some fey creature that might up and vanish at any moment and interactions with them might feel like you are treading on thin ice due to a fear of scaring them off On the other hand, you are sending hard earned monies for a finished product that ideally should resemble what you had in mind when you commissioned and the whole process should be treated as a business interaction
Duality of man shit right there XD
On the one hand, it sometimes feels like approaching artists is like approaching some fey creature t
That why respecting artists is a mandatory, not being rude and respecting their decision is important. Of course I’m talking about the ideal interaction, not the case of scamming.
That why respecting artists is a mandatory, not being rude and respecting their decision is importan
It's my hope that if my commissioning an artists ever makes them feel like the bottom panel they'd reject/cancel and/or let me know what I'm doing wrong so we can sort things out and both be happy. Not trying to get a new piece of art at the expense of anyone's mental health.
It's my hope that if my commissioning an artists ever makes them feel like the bottom panel they'd r
