My big struggle with commissions.

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Commissions have always scared me.

They are, in my eyes, a big deal. I know many artists, and so called artists, don't really make that of a big deal out of them and they sell their art with ease, and even go as far as to overprice pieces that honestly shouldn't be.
Well, not me. When I think of commissions I think of an actual business contract, which in itself is a serious thing. That always makes me think: I'm just not worth it.

Sometimes I get all pumped and high motivated, and go ahead and say that I will open commissions, just to be faced with the truth that I've put there for myself. The truth that I'm not good enough to be selling my art.

I guess this comes from how I see myself as an artist. And that is, a varied artist, without a real -expertise- in any artistic field in concrete. Unlike many illustration artists who are greatly skilled in drawings, digital and otherwise, I lack of that skill. Because I never focused on one in question, the learning is slow. There is learning and improvement, but it's slow, too slow maybe. And also because of this, I never really commissioned anything else, not my writting, not any film-making/editing skill, voice acting, animating, etc.

So what's the point of this journal entry? Well, no point really, I just wanted to write down these thoughts so I can analyze them later on, and maybe overcome these "fears" on account I need to save some money.
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RuiRafael's avatar
Silly Al!
You should totally think of it this way: If people ask YOU for a Commission, it means you're totally worth it, even if just for them! They want you to work for them, to do an Illustration, or any other object of art!

Not getting Commissions, well, that pretty much translates my own feelings.
Either way, never be afraid of offering to do them.

Yes, I do take Commissions very seriously as well. They are requests that should be taken care in a professional manner, with time and quality in mind. I'm also pretty anxious about them.
Uh, not that I have them currently PFT!

As for learning... it is slow, it does take time. You learn the best by getting out of your field of comfort; doing things you never did or really can't do. In a short amount of practice you'll see yourself improve greatly, and you'll even amaze yourself.
Either way, the best way to learn, is by drawing what your eyes see. This my friend, is something no single artist ignores, no matter the field.

Hugs!