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9 years ago
Every now and then I get a note asking if I do commissions. The answer I give 100% of the time is along the lines of "No, I do not. Sorry."
9 times out of 10 they'll respond with "Why not? You're really good!". I appreciate the kind words, but that won't change my mind. I DO NOT do commissions. And I never will. I have my reasons, which is what I'm sharing with you today.
I've always drawn as a way to unwind or express my feelings. Mostly because it's just something I like to do. People always tell me that I should open up some commissions. I refuse. Reason being is that I hate taking money from people. And as soon as money becomes a factor in something I enjoy doing as a hobby, it becomes not fun. I get anxious and start second guessing myself. Worrying about small things like "Is this good enough?" "Will this person like how this turned out?" "What if they don't?" "Is this worth the money they paid?" "No, this isn't good enough..". That causes me so much anxiety and headaches that I'd just want to stop. I'd not want to do it anymore. At that point, art becomes something that's not fun. And if something you enjoy is not fun, then what's the point of doing it at all?
I'm also very picky about who I do art trades with. I can't really explain why, but all I know is that if your style doesn't interest me, I'm sorry, but I'll probably not do a trade with you. There's a lot of other factors there, but I don't really want to get into that, but there's similar reasons as to why I'm picky about trades and why I don't do commissions.
A long time ago, before I was on DA, FA and whatnot, I drew quite a bit. It was fun and I liked doing it. Eventually I fell into a bout of depression and drawing felt like a pointless waste of time. After that, I didn't draw anything for over a year. I eventually got back into it. It was around the time I discovered art sites like DA. I've made some good friends ever since then and if it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't be drawing today.
That's why I don't do commissions.
That's why I'm picky about trades.
I want drawing to be fun, not tedious. I'm doing everything in my power to prevent that depression from coming back.
That's why.
9 times out of 10 they'll respond with "Why not? You're really good!". I appreciate the kind words, but that won't change my mind. I DO NOT do commissions. And I never will. I have my reasons, which is what I'm sharing with you today.
I've always drawn as a way to unwind or express my feelings. Mostly because it's just something I like to do. People always tell me that I should open up some commissions. I refuse. Reason being is that I hate taking money from people. And as soon as money becomes a factor in something I enjoy doing as a hobby, it becomes not fun. I get anxious and start second guessing myself. Worrying about small things like "Is this good enough?" "Will this person like how this turned out?" "What if they don't?" "Is this worth the money they paid?" "No, this isn't good enough..". That causes me so much anxiety and headaches that I'd just want to stop. I'd not want to do it anymore. At that point, art becomes something that's not fun. And if something you enjoy is not fun, then what's the point of doing it at all?
I'm also very picky about who I do art trades with. I can't really explain why, but all I know is that if your style doesn't interest me, I'm sorry, but I'll probably not do a trade with you. There's a lot of other factors there, but I don't really want to get into that, but there's similar reasons as to why I'm picky about trades and why I don't do commissions.
A long time ago, before I was on DA, FA and whatnot, I drew quite a bit. It was fun and I liked doing it. Eventually I fell into a bout of depression and drawing felt like a pointless waste of time. After that, I didn't draw anything for over a year. I eventually got back into it. It was around the time I discovered art sites like DA. I've made some good friends ever since then and if it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't be drawing today.
That's why I don't do commissions.
That's why I'm picky about trades.
I want drawing to be fun, not tedious. I'm doing everything in my power to prevent that depression from coming back.
That's why.
Sure?
I enjoy what you draw, so keep it up! :D Less stress means more cute art.
That being said, would it be acceptable for you, if I drew your ocs with mine? what are your conditions with that? Cuz I'm a new follower and I fell in love with all your ocs (especially reed)
Now I get it 100%. Please, continue to not accept any commissions if it make you feel good ! Keep having fun, your hobby is splendid, and I really love to take a deep look at your art ! And that's more than enough !