Velgarn [2019-08-27 02:40:01 +0000 UTC]

No need to feel insecure at all. I have various Artist Friends such as Stepandy and ReggaeCyp which they often do commissions and have their own prices based on what they draw, like the usual sketch - lineart - flat colors - full colors 'n such.
If you are not sure if your price is too high or low, just take a look at other artit's prices so you can get an idea. For example if is common for artists to sell sketches at 10 Euros, sell sketches at 10 Euros, if they sell full colored drawings at 35 then do so.
Also if you are well loved by people and open commissions often it means that more people would be able to get a commissions.

PS: Opening a Patreon is also nice, you did good doing so

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Ben-Del [2019-08-24 00:50:50 +0000 UTC]

Art is your craft. Your means of surviving. And you're damn good at it too. Not just horses either.

I'm assuming you've already looked into ones options in art related majors?

If you're a jerk for wanting money then JEEZ DUDE guess we can't make money no more better go quit my job.

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Bark-N-Grime [2019-08-23 21:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Everyone need money so dont worry about it. People know artist need to eat and have a roof over their head too! Its not greedy and i think people will who follow will be happy to see your art is seeling well. It's a friend who showed me your commission journal recently and i loved what i saw right away. I also agree with PorcelanowyOkular  the small raise in your commissions prices would be acceptable and worth it. Dont lower them except if you want to do a special discount (like for holidays) but those are not really obligatory, its more if you feel like doing more work.

Patreon is a very good way for people who cant afford full commission to support and artist they like! I'm myself supporting a few artist on there and nothing make me more happy than seeing them be able to 100% focus on what they love. If you dont already have one a Ko-fi is also nice to have, sometime you dont have enough to give montly so being able to throw some tips here and there is nice. (or even have a small commissions widget on your page to give tips, have it set at something low like 100points. It dont seems much at first but i'm sure people would be happy to have the option since you can convert those points to real money)

Sorry this turned into a sugestion on how to get more money but i think you deserv it! Dont worry about others, it's not greedy to want a confortable life. I strugle with my commission prices too but i also knew from the start i didnt want to make art my job since i prefer to draw for myself and for fun. But i still have a good job and i get paid for what i do! And if i have some needs of money i talk to my bosses and we come to a concencius. The good thing here is that you are your own boss! So you can choose what is worth working on~

Stay positive, dont stress too much and keep having fun while drawing. 
(Also sorry for my bad gramar today i'm too tired to english proprely. At least i didnt use any french words, i think XD)

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Arsevere [2019-08-23 18:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, you're not the only one that has struggled with feeling this way Especially after recently graduating, things can feel weird or directionless. But don't overthink it! There's nothing wrong with opening commissions often, and pricing is almost never perfect to start with (as you do it more, you'll get an idea for how much work you feel is worth a certain price). Just keep going and don't let yourself get discouraged! You have many fans and supporters, so I'm sure you'll do fine :)

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imge1608 [2019-08-23 11:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Don't be ridiculous. Art is not just an hobby. You need to live and eat you know. Besides it's not against the law to make prices too low or too high. This is your art, your product. No one can tell you for how much you should take for commisions since it will only effect you . Even if it effects you badly you can change the it afterwards. Just don't act on every other peoples feelings or thoughts. Think this as most benefitial for yourself. These insecurities will cease in time with experience and few mistakes.

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Ampraeh [2019-08-23 10:56:31 +0000 UTC]

I fell excatly the same : In june i finished my last year in a comic/illustration school. Now I'm supposed to research an editor who could publish me. But it's so hard, and I don't know what to do except opening commissions too   (and it's not really helping to improve my art skill in what i am supposed to do : some stories, comics, illustration books ...). I don't even have a patreon to help me, and my community is too small to allow me to live in freelace...
My parents want me to find a job in a fast food, but I don't want to. I mean, I worked hard to live with my passion, like you !

I don't know if you'll read my comment, but I want to say Cheer Up ! I adore your art, you are so much talented than me, you could find easily if you contact some illustrators edition houses ! Since I'm in the same situation I think we can support each other, if ya need to talk don't hesitate !

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PorcelanowyOkular [2019-08-23 10:25:56 +0000 UTC]

Wolfie, don't worry! Tons of other people on this planet need to make money and if drawing is their stronger point, they'll want to use it to earn some money for life!
It's happening everywhere, on every site, so it is a normal, casual and understandable thing to do!!

Your art is truerly first class, the gourmet one. You put so much work into your colouring and shading to make it look like an illustration from a stunning fantasy book! Your own style is so unique, I never saw anything like this before! Your supportes and watchers will definitely agree with me.

You need to value your time you put into making those pieces! You need to value your hard work! If people gonna have a bit of emapthy in their hearts, they won't complain about your prices, because tbh, only these greedy and/or jelous ones are. Others will want to show you their support!

If you're not too sure about how much should your artwork cost, then you can ask your art pals here and there, compare their prices to yours, or just look at other artists price list, to have some understanding in it! Don't be too cheap, because then people might use you too much and you won't feel motivated to draw anymore! Yet don't be too pricey - imagine if you were a customer and how much you'd pay for such a piece of work. It's all about the golden mean!


I do struggle with such dilemmas, I'm afraid that my art is too pricey, yet I really need money for my studies. So, you're not alone, don't worry x3
If you want to, feel free to note me and I can help you with your prices if in doubt!

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