🎓 Commission Guide【 Part 01 】Advice, Info Page and FREE Resources

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 971

  • @Nadiaxel
    @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +589

    🌟 The first 500 people to sign up via my link will get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: skl.sh/nadiaxel2

    • @artisticvee8603
      @artisticvee8603 5 років тому +11

      Can you please make a "how to make a website for your art" tutorial?

    • @sketchyann609
      @sketchyann609 4 роки тому +3

      Hi! What if they don't like my art? Will I still get paid for my time? Also if I'm doing digital art, how do I give it to them and make sure they don't claim it as their own? I just want to do commissions of characters weather they're ocs or characters that are from games and anime. I also want to start my own UA-cam sometime soon, but I'd like to do art commissions too.

    • @DeRpiePaNdiT
      @DeRpiePaNdiT 4 роки тому

      I appreciate you so much

    • @wondering.why.
      @wondering.why. 4 роки тому +2

      Andrea Cashoili I recommend putting a watermark on your art, it helps to prevent art theft! Also you can DM them on the social media platform you are using to send it to them

    • @sketchyann609
      @sketchyann609 4 роки тому

      @@wondering.why.
      Okay, thank you, but what if they don't like it? Will I still get paid for my time? Also, how do I get paid by them and make sure they pay?

  • @seanpace6501
    @seanpace6501 4 роки тому +4325

    As someone who has commissioned dozens of pieces of art here is one piece of advice. Take every commission seriously and communicate clearly. Let me give you an example. I dipped my toe in trying out various artists. Who got the repeat business? The one who gave me a clear timeline and achieved those goals. They were not the cheapest or the fastest or even the most high profile, they demonstrated they cared and I felt like I was there top priority. I was so impressed I went back to them and received the same excellent service. So I went back, and back, and back. Every single time she delivered terrific art at a fair price in relatively timely fashion. Sometimes there was a queue and had to wait which was relayed to me. One time she got sick. This was always explained in clear, honest matter.
    The lesson? Attracting new commissions can be hard at no fault of your own. There are thousands of artists and can get lost in the shuffle. Making commissions happy and potentially getting multiple repeat business is within your power. Serious commissions will happily pay extra to have a great experience.

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +209

      This is great ❤️ Thank you for sharing these experiences ✨🙌

    • @calidraw4957
      @calidraw4957 4 роки тому +12

      Fact :(

    • @tomiokatheanimator1306
      @tomiokatheanimator1306 4 роки тому +13

      I am the 420th like

    • @mainone8918
      @mainone8918 3 роки тому +17

      Do you know how can I send the art I made? I want to do digital commission but I don't know how send the art, is by email? (Sorry bad English)

    • @shinylux7622
      @shinylux7622 3 роки тому +45

      @@mainone8918 Send it by email, discord, or give a link to your client to your deviantart sta.sh after uploading it there

  • @maysama2618
    @maysama2618 5 років тому +3822

    I hate it so much when people say "your prices are too high" even if you see the quality of the drawing as bad and "not worth it" then dont commission them. Just keep in mind it takes that person time and they are getting paid for there time as well as the materials.

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 4 роки тому +9

      I wouldnt complain about that to someone but what other way can anyonr know if their pricing is not right without being rude? Or a polite way to ask someone why their pricing is like that (maybe curiosity and usually I'll understand the reason why after explanation) for me if I really did overprice something, I'd like to know but how to do so in a polite way

    • @maysama2618
      @maysama2618 4 роки тому +12

      @@kittenmimi5326 usually you price by the time it takes you to draw it by the minimum wage (or higher depending on how much you want to get paid an hour) but if you're popular and more in demand some will boost the price. that's fine and expected. if you follow that formula you'll have a fair price. the boosting the price on popularity is something harder as you'll only tell if its right if people are still paying for your art and see it as worth the price.

    • @Halo2glitchlover22
      @Halo2glitchlover22 4 роки тому

      Their*

    • @calidraw4957
      @calidraw4957 4 роки тому

      Noboby's gonna kill them, but they still hate :)

    • @calidraw4957
      @calidraw4957 4 роки тому

      @Ghostly no really NOT, I do the same

  • @LT-jr3yb
    @LT-jr3yb 4 роки тому +2410

    I commissioned an artist and I got the silent treatment for 3 weeks... when they finally replied I joked saying “oh I thought you scammed me xD” then they called me rude. Okay then...

    • @aistah-emblemius2360
      @aistah-emblemius2360 4 роки тому +443

      Well.... The one who was rude was them by not letting you know?

    • @LT-jr3yb
      @LT-jr3yb 4 роки тому +153

      sumiko mak xze xin I said “haha” and “xD”

    • @theora8809
      @theora8809 4 роки тому +309

      maybe the xd scared them away

    • @darkx6869
      @darkx6869 4 роки тому +88

      KrioThea did you get your finished commission tho?

    • @ducktuh
      @ducktuh 4 роки тому +91

      I was going to commission someone for a UA-cam banner and told then info and my payment info and they said sure and I was like uh ok? Then I said alright meaning what other info do u need and they never replied

  • @viel1106
    @viel1106 3 роки тому +1378

    the only thing stopping me from making commissions is the fear of my art failing or people not liking my art and prices :((

    • @vqrcn
      @vqrcn 2 роки тому +47

      same :d

    • @n0xf1nn_
      @n0xf1nn_ 2 роки тому +22

      Bruh, same😭

    • @Scarshadow666
      @Scarshadow666 2 роки тому +80

      I’m similar, though my issue is putting myself out there digitally in general (art-wise). I’ve once sold a piece in-person in a local small gallery that helped me with some confidence, but as soon as there’s the potential for a larger audience, I get scared of putting myself and my art out publicly… 0_0

    • @roserblx3750
      @roserblx3750 2 роки тому +5

      Exactlyy

    • @pewpew1649
      @pewpew1649 2 роки тому +68

      I don't think that's something to think about cause 1. They saw how your artstyle is 2. You showed the prices and 3. It was their decision to buy from you, so they already know what they're getting :]

  • @hiddentidesgaming
    @hiddentidesgaming 2 роки тому +228

    Another tip: Make sure you throw a watermark on each thing you send to the client during the process! Just to make sure they don't try claiming they made it!

    • @viharsarok
      @viharsarok Рік тому +1

      What do you mean? Online arbitrage?

    • @Torasartist
      @Torasartist Рік тому +12

      @@viharsarok a signature ^^

  • @GenerationBright
    @GenerationBright 4 роки тому +936

    I have an issue where I absolutely think my art is good enough to charge for, but I don't have the social media clout or reach to showcase it to an audience. I post to deviantart and artstation but all I got was crickets,
    I recently got a commission request from a friend and that was real exciting. I just envy the people who built an online artist profile early 😣

    • @skip_aj
      @skip_aj 4 роки тому +129

      This is kinda late, but if you use a platform such as Discord, you may be able to get commissions easily

    • @crystal_snow875
      @crystal_snow875 3 роки тому +13

      Try twitter too

    • @novaexx6587
      @novaexx6587 3 роки тому +38

      @@Mizhikou hello, I've never done comissions before, but I'd like to try 🙏 what do you meant by "be careful"? What are some things I meed to be careful of that you can give me as an example? It would be really helpful to know, thank you in any case! 🙏

    • @TheWorldPillow
      @TheWorldPillow 3 роки тому +52

      @@novaexx6587 This is much late, but since the other person didn't reply, I'm guessing they mean clients who aren't serious, don't hold up to the end of their deal -- basically, they don't pay you. You might want to do a 50-50 payment system, where they pay 50% upfront and give the final 50% when you give them your final work (once you establish a rep, you might be able to get the payment upfront; if you have no rep you might have to ask for it later -- these are all good causes for also using a trustable third-party system who can verify the trust of your transaction, so you can worry less about these details). Or, if you're young, it's also a concern to keep personal details out of the way when going on a less formal place like Reddit where anyone can say anything and it's very easy to access and find. Being careful means to take some caution in vetting out the other person, their seriousness about purchasing your art, what they're really about and their intentions (if they start asking personal details, that could be a flag), and stuff like that.
      But mostly, I think, it's about the money. Odds are if you get serious about taking commissions, you'll run into trouble with payments at some point. If you don't put too much money into the deals, though, it could be very good learning experience for starting out especially, so that you can learn how to calmly and reasonably deal with more difficult people or people who are having a bad day.

    • @goldenbunnies4143
      @goldenbunnies4143 3 роки тому +3

      Use Instagram, Debian art is kinda dead

  • @exidg7503
    @exidg7503 4 роки тому +1443

    Thank you so much! It's helping me alot c: The only thing I didn't like was the part where you explained why your fullbody costs 175+ $. You dont have to explaint it or even defend yourself in some way. 175 $ is a low price for such quality work! ^-^

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +200

      You are indeed really sweet ❤️ it was mostly to break down my prices because a lot of people don't think about the fact, that you can rarely put 100% of the price down in your own pocket. But I agree, I shouldn't need to defend my prices :3 (even if I do so a little here too) but I find myself doing it too often nontheless xD its sad that almost all commissions posts I see on IG has comments turned off because there always are those few ranting over the pricing >

    • @exidg7503
      @exidg7503 4 роки тому +78

      CRYBABY If you consider the time spent on the actual piece (12+ hours), all the meetings with the clients to get the result they want (2+ hours), all the materials used (either traditional art materials like brushes, colors and so on. Or with digital art you have to buy a graphic tablet, pay for drawing programs, licenses like the photoshop license that is expensive), all the time you spent to achieve the skill of creating quality artworks (many many years of practice) and the taxes you have to pay.... then 175$ is not alot, it‘s not even near to minimum wage.

    • @TheBeastBoyGamer
      @TheBeastBoyGamer 2 роки тому +1

      I don't know how to talk to them and how to ask for money and others please help if u can

    • @WinniePooh33
      @WinniePooh33 2 роки тому +3

      @@TheBeastBoyGamer right i get kind of anxiety when I explain the price because i fear they're goanna think it's too high and won't accept.

  • @toxic.teacup
    @toxic.teacup 5 років тому +997

    honestly THE most helpful video on commission work, omg
    _THANK YOU_

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +28

      OMG I'M SO GLAD YOU FIND IT USEFUL ♥ Thank you so much for the nice comment ;//w//;

    • @toxic.teacup
      @toxic.teacup 5 років тому +9

      @@Nadiaxel aaa, nooo, thank you for the video, and noticing my comment! this has been so genuinely useful already; there was a lot i hadnt known. this was really the push i needed to get into commissions!
      ps, we have the same name and ily

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +6

      @@toxic.teacup YAY, NAME SISTERS ♥ But honestly I am so glad it's helpful! Means so much to me when I put so many hours into making one video ;W;

  • @SwaggyLyrics
    @SwaggyLyrics 4 роки тому +1047

    I'm using your terms as a reference for my commissions, thank you so much ^^

    • @hollyknight5881
      @hollyknight5881 3 роки тому +2

      Can you commission me ? Mother

    • @epicipodmodz
      @epicipodmodz 3 роки тому +19

      @@pogz1 just giving a quick look at your thumbnails (didn’t watch any videos) seems like you lack the understanding of the fundamentals. Instead of jumping into finished pieces, try to understand how to draw 3D objects and how to draw them in different angles. When you draw, you’re trying to trick the eye into thinking that what it’s seeing is 3D. So when you put lighting on something you understand where to put the light because you know which planes of the 3D object is facing your light source. I know that sounds confusing so you should look up videos about it. You also try to jump into color without understanding it which leads

    • @epicipodmodz
      @epicipodmodz 3 роки тому +8

      @@pogz1 to bland colors. Paint in greyscale. It will force you to understand contrast, which you should really push. And then you have to study colors and how those contrast and work with each other.

    • @epicipodmodz
      @epicipodmodz 3 роки тому +12

      @@pogz1 I know it sucks because you won’t be making finished pieces, but understanding the foundation of 3D objects, how they hit light, contrast and color will boost your art quicker than just trying to draw pieces over and over without trying to learn from it.

    • @triangle7687
      @triangle7687 2 роки тому

      same

  • @enzieriddle5326
    @enzieriddle5326 5 років тому +392

    *grumpily waiting for that one troll that’ll try and dislike this wonderful vid*

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +29

      They always turn up eventually xD Glad to have you on watch ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MutevaziEgoist
    @MutevaziEgoist 4 роки тому +457

    I want to take commissions, but I don't know that am I enough and still cannot understand how to start :-: ... But this video helped me for some of my questions, thanks ❤️

    • @Klearith
      @Klearith 4 роки тому +28

      Just start! Everyone's art is worth money or any other form of payment :)

    • @MutevaziEgoist
      @MutevaziEgoist 4 роки тому +6

      @@Klearith thank you! ❤️ But I'm not really sure. Can I send you a sample? QwQ

    • @Klearith
      @Klearith 4 роки тому +3

      @@MutevaziEgoist you can dm me on instagram, @peachie_bean

    • @MutevaziEgoist
      @MutevaziEgoist 4 роки тому +1

      @@Klearith thank you so much ❤️

    • @nightxx5575
      @nightxx5575 4 роки тому +15

      thats so wholesome ^_^

  • @npaujkubyaj
    @npaujkubyaj 4 роки тому +118

    What I'm worried is about when people judge that you are a self-taught artist and not worth it compared to professional artists... 😭

    • @oddydraws4807
      @oddydraws4807 4 роки тому +27

      Agreed I am personally a self-taught artist, but what I figured out in the art industry a lot of people like self taught artist because their art is original and has its own style and people rather that then have to have a style same to another artist style.

    • @maydaymayday4225
      @maydaymayday4225 2 роки тому +6

      Most people mostly care about the artwork shown than a title. As long your product looks good people wouldnt judge at all. No one asks if you went to art school or not.
      Majority of artists i seen are self taught!

    • @viharsarok
      @viharsarok Рік тому +1

      I don't care. I'll just give you a test project and judge you by the quality.

  • @kiwiarts5450
    @kiwiarts5450 4 роки тому +301

    i wanna start commisions because i wanna save for a switch lite and new horizons!

    • @parfaitcat
      @parfaitcat 4 роки тому +14

      kiwi arts same but we’ll need to make around 400$

    • @ipseblep
      @ipseblep 4 роки тому +13

      you can do it ! I believe you

    • @celesticahex6866
      @celesticahex6866 4 роки тому +8

      i want to save money for an electric guitar

    • @zaviherawan
      @zaviherawan 4 роки тому +1

      You read my mind XD

    • @alishaanimations3058
      @alishaanimations3058 4 роки тому +1

      YO
      S A M E I
      SAME GOAL XD

  • @ritac.g3314
    @ritac.g3314 3 роки тому +98

    i already sold my first comission, and they wanted drawings for rpg, i'm super happy about the result and my clients too, thank u for the help!

    • @meomeo4522
      @meomeo4522 3 роки тому +7

      Hey! I wanna ask something 😅 how do u send your commission art on your client???

    • @mikeoochie7699
      @mikeoochie7699 2 роки тому

      @@meomeo4522 pls i wanna know too

    • @brithemimicmonster
      @brithemimicmonster 2 роки тому +5

      @@mikeoochie7699 ah this is probably really late but I think they go to these social medias/websites
      Instagram
      Tiktok
      Email
      Text
      etc

  • @spacecat_scribbles
    @spacecat_scribbles 4 роки тому +107

    That flamingo is so cute!

  • @rai-sel7399
    @rai-sel7399 3 роки тому +306

    The only problem that stops me from starting an commission art is that how inconsistent my artstyle is. Mostly people with commission sheets has different artstyle options or just one artstyle.Mine is just different every work. It still goes around semi-realism but every drawing I do always looks so different 🥲

    • @isabellej2873
      @isabellej2873 2 роки тому +6

      samee

    • @what-gt1hi
      @what-gt1hi Рік тому

      i know im a year late but you could possibly do experimental commissions. so that people who commission u will know to expect any style

    • @Just_Juiceb0x
      @Just_Juiceb0x Рік тому +1

      I'm very late, but I feel like if you do like the comment above said people will commission you more! This is because if you can change your artstyle like that people can go to you for more drawings, because you have more styles! ^^

  • @YouKnowImOnMyPeriodYah
    @YouKnowImOnMyPeriodYah 4 роки тому +136

    My problem is I don’t have the stamina or strength to draw multiple times ;-;

    • @cherilynsarts8845
      @cherilynsarts8845 3 роки тому +20

      But I think this will motivate you!

    • @zestymay6026
      @zestymay6026 3 роки тому +13

      Maybe you should improve on your overall techniques? Like brushstrokes, shortcuts, etc

  • @sungflour6374
    @sungflour6374 4 роки тому +332

    I really wanna start doing commissions esp now with this pandemic. I really want to help my mom, her job only pays like $3/day 🥺 but i only have like 70 followers on ig and i don't think my art is okay to open commissions :

    • @bordle4376
      @bordle4376 3 роки тому +42

      Kyato Rou
      Hey! I’d totally support u if u opened up commissions X3 Love to help out a fellow beginner art commissioner

    • @poioyster
      @poioyster 3 роки тому +26

      Share your IG here! You'll probably get some attention
      (no one will probably like, make fun of you because this is a commission guide video what kind of troll would watch that!)

    • @sungflour6374
      @sungflour6374 3 роки тому +11

      @@poioyster thanks you're right.
      well my ig is @makasa_sala ... tho im not that active most of the time bc i get really busy every now and then. i'll follow everyone who will tooo.. let's grow together everyone! i'm hoping one day i can do a structured commission. 🤗❤

    • @poioyster
      @poioyster 3 роки тому +12

      @@sungflour6374 I really want to see your art now! Thanks for sharing your account if anyone follows in the next 5 minutes that's gonna be me!

    • @poioyster
      @poioyster 3 роки тому +5

      @@sungflour6374 ohmygahdyou'reafilipinotooo(๑♡∀♡๑)(♡˙︶˙♡)

  • @martinjrgensen8234
    @martinjrgensen8234 5 років тому +387

    I have commissioned Nadia a couple of times now, and I can honestly say that this way of doing commissions really works, it has been a pleasure every time.
    Super fin video! Dit layout, de små tegninger og hele videoen er bare super godt sat sammen.

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +33

      Omg thank you for speaking so nicely of me ;w; It means so much to me that you're happy with the work I did for you ^-^
      Og tusind tak XD håber mine løsere streger har en hvis charme, for ellers kan det hurtigt komme til at tage 700 år at lave en video XDDD så tusind tak! Kæmpe værdsat ♥

    • @mainone8918
      @mainone8918 3 роки тому +5

      How do you send your commissions to the client? Is by shipping to the person or by sending to their email? (Sorry bad English)

    • @Just_Juiceb0x
      @Just_Juiceb0x Рік тому

      @@mainone8918 It depends on if you do traditional (physical), or digital art. For traditional you would probably ship it to them, but if it's physical then you send it to whatever you message them on (Instagram, Gmail, ect.)

  • @lennonjesus3673
    @lennonjesus3673 4 роки тому +323

    Me: Is not an artist, never drew anything to anyone, don't have a tablet
    *"🎓 Commission Guide【 Part 01 】Advice, Info Page and FREE Resources"*
    Me: hm very interesting

    • @poioyster
      @poioyster 3 роки тому +5

      Just be prepared then!

    • @emiven9592
      @emiven9592 3 роки тому +6

      you should get into drawing! see if you like it :o it might be fun now since covid and theres really nothing to do lmao

    • @unluckyp
      @unluckyp 3 роки тому +4

      Just a tip: don't burn yourself out. I used to think that I couldn't get tired from drawing ever, and now I'm actually exhausted from doing it so often. Remember to take a break!

    • @jungkyuttt6134
      @jungkyuttt6134 3 роки тому +1

      Try doing manip/smudge edits,it will help your drawing skills better

  • @adilmubashirchaudhry4115
    @adilmubashirchaudhry4115 5 років тому +338

    Wow this is really helpful. I was thinking of starting doing commissions after my cies so it helps alot. Thanks a lot!!!

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +19

      Yay I'm so happy you find it useful ♥ Thanks for watching C:

  • @LlesiSea
    @LlesiSea 5 років тому +193

    This was actually really helpful. I’m also an artist but with a very low following and even lower engagement, so I feel like a nobody ^^;; I guess I will keep making more art and videos before thinking of opening commissions. I can’t wait to see your part 2 of this :)

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +18

      I'm so happy you found my video helpful ;w; Part 2 is just a few days away! ♥️ I hope you'll enjoy that one as well 😊

    • @eienryucho6648
      @eienryucho6648 3 роки тому +4

      I was gonna say that I feel you but I just saw your art AND
      If you're a nobody then what am I??

  • @nyeknyek69
    @nyeknyek69 4 роки тому +81

    I don’t know why i am watching this. My art is still lacking in the foundation so i need to wait for at least 5 years before i actually do commissions XDDDDD

    • @user-ol3mv5iy6c
      @user-ol3mv5iy6c 4 роки тому +2

      Same here --

    • @pandaexpress7673
      @pandaexpress7673 3 роки тому +22

      you can improve in less than 5 years if you really give it your all, one year even can make a drastic difference.

    • @diveintocomfort
      @diveintocomfort 3 роки тому +1

      @@pandaexpress7673 I agree!

    • @kayaeki
      @kayaeki 3 роки тому

      same

    • @MySuperSlinky
      @MySuperSlinky 3 роки тому

      I started taking commissions even with like 10 months of experience in art lmao. Like, i wasnt really hopeful but i did get a few commissions from friends, it really helps u keep going

  • @watchvids7802
    @watchvids7802 4 роки тому +81

    10:00 I love how she included that little animation in the bottom right for the ADHD audience 😂👍

    • @darkx6869
      @darkx6869 4 роки тому +3

      I don’t think it was meant for the adhd she just put it there to let everyone know

    • @watchvids7802
      @watchvids7802 4 роки тому +7

      @@darkx6869 Well I have ADHD and it works for me. Really appreciate it

  • @sola9219
    @sola9219 4 роки тому +60

    I wanna start commissions for my college and to buy something for my family, like food for example. I feel like a bother and crap since my college tuition fee is expensive. I feel like, starting one will build up confidence for me to be able to try other jobs too.
    BTWs thanks for the video and all infos!

  • @ArleynH
    @ArleynH 5 років тому +94

    I have watched your commission guides some time ago and I've just received my first commission and I just wanted to thank you for breaking it all down because this information has proven to be very useful ❤

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +8

      I'm so happy it has helped you ♥️ thank you so much for telling me cuz it means a lot to me 🤗 good luck with your commission!

  • @santiagocoleenc.9286
    @santiagocoleenc.9286 4 роки тому +60

    i hope my skills improve so that i can start doing commission so i can help my parents 🥰

  • @viola8856
    @viola8856 4 роки тому +25

    This video helped a lot thanks! And the dancing flamingos are SOO cute I’m dying

  • @sheynlynn3014
    @sheynlynn3014 4 роки тому +10

    i saved this video a long time ago for when im ready to take commissions and this is the year!!
    im so excited to finally earn some money for my passion!
    this video didnt make any sense to me a few years ago because i pretty much knew nothing but now rewatching this, i finally understand what youre talking about and i now know what the proces is like >v< thank you so much for this extremely informative video!!

  • @beetledad8743
    @beetledad8743 Рік тому

    Omg thank you for the free templates especially the TOS as I wasn’t sure how to go about that at all, I love these lil deep dive videos when it comes to art. 💚💚

  • @Sandwichscoot
    @Sandwichscoot 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this series! I’m planning on opening comms as soon as I finish my website, so it’s nice to have advice

  • @lachimolalart
    @lachimolalart 4 роки тому +4

    I really really appreciate you uploading content like this bc it's a really big help to artists, especially me who wants to open for commissions. The thing is, even if I announce on my art account that it is open, no one's reaching out anyway :(

  • @spellcxster9268
    @spellcxster9268 4 роки тому +36

    went back to this video because even though my commissions are open, i never really had set prices or an info page, this is very helpful! plus you have an adorable accent :)

  • @xthe.angels.h0rnsx582
    @xthe.angels.h0rnsx582 3 роки тому

    By far the most helpful commissions video I've seen, thank you so much!

  • @cronuscreative5133
    @cronuscreative5133 4 роки тому

    This has been the most informative video I've found on getting commissions! Thank you for taking time and breaking down the process. I can't wait to implement your advice!

  • @cecibeanz5660
    @cecibeanz5660 2 роки тому +3

    having a template for buyers to write a description of the drawing they want is a great idea!

  • @mjpete27
    @mjpete27 5 років тому +7

    So generous with your knowledge and expertise! I have already got my Skillshare account! I encourage anyone who can to give it a try! Thank you for sharing and we are all looking forward to seeing your next video this video is super informative and up to your exceptional standards! Have a Grand Day!

  • @Sgaby2000
    @Sgaby2000 2 роки тому +1

    This is very helpful as i am starting to commision my art so this definitely makes me less anxious about it !!! Amazing video

  • @oyeedraw8407
    @oyeedraw8407 4 роки тому

    This was a really useful video! I have been doing commishes in the past for a while and knew some of the things in it, but it was a really good clean up and refreshing of that knowledge. Very well edited and paced video with good explanations and pointers. :)

  • @SamiTheAnxiousBean
    @SamiTheAnxiousBean 3 роки тому +5

    i still love that little flamingo thingy!
    Also your videos just like now just like in the past are really informative and useful even though i dont consider my art even near good enough for commissions yet i will keep this in mind for the future

  • @paceycage
    @paceycage 5 років тому +62

    I know that this is an old video but just, I NEED you to know just how helpful you are to me! I first found you on Instagram and followed you here, and I just love your personality, and I can see just how much you love what you do, and it inspires me, and the more videos I watch by you, the more I admire you and just appreciate what you've built.
    Basically, I love your art, and I love how funny you are! Please continue releasing content, and I promise i'll keep following you! Hey, even if you stop posting as frequently, I'll be here, because you're such a great inspiration, and thank you so much!

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +4

      Aaaaa omg you are so sweeeeet >W<
      Thank you so much for following me and my work ;w; I truly appreciate it! I really do love doing what I do and it means the world to me that others like it too ❤️ so thank you soooo much for this amazing comment 😚💕

  • @lbon5479
    @lbon5479 4 роки тому +1

    You are an ABSOLUTE hero, thank you so much for making this.

  • @meowtwo203
    @meowtwo203 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! It helped me a lot and now I feel safer and more confident about what I should do

  • @duxgalore9834
    @duxgalore9834 4 роки тому +28

    3:33
    “Will do paid work”
    Art Hagglers: Ah yes, the negotiator.

  • @norahhalloum3264
    @norahhalloum3264 5 років тому +6

    Just what I need right now! THANK YOU

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +1

      You are very welcome! Thank you for watching ^-^

  • @maiveau
    @maiveau 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this! This video is super informative and helpful. I will go back and refer to this video when I do start officially posting commissions.

  • @jonathanrios8316
    @jonathanrios8316 3 роки тому

    this was extremely helpful thank you very much for the vid. You've helped me gain a little confidence going into this

  • @vishnuhanda6678
    @vishnuhanda6678 4 роки тому +4

    I was having so much trouble just thinking about how to get started and watched a few videos, but i just couldn't wrap my head around things. This video made things look so much easier, thank you.

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +1

      I'm super happy you found it useful ❤️

  • @injuiyry6029
    @injuiyry6029 3 роки тому +18

    Me: wants to do commissions so I can buy a stylus and a new iPad for drawing
    Also me: needs an ipad and a stylus to actually do good commissions

  • @Dr_Od
    @Dr_Od 4 роки тому +1

    I think it's as important for clients to watch this as it is for artists to. Great video!

  • @Tama9o9o
    @Tama9o9o 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I really want to try out making commissions some time soon, but I wanted someone to guide me a bit a teach me the basics (cuz I really don't want to mess up my first commissions) and your video was extremely helpful. Thank you, again!

  • @ruby_fireleader
    @ruby_fireleader 4 роки тому +5

    This was very helpful I wanted to try doing some commissions to earn a little bit of money.

  • @pinkie_trash5213
    @pinkie_trash5213 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, thank you for this video!
    now I can make commissions in the near future! I will surely give credit to your tips.
    new subscriber!+

  • @toonvanboxstael254
    @toonvanboxstael254 3 роки тому

    Those Commission info templates are AWESOME, thank you so much!

  • @cullenodonnell3490
    @cullenodonnell3490 8 місяців тому

    Watched both this and Part 2 to learn the commissions process. Very helpful indeed!

  • @BeautifulIndia2356
    @BeautifulIndia2356 5 років тому +11

    I LOVE YOUR STYLE 💖

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +3

      Ehehehe thank you so much 🤭

  • @sabs_arts
    @sabs_arts 5 років тому +6

    Your tutorials are always so full of info! I love all of them, this one ia my favorite so far! I really need some advices to start doing my comissions, I was always confused of what to do first! Thank you very much! Can't wait to see the price part (another thing that get me confused lol)

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +2

      I'm seriously happy to read that 💕 I hope you'll enjoy part 2 as well ;w; I'm working on it right now 🤭

  • @xhipy
    @xhipy 5 років тому

    Omg thank you ! I can finally start my commission's you're great !

  • @SlickEvan
    @SlickEvan 4 роки тому +1

    Very. Helpful. Kinda got myself into a commission hole after decently well with them before. Old process was just talk, give a general price, and then get to work. Will take this advice and change some stuff up.

  • @soxxeonfire
    @soxxeonfire 4 роки тому +34

    hi nadia! out of all the videos i've seen on youtube addressing commission help, this has been by far the most interesting/easiest to watch for me and the most helpful. i'm sorry if this has already been answered elsewhere but i do have a question, how did you go about creating/building your private commission website? i've been wanting to make my own for a while now and yours looks extremely neat and pleasant on the eyes. thank you so much for your time spent making this video! ♥

    • @wild_fl0wersss
      @wild_fl0wersss 4 роки тому +1

      SOXXEONFIRE try use wix. It’s free and easy to use and websites always turn out really nice

  • @byronrhodes1659
    @byronrhodes1659 4 роки тому +5

    This was super helpful! I’ve always struggled doing commissions, there’s so much to it! I’m going to check out your template, I’m thinking of putting a commission page together on my website.

  • @woahicanspell1001
    @woahicanspell1001 2 роки тому

    I will be using your terms and conditions for my commissions. Thank you for this video and opportunity.

  • @ernalainerivera4970
    @ernalainerivera4970 2 роки тому

    The explanation in this video is highly appreciated, I'm starting a commission so thank u for the basic tips.💗💞😊✨

  • @brookecastleberry6870
    @brookecastleberry6870 3 роки тому +15

    Once we commission someone....(digital art) how would we send them the art work? Thank you for the amazing video!!❤️

  • @elenasonaglia3750
    @elenasonaglia3750 5 років тому +3

    Thank you,very helpful!💕

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +1

      Thank you for watching 😉

  • @gwendesign8299
    @gwendesign8299 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the advice, I’m just starting to learn how to open a commissions 😁

  • @step_2_mii
    @step_2_mii 10 місяців тому

    I’m finally watching this video after leaving it on save for later, and it was super helpful with how to spread the word about my art commissions. I’d like to update my commissions sheet and try a new approach to managing my files and making wise decisions on my time with creating art. Thank you for doing this Ms. Nadia!

  • @AkiaraDolls
    @AkiaraDolls 5 років тому +34

    Thank you Nadia, this video is so helpful and nice, will wait for the pricing video. Plus love the fluffy cute flamingo assistant 😁 big hug 💖 and thank you for sharing this very important content.

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +1

      ooooo you big sweetheart ♥ Thank you so much! I'm glad you like "Diu" (that's its name). Diu is a general theme for my life right now haha XD

  • @umetesi
    @umetesi 5 років тому +5

    I have to thank the youtube robot to put your work on my way
    And so thank you back 'cause I'm focus to become artist illustrator… in Belgium and it is so hard to start properly
    Now, I'm going to watch your second part
    thanks again :D
    love your style *A*

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +1

      Aaaaaa thank you so much for watching ;w;

  • @tiasscribbles
    @tiasscribbles Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video! This is so helpful

  • @annabeatriz3704
    @annabeatriz3704 3 роки тому

    really helpful! thank you so much! going rn watch the part 2.

  • @satanssugarbaby7898
    @satanssugarbaby7898 4 роки тому +5

    This was drop by an angel ♡ thank you so much~ I'm still a beginner but a guy asked me for a commission and I was like :O so I'm studying about it lol

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +1

      I'm so happy it was helpful! There's a part 2 as well where I go in depth with pricing ^^

    • @lemontears6268
      @lemontears6268 4 роки тому

      Me too I'm still a beginner but some peoples asked me to do a commission

  • @ellieriggart
    @ellieriggart 2 роки тому +3

    This is really helpful, thank you (and can I just saw how cute the little flamingo drawings are?! :D)

  • @okthensean6727
    @okthensean6727 13 днів тому

    Thank you for the advice. I am always willing to learn more

  • @shulichan5017
    @shulichan5017 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video, it's very well explained and illustrated! Very helpful! ^^

  • @hannahsproductions5031
    @hannahsproductions5031 5 років тому +3

    I’ve been looking for one of these videos and I finally found one

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +1

      Yay thank you for watching 💕

    • @hannahsproductions5031
      @hannahsproductions5031 5 років тому

      Nadiaxel I didn’t think you’d reply, wow! Made my morning

  • @suzerainty4192
    @suzerainty4192 5 років тому +3

    bless you for this

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому +2

      Aaa thank you 💕

  • @lana.pat1308
    @lana.pat1308 Рік тому

    This is a great help! Especially the terms

  • @wumbothewombat1280
    @wumbothewombat1280 2 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful! I’m just reopening commissions and I’ve been trying to look for ways to improve my system. It’s been nerve wracking worrying that people won’t be interested, but this makes me feel a bit more prepared seeing I’ve already got quite a few things in this video down

  • @goldpawstudio
    @goldpawstudio 3 роки тому +10

    I just kind of threw out the idea of making commissions a week ago and someone said yes *and I have no idea what to do!*
    (lol I didn’t expect to get this far)

    • @goldpawstudio
      @goldpawstudio 3 роки тому +4

      haha update, both people ghosted me but it's actually a relief because I didn't really want to do what they were asking anyway

    • @alwinvillero9505
      @alwinvillero9505 2 роки тому

      @@goldpawstudio lmao

  • @dasarcanaeum
    @dasarcanaeum 4 роки тому +4

    The hopping flamingo just makes me laugh everytime - thanks for your information !! :D

  • @mahinurt5543
    @mahinurt5543 3 роки тому

    You are such a lifesaver😭 I'm so happy that I found your channel

  • @hanzelstormborn
    @hanzelstormborn Рік тому

    Video was really interesting. I love your accent and how well you explained things. I am a beginner artist planning to start opening commissions and this video was really helpful and informative. Thanks for making this.

  • @7melyprmt
    @7melyprmt 5 років тому +3

    Thanks 👍😊

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching 😍

  • @ArtHustlerAcademy
    @ArtHustlerAcademy 4 роки тому +25

    Omg I use to be in gaia drawing people's avatars for the fake coins 🤣🤣

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +5

      I AM NOT ALONE 😭😭😭

  • @edicionesANTONELLA
    @edicionesANTONELLA 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much! this info was really helpful for me as a amateur artist.

  • @sophmiles9973
    @sophmiles9973 4 роки тому

    Thanks this helped alot. I think I'll put myself out there as a commission artist now because I've been putting up random pieces of art for sale and I've only had people ask for specific pieces of art that they had in mind. Seems like the best direction to go in . Wish me luck 😘

  • @nununana4061
    @nununana4061 4 роки тому +87

    Do you think I can start doing commissions eventhough I only use my iPhone, ibisPaint, and my finger to draw?

    • @Victoria-so1in
      @Victoria-so1in 4 роки тому +13

      I’m doing the exact same thing. But I’m using a stylus to my phone.

    • @Victoria-so1in
      @Victoria-so1in 4 роки тому +4

      With procreate pocket edition

    • @nununana4061
      @nununana4061 4 роки тому +15

      Victoria that’s not the same thing 😭

    • @Victoria-so1in
      @Victoria-so1in 4 роки тому +3

      April no no really the stylus is awesome! It’s the meko stylus 2nd generation. That’s all I can use until I one day get an iPad or something.

    • @nununana4061
      @nununana4061 4 роки тому +16

      Victoria i mean you still got the tools and better app. All i got is free app and my fingers haha

  • @waffles2461
    @waffles2461 4 роки тому +3

    This is so helpful thank you so much. Can u make a tutorial about the website

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому

      Its a great suggestion! Thank you ❤️

  • @chaosmedia3275
    @chaosmedia3275 4 роки тому +1

    Great video.... hits a lot of important points.

  • @reinquinie3024
    @reinquinie3024 4 роки тому +1

    your works makes me want to go back to drawing and practice more >< hope you're having a good day!

  • @shelby4834
    @shelby4834 3 роки тому +23

    My goal is just to make back the 10$ i spent on procreate lmao

  • @folvaen
    @folvaen 4 роки тому +51

    anyone know a good time tracker app? i usually just record to see how long it takes,, if i use a timer i forget to stop it when i go on a lil break lol. recording takes sooooo much memory.

    • @CaptainRazzie
      @CaptainRazzie 4 роки тому +8

      Folvaen work work is a computer application that you can set to time how much time you spend in a computer program, so if you do digital that could be good

    • @finnic7959
      @finnic7959 4 роки тому +1

      Your phones stopwatch. It saves your "lap" times.

    • @afunkylittleguy
      @afunkylittleguy 4 роки тому +1

      Captain Razzie some art programs record the time!

    • @folvaen
      @folvaen 4 роки тому

      @@afunkylittleguy like the ones on steam? aseprite

  • @alerialblu
    @alerialblu 4 роки тому

    Hi!! you are an angel!! all the information was well explained and you hit all the important steps! Thank you very much! Please stay safe :D

  • @kara99482
    @kara99482 4 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! i never knew where to even start with commissions but the info in this video is so great its giving me more confidence to attempt commissions. I even replayed this video to take notes. The gears are now turning in my head, thank you so much for this!!

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +1

      I'm so happy you found it useful ❤️ It means so much to me!!! Thank you so much for watching 🤗

  • @ak1hiro133
    @ak1hiro133 4 роки тому +6

    Hello Nadia!
    I know you gave permission to copy your terms of conditions but I just wanted to let you know that I copied it, some word to word. I had no idea where to go when it came to setting up my info page and this helped a lot. Thank you so much!

    • @Nadiaxel
      @Nadiaxel  4 роки тому +2

      I'm so glad you could use em 🤗🤗🤗 Good luck with your commissions ❤️

    • @ak1hiro133
      @ak1hiro133 4 роки тому

      @@Nadiaxel Thank you! ❤️

  • @zer0x715
    @zer0x715 4 роки тому +14

    Nadiaxel: "lets not include those years"
    Me: *"*laughs in bad anatomy"*

  • @aliaalbadi5805
    @aliaalbadi5805 5 років тому +1

    I really appreciate your tips,, they were very helpful

  • @naragrace3870
    @naragrace3870 3 роки тому

    Love your channel!! Your accent is sooo adorableee!