ThirdPotato

Social media can be draining, especially on artists and creators. Often times we get suckered into equating the amount of faves/likes/notes we receive on our art, to the value of the art itself, though we would never admit that. "I draw for myself, no one else." "I don't care about the likes." But when it really boils down to it, who among us can honestly admit it doesn't sting a little when a frivolous fanart piece gets a million faves, and the one piece we poured our sole into gets barely a quarter of the same attention?I would like to discuss why that is and ways to avoid the blackhole that consumes so many artist's creativity, self-est...

Treat your art like a business When you begin accepting money for your art, it's no longer a hobby. You've taken your first step into the professional world. You don't have to be living off of your commission income to consider it a business, but when money is involved, you need to treat the transaction with a higher standard than you would gift art or trades. Failure to do so can scar your reputation for any future business. If you're not prepared to take on the responsibilities, stick to gift art. Price your art as if you were working hourly It's okay to offer dirt cheap commissions when you first 'break into the business,' but as you ...