Get Started Selling Your First Art Commissions!

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Title	:	Get Started Selling Your First Art Commissions!
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Comment from : Mimimoo Illustration

do y6ou not worry putting your art on instagram or others without a watermark it will get stolen?
Comment from : Diane Carubia

Hi Mimi! I was wondering if you have a longer video where you talk about the payment methods in particular on the "how" behind having a an Etsy product for commissions, it sounds really interesting to charge it in that way to avoid scams Thanks for your content ! ❤
Comment from : Abigail Morales

This is very helpful! I'm not planning to start commissions yet but when I do I will come back to this video Thank you for the information ❤❤
Comment from : Another Daisy

So to start a commission all i need is PayPal to get paid right? And I'm all set? Or do i need more things to get started? Pls help 😭
Comment from : Brownie

If i get my art commission on instgram take money before start work or how???
Comment from : Aya Youssef

You have a very cool style!
Comment from : Janden

Hi, are you designing using a laptop or an ipad? Please let me know
Comment from : moina memon

Nature for Kids & Beginner 🐾🌸 J Elisabeth

Just re-watched this video after getting my first commission request from a stranger in my IG inbox today!!! 😍✨I immediately remembered this video from you and wanted to jump back and taking notes & plan how I could proceed now😊🌞Thanks so much for your tipps and valuable sharings Mimi!!!💜🌸
Comment from : Nature for Kids & Beginner 🐾🌸 J Elisabeth

I doodle for fun and recently got an offer for one of my drawings to be use as commercial use Im so confused if i need a sellers permit or something like that😭 im from NJ
Comment from : iri

I been thinking of selling my art for some time, have been asking around for some help but no one really wanted to get back to me So thank you for making this, it really helps and I'll probably be watching this on repeat for some time
Comment from : Lin Fish

That helped me a lot! Thank you!
Comment from : Ema Copek

I like to draw because it is so cool 😊⭐
Comment from : starbook5

thank you lady, 🥰 thats help a lot
Comment from : shashaNEKO

I love you and your work❤ amazing!
Comment from : Małgorzata Huzar

I want to do this but my health is so dodgy I can't guarantee I'll finish anything In the mean time I've been practicing personal projects and stuff and I don't even finish those I hope to graduate to commissions when I build up a portfolio and reliably finish art
Comment from : Chev Gage

which software is required for making this illustration?
Comment from : Surbhi Rajput

I’ve gotten asked about 5 times if I did commissions but at the time, I was REALLY nervous to take any SO! Since I’m FINALLY an “adult” I’ll be able to have MY OWN bank account so now I think I’m ready It’s the whole “how to send the actual art” part that I’m confusedbrI do traditional art, so I’m confused if I have to send the client a photo of the commission or if I have to send it to them physically I’m lost at this point _
Comment from : Jessaly Gonzalez

i tried art commission but whenever i see other people's art commission i give up 😭😭
Comment from : winnieelol

I can't wait to start commisioning I have people who want me to sell some art I just have been struggling with the get money part
Comment from : Marshmallow Weekly

What about AI how will people commission new artists ?
Comment from : TheSvartdemon

Great video:D It's easy to understand and really helpful!:>
Comment from : yall seein that

thank you for sharing
Comment from : San Tanuki

Thank you very much Now I think I need to build up my portfolio
Comment from : Beechou

i will EAT your parents
Comment from : LosNegritos

Hello, nowadays I've been thinking if I should do art commissions but I had no experience in doing so There is only one thing I'm not clear with, when I'm already done working on it do I have to print it and deliver it to my customer or do I only have to send them the picture?
Comment from : Gworaii

I still don’t know if my art is good enough for commissions, but I really want to try…
Comment from : Lillian In Space

Building audience blooks at insta algorithm/b well shit
Comment from : Marshiboi

Tbh I just want to be able to say that I make money, at the age of 12
Comment from : a rat

Thanks for the info I have 600 on youtube but I still don't know how to get commissions, but I keep on trying
Comment from : Humphrey Bear

Please tell me how to avoid Fraud in commision work
Comment from : Ulfi Chaula

Thank you very much for the video !❤
Comment from : 2Park

Sister i need help , i received msg are you open for commissions and this is my first time please help
Comment from : BTS143

What app can I use to draw digital art and sell it without problems of copyright or anything, I was drawing on ibis paint x but I found out that I can't use it for commercial use, pls help
Comment from : Ben Burdayim

kay this one's tricky
Comment from : mifuyu lego stop motion

we need ppl to see ur arts
Comment from : mifuyu lego stop motion

I been thinking on doing commissions as a side job for fun and also to get some money cause 10$ a week isn’t cuting it
Comment from : Mr ramen n cartoon kitty

This helped me a lot! Thanks for the honest and informative video!!!
Comment from : 두채

Take your countries minimum and add a small amount to it, that's how I'll price my work, seriously I was struggling with figuring that one out Also a limited time discount idea for the first few commisions is a smart idea for testing out
Comment from : Shaded Glade

I've been posting my art everywhere and never had a first commission, so this might help me!
Comment from : The Lords

Hi, How do I reply to my first requested commission? I'm a new artist at selling I paint animals/landscapes/Abstract etc my mediums are Acrylics/Goauche/Watercolor idk how to offer a medium or pricing my work depending on mediums should I charge more or less depending on the medium I use?
Comment from : Lady Andry Studio

I've been thinking about opening commissions for a while now, a couple days ago I finally did and posted it everywhere possible but I was always so scared that no one would ask me one and that I would be disappointed, but I just got a message for my first commission and I'm screaaaamingggg hahaha I'm so happy but nervous as to what to say so I found help in this video!!
Comment from : SiraGem

Thank you! Im gonna try opening commission this year to get some extra income I really appreciate the tips :)
Comment from : NickoRP

Will you have a Skillshare class? because I'd take it!
Comment from : Kristell Fox

Hi! Thank you so much for the advice! I’m planning to start commissions and I found this video incredibly helpful because of how much you dove into each important aspect I just wanted to let you know that I was afraid before, but now I’m not as intimidated to start selling my art, thanks so much, have a great day❤️
Comment from : Scrambled eggs with waffles

Thank you!
Comment from : Maria Vitória Chagas

How i can send my digital artwork in a high definition Or like in original quality as I made it
Comment from : eesmarie_art

Hello if it’s alright that I ask that how was it when commissioning your art of on paper instead of digital? Do we still use images to send them their final output?
Comment from : Jad2lol

I just wanted to take the time to tell you how much of an inspiration you are!!! I've been watching your videos and they are AMAZING! I've been so unmotivated lately, but your videos are keeping me going and they are also giving me some ideas of some changes I want to make on my brand THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for your content and for inspiring so many of us!!! 🥰
Comment from : Mariana Furukawa

I just want to start, can you tell me which software to use for digital art?
Comment from : arch space

Hi^^brI started my own comission (without my own website yet)brI'm European and my currency is PLN but I want to do it in USD currency brThe problem is i don't know how to do it I want to sell my arts in USD bc that would be more easier for my customers, but at the end I want to change from USD to my currency (repeat PLN)brI asked many people but I still don't get itbrIs anyone here who could explain me how to do it, what should I use?brI'll be so thankful
Comment from : Ayano Noche

This was a very helpful video, but I have a few questions I'd like clarified I'm not sure if you'll see this but if you do I'd really appreciate a responsebrbr1 How could I prevent myself from being scammed or taken advantage of? I'm not sure how transactions work so is there I way I can send the artwork (digital) and be guaranteed the payment?brbr2 What's the quickest way to advertise my artwork on Instagram? Are there certain hashtags I should use, maybe reels?brIf I end up deciding to make a website, what's the best way to format it?brbr3 Could I consider this a part time job?brbrThat's all for now I'm thinking of turning my hobby of drawing into something I can profit from I still have ways to go before I officially start commissions, but getting started on the general idea of commissions could really motivate me to work harder Once again this was a very informative video and ill make sure to look back on it later on
Comment from : kayke

So, I have a question I am a traditional artist and im wondering if i can just send the scanned version of my work to clients (instead of actual work itself)?brThanks
Comment from : Reika

I've been offering commissions forever, but as soon as the price comes up, people vanish 😅
Comment from : Jenna N Goodwell Art

I want to do commissions again But imposter syndrome and not feeling good enough is so hard to overcome
Comment from : SpicyChai

After watching this video I tried to do my first commission and I almost got scammed out of $200 LMFAO
Comment from : Alexandra

I’m desperate becoz of a game lol
Comment from : Nobody

Girl what website/social media should I do commission?
Comment from : 24DarkWedge

What is the formula If I include canvas size?
Comment from : 24DarkWedge

Tik Tok doesn’t work much people don’t appreciate art 😟
Comment from : Pink_Dxvil Productions 🌸⛓

hello but what if i have an inconsistent artstyle?
Comment from : dewo dewu

I don't have a tab or ipad I'm a paint paper artist I've only got one commission till now😭 Please some suggestions on what can I do to increase my buyers
Comment from : Tsuki

Honestly personally im scared of starting the commisions beacouse of how to make everything legal and good xD Like i'm not sure how to do taxes and contracts and stuff in my country and i'm confused af
Comment from : The book worm

thank you for the tips! But may i ask which brush do u use on procreate? I’m dying to know!
Comment from : [ YCH ] BlueBxrryBear

I just made my first art commission timelaps! 😊
Comment from : Mac Cheese

Hello! I have a question while i want to start commissions soon!Are people usually interest to buy art by commissions and can u actually make people want your art and make them buy it?
Comment from : theodora

Thank you for the tips ♥!!
Comment from : 🩵 Suraiya Sara 🩵

As someone who wants to start doing art commissions but wasn't sure how to go about getting paid, Etsy might just be the way I want to do it and I have you to thank for bringing that option to my attention! So thanks for that!
Comment from : LordKraken3

Thank you so much for this! I'm just about to launch my first commission page, and I've been getting advice from some art friends but I wanted to see if I could collect some more detailed info and this was just what I needed! It felt like I was just confirming to be accurate what I already knew, but also brought out some information that had passed my mind by Thank you for the advice! It was all very helpful!
Comment from : ZaZa Ink

Very encouraging, thank you!
Comment from : Katrina

I need help with something, i use paypal, and for my commission sheet should i write dollars or basically the money thats from my country which is Egypt, if i write Egyptian money, i feel like nobody would want to commission me because theres rarely anyone who gives egyptian money, i seriously need help with that, im overthinking it alot
Comment from : Chaeberrie

been drawing for almost 6 years now and no one knows me despite how much i postbr🥲
Comment from : Toony Productions

Thank you so much, this helps me a lot 💖
Comment from : Hiếu Gạo

This video was super helpful and had the text examples for an interaction that I have been looking for forever I just needed to see how to word things professionally without saying way too much all at once cause I have a hard time with words and talking to new people online Thank you so much! I think I'm finally ready to start coms, as soon as I make some price sheets for advertising that is lol ^w^
Comment from : Princess Keith

Hey miss, do you reckon you should do some kinda exchange rate conversion like bloody, 25 bucks AUD but 30 trillion [hyper-inflated nation] dollars, or just 25 bucks across the board?
Comment from : Anthony J Manttan

should have watched this video before TvT))
Comment from : Rinii_02

So comprehensive! Thank you so much!
Comment from : sthiel126

Thank you so much!!!
Comment from : raii

Thank you for the video!! It motivates me and inspires me so much!! Plus, the information helps a lot! :D ❤
Comment from : Brenda Gala Vargas Méndez

I am curious about watermarking and clients reselling the issue of the artwork How do you actually deal with this?
Comment from : wendy

I've been doing commissions for a few years now, but I still watch videos like this because it's still hard Like I said, I've been at this for a while Four years to be exact (not a primary source of income at all) My style is semi realistic (more realistic than semi), highly rendered and often fantasy painting A single digital portrait can take me between 8-10 hours (maybe a little more if it has a lot of details), but I still can't charge more than 35 euros I've seen people charge over 200 for the same thing and it kills me not knowing what makes them able to sell at those prices, filling their lists every month, while I can't br brI think your way of calculating prices is very accurate and everyone should take that into account In practice, unfortunately, it is not so simple Not in this world that believes that drawings are made by a computer
Comment from : Vane

I love your illustration style! May I know what software do you use to draw digitally?
Comment from : Chicatoon

How can I open online shop and how can I get the money AND how can I use PayPal?
Comment from : Cold Night

this was an amazingly helpful video! i was going through a crisis trying to figure everything out and after finding your video, everything has fallen into place thank you Mimi (also i subscribed hehe 🥰)
Comment from : coritoons

Idk if I’ll do commissions but I do want to do digital prints and colouring pages so I still think this video is helpful!!
Comment from : Heather Artsy

Thank you for sharing all of these details☺️
Comment from : Полина Шишканова

This is so helpful and your videos are always presented in such a clear and approachable way Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this content it is incredible You've been a big inspiration to me and I am getting ready to start my own art youtube channel (no videos yet, but soon) I wanted to say thank you for helping me feel like I could finally take that leap!
Comment from : Willow Rose Arlen

Mimi, a very useful video! Tell me, please, what model of laptop with a touch screen do you have?
Comment from : Polyaka

I use to do commissions, usually tattoo commissions but had to stop due to uni, have thought about starting again but would have to make up a new contract for people since its been so long and a lot has changed skill and price wise
Comment from : fuzzydragons

Love that video Mimi! 🥰 I actually have pet commissions for so long on my Etsy but never really promoted them on my social medias 😅 so now will definitely do that more ☺️🧡
Comment from : Anna Lunak - annalunakdraws

Thank you for today's video!!! So many great informations in such a well organized, short video!!!! Loved it and it totally inspired me ❤️🤩❤️
Comment from : Sissy Σκαρ

Thanks for the information! I’ve always been too scared to open commissions haha But I definitely feel more comfortable in my style so I might give it a go later this year Do you ever get requests that are not inline with your style or comfort zone? If so, how do you handle that?
Comment from : Amanda Ray