Pro tip: I thought digital art commissions were a total waste of time until a friend in Portland pushed me to try

For years, I just posted my art for free online and never thought anyone would pay for it. My buddy in Portland kept telling me to set up a simple commission sheet on my page, but I figured it was just for pros with huge followings. I finally gave in about six months ago and listed a few simple options, like a $45 portrait. To my shock, someone messaged me the next day asking for a drawing of their D&D character. That first paid piece felt totally different, like my hobby had real weight. It made me focus more and actually finish projects instead of leaving them half done. Now I do a couple a month and it buys my new brushes. Has anyone else been surprised by what people are actually willing to pay for?

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the_rowan2d ago

That "real weight" feeling is what finally got me to finish my own projects too.

taylor.jessica2d ago

My friend's best work came from ignoring deadlines completely.