I could learn from experience too (And am finding your other post QUITE informative) since you were actually my first commissioner. Besides the fact that I could use a lot of work with my artist's skill, I do hope you were pleased with our exchange (even though I had a few flubs ^^;).
(Also, I'm not sure if you got this but you accidentally sent me two payments, so I refunded your second one ^^;)
I'm actually considering doing another post as in-depth as the first one, but I don't think I've got as much to say about the subject now as I did then. So such a post would mostly be showing off the things I've paid for.
(I noticed it in Paypal today and was confused until I found your message. Thank you for doing that!)
I have this mental picture of some artist who will do any slash, nude pics, any kinda fucked up kink you what, but will flip out if you ask them to draw a kumquat.
There was a corollary to the "Digger" webcomic, published in the back of the first print version, called "No Unicorns In Heaven". It followed the origin of such an artist, who had very, very good reason to dislike his subject.
Be willing to accept them saying "no, I don't want to do this".
Even though I'm not the artist dealing with this, thank you SO MUCH for saying this. The amount of times I've seen people go back and forth with an artist after they've said they don't want to do a certain piece. That does seem to be more of an issue at conventions, where space is at more of a premium and it's hard to post a "I Will/I Won't" list, but I've seen it both places.
I agree with the buyer being satisfied with the art, but given that every different artist has their own way of doing things, I'd recommend asking to see a draft first if you're really worried about changes. I do think the price level is a factor, too... obviously, you're going to expect more out of a $50-$100 planned out commission than you would from a $10 convention sketch. Then again, I'm the guy who ordered a commission from an artist I liked one year, only to have him switch the character's gender... so I'm pretty forgiving on most things. =p
I have honestly worked with very, very few artists who don't supply a draft automatically during the process at least once if not several times.
Actually, I can only think of two I've gotten that with. One of them I won't work with again, and the other is very good about changes, I love his style, and he's always been great at interpreting my text descriptions and reference pictures.
Then again, I'm the guy who ordered a commission from an artist I liked one year, only to have him switch the character's gender... so I'm pretty forgiving on most things.
See, that? That I wouldn't accept from an artist I was employing.
I have honestly worked with very, very few artists who don't supply a draft automatically during the process at least once if not several times.
I've worked with a few who haven't, but that might be a pricing issue, as well(one I remember was specifically offering quick commissions, so that might've been part of it, too). It's just always best if they don't explicitly mention draft approval to make sure you ask about it. My experience below taught me to make sure all the details are clear with the artist.
See, that? That I wouldn't accept from an artist I was employing.
It happened at a convention, and the guy was so busy he couldn't really do draft approval. I also think at first I was too "OH WOW I GOT _______ TO DO ART FOR ME!" that it took someone else looking at it to be kinda like, "Uh, dude..." We kept joking the guy was so used to doing fan service-y artwork, we couldn't tell the difference. At least I can laugh about it now.
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(Also, I'm not sure if you got this but you accidentally sent me two payments, so I refunded your second one ^^;)
Also, I need to work on backgrounds. :/
Thank you re-sharing this! ^_^
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(I noticed it in Paypal today and was confused until I found your message. Thank you for doing that!)
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(And, you're most welcome!)
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Even though I'm not the artist dealing with this, thank you SO MUCH for saying this. The amount of times I've seen people go back and forth with an artist after they've said they don't want to do a certain piece. That does seem to be more of an issue at conventions, where space is at more of a premium and it's hard to post a "I Will/I Won't" list, but I've seen it both places.
I agree with the buyer being satisfied with the art, but given that every different artist has their own way of doing things, I'd recommend asking to see a draft first if you're really worried about changes. I do think the price level is a factor, too... obviously, you're going to expect more out of a $50-$100 planned out commission than you would from a $10 convention sketch. Then again, I'm the guy who ordered a commission from an artist I liked one year, only to have him switch the character's gender... so I'm pretty forgiving on most things. =p
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Actually, I can only think of two I've gotten that with. One of them I won't work with again, and the other is very good about changes, I love his style, and he's always been great at interpreting my text descriptions and reference pictures.
Then again, I'm the guy who ordered a commission from an artist I liked one year, only to have him switch the character's gender... so I'm pretty forgiving on most things.
See, that? That I wouldn't accept from an artist I was employing.
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I've worked with a few who haven't, but that might be a pricing issue, as well(one I remember was specifically offering quick commissions, so that might've been part of it, too). It's just always best if they don't explicitly mention draft approval to make sure you ask about it. My experience below taught me to make sure all the details are clear with the artist.
See, that? That I wouldn't accept from an artist I was employing.
It happened at a convention, and the guy was so busy he couldn't really do draft approval. I also think at first I was too "OH WOW I GOT _______ TO DO ART FOR ME!" that it took someone else looking at it to be kinda like, "Uh, dude..." We kept joking the guy was so used to doing fan service-y artwork, we couldn't tell the difference. At least I can laugh about it now.
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I don't commission stuff at conventions, so.
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