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Over the past three years I've done loads of successful commissions, and have commissioned others successfully as well. I have never had an issue with my transactions because I did my research before I started, and asked others who were doing commissions themselves how they were managing. However, not everyone has the time to go and note everyone (or, if you're getting noted, you may not have time to answer inquiries constantly)! So for your perusal and reference, here are some helpful tips to help you get started with taking commissions on DA.

This tutorial is more for people who offer commissions, but I have a few words for those who take them as well:

- Do your research. Make sure you're getting art from a reliable artist!
- Art costs money. Don't haggle down, its insulting. Don't forget, you're also getting free advertising when they post it to their gallery (for example, who here doesn't know =Audley's Castor ;3 )
- Don't be afraid to pimp the artists who did good work for you! Here is my list!
:iconkoalakitty23: :iconkyvie: :iconmattahan: :iconquestionstar: :iconthundercake: :iconyamiza: :iconzorgia:


Raraarrar you know the drill, feel free to comment w/ questions if you got em, thanks for reading etc

The pics in the icons are mostly from the LJ random image generator, they're (c) to the internet, I suppose XD Except for Kash, he's (c) Geico.

My other tutorials:
Pose tutorial
Expression tutorial
Hand tutorial
Foot tutorial
Ladies tutorial
Fellas tutorial
Face tutorial

Comments


:iconbadpirate:
Finally. Although I know now I can't take commissions (oh OCD, you make it so hard for me to take money and give art in return), I can see how this will help a lot of my friends. I'm going to send people this way.
:iconbunnygirle26:
I've been wanting to do commissions to this helps alot. I've always wondered though. Do you just use paypall or do you use ebay or something like that.

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:icontouchedvenus:
This is an awesome tutorial on how to do commissions. Great job. :D

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:icondualmask:
Great tutorial. I've done quite a few commissions in the past but lately, the interest has dried up. Maybe a fresh and creative approach is just what the doctor ordered. :nod:

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:iconalexds1:
It says in the tutorial :) But to answer your question, I use Paypal. Ebay is a bit roundabout and anyways they take a cut of the final bid.
:iconomegablue69:
Those are good tips for people, although a lot of artist I know do the sketch then take the full payment then finish the commission, but that's just a matter of personal preference of their part.

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:icon2ndgatewaytonowhere:
I like reading the "fine print" at the bottom of your tutorial. Yes, you're awesome.

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:iconverdokai:
This is a very good tutorial, and I'm really happy to know that you describe the very way I handle my commissions too :3 *feels proud*

Anyway, I'm saving it as a very long checklist for when I start up organising taking commissions again, it's about time now...

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:iconfarmered:
=D I'm sure this would help anyone who's new at commisioning. It's wel put together and layed out. Easily read.

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:iconhaps:
wonderful tutorial, some great ideas! if i ever decide to offer commissions, i will definitely refer to this! :)

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