How Much is My Art Worth? ✿

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

Whether it be using TBT or IGB, would you buy my art? How much would you pay for it?

I remember immediately opening up commissions on here in 2014 and turns out I was overpricing my content, so before considering opening them again I'd like to know how much people are willing to pay for my art here.

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

Bump! Please tell me what you think of my art!

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

Bump!

 

[Oldcatlady]

I'd pay about 150-250 for a fullbody like the first one

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

I'd pay about 150-250 for a fullbody like the first one

TBT or IGB? ;v; Either way that's so sweet!!

Also I thought I'd share this with you all!

This is how I draw mayors!!

 

[Locket]

I don't think you're quite ready to sell it yet, I'd recommend cleaning up your lines and working on anatomy!

Just keep practicing, the more you practice the better you'll get

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

I don't think you're quite ready to sell it yet, I'd recommend cleaning up your lines and working on anatomy!

Just keep practicing, the more you practice the better you'll get

I'm not sure how to clean my lines saying I use a mouse, but I will keep working on my anatomy! I noticed I've improved more these past few months, thank you for the encouragement.

 

[Starr_Peach]

I'm not sure how to clean my lines saying I use a mouse, but I will keep working on my anatomy! I noticed I've improved more these past few months, thank you for the encouragement.

I would advise trying to get a hold of a drawing tablet. I'm not sure where you live, but I know that there are some small inexpensive ones on the market and if you don't have the money to afford a new one I would recommend looking into second hand ones.

 

[Locket]

I'm not sure how to clean my lines saying I use a mouse, but I will keep working on my anatomy! I noticed I've improved more these past few months, thank you for the encouragement.

okay how

What program do you use?

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

I would advise trying to get a hold of a drawing tablet. I'm not sure where you live, but I know that there are some small inexpensive ones on the market and if you don't have the money to afford a new one I would recommend looking into second hand ones.

Money is rather tight right now but my birthday is in May, do you have any good cheap tablets to suggest?

okay how

What program do you use?

what

Paint Tool SAI!

 

[Frostbite2002]

I do hope you simply take this as constructive criticism, but I really don't think your art is quite ready to be sold. The lines look a little sloppy and untidy (although in sure this wasn't your intention!) and would need to be fixed up. Another thing which sticks out is definitely the anatomy. How joints work, length of limbs, etc. If proper anatomy is not studied your work will end up looking either noodle-limbed (abnormally thin, long limbs that look like they have no bones) or way too chunky (it's fine when doing a chibi, but if not the legs and arms shouldn't be too short and blobby, same with the torso.) Also looking at the way clothes looks on real people with help improve your art a lot! Now I don't know if this is on purpose but there isn't any shading I can see (save for a bit on the third one) Shading is essential to make your art look good and make it more likely to grab someone's eye. I noticed you use a mouse which is an immediate no when it comes to selling art in my opinion. If you want to make a small business out of your art, you will definitely need a drawing tablet. They honestly aren't that expensive so you should be fine getting one. One last thing... I hate to say this but it is painfully obvious how these are drawn, I don't know how to explain this one but... They just kinda look like... I don't know... Doodles? Ah I in no way want to sound mean! That's just my opinion >~< I'm sure with some practice you can become even better! Looking up some tutorials on anatomy and shading may also help you out a bit, that's how you learn! I wish you good luck in your endeavour! ^_^ (please don't think bad of me for this, but you did ask for my opinion and although I wouldn't want to hurt your feelings, I just said what I feel should be improved!) <3

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

I do hope you simply take this as constructive criticism, but I really don't think your art is quite ready to be sold. The lines look a little sloppy and untidy (although in sure this wasn't your intention!) and would need to be fixed up. Another thing which sticks out is definitely the anatomy. How joints work, length of limbs, etc. If proper anatomy is not studied your work will end up looking either noodle-limbed (abnormally thin, long limbs that look like they have no bones) or way too chunky (it's fine when doing a chibi, but if not the legs and arms shouldn't be too short and blobby, same with the torso.) Also looking at the way clothes looks on real people with help improve your art a lot! Now I don't know if this is on purpose but there isn't any shading I can see (save for a bit on the third one) Shading is essential to make your art look good and make it more likely to grab someone's eye. I noticed you use a mouse which is an immediate no when it comes to selling art in my opinion. If you want to make a small business out of your art, you will definitely need a drawing tablet. They honestly aren't that expensive so you should be fine getting one. One last thing... I hate to say this but it is painfully obvious how these are drawn, I don't know how to explain this one but... They just kinda look like... I don't know... Doodles? Ah I in no way want to sound mean! That's just my opinion >~< I'm sure with some practice you can become even better! Looking up some tutorials on anatomy and shading may also help you out a bit, that's how you learn! I wish you good luck in your endeavour! ^_^ (please don't think bad of me for this, but you did ask for my opinion and although I wouldn't want to hurt your feelings, I just said what I feel should be improved!) <3

Holy cow, this is long. That's good though! I've been well due for receiving criticism. Is there anything regarding my anatomy that looks weird? I'd like to know what part of it I should study first!!

I really need to work on shading, I've been brushing it off for some time- I guess it's because it always turns out bad when I try it. I'll get to it very soon. ;v;

I get what you mean when you say they look like doodles. Is it because of how I color the backgrounds?

I do feel a bit hurt, but it's not from you personally. I'm just not used to critque because I rarely get it. Thank you for your advice! I'll remember it and try harder.

 

[Zireael]

Don't worry about feeling bad when receiving criticism, it's natural! When I went to art school I got absolutely grilled by my lecturer, it sucked at the time but I think it's helped in its own way. Even now I still get a little bummed if something I draw is criticised, but I just need to remember that it's usually for good reason. So don't worry, it's all part of progression.

SAI has a very handy tool that can help your lineart, so it's a good choice of program! Since you're not using a tablet, I'd recommend using the linework layer option, the button is right next to the new layer one. It's essentially a unique layer that lets you create vector lines that can be adjusted very easily with the edit tool, it's great for drawing with a mouse. Hopefully that helps you, it made a huge difference to my lineart when I began using it, and even now I still work with it. Good luck, and remember to have fun!

 

[Locket]

Money is rather tight right now but my birthday is in May, do you have any good cheap tablets to suggest?



what

Paint Tool SAI!

okay, I have a tool for you! ill show you later im really lazy rn

 

[ReesesRainbowHelixXOXO]

Don't worry about feeling bad when receiving criticism, it's natural! When I went to art school I got absolutely grilled by my lecturer, it sucked at the time but I think it's helped in its own way. Even now I still get a little bummed if something I draw is criticised, but I just need to remember that it's usually for good reason. So don't worry, it's all part of progression.

SAI has a very handy tool that can help your lineart, so it's a good choice of program! Since you're not using a tablet, I'd recommend using the linework layer option, the button is right next to the new layer one. It's essentially a unique layer that lets you create vector lines that can be adjusted very easily with the edit tool, it's great for drawing with a mouse. Hopefully that helps you, it made a huge difference to my lineart when I began using it, and even now I still work with it. Good luck, and remember to have fun!

Oh, right, I remember the linework layer!! I used to use a line tool like that all the time (particularly in Paint.NET) but then I saw people calling it lazy and bad to do in art, so I guessed I stopped using that tool because of that discouragement.

okay, I have a tool for you! ill show you later im really lazy rn

Thank you so much!!

 

[perrito]

ayy your drawings are sooo cute! would you like to do an art trade? ; w ;

 

[Zireael]

Oh, right, I remember the linework layer!! I used to use a line tool like that all the time (particularly in Paint.NET) but then I saw people calling it lazy and bad to do in art, so I guessed I stopped using that tool because of that discouragement.



Thank you so much!!

It's not really lazy if it's a more convenient way to work. I mean, let's be honest, it's no fun spending weeks essentially redrawing and perfecting lines on a piece you've already made, right? As far as efficiency goes, the line tool is by no means a bad choice, it's really effective in most cases and it can make colouring much easier! I wouldn't feel discouraged, I think people are just being elitists with those comments, not everyone has access to a tablet or other digital drawing hardware. I truly think there is nothing wrong with it. I know a lot of people use it, so don't feel guilty if you need to as well. In the end, it's your art, and you can do whatever you want with it.

Anyway, whatever solution you choose, I hope it works out! Remember to have fun.

 

[ccee633]

I reccomend mixing up the head shapes a little bit.

 

[namiieco]

Look around the internet and see pictures that you like or styles and try to replicate the style. Get an idea into your head of what you want to draw and use that style. Mix up styles, have a little fun. As for shading, try copying different pictures with the styles. Don't be ashamed about copying, it's how every artist learns. Just never claim it as you own and it's perfectly fine. Copying things make you learn anatomy and where shadows should go. When you feel like you've gotten the hang of a particular body part or something, try drawing it without a reference.

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If you're having trouble because you can't find a reference for the pose you'd like you can take a picture of yourself in the pose and then use yourself as a reference. Doing this with hands really helps. There are also programmes you can download that let you move a figure into a pose if you find it tricky to take a picture by yourself.

 

[Hopeless Opus]

i think they're worth 45-50 tbt each