I'm trying to build my art business but is that even possible at all without using the social platforms?

I really dislike the state of our country (U.S.) and the world right now and I think it's hypocritical to want change while still "feeding the beast" with content and using these platforms that are 100% all in on leading us in the wrong direction.

Not to even mention what they're doing with our art and how they get a free license to take it and use it for AI purposes.

Am I being overdramatic? I don't think so.

Am I willing to hurt my sales or popularity by stopping? I'm close.

What is the right thing to do right now because I don't feel like this is it. At all.

Hi! I would love to launch my art business (I am planning to start with a snail mail club), but with recent events here in Europe like recycling fees, I am not sure if it’s even possible.

How do you cope with the restrictions right now? Are you trying to compensate that with other makrets like the US and Canada and other parts of the world?

Okay first of all I don’t want to sound ungrateful at all!
I’m one of those artists that would rather genuinely boost other artist content, watch till end sometimes twice, copy link, engage, repost or to story right

One thing I kind of get iffy about is getting spam liked, I think it’s a lazy attempt to get more likes back or seem genuine. But as people in general we know that skipping videos within 2 seconds doesn’t boost a video it can do the opposite 🥹sometimes I want to ask ppl to not do so if it’s a rush thing but I don’t want to offend anyone if they don’t get what I mean
👁️👁️or is it just me

This is not about enjoying someone’s work and liking their stuff🤍

Liking 20-30 vids in the span of 30 seconds show someone obviously don’t watch any video even halfway

For reference I rarely have videos that are longer than 30 seconds so it’s not about my video length either🫣

So I've been making some Christmas card designs and I am wanting to add them to my shop so I can sell them online as well as in art markets. I originally thought A5 cardboard envelopes would work for my cards but when they came I can't really fit a substantial amount in them. I have a card bundle offer in place to encourage people to buy multiple cards so I need some packaging that is big enough to fit them all in.

I am considering getting some A4 padded envelopes to pack larger orders in but I just want to know what others have done in their shops. I would prefer the packaged product to class as a large letter (I was thinking using Royal Mail since I have a post office nearby) so I can offer cheaper shipping prices but I also don't want to limit how much I can fit in one parcel. My card sizes range from 15x15cm and 10x15cm with the envelopes measuring ever so slightly more than the card. I am new to shipping my own orders so I just want to make sure I do everything right and not spend too much unnecessary funds.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been seeing a few creators on socials talk about running a successful print club, but I always wonder who is actually subscribing to them, and how lucrative they actually are. If you run a print club, what’s your business model, and for how long do you typically retain subscribers?

So I made a piece of drawing, nothing special expect its a character from Rick and Marty, Evil Morty in his spacesuit. And I submitted for a schoolastic art compation and won a silver key...​ My mom INSISTED on using the same character for future drawings with similar topic of escapism but I'm VERY unsure on what to do, its a existing character and I know colleges dont really like characters that isnt originally mine... Do I add it to my portfolio? do I tweak the design till it's unrecognizable??...

Hi, would love feedback on my ToS and if any changes are required.

General

By commissioning me, the client agrees to my terms of service as listed here.

Payment

• All prices are in USD and payments are processed through PayPal Invoices.
• A minimum deposit of 50% must be made upfront to start a commission. The remaining shall be paid before completion of the artwork.
• 100% upfront payment is required for surprise me commissions.

Revisions

• Client is entitled to 2 major revisions suring sketch phase.
• After sketch has been approved, only minor changes will be accepted (color changes, minute details,etc). Major changes from this stage occur additional fees.
• Surprise me commissions have no communications and revisions. Revisions will only be made if the Artist makes a factual mistake regarding the character's design or details provided in the original reference sheet (e.g., wrong eye color, missing markings, or incorrect clothing details). These revisions will incure no fees.

Deadlines and Delivery

• Usual Turnaround Time: 1-3 weeks from DOP.
• All commissions shall be finished at a maximum of 2 months.
• Digital Files (PNG, GIF or MP4) only, no physical product will be shipped.
• If the Client requires the artwork to be completed by a specific date or within a fixed timeframe, this must be explicitly requested and agreed upon before the initial payment is made. A rush fee ranging upto 50% for extremely fast timeframes may be applied.

Rights

• The client retains the right to the character designs and references provided.
• The artist retains the copyright and ownership to all completed artworks and assets. This includes the right to display the artwork as well as share work in progress or speedworks in my portfolio and on my socials. (Unless explicitly agreed otherwise)
• The client may ask for a artwork to not be posted till a specified date, before starting on the commission.

Usage

• All artworks produced are for personal, non commercial uses only.
• Using the artwork for monitized use incurs an additional fee of 50% of total commission rate.
• Any full commercial usage must be explicitly discussed and agreed upon before the commission begins. A custom commercial use fee will be applied based on the project's scope.
• The client is not allowed to use my art for AI training or NFTs.

Communication

• All communication will be done on the primary place of contact as discussed with client.
• Low resolution, watermarked WIPs will be sent to clients at every stage.

Cancellations and Refunds

• If artist has not started on the commission, the client will be refunded the deposit made, minus PayPal fees.
• Once the Artist has started working on the commission, 50% of the total price is deemed strictly non-refundable to cover labor and time. If the Client deposited more than 50% upfront, the remaining balance above that 50% threshold will be refunded.
• No refund if the commission has been completed or is near completion.
• Incase, I’m unable to complete the commission in due time, I shall offer a refund of 100% minus PayPal fees.

I’m getting ready for my first art market/craft show. I’m printing my own prints at home with Canon pixma 200s. It’s been hell, but I finally figured out all my settings to get everything to look correct. I’m printing my watercolor/colored pencil pieces on Palo duro etching 315 from red river paper. Everything prints out perfectly fine. A few weeks (probably 2 or 3) I pinned one up on my cork board. I noticed today it looked really yellow, took it down, and checked the back to compare its whiteness. The back was significantly whiter, but the edges were yellowed. I checked another print that was on shelf: yellow but not as yellow. And then one that was completely covered remained the original whiteness.
Can someone tell me why this is happening? I can’t sell a print that is going to turn piss yellow after 2 weeks. I’ve got a lot of work lights in my studio, idk if that could be it. The window is occasionally opened but not always. I live in Florida, so maybe humidity? I really don’t know, so any advice would help. Thanks!

Update: thanks so much for the replies everyone, I really appreciate it. I contacted red river and I think we figured it out. I realized that I’ve been burning scented candles in my small studio and with the inkjet paper, the particles are absorbed much quicker/more efficiently than regular paper. And I always have a candle going, so it does make sense. So I’m going to ditch candles and see how the paper holds up. Thanks again!

I recently received a print I purchased from an artist who combined the Certificate of Authenticity with the invoice/receipt containing my name, address, phone number and the amount I paid for the print 🤔. I have never seen this done before, as the CA was always a 'stand alone' card or document, separate from the receipt. Is there a new standard that I am unaware of?

Hello, I am trying to define my target audience at the moment. I have a big love for drawing Vignette style anime illustrations or what some places call Splash Art( Which I beg to differ). I do however also draw illustrations that can work as wallpapers. I have looked that my kinds of illustrations would fit the game dev community but I am not completely sure. Is there anyone who can give me some advice?

i've been revising an illustration for a client but nothing seems to work

i'm even starting to feel like a fraud, and when they ask for updates i get embarrassed

what do you do in this case?

note that i've worked multiple times with them, this has not been an issue, we even tried a different concept, i feel completely uninspired

I would like to start selling physical copies of my digital art, but I don’t have the tools to make posters or stickers. Is there any print on demand type of sites, where someone orders from me and they make and ship it?

I’ve never actually sold any art before so I apologize if this is an obvious thing or a frequently asked question.