if I may ask, how have you been getting commissions? Like how are you promoting them?
Just any tips because I've been meaning to open commissions again but I don't know how to market myself
Thank you!
Getting Commissions
What helps me most :00
Most of how I get commissions comes down to visibility + making it easy to hire me ! I try to post as often as I realistically can, not necessarily every day, just whenever I’m able, staying active keeps your art in front of people, as much as its annoying to hear it Xb
Having a clear, eye-catching commissions post helps a LOT too, i got way more commissions once I got my sheet all figured out. My main one is animated, but it doesn’t have to be. Even something clean, pretty, and easy to read goes a long way (Make sure you tag your niche audience.)
I also highly recommend cross-posting your work across multiple socials if you can--I post on Tumblr, TikTok (my biggest/most active audience), Instagram, and occasionally Bluesky. Different platforms reach different people, so it helps a lot with visibility :)
Join in on things you genuinely enjoy ! Events, fandoms, challenges, art trades, collabs, contests, etc. Art is a community, and being part of it helps people know you and your work :) Talk to other artists, support others, and don’t be afraid to reach out for collabs or trades. There’s an audience for EVERYTHING, and participating in what you love helps them find you!
I also post past commissions, art trades, and finished work often ! When people regularly see what you make, they’re more likely to think of you when they need art.
Tags help a ton as well--I use commission tags, but also audience tags like D&D, fantasy, OCs, character art, etc, etc, so the right people can find me !
I know everyone hates hearing it, but a lot of it is consistency. Keep posting, keep showing your work, and things should come to you :))























