Why I prefer ASKED than ASKING commissions

So a lot of people have been asking me the question "Why do I want artists to ask me to sell commissions than me asking them?"

Well, before I answer the question; have a think in your mind about this question: "How would you react if you were asked by a buyer to draw commissions?" [Cash and/or Subscriptions]


You would be excited right? After all, someone is interested in buying YOUR artworks; whatever the quality maybe.


If you think this is common sense; then why is it that every time I approach someone who has publically stated they have open commissions to ask about their offers; I get replies like this [direct quotes]

"Umm, yeah they [the commissions] are open... why?" "maybe" "so what?"

If you're one of them i don't blame you; but I myself I don't understand these people - when I receive replies like this I can't think of anything else than that the said person doesn't seem to be at all too bothered about it.

You see; I am not buying artworks just for the heck of it like some people out there. I want the artists to enjoy drawing my [fan]characters as much as I enjoy viewing the end product. And it has been always the case sine the start and applies to all buyers. So if you're not half-arsed about it; then neither are we.


This is pretty much why I tend to prefer people asking ME instead of the "usual" me asking THEM; because if you, as artist, are really interested in getting paid for your artworks there is no excuse for you NOT to approach active buyers to get the ball rolling.


Rubycored