I'll Never Do Commissions Again! 

Hey Folks I am seeing some feedback about the vibe of this video. Some of you think I am coming off as negative and complaining. I think much of the nuance of the message I was trying to communicate in this video was lost and I did a poor job of communicating with this one. I’m sorry about that. I’m hearing your feedback. I’ll take it to heart and do better in the future. I’m looking at the criticisms to see what lessons can be learned from this experience. After all I spent almost 3 weeks working on this video and it didn’t occur to me that it would be perceived as negative until after it was released and I got to check out some of the comments left on the video. I think part of the reason I was oblivious to how I could be seen by some is that I didn’t have negative feelings about this in my heart, so I was surprised to see it be perceived that way by some. Some moments in this video, such as when I went to 4 thrift shops in a row looking for a specific style box to paint & couldn’t find one, so I was annoyed at having to find the box, could be interpreted as me being annoyed with making the paintings all together I wasn’t annoyed or frustrated with making the paintings. I am enjoying making the paintings. I love painting. Doing 3 at once was probably an unwise decision (lol) but I am enjoying the process. What I attempted to communicate with this video is why I am no longer doing personal commissions and some of the pros and cons of doing commissions. This also isn’t a new development. I haven’t taken any personal commissions for 3 years now. But for some of you, it was viewed as me being annoyed and frustrated with these 3 specific commissions. Some of you have expressed that if you were the one commissioning these pieces you would feel bad about some of the sentiments I expressed in this video. I’ve talked to memory box guy and the Pokemon painting lady and they enjoyed the video and didn’t see it as me being frustrated with those pieces. One said "I really did not take anything personal or felt attacked by it. Quite the opposite and if anything, it felt both genuine and very special to be among those last lucky few.” On several occasions I have offered everyone on my commission list a refund of their deposit. When they joined the wait list they were told it could be quite some time before they got the art. Many folks took the refund when I offered it and my list used to be longer. The clients who requested the art in this video are excited for their art and have expressed nothing but enjoyment of this video. I try to share much of my triumphs and struggles in my videos. I think it’s important to show all that, not only to art fans who can appreciate the full process of what goes into these artworks, but also to other artists who may experience similar things and don’t have to feel alone in some of their struggles and adversities. Ultimately, I want as many people as possible to enjoy my videos and I obviously had a miss-step in that mission with this video. It’s an important lesson to learn and I will try to find a better balance between sharing my struggles and frustrations without coming off as completely negative. Thanks for the important feedback. Always striving to do better. -Peter

As an artist I totally related to you when you mentioned how the commissions looming over you. It's hard creating something when your heart isn't in it

commisions are VERY stressfull as an artist because your FORCING yourself to be creative and as we've all learned from burnout its not easy to always PERFORM your creativity when you don't feel it. Kudos to making it tho, I'm still trying to finish one and its so stressful T.T

I'm in the same boat on wanting to get out of endless commissions. I've sold 50,000 individually hand-painted shirts in my day. I've learned a lot, and I'm more than capable of doing the "big boy" projects, but I'm buried in an endless sea of emails and busy work. Why is it so difficult for an artist to just make art?! 😅

As an artist who has dropped commissions forever as well its the best feeling! Congratz on the almost list clear!

I can't believe you make your own music on top of everything. I've been bopping to them for so long. It just keeps getting better. You're an inspiration, and all around awesome creative!

Being a tattoo artist, i can feel you about not wanting to do commissions because it can become tricky really quickly, but when you're style become the main focus that’s when the fun begin ✨

I'd take this vibe any day compared to delusional art content. There's a real struggle out there for artist. Commissions are not rainbows and butterflies, any artist who tell you otherwise are lying to themselves and fooling around. And I think that it's a good opportunity especially for bigger artist like Ten Hun to express something that many of the artist feel but can't be heard. I don't consider this negative at all, it's a real feeling coming from real human.

The Inability to make it simple is what makes every piece of your art a piece of your heart. 🙂

I think the fact that you are at a point in your career that you no longer need nor want to do commissions but still put in such incredible effort and produce results that are above and beyond says volumes about you as an artist. Can't wait to see the finished pieces!

I liked that you showed real struggles of being an artist and one that’s evolving so fast as you! I feel this type of stress when working on one painting that is just for my pure enjoyment haha. You produce great content and I liked the realness of it all! Still just as inspiring as your other content.

I'm sad I'll never be able to get a commission from you :(, but I kinda understand how you feel... having said that my channel has NOT blown up, I am still using commissions to learn and grow and really enjoy when I can make something that brings joy to a client. I'm sure a lot of folks in these comments are artists that are available and looking to do commissions if anyone needs some art... myself included :)

I personally love making commissions for people, using their ideas, views and my creativity to create something unique and different. Basically the art piece contains two peoples energy. Yes sometimes the art requests can be "difficult" because art is not a print shop, but its all depends on artists mood, vibe, energy. But ones you figure out and get out of the difficult part, its an amazing feeling. I always enjoyed every art work i have created for someone, especially if someone have died and couldn't be part of some event or maybe beloved pet died, but with magic of art it can create those memories or new memories that never happened, and beloved pet doesnt have to be something that will be later forgotten about . Thats just my view of all this as an artist.

I totally understand what TenHun feels. I'm an artist myself, and started saying no to portrait commissions even if I'm not well-known. Most of the time, clients want the portrait to be as accurate as possible, and it keeps me pressured (not in a good way). So this time, I'm focusing on the style of art I'm having fun with, it makes the art journey more worth it.

That memory box got me choked up a bit, fellow dad here with a daughter around the age of yours, your work is everything a parent would hope to receive to give their child, I myself as an artist would be honored to give something of that quality to my daughter. Thank you for sharing, wholesome x1000

The entirety of this video contains the reasons why so many of us want Ten Hundred originals! I understand why commissions are a bummer; I've been there myself. I know you'll come up with a brilliant idea to give those of us chomping at the bit a way to get a Ten Hun original! Keep reaching for the stars, Peter; you're already on the moon, and the galaxy is yours for the taking!

Salute to this guy who's this busy yet provides us with this kind of quality vids TENHUN ALL THE WAY!

We received our vivid kingdoms cards just before Christmas. They are an incredible piece of artwork and worth every second of the wait. You were open and honest 100% along the way and we didn’t mind waiting because your artwork is totally worth the wait. Also that is the nature of ordering anything off of Kickstarter. It seems like this is the year of knocking things off your plate and I am excited for you that so many projects are coming to an end, The last super was epic, vivid kingdoms was epic, and these commissions were epic! We are just excited to see where you go next and as these other projects come to an end will happy to see you find some balance again!

I actually love that you've got to the point where you're almost past commissions super happy for you!

The gesso songs are always my favorite 🔥

✨You have grown your art abilities to the point that you can no longer give simple, and these are lucky people because of that! Good for them, and good for you, because these pieces are going to be BEAUTIFUL!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your final commissions, which are going to be STUNNERS!!🎉👏🤩✨

We've been watching Ten Hun for years... feels lately like there's a shift in the overall positivity to things. I hope things are ok and the negativity disappears and the joy of the craft comes back again.

I LOVE ALL OF THIS. Tenhun, I fully support you and have more of your tshirts than im willing to admit but you are such a great inspiration but i have refused to do commissions for a while now, and this just makes me so happy to see you prioritizing YOU. much love

0:34 SAMEsies! No matter how hard I try to be light and fun and fast, my projects always get complex and stressful because I can't stop being a perfectionist, doing extra, and just all around being excessive.

You are an awesome human! I can’t find words to express how much I appreciate you, your content and your ability to generate emotions. Standing ovations to you TenHun👏🔥✌️🤘

I love it! I’m glad this milestone is almost done for you. It will Be such an amazing feeling once you’ve accomplished. I’m proud of you! Perseverance like Bam bam! 💫

Love that you still do your own music on the montages. It really sets your videos apart. Hang in there and good luck with the commissions.

Can I double like this video? Your description of how you're progressing through this project is awesome. The way you talk about how important it is to just keep working is inspiring. Love this video. I've been watching for a while but today I follow

I too am spending this year conquering the ghosts of incomplete work past. I understand the hustle and not wanting this stuff to loom over you again. 💕 Keep up the great work.

The way you explained how you felt through the process really resonated with me. Thank you so much for being transparent and taking the time to make these videos. I feel like I’m not so alone and inspired to create more now because of you! I struggle so much getting burnt out when so many people ask me to do something for them, but feel a disappointment when I can’t go through with it, or even be proud of it. You’re amazingly talented. Hope I can be as good one day 😊

You always want your next vid to be better than the last vid, it’s a testament to your dedication and the commissions are looking amazing, can’t wait for the next vid, quality as always Peter.

Loving those pieces so far. Can't wait to see the finished versions!

Mr. Tenny! I just wanted to say that you're completely not alone! in feeling that insecurity and frustration over not keeping it simple. I too feel it constantly about myself and it feels reassuring for me to hear that you do too and so I hope this message does the same for you as you admitting your struggles did for me. I'm such a big fan! I'm going to work with you someday, but until then and even after, I'll forever be rooting for you and the whole ten hun clan heheh. Best of wishes and love! 💗💗💗💗💗🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

The progression of skill between the first memory box and the second will be such a cool example to the kids of how hard work and dedication pays off! Love it 😊

The production value of your videos never fails to impress me

I love your in-depth explanations of how you create. You are a fantastic artist and content creator. Keep making interesting stuff because it puts a smile on so many peoples faces.

I appreciate this video. I like that you keep it real. We all have those days, where we feel so tired and run down, but we have to keep going.

I got my shirt in the mail from the videos where you marked them down for early viewers. I LOVE IT!! Thank you much! Sounds like you have a bit of the Michigan winter blues. I get them. Go outside and look at the sun for a few minutes a day when it's shining. It helps. Loving the commissions so far. Can't wait for part 2!!

I feel like there's a lot of negativity in this video, and in your other recent vids. Hope you're okay, take care of yourself and don't get burnt out

You always inspire me! I too look forward to the day when I have SO much other work coming in that I can drop commissions. Thanks 10hun!

I appreciate the way you vocalize the internal struggle of an artist!

Six degrees sucks!!!! Mosiac is now on M-139.. it's in that old time grocery store to the north of Henry's Hamburgers. They are huge and have lots of stuff!!!!

The is the first square space ad i actually watched the whole way through, says something about how creative and talented you are! :)

I am prone to always fast forward through ads. But I love yours! I always watch it all.

I have the same problem trying to keep things simple. The work looks great so far, I'm sure you'll make them all proud when everything is done and delivered.

Juniper's little, squishy cheeks 😍 Can't wait to see what you do this year! Always excited when you have a video dropping!

I've received my Vivid Kingdom stuff now and love it. Love. It. But dude, it's sucked some of the joy out of you. Thank you for acknowledging that in the correspondence with all the Kickstarter supporters - I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing you good times ahead. This video was a bit sad to watch, there was no joy in it from you or for you. Take care Mr Hundred xx

Thank you for keeping it real as regards an artist working. Half the time it is all emails and not getting time to paint I am just discovering and I love that you address this. Finding that balance between making good art or good content is also a struggle I am finding as I get back on the RU-vid horse this year. Amazing art as always!

Just subscribed. I enjoy your authenticity, skill and creativity across many art forms. Making high production videos, original music, amazing works of art and everything else that makes up your content and long list of skills is undoubtedly underrated and under appreciated by viewers like myself. I appreciate you sharing your experiences in a very genuine way and can’t wait to see all of your future projects. I only regret not finding your channel sooner! Thanks, Maker

Congrats man!! Definitely can relate to having to-do list of things you were excited about turn into an eventual burden as things change in your life. Excited to see the next undertaking now that you're free from those sitting in the back of your mind

GREAT video! This is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Thank you for being real. I now have more confidence to get back into doing art that I can be proud of instead of doing what other people want...

Just wanted to say that your Vivid Kingdoms playing cards arrived a few days ago and I absolutely love them! I was quite saddened to hear you were disheartened by the whole experience after encountering issues with production and fulfillment. I actually missed the initial campaign window on Kickstarter, but was fortunately still able to jump in as a late pledge after discovering your project! I understand there were hiccups and delays along the way, and I'm really sorry you had to go through that. I can't imagine how stressful that would've been for you and your team. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into providing regular updates, and the candid and transparent nature of the posts. I could feel your frustration when things went wrong. But your integrity really shone through, and I was never concerned about whether I would receive my project. I knew you'd make it happen. And honestly, the wait has been totally worth it for your amazing designs! The tuck boxes are beautiful and the card art so perfectly captures your unique design style. I also thought the way you designed the numbered cards to connect together was really fun and innovative. I've unboxed them on multiple occasions just to show off to friends and family, and they were all really impressed with the little attention to details like that! Anyway, I hope you don't let the negatives of the experience outweigh the positives. I would happily back another project from you in a heartbeat and with full confidence. But either way, keep doing your thing dude! Your art and videos are awesome! :)

Been here since the early times and it’s been nice watching this channel grow! Awesome you don’t have to do commissions anymore

That pokemon painting is fire

I loved this video and understood why you felt the way you did about commissions. Thanks for sharing.

You do such great work and while you are always so positive I think its great you allowed your fustration show thru not hiding that struggle. keep up the great work

This video is bursting with creativity, through and through!

Wow! It’s an end of era, but what a high. Man, it’s great to watch your skills and style develop. Your art is on🔥

Brother, I can see the way your success and the stress it comes with is weighting down on you. With the Vivid Kingdom campaign and the big last supper project, the newborn kid etc. but if I was one of the clients whose commission was done in this video, I'd feel pretty bad, honestly. I think this is a bit of a bad look even though I can appreciate unadulterated honesty. That being said, I totally understand how you must feel and it might be in my head but having followed you for many years now, you seem a bit more negative than usual. I'm low key worried you might be heading into a burnout. I hope you take care of yourself, man. I appreciate you ✌️

You are always able to turn my mood around these videos are so funny and relatable

I just want to say I LOVEEEEEEE my awesome new Vivid Kingdoms Hoodie, uncut sheet, deck of beautiful cards and stickers!! Thank you TenHun for being AMAZING your Kickstarter project rocked!!

This is the first time I’ve seen your channel. The ad was the best! ❤ I also like your art and how you made your own background music for the gesso and toning down the white ☺️

Oh yesss, I always love it when my costumers approve the concept art without any revisions!

The custom music creations in these videos is probably my favorite part every time ❤ 🎵 “…sand you ‘till you’re smooth…” 🎶

I totally feel what you're saying about looking for more time. But, its a good problem to have. Right now, I have nothing on the books for the rest of this month and all of next. Zero work, no commissions, and nothing slated to start until March at the earliest. And I'd gladly trade last month, searching for more time and working with hi profile clients over this time at any time. I know its tough but always remember the flip side when you had all the time in the world and no one was interested. Its not a great place to be. Keep up the amazing work!

I have a love/hate relationship with commissions. I’ve met a lot of cool people but the pressure is real.

This really helped me with my stress on commissions < i was starting to doubt myself as an artist because i just cant do them right now. Thank you for posting and being real!

I love your videos. Congratulations on crossing off your last commissions !!

Great Job my guy!!! 🙌🏼 Looking amazing.

Well, you just inspired me to stop commissions!! Love your Art, Videos, and everything else you do. Thank you for the Golden Ticket Card Deck as well!!!!!!!!! I am afraid to open any of the decks because they are so beautiful!

Dude, I think you confuse an "inability to keep it simple" with an "ability to make it awesome". You are a legend !

Great work. Always stressful trying to guess what a client wants, and like you I can’t help but make it complicated and detailed! Congrats on finishing the commissions list!

Great video, thank you for showing us. I love how real this is. And from now on: enjoy commissionless art life! :D

Gaaah the coolness of your own composed music on your videos is sooo underrated. Still dreaming of a day that i can own an original ten hun original

I totally feel you. A few years ago, I got overwhelmed and burned out from commissions (single mom, needed money) that I stopped painting altogether. Picked it up again 2 years ago but I don’t think I’ll do commissions again. I’m glad you had the resolve to tell yourself to say no and focus on your own art and well, mental health. ❤️

DUDE... love your dope sh^t... You are the most gifted and talented artist I have seen in our era .... you are the morph of Da Vinci and Van gog and your self... KEEP GRINDING !!!! take care !!!

Take you time with it Peter. Looking forward to part 2!

Hey there mate, I have recently started watching your videos and am loving them all, your style is so unique and beautiful, I love all your characters so much and the colours you use are amazing. I’m not an artist in any shape or form, I’m just a simple mum of 3 grown boys, 1 in which is an awesome drawer and I’ve shown him a lot of your paintings and murals you have done over the years, he got so excited when I told him you make music also as my son does to, he draws and he creates music and he loves every minute of both worlds

I totally feel you! It's absolutely OK to get to this point as an artist (unfortunately I can not afford it to myself to not do any commissions yet). Big Up and Good luck - This could also inspire other artists too to go on their own way! It's not about positivity or negativity, it"s about staying TRUE. YesYesYess!

If you are an artist that has done a commission you know exactly how the commission guilt just doesn't go away until its ALLLLLL DONE. Goot luck with your last 3! I totally am pickin up what you are puttin down.

You’re amazing! 😄. I’m currently in the commission phase of my own art journey and let me tell you… it is so stressful! Rewarding, yes, but so stressful! Hope to branch out of that one day and just focus on my own stuff 😅. Either way, great video as always!! 🙏🏻 thank you for your awesomeness!

Dear Mr. Peter Hundowtail Thank you for being you. You are an inspiration. My wife and have purchased too many things from you and want more. One of those purchases was Vivid Kingdoms and it arrived today. I know you were sending stuff out apologizing for the wait but they were wasted because THIS is well worth the wait. We have only taken the smallest of peeks at it all but im still amazed. I cant wait to get them framed and that first shuffle. As i said you are an inspiration so ive been thinking of doing a review/ fanboynerdout video with the first shuffle. Hopefully get perfect cut first try. Keep making your art. Keep growing and perfecting your style. Keep making the videos we all look foward too. Take the time away with your family when needed. Keep being awesome and most importantly keep being Peter.

youre doing great. understanding everything. keep going!

I love the gesso song… it keeps playing in my head like an ear worm!

Been waiting all day for this. Let's goooooooo

😆love how it's probably the guide for the paper like running in the background. I have changed my screen 3 times and still I watch the guide every time to not screw up😆

I don't even know how you've managed to do commissions for this long! I've always found them sooo exhausting and it's so much more fulfilling to allow yourself to make what you actually want to. Cheers to your commission free future my dudddeee!! 💪🎨

Wow I really love the music! Peter's leveled up on so many levels

I just love those evergreen trees you painted!

An artist who puts his all into work that even he isn’t the most enthused about! Love it

Impressive resilience!

I'm watching this while working on a late commission too lol. Inspiring work!

Obviously Ten Hundred is an amazing artist but it's the production value for me, picture quality, storytelling, the music. So impressed every single time!

OMG the gesso song is GENIUS!😄

Vivid Kingdoms really crushed the vibes. I hope all of the orders are shipped soon so you can stop worrying about it and the happiness can return to your channel. You've seemed super bummed in all of your videos for a minute. You're good man, we're here for it!

this is very cool. interesting idea and great implementation. I want to see your new embodied ideas

Got my Vivid Kingdoms package in the mail yesterday, it's awesome! the prints and the cards are just fricken great!

All 3 Looking cool so far! 😎

Do what you want. You are only one person and you need to find that balance of work and play. You also got to build as many memories with your family as you can. I personally missed out on so much family stuff in my life to work.

awesome work as always