Portrait Commissions, Avoiding Scams, and Other Thoughts on Creating Art for Others

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There's a lot to consider when it comes to art commissions. Since I just had a run of a few, I thought it might be a good time to share some thoughts on them from my perspective as primarily a hobbyist. So, a discussion of taking commissions when you mostly create art for fun versus doing it for a living and relying on it for income. Plus, some details on various scams I've run into and what to watch out for...unfortunately, artists are ripe targets on social media for criminals and scammers.
Timestamps:
00:52 Scams (NFTs, Phishing, Checks Kiting)
03:53 Hobbyist/Amateur Considerations
06:41 Commissions as Your Job
10:30 Final Thoughts
💻For more artwork by Jon Amdall, check out Amdall Gallery at jonamdall.com/ or on Instagram at / amdallgallery
Materials Used:
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🦾 Adjustable arm: amzn.to/325FJ6c
Colors Used:
⬛️ Raw Umber (Gamblin 1980)
⬜️ Titanium White (Utrecht Studio)
🟨 Yellow Ochre (Gamblin 1980)
🟨 Cadmium Yellow (Gamblin 1980)
🟥 Cadmium Red Hue (Utrecht Studio)
🟥 Alizarin Crimson (Utrecht Studio)
🟧 Blush (Gamblin 1980)
🟫 Burnt Umber (Utrecht Studio)
🟫 Burnt Sienna (Utrecht Studio)
🟦 Ultramarine Blue (Utrecht Studio)
🟩 Sap Green (Utrecht Studio)
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6 окт 2024

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@Amdall Месяц назад

I completely forgot to mention a couple of things! One is a solid way to pick out scammers - do they follow you on social media? Often, they won't bother to even look at your art or subscribe, which is a big red flag. If someone likes your art enough to hire you, shouldn't they actually make an effort to see it? Also, it becomes somewhat easier to pick them out over time, because they often work from a script. So you'll start to see repeated verbiage or similar phrasing. I fully intended to talk about those ways to recognize, but it slipped my mind. That's definitely a big downside to the fact that I don't script these videos - just hitting record and talking is nice because it sounds more natural (my script reading definitely sounds like I'm reading), but I don't always hit the points I need to.

@Amdall Месяц назад

Oh also, since these scammers tend to use scripts and repeated verbiage, I thought I'd share the "copy/paste" text I often deploy when a scammer messages me. I just keep a list of phrases in Google Keep (pinned to the top) and use whatever applies. Here are some of my most used blurbs: I take commissions on a case by case basis. Only deal in physical art - no nfts or anything like that. I sell prints on my website: jonamdall.com/shop/ -------- It depends on the specifics. I don’t do NFTs, checks, or email link clicks if that’s where you’re going with this. I sell prints on my website: jonamdall.com/shop/ -------- I don’t spend money on this hobby unless it’s for paint or brushes. Thanks though. -------- I don’t do NFTs or anything with crypto, but I’m glad to talk about physical art if you’re interested. Commissions on a case by case basis and I sell prints on my website: jonamdall.com/shop/ --------- My usual commission details, just to put it all up front: a typical 9x12 portrait is $X, half paid before starting the project. Payment only via secure methods like PayPal and Zelle (no crypto, checks, NFT, etc). Shipped to the US in a frame included in price, elsewhere we can discuss.