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inma — I don't draw for free, sorry!
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Because of the amount of notes I'm receiving regarding this matter, I decided to write a journal entry (though I think it's obvious, but oh, well (TwT; ).
I don't draw art for free (except when I draw for myself, but that's a different matter altogether).
I'm sorry if you don't have money to buy art in general, or if my commissions are too expensive for you, I really am. In an ideal world, I would finish each pic in 10 seconds and move onto the next pic, and then I'd give free art, lower my prices, etc. Sadly, we don't live in this ideal world and each pic takes me time and effort to make.
Please, don't ask me to draw for you for free. This is my full time job, it's what I do for a living. You don't ask to get your groceries for free from a shopkeeper you don't even know. Don't ask artists to do this for you either, it's a bit unrespectful.
Thank you for your understanding, and I'm sorry if I sound cruel or mean.
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Who would expect that honestly. This is probably reserved for close friends and family. : /
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I completely agree ^.^ No one else expects to do their job for free, so there's no reason they should expect you to do yours for free either. Very well said. ^.^
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When will people understand.
It's a job not a charity.
= = You're not being mean so don't worry.
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wow random people actually ask for free drawings?? i thought it was understood that its hard for artists to make a living...
also since you're a popular artist, people should know that you're going to be busy enough with work/commisions. Youd probably rather spend your free time drawing for yourself and what you like
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It's amazing how so little people understand this concept =/
I don't think you sound mean at all! It's completely understandable -- because honestly, if you're gonna draw during your free time, might as well be what you want xD
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It's perfectly understandable. It actually takes time and effort to craft your own skills so more power to you for clearing it up
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I get this alot too, it hasn't become annoying... yet? But hey, look on the bright side, at least they ask you first instead of going off to claim that you owe it to them or something else bizarr.
Anyways, have a good day!
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It makes perfect sense for you to NOT draw for free, so it doesn't sound harsh at all! I'm surprised there are people who asked you to draw them for free o.O
I shall continue to lurk and admire your wonderful pieces! Hopefully one day I shall have some spare cash to actually commission you
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Since everyone has covered that you are in the right, etc which I totally agree with), I'll instead say that your art is amazing! ;_; If I could draw like that...I'd have drawn something by now, lol!
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I understand what you're saying, but I find it kinda sad that all you draw are commissons.
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I need to make money, so... (TwT) I draw random sketches from time to time, but I post them in Tumblr mainly.
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No, she probably draws other stuff too, she just only POSTS commissions.
Tbh I don't really see how that's sad? It is her full-time job afterall.
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Omg, the fact that you even have to make this journal entry is so sad.
Like, no one would go to a department store and expect free clothing, or go to a mechanic and expect a free tune-up, but for some reason people think artists owe them art. And people get so mean about it too! Like they own you!
And you try to be polite but it's like yo just want to
Anyway, don't let jerks bother you, they just don't understand. Keep on doin' your thing!
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You don't sound cruel or mean, and you have every right to tell it how it is. It's rude when someone expects something free out of someone, especially when they're already offering commissions. And so honestly, I can see why you made this journal. I'd be offended too if people kept asking for free poems (I write instead of draw). It's different to try and give an artist a possible idea here and there on what to possibly draw next, although, THAT depends on how it's worded X'D But to ask for someone to draw for them and even IF they weren't offering commissions... to not at least OFFER something in return... it's rude. So you're in the right
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You honestly shouldn't feel bad if anyone were to decide that you were "cruel" or "mean" because you cannot accept such ridiculous requests.
It honestly does not matter how nice and how deserving you believe yourselves to be, you simply cannot make such requests off of artists and believe yourself to be in any ways reasonable or fair. Just because an artist is talented and provides relatively fast results, it does not mean that it is not energy-draining and time consuming all the same.
If you cannot spare the money to make a commission then that is unfortunate and yes, of course you are missing out on something nice, but greed should not come before the artist's interests and if you truly respected them and their work then supporting the artist financially should be just as important as receiving your artwork if not moreso.
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Don't be sorry, you are correct to say so. :3
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Good for you, speaking up. Don't feel bad at a all
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Your artwork is well worth the price, and it is no easy task to create such lovely art either! If I could draw as well as you, I would be doing the same thing, making it my job. It's very disrespectful that someone would ask that of another.
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I'm so glad you are speaking up about this because to many people would ask an artist to do something free for them. It is ignorance because artist need to eat, sleep under the roof and live to do the art.
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Darlin, I wouldn't fault you even if you charged more than you do now. I'm sure it takes you a LOT time to draw things, and in the meanwhile you're not making very much. ;-;
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I understand not arting for free, no one should have to make someone something and not be paid for it. =7=
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your art is worth payying i dont have money but i woud commish u
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One day I will get a commission from you and it will be the best day of my life ;u;
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Yeah everyone wants something for free, a good artist gets a whole ass full of that requests, but after all drawing is work, and working for free is for a big % of us all not even thinkable so I can understand you`re descion.
And after all, for all that "draw me a free pic of this" don`t you feel quilty because this person offers his/her time and talent for a picture you want and don`t even pay him for his work?
Sorry for all the grammar and writing errors english is not my strong language
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Agreed!
So many folks want art for free but its alt of work for nothing
I used to offer art for free but that left me with a full list of things to draw and not even a thank you once I was finished
any artist should understand this
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Don't worry. It's not unreasonable at all. You're investing your time and effort when you draw.
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No se lo deberían de tomar a malas, es totalmente comprensible y lo tienen que entender.
Muchos olvidan el tiempo, el estudio y la dedicación de cada imagen. Creen que las ideas brotan de las manos y se tarda nada en plasmarlo.
En ocasiones se peca de inocencia también, ven algo que les gusta y lo quieren sin más. No creo que esta entrada moleste, tal vez les haga sentirse mejor y comprendan que las cosas no son tan simples.
PD: Muchas gracias por la mención, me ha hecho mucha ilusión ^-^ ♥
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It really shouldnt be a sorry. I hate to seem mean, but the world is also a tough place, and no free art means no free art. The only ones that need to be sorry are the ones who think they should get free art.
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It is INCREDIBLY disrespectful of someone to ask you to draw something for them for free. It doesn't matter if they didn't mean to cause disrespect.. they weren't thinking about you or what kind of position their question puts you in, and they are actively devaluing your time and skill by requesting such a thing. You should not have to be apologetic! Don't lower your prices, either. Your art is your life.
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omg I know your pain ; A ;
the number of requests I get for free art is ridiculous
one person even blatantly asked "where's your free stuff account?"
I don't mind handing out gifts every now then to long time and supportive watchers or doing freebies for loyal customers
I am happy to do it
but when someone shows up who doesn't even watch me, its an automatic no
I don't know why recently there seems to be more people asking for free art > _ >
oh well, not much you can do except ignore them
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"free stuff account"? People are seriously like that? -_-
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true story, happened yesterday XD lol
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Oh jeeze. People can be so rude!
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live and let live I guess : )
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oh my god thanks for the feature!!! TT_TT Love your work!!
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If I could afford to, I'd buy so much art from you.
XD
Don't even apologize to people for it.
People in a law firm don't apologize for making you pay when you win, do they?
Don't apologize for charging the money you deserve for your art.
It should be common knowledge that art isn't free unless the artist has clearly stated they do requests.
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We understand! I want to do the same as you one day, hopefully, once I get better and recognised.
Your artwork is unbelievable! I know there's a lot of work behind, so higher prices! ♡
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don't apologize. its the people who are asking for free stuff that are dumb and cruel.
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I don't think you have anything to apologize for. It's very disrespectful. I'm sorry you had to say something. Your art is beautiful and worth every penny!
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I'm not nearly as popular as you are and even I get these sometimes 
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your not being cruel or mean xD it cuss it your job and also i know it can take a lot of money to have a living fore food and bill's i actuly would like to be as good as you one day and meany other artist i look up to as well like luleiya you both are amazing artist
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No offense, but maybe if the price of your commissions wasn't insane like a waist-up costing over $50
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My response to all that,
Im not here to do a debate.
/thread
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that's not overpriced, skill level matches the price.
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