Did you know there are 300 million more search results for “becoming an artist” compared to “becoming an NSFW artist?”
And most of them are the same questions over and over, helpful only to SFW artists.
Here are my 6+ years as an NSFW artist, condensed and applied so you can start building your NSFW art freelance career. Skip the learning curve so you can focus on creating good NSFW art.
- How to Create Policies for your NSFW Art Commissions
If you’re taking NSFW art commissions, or any commissions at all, you should have a Terms of Service agreement for your clients. Here’s why! - Best Practices for Keeping your NSFW Art Commission Clients Happy
Doing NSFW art commissions is more than just drawing a picture for a client—it’s a relationship. But how do you keep clients coming back for more? - How to Overcome the Fear of Disappointing Your Clients
Whether you’ve just opened commissions or have been doing freelance NSFW art for a while, the fear of disappointing clients always hovers over the shoulder. Here’s how to overcome that. - Chatting with a Full-Time NSFW Artist (Interview w/ Galaad1800)
What’s it like being a full-time NSFW artist who draws for a living? Check out D&D artist Galaad1800 in this interview! - Why It’s Important You Find Your Art Inspirations
Finding people you look up to is an important part of becoming a better artist. After all, you’re only as good as you can imagine yourself to be. - How much I make as a freelance NSFW artist: 2021 edition
Here’s a breakdown of my freelance art earnings for 2021, and some insights to boot. - 4 Questions that Will Help You Raise Your Commission Prices
I wish I could raise my prices, but it feels like I can’t justify it right now.. You might’ve felt that way, slugging away at commission work. All the while wondering if you could’ve charged double or even triple. I definitely felt that way when I used to charge a teeny $40 for a finished …4 Questions that Will Help You Raise Your Commission Prices Read More »
- 5 effective ways to extend your NSFW artwork’s digital lifetime (and earn more from each illustration)
Ever posted an artwork, and sit back to enjoy the likes flowing in? Then trickle in, then stop altogether? Maybe as soon as the next day, or even in an hour? This is the “content lifetime” problem, or how long people engage with what you post. For example, uploads on art-focused sites like DeviantArt or … - Refresh Your Artistic Goals: 3 Actionable Exercises to Achieve More
Imagine you had just accomplished a big artistic goal. One you’ve looked forward to for months. It could be getting your first commission. Or your hundredth. Maybe you’ve grown to a thousand followers. Then ask yourself, “now what? Why did I work so hard for this?” If you come up blank, it might be because …Refresh Your Artistic Goals: 3 Actionable Exercises to Achieve More Read More »
- 12 Well-Known NSFW Artists With a Niche (and Why Specializing Doesn’t Mean You Lose Your Creativity)
You probably don’t want to be stuck drawing the same thing over and over. Yet everyone tells you to specialize. To choose a niche as an NSFW artist, claiming it’ll bring you success. From personal experience, and studying some well-known NSFW artists like CuteSexyRobutts and Reiq, yes: specializing and having a niche is much more … - Will Charging Less Get You More Clients? Probably Not.
Almost every artist grapples with the issue of pricing. Are you maximizing your prices, or are you too cheap? Or is your pricing so high that you’re losing jobs? You might begrudgingly drop your prices, itching for any work at all. But wait. If you want to earn based on on the value you create, …Will Charging Less Get You More Clients? Probably Not. Read More »
- Determine Your Customer Types (And Deliver Exceptional Experiences They’ll Come Back For)
Did you know 86% of customers are willing to pay more for a great customer experience? How can we create said great experiences? If you’ve been freelancing for a while, you probably know your market, or the group of existing and potential customers you focus on. In my case, I create art for OC owners. … - My NSFW Art Commission Process From Start to Finish
Commissions can be daunting, especially if you haven’t refined your process yet. If you feel that’s stopping you from doing freelance illustration work, then read on and see how I handle things. I built my process over seven years of freelancing, so don’t feel like you need to copy it step by step. You need …My NSFW Art Commission Process From Start to Finish Read More »
- How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Your First NSFW Art Commission
New artists to the NSFW art scene might find it difficult to get NSFW art commission work. Even after you upload your commission info (you have, right?), there seems to be nothing but silence. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you’re a worthless artist. Rather, getting that first NSFW art commission is a matter of improving …How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Your First NSFW Art Commission Read More »
- Learn How to Build Credibility (and Back It Up)
Anyone trying to make money from their art or build a following online wants to be seen as credible and professional. But too many artists wait for credibility to fall on their lap, before they do the work. They don’t realize credibility is built (or ruined) by the everyday things they do. An Example of … - My Client and Business Fails: 7 Big Lessons so You Avoid My Mistakes
I’ve been an NSFW artist for over 6 years now, and I’ve had my share of failures. Here are 7 lessons I learned, so you can avoid my mistakes.
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