The Business of NSFW

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, …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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