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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Introduction to Thumbnail Sketching + Examples

You might’ve found yourself commission work for the first time (or even the hundredth time, congrats!). Excited, you start sketching your idea. It’ll be perfect, your client will be super happy. Then you hit roadblocks. That arm doesn’t look right. The colors don’t seem to pop. You start adjusting things on the fly, moving further …

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Becoming an Indistractable Artist: How to Understand and Overcome Distraction – Part 1

For the past few weeks, I’ve noticed myself getting more distracted. Five minutes into drawing or writing, I’d find myself clicking into Twitter. Or while looking for music on YouTube, I’d end up scrolling for 10 minutes. The more I got distracted from my work, the more I wanted to figure out why. How could …

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How to Build Your Unique Brand as an NSFW Artist and Stand Out

Coke or Pepsi? Twitter or Facebook? Artist A or B? You probably have a preference when it comes to brands. Defined as the way someone experiences a company or product, your brand is essential for setting yourself apart in a busy online space. In fact, customers are starting base their preferences on brand experience, not …

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Elf x Vampire

Patreon Reward. Couple artwork is always tough, but good practice. I like how it came out this time 🥴 Highres and Behind the scenes on Patreon

Using PayPal to Charge for NSFW Art Commissions

As you continue to grow your audience and start taking commission work, you’ll need a way to get paid for your NSFW art commissions. PayPal is a popular payment aggregator, meaning you don’t need a merchant account/legal business to receive payments and withdraw money. Despite its sneaky fees and quirks, PayPal is the easiest way …

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Minors Seeing Your NSFW Art, and how to Protect Yourself

If you follow NSFW artists, you’ve probably seen the 🔞 symbol. The “no one under eighteen” symbol marks a profile as NSFW. Minors, or those under the legal age, stay away from your profile, ideally. In reality, you might have minors hiding their age and still following you.  What do you do then? In this …

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