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Hello A_B!
Errrr, first ever LJ post here, correct me if I'm doing it wrong :3
Basically, I want to start taking commissions :3 But, lots of the posts here are about 'minors' buying/selling their art, and everything ending in tears and whatnot. Is it ok to take commissions at 15? Or should I wait 'til I'm older?
I know that research is important, and everyone says about having a ToS that you both agree to before you start sending money or anything, so if there's any problem on either side, you can throw it at the commissioner and run :3
Also, I know my art is not terrible. Its not wonderful either, but I know I'm improving and yes, I have done life drawing since I started GCSE Art. I could improve a lot on anatomy though, very very definitely. (curse you, silly anime phase.)
Also, would sending the money through my parents (they use paypal a lot for their bubble business) be a good idea?
And postage too. I would rather not send actual pictures in the post, but I'm sure badges would be ok.
So, any advice you have would be very very very much apreiciated <3
Errrr, first ever LJ post here, correct me if I'm doing it wrong :3
Basically, I want to start taking commissions :3 But, lots of the posts here are about 'minors' buying/selling their art, and everything ending in tears and whatnot. Is it ok to take commissions at 15? Or should I wait 'til I'm older?
I know that research is important, and everyone says about having a ToS that you both agree to before you start sending money or anything, so if there's any problem on either side, you can throw it at the commissioner and run :3
Also, I know my art is not terrible. Its not wonderful either, but I know I'm improving and yes, I have done life drawing since I started GCSE Art. I could improve a lot on anatomy though, very very definitely. (curse you, silly anime phase.)
Also, would sending the money through my parents (they use paypal a lot for their bubble business) be a good idea?
And postage too. I would rather not send actual pictures in the post, but I'm sure badges would be ok.
So, any advice you have would be very very very much apreiciated <3
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Date: 2011-11-30 07:23 pm (UTC)If you (the poster) are unsure about whether you're responsible enough to take on commissions for money, definitely start by doing trades and maybe talk with your parents about setting up some sort of system to get the work done? I figure that way, if they know about your business endeavors, they can help you if you have any problems and they may even have some ideas on how to start up and start out on the right foot. Whatever you choose to do (wait or start now,) I wish you the best of luck!
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Date: 2011-12-01 06:13 pm (UTC)so I'm happy too now c:
Thanks for the good luck :>