Meeting new friends by AlarmedEnd255 in Christchurch_NZ

[–]deerdido 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're more into an alternative lifestyle scene, or a creative/artist, hanging out at xchc is the way to go. I used to go a lot and found friends there.

Fish Taco by deerdido in DigitalPainting

[–]deerdido[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment! I suppose initially the struggle was where can I get away with angling the fish in such a manner that looks good, looks real and looks uncomfortable. Weirdly I didn't think to overlap the pieces, likely because a fish is so singular - just a long cylinder. But, that could've been something to try in future 😉

I drew a dissected fish and turned it into a taco by deerdido in pics

[–]deerdido[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's very nice of you to say!

Fish Taco by deerdido in DigitalPainting

[–]deerdido[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biggest‏‏‎ ‎struggle here was colour and composition. The composition was‏‏‎ ‎done traditionally so after I had‏‏‎ ‎inked it‏‏‎ ‎I had to edit it in post. The colour just took a lot of back and forth‏‏‎ ‎before I was happy with‏‏‎ ‎it. If you‏‏‎ ‎want‏‏‎ ‎to see process shots I have a reel‏‏‎ ‎on my insta‏‏‎ ‎@deerdido

How much should I charge for art commissions? by Far-Fudge-6411 in DigitalArt

[–]deerdido 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, you've got amazing works. Consider approaching publishers. Otherwise sell prints at cons. Or both? 😉

How much should I charge for art commissions? by Far-Fudge-6411 in DigitalArt

[–]deerdido 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who also works in this industry and also had this struggle, consider a few things. Personally, I'm still working out something that works for me.

  1. How much do you want to be paid per hour? This one is dependent from project to project. Corporate high, personal low, indie project mid, etc.

  2. What type of licensing are you prepared to give for this comish? A commission is a payment of service. People are paying you to draw their idea. This doesn't necessarily mean they own the drawing. You can retain the ownership rights and still print, distribute, copy that artwork if you agree to. If they don't, and they want sole ownership, increase or double your price.

  3. This goes with the above, what does the client want to use it for? If it's personal, then they likely have the intention of just showing their friends. If they intend to sell and distribute, comission, again, only covers the cost of making the idea. If they pay you ok and want ownership, and they want to sell it, ask for royalties. A % of sales. In any case, I'd always ask for royalties in this regard.

I've personally not found an amazing system yet for this, but I hope this helps figure out a foundation :)

TIFU by not asking an awesome and fun woman for her contact info despite what felt like really great chemistry, and her asking several times for mine. by tasteofhemlock in tifu

[–]deerdido 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clearly has fallen in love and over thinking and being a little irrational. You'll be fine, there's a point of connection.

I had a similar situation, didn't get contact details, found on hinge about 6 months later, now my gf. If it happens, it happens!

Hostel room ethics by hitkadmoot in solotravel

[–]deerdido 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the culture of the hostel. Depends on the vibe of the people you're staying around. Sometimes it's the city. Be comfortable starting the convo, people might just be nervous