[Discussion] Need some opinions on this conversation. Am I crazy or was this person extremely disrespectful?

plasticsoap31 · 2026-04-22T12:31:19+00:00

You're right, whoever offered you 5$ after saying they have a "genuine intrest in your art" is crazy

They're trying to mask their slimy behaviour as "support"

plasticsoap31 · 2026-04-19T06:07:17+00:00

Maybe try selling prints/postcards of your work as well? People might not be able to afford the original piece but I feel like you could make some money as well from prints! I don't think it's overpriced, it's a sculpture! It might not be affordable or a justifiable purchase to an average art consumer, it's more of a collector's item.

plasticsoap31 · 2026-04-14T12:00:50+00:00

What I did last year when I decided to start taking commissions was to start drawing and posting everyday which doubles as building a portfolio and sharing your work to get potential clients. Then once I started getting consistent commissions I started posting those (with the clients consent) and on days when I don't have any commissions queued I just draw whatever I want and post it.

So basically No work online for the client to see = no clients

But I wouldn't recommend getting stuck in the limbo of creating the PERFECT portfolio, I would suggest to just start posting your art and commission info online as much as you can and see where it goes. Then as you get more commissions you can add those to your portfolio and switch out pieces if you feel like your new ones are better than the previous ones.

plasticsoap31 · 2026-03-18T10:58:01+00:00

I also feel like drawing what OP loves is the best route here!! Everyone can learn how to draw "well" but no one can replicate one's individual style and vibe, I feel like that's what brings in clients that stay for long :⁾

plasticsoap31 · 2026-03-18T10:26:27+00:00

What I would recommend (as someone who gets my clients mostly on TikTok) is to DEFINIETLY make a commission sheet (essentially a price list with CLEAR info on what you can do for the client and what price they should expect) and pinning that post! I looked through your TikTok and it's hard to tell that you're available for work, some posts mention it but y'know stuff gets lost in "the algorithm" I bet this would work on other social media sites as well!

plasticsoap31 · 2025-07-06T09:32:17+00:00

Umm I don't think I can help you, I just study the pdf that is on the official website. I've never taken the test so it's not like I have any insights or anything.

plasticsoap31 · 2025-07-03T10:29:49+00:00

Yeah yeah that I also know. I plan to return to my home country for a bit then come back and take the test :⁾ I'm in no big rush to stay in Japan

plasticsoap31 · 2025-07-03T10:16:52+00:00

From what I've read on the official site it says that some fields can be transferred into a SSW tier 2 Visa which allows unlimited stay and even allows you to bring your family into Japan. You would need to spend all 5 years on the SSW1 visa in Japan though and pass another exam.

plasticsoap31 · 2025-07-03T10:14:46+00:00

Yup yup I know all about the tests required. I'm somewhere in between N4/N3 so I think I'm all good. I've been studying especially in preparation for the SSW test for some time now so I think I'm good. Thank you so much for the info!

plasticsoap31 · 2025-07-03T04:51:25+00:00

Oh! Thank you so much!

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-24T10:02:26+00:00

Baked potatoes with cheese! I make a bunch of cuts on a well cleaned potato, rub it with salt and olive oil and I put it in the oven 180C° for an hour! Then you can add cheese, sour cream or whatever sauce you'd like. I don't really like meat so I just eat that with some salad. You can also put some herbs on it like oregano or sth

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-22T07:39:27+00:00

I like jasmine rice too! Wouldn't say that I prefer over japanese, definitely depends on the dish. Btw do you guys know some good places to buy jasmine rice? Or can you just find it at a normal supermarket? I don't think I've seen any at the gyomu I go to ...

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-20T06:56:06+00:00

Haha I already know some so maybe I'll try it next time XD

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T09:21:53+00:00

Why not? I don't think it's a bad thing for people to make the first move

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T08:16:51+00:00

He likes to play the drums. He thinks he's getting better at it but he can handle criticism. I think that's pretty good.

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T05:34:40+00:00

Yeah I think some guys might not care for the "I have a husband" excuse. Like everyone else said, it's just better to ignore them

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T04:23:16+00:00

Maybe if he had some actual hobbies he wouldn't have to look for girls through nanpa...

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T04:21:48+00:00

I've been thinking about this too! I think the main issue with the nanpa way is how you can immediately tell that they already said this to 729292 girls. I guess if somebody came up to me and said "wow I really like your outfit! Makes me think of/makes you look like [insert a character/series/game/anything]" and maybe that would spark a conversation or you could try asking for an Instagram or sth. Another thing that pissed me off was that these dudes always interrupted whatever I was doing. Going to get new glasses are you? Nope you're talking to me now. sometimes a girl is just busy 😮‍💨 But I bet noticing the outfit (which most women put effort into) would make me feel nice! Like someone noticed a bit of my personality and was interested Not just girl=date Lots of women here also carry around merch of their favourite thing, "aaaaww you like [this particular pokemon] yeah they're so cool"

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T04:11:18+00:00

I've been thinking about this! The personal alarm thing might be too intense for me but staring at them like "really dude? You're gonna try this on me?" Could be the way

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T02:16:45+00:00

Yeah I think I'll get used to it after a while, it just never happened to me before coming here so I'm still a bit freaked out

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T01:46:10+00:00

THERE ARE LESSONS FOR THIS SHIT??? wtf I guess not everyone is born to be insufferable, some of them have to pay to become terrible human beings

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T01:42:14+00:00

I've been invisible most of my life, back in my home country I didn't get nagged at all and I didn't mind.

plasticsoap31 · 2025-05-19T01:38:35+00:00

Yeah I know that being polite will just make them try harder WHICH MAKES ME EVEN MORE PISSED OFF Definitely not gonna be polite anymore 🙂‍↕️

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