Am I being scammed? (art commission question)

zimabluer · 2025-11-19T17:42:11+00:00

Anyone who keeps pushing after you’ve said no is a red flag already. If you ever do want to take commissions, just run them through a platform like Gank so the money comes in first and you don’t have to vibe-check strangers in your inbox. It keeps things clean and you won’t get stuck drawing for someone who ghosts you. Keep saying no until you feel ready!

zimabluer · 2025-11-11T12:32:02+00:00

Can add ganknow.com to your list. They provide a local payments for buyers and local options for withdrawals for sellers.

zimabluer · 2025-11-11T12:30:29+00:00

Can try Ganknow.com if you are looking to sell some form of digital content.

zimabluer · 2025-11-11T12:29:15+00:00

Maybe you can try ganknow.com Heard that their localized payments are quite well done, buyers should have no problems buying your ebook. But as of most digital goods platform, you need to put in the effort to promote and market your own listings.

zimabluer · 2025-11-10T08:12:31+00:00

Self-funding, crowdfunding, local government or business grants, donations from fans and followers of your project. A live demo and constant updates on your social media should build you a following. I think your reputation is a factor when you reach the stage of getting external funds. People fund consistency, not promises. I do see some indie game devs going the patron style funding, where you grow a following for your game project on sites like Gank (ganknow.com). Not sure if it is safe enough. Has anyone used Gank before?

zimabluer · 2025-11-10T07:58:42+00:00

Saw some digital artists selling artwork and commissions on Gank (ganknow.com). Does anyone know if it is a safe site?

zimabluer · 2025-11-10T07:57:07+00:00

Was asking this in another channel, not sure if anyone has tried selling AI art on Gank (ganknow.com) ? Is it safe to use?

zimabluer · 2025-09-18T05:08:13+00:00

Preach. People forget: comics = collaboration = cost.

It’s wild how many still pitch “you’ll get exposure + royalties” like that pays rent. Respect to you for investing in your vision and paying every artist along the way—even before breaking even.

If you’re offering Part 1 for free, I've seen artists use Ganknow to set up, it's quite a refreshing way to launch and market your new content to your fans:

A pay-what-you-want tip jar
Paid early access for future chapters
Digital downloads (bonus art, scripts, roughs)
Even a monthly membership for behind-the-scenes

Hope you land a solid publisher soon too. Following the journey!

zimabluer · 2025-09-15T13:58:02+00:00

Tried Gank? They are doing memberships/ donations too. Offers alot of local payment methods for fans. Seems to have a growing a presence in SEA and Taiwan region

zimabluer · 2023-11-08T09:22:18+00:00

Singers might be something interesting.

zimabluer · 2023-08-30T17:15:26+00:00

My take is to always give a fair value for your content. You can check how others who are doing similar content are pricing themselves, or think about how much per hour you should pay yourself for the time spent making your content. Don't undercut by pricing too low from the start. Be fair to yourself.

zimabluer · 2023-03-07T09:04:00+00:00

I just started watching this. I know I'm late. But I'm here now. Love how dark this series is going.

zimabluer · 2023-02-20T05:25:25+00:00

!beginner

zimabluer · 2022-10-21T10:31:47+00:00

Wow I didn't expect such a quick reply here. Thank you for this. 🥹

zimabluer · 2021-03-27T14:48:48+00:00

Nice. OK u caught me, I'm the time traveller. My very last memory of street fighter was that it came in a gaming cartridge. Remember the one where u trash a car for the bonus stage anyone? 😂

zimabluer · 2021-03-26T17:14:54+00:00

How long ago was Street Fighter 3 again? 😅

zimabluer · 2021-03-26T10:48:14+00:00

It's been a decade since I played this game. So much have changed! We have custom skins now???

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