Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 June 21, 2012 Founder Share June 21, 2012 You may have noticed that Octavia's Hall has a new subforum, Commissions! As the name implies, it is a dedicated area for artists selling custom work to set up shop. Each artist who has an active topic in there pays a portion of their revenues as an advertising fee, so purchasing work from them is a great way to support both independent art and MLP Forums - not to mention that you get a sweet piece of art, too! Each artist has agreed to a contract which protects both them and MLP Forums, so you can feel safe purchasing art there. I hope this new addition will give these artists' business a little boost. There's a lot of talent there, and these guys deserve it. If you happen to be interested in taking commissions yourself, just get in touch with me via personal convo. 15 Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomokoKuroki 1,707 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 I really like this idea. there are bronies who create stuff that deserve much more then being posted on deviant art or a forum site. It could bring them together more, and encourage those to improve on their drawing skills! Though just one question. Is there a possiblity of donating art to the site or to others in the future to come? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas 2,873 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Another setup on the way of becoming a more awesome forum! My journey in the fandom started on April 5, 2012. I joined here on April 24, 2012. Where that journey is headed now, who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave247 568 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 This makes it a lot easier to find someone that does something you want. It can be a bit tricky looking for people on deviant at times. It's also another way for people to be appreciated for what they can do. Can't wait to see some of the things people will be selling. My Ponysona: DaylightAvatar by the very skilled: @ErBoiSignature by my friend: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 June 21, 2012 Author Founder Share June 21, 2012 I really like this idea. there are bronies who create stuff that deserve much more then being posted on deviant art or a forum site. It could bring them together more, and encourage those to improve on their drawing skills! Though just one question. Is there a possiblity of donating art to the site or to others in the future to come? The current picture I have for my avatar was drawn by Ezynell, as an example. Although it was technically a free request, I did throw a few bucks his way for it. What exactly do you mean by "donating art to the site or to others"? 1 Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordfishtrombone 384 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 A very smart and innovative way to make revenue. I knew you could do it, Feld0. Looks very mutually beneficial too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezynell 2,037 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 GIVE ME ALL YO MONEY! 5 GAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 891 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 GIVE ME ALL YO MONEY! I don't have any to give. But anyway this is a very good idea, you have my support artists. (just not economically) I'd like to thank the MLP Vector Club for the images used in my avatar. Known as "Princess Mi Amore Cadenza", "Trixie the Great", "Tom" and "Tomzoid the EggDroid". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavelColt 22,879 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Like I've said before, looks like a cool idea. Have fun and good luck in business, artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember_star 229 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 I might do something...or buy something... maybe (New pony!)(http://mlpforums.com...s/_/embers-r717 and http://mlpforums.com..._/sapphire-r939) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomokoKuroki 1,707 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 The current picture I have for my avatar was drawn by Ezynell, as an example. Although it was technically a free request, I did throw a few bucks his way for it. What exactly do you mean by "donating art to the site or to others"? Well what I mean is could it be possible to donate art to the site so when someone buys it the money goes to the site? Or to be able to send art to other members as a donation. Or in ways to help support others? Such as say instead of sending money to help someone on the forums, would sending a piece of art without compensation be a viable option in the future for those who feel like sending free art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 June 21, 2012 Author Founder Share June 21, 2012 Well what I mean is could it be possible to donate art to the site so when someone buys it the money goes to the site? Or to be able to send art to other members as a donation. Or in ways to help support others? Such as say instead of sending money to help someone on the forums, would sending a piece of art without compensation be a viable option in the future for those who feel like sending free art? Some of the money already goes to the site when you buy something. If an artist wants all of the money from the sale to go towards the site, that's up to them. Most commissioning artists are looking to make a buck or two for themselves, although I can certainly accommodate anyone who wishes to give everything they earn to the site. I don't see anything stopping anyone from requesting a commissioned piece for someone other than themselves. Commissioned gift art is nothing new. As for free art where the artist receives no monetary compensation (if I understand what you mean), that's really up to the artist if they want to do that. Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomokoKuroki 1,707 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Some of the money already goes to the site when you buy something. If an artist wants all of the money from the sale to go towards the site, that's up to them. Most commissioning artists are looking to make a buck or two for themselves, although I can certainly accommodate anyone who wishes to give everything they earn to the site. I don't see anything stopping anyone from requesting a commissioned piece for someone other than themselves. Commissioned gift art is nothing new. As for free art where the artist receives no monetary compensation (if I understand what you mean), that's really up to the artist if they want to do that. Ah okay, now it's crystal clear to me. Thanks for the answers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go away seb 367 June 26, 2012 Share June 26, 2012 Feld0, quick question. Do free commissions stay in Creative Resources, or do they go into Commissions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 June 26, 2012 Author Founder Share June 26, 2012 Feld0, quick question. Do free commissions stay in Creative Resources, or do they go into Commissions? Free requests stay in Creative Resources. Commissions is for paid ones. Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiliscael 3,960 June 27, 2012 Share June 27, 2012 This is a good idea for both artists and the forums themselves. Good idea and hopefully the artists (as well as the forums) prosper because of this. Unfortunately my parents do not approve of pony things arriving in the mail (happened before) so I will be unable to purchase anyhting I tend to take the high road, get stoned, and fly low . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavia's Cellozoid 1,488 June 28, 2012 Share June 28, 2012 Totally noming the button! Finland is my favorite. All the other Hetalia characters can go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectrumUK_D 45 June 29, 2012 Share June 29, 2012 Whoa all of this happend while I was away? Well anyways this looks like a great idea an if I have some spare cash I'll know where to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple-Jack 312 June 29, 2012 Share June 29, 2012 great ideea maybe i will do some art work and sell it after i solve my family problems :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expired delta 76 July 4, 2012 Share July 4, 2012 great ideea maybe i will do some art work and sell it after i solve my family problems :/ Kinda in the same boat here:/ http://i.imgur.com/KsVph.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluttershyraritycadance 2 July 6, 2012 Share July 6, 2012 What about music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 July 6, 2012 Author Founder Share July 6, 2012 What about music? You're welcome to open a shop for music! Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talemage 47 July 8, 2012 Share July 8, 2012 (edited) What about both art and music in the same shop? Probably yes, but I just want to make sure. Edited July 8, 2012 by Talemage Twilight Sparkle is best pony, and I'm willing to explain logically for that to be true! By the way, mine and Twilight's personalities have a lot of similarities, maybe hardly any difference. I checked. -Bookworm in the greatest sense possible, writer, organized, introverted, intuitive, thinking, and perceiving- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 July 8, 2012 Author Founder Share July 8, 2012 What about both art and music in the same shop? Probably yes, but I just want to make sure. Yep, that's all right. You can sell whatever you want in your shop, as long as it's approved by me. Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---------------------- 1,645 July 8, 2012 Share July 8, 2012 Yep, that's all right. You can sell whatever you want in your shop, as long as it's approved by me. Can I sell these bag of souls I found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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