Should I add a commissions page to my website even if I'm not actively doing commissions?

Absolutely. Put a commissions page on your website even if you’re not ready to actively pursue commission work. When someone asks for a commission, they’re essentially saying ‘I like what you do, but I don’t want to give you money for that specific piece - here’s my money, make this instead.’ Having a commissions page signals that custom work is possible, and it gives you valuable market intelligence about what people want. It’s like putting a few dollars in a tip jar before anyone arrives - it shows people that tipping (or in this case, commissioning) is an option.

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Asked by a young artist receiving commission requests · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-10-15