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Public art/commission queues by SirMeo

Ok I couldn't fit everything to the title but...
how to get yourself used to creating actual queues and posting them on public? I have a trello but I've not linked it on public because, eh, I always forget to update it.

I have a pretty good memory regarding commissions and I can say that I have never forgotten paid commissions despite only having my to do list/commission queue inside my head. Since most of my commission work is smaller scale my turnaround is usually very good, I don't think I've ever taken more than 2 months on any artwork, and even those cases are rare.

I use gmail tags and stars to keep references in order (which is why I would like people to e-mail me over using notes) and by checking past conversations I can also see where I am with the commission, but for obvious reasons I can't really use that as a public list...

I feel not having a public to do list works for me, but I'm afraid it will make me seem... dishonest or uncaring? to some potential commissioners. Your thoughts on this? Do you feel like I should keep a to do -list even if I feel it doesn't really help me keep track on things, because someone else might be interested?

Public art/commission queues

SirMeo

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    Pearlsnake

    I like having my trello accessible. Honestly I use Evernote to organize my commission to-do so I don't really rely on a posted queue to keep up, but it makes people feel better to see that they're on your mind and how much of your commission you've done, even if it's just "started" or not "started". And uh, how to get used to it? I made it a habit to open it any time I open a journal/sai/stream and update as I go ^^ So just, kep doing what you do with gmail but consider having a list for people to follow you

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    LadyLoki

    I think the benefit of a queue, to most buyers, is that they can see how much is on your plate. A lot of artists take on a ton of commissions at once and have extremely long waits, and some people prefer having an idea of what they're in for wait and frustration wise before they pay in full upfront.

    I think an estimated wait time in the commission journal would accomplish the same thing, though.

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      SirMeo

      I usually give people an estimate when I accept the commission (private notes or e-mail), and tell them if there is a significant amount of work before I can start working on their piece. I don't know if that is enough or not, I've seen some people outright refuse to commission people who don't have public queues and I don't want to be seen as, er, dishonest?

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        LadyLoki

        People who refuse to commission artists without public queues have probably just been burned by artists a lot (sucks...but it happens). Maybe make the estimated wait time public when you announce you're open for commissions, if you'd rather not have a public queue? That might make worried people feel more comfortable, I guess.