4. Saying it again because of how important it is. Market research means knowing your clients!!! Don’t just contact without learning something about them!

3. Show them and tell them why they should pick or care about you. Maybe you have a personal story that resonates with them, or maybe your art fits something specific about their needs. Again, market research is VERY important.

2. Contact people directly. There is a sea of artists out there. Don’t expect people to come find you.

1. Learn about Market Research: Who are the clients you want to work with? It sounds counterintuitive, but you want to start as specifically as possible. When you narrow down your advertisement audience you get MORE interest

Question I get all the time:

>I’m a beginner artist, how do I get commissions/clients?

This took me shockingly long time to figure out. When you put all your skill points in the Art Tree, you forget about the important business skills you need. So, how to fix this?

-You’re Still Allowed to Find Joy-
Yes, the world feels heavy. Yes, it’s important to stay informed. But despair doesn’t solve anything—and it doesn’t feed your spirit. You are still allowed to laugh. To paint. To dance in the kitchen and hug your kids tight. Joy isn’t ignorance—it’s resistance.

-Your Brain Wasn't Built for Constant Noise-
The scroll never stops, the pings never end—but you can. Step outside. Let silence be something sacred again. You don’t need to earn rest. You’re allowed to unplug, to breathe, to be without an audience. Your mind needs quiet to remember who you are.

Masterpieces aren't created instantly; they develop through layers and revisions. It's easy to overlook the messy beginnings of a finished work, whether a painting or a novel. Behind every polished piece are discarded ideas and hours of effort. Persevere, as the best work requires time.

Don’t wait for perfection to create. The act of creating is what makes it meaningful.

I used to hesitate before starting a piece, afraid I’d ruin it. But the truth is, waiting for perfection means never beginning at all. Every sketch, every rough draft, every failed attempt teaches you something.

🎨 Give me 3 words that describe your protagonist!

Example:
🖤 Brooding | Reluctant | Cursed
🌿 Soft | Curious | Wild
⚔️ Loyal | Reckless | Haunted

I love creating characters that look as compelling as they feel in the story. Drop your 3 words below and let’s chat! 👇

Amanda Case ~ Character Artist and Illustrator Home of Abyssal Case Studio

📖 Authors, when you write your characters, do you picture them in your head? Or do you struggle to see them clearly?

Having a visual reference helps bring them to life in ways that words alone can’t. That’s where character art comes in! 🎨

Check out my previous character work here 👉

📚 Character art enhances reader connection by visualizing characters before reading. It's eye-catching for promotions, ideal for special editions and merch, and boosts story engagement. Share your main character for illustration help! 🎨

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Hey everyone! I wanted to share a quick update—my commission prices have been adjusted to better reflect the time, effort, and demand for my work. I truly appreciate all the support, and this change will allow me to continue creating with the care and quality you expect.

DON’T: Abandon or ghost clients. Kind of obvious I know, but even if you aren’t available to respond that day or next, let them know when you can give them your full attention. You are unlikely to get recommended or contacted again if you don’t communicate

Comment below of others I missed!

DO: Create a newsletter for your clients to subscribe to! It doesn’t have to be updated super frequently, but it helps you maintain a list of contacts and keeps anyone interested updated on your work without needing to rely on algorithms or trends.

DON’T: Take it personally if a client can’t afford your prices. Find out what their budget is and give them options that would fit their budget. They might still turn you down, but by remaining professional, they may come back with a different project or when they have more funds.

DO: Remain professional at ALL TIMES. No matter what a client says, respond in a professional matter. Text gets lost in translation all the time. This doesn’t mean being a doormat though. If a client doesn’t feel right for you, turn them down, or terminate the contract in a PROFESSIONAL way.

DO’S AND DON’TS - How get/keep clients for artists PART 2!!

The major ways to not only get more clients, but to keep clients:

Celestial ice witch

Tiefling serving dwarf and halting

Fungal Queen

Red fire witch

Writers! I have openings for March onwards! Get yourself some eye catching artwork to get more eyes on your beautiful words! 📕🌸
More info 👉 amandacase.art

✨ It’s all about setting yourself up for success. What’s your favorite way to stay organized? 📝

Reduce anxiety: Writing things down means no more stressing about forgetting.
Plan beats panic: When it’s time to work, your tasks are ready to tackle—no blank-page panic.
Embrace progress: Even if you don’t finish everything, crossing off tasks feels amazing!

Motivation hack for a productive day:

Brain dump: Use an app like Todoist or just write things down.
Do it daily: Jot tasks down at the beginning or end of the day—or as they come to you!

Illustrated portrait with reference diagram

I’ve had a bit of a block with portraits recently. Simple shapes and contours. Gotta get in that observation practice too.

Whenever you get an art block sometimes you just need to go back to basics

Craft3D

Squishable auction item display

What a great turn out for the Raven Fest charity event at Raven Forge Games! I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of the charity. My auction item was able to raise so much money for Family Promises ♥️

Please!! You don’t need to apologize for sending me AI images as references. I am not offended. Pinterest and other image search platforms are full of them and I’m not expecting you to be able to differentiate. Don’t stress, you’re already doing the right thing by paying an artist ♥️

Meet the artist: 👩‍🎨
* Mom of 2 littles who keep me very busy
* Obsessed with the idea of being able to play Final Fantasy music on piano
* Drinks more caffeine than water because it makes my brain tingle
* Loves creepy horror gameplay but would never play them myself because I’d be too scared…

I HAVE to know. How many authors out there use to write on a fanfiction site? I’ll be the first to raise my hand. I definitely wrote an Inuyasha fanfiction about Miroku and Sango as a kid. I wish I could go back and see if it’s any good. Hahaha

Just created and posted January for my monthly newsletter! It has lost of little extra stuff that I don't post on social media, including discounts, promotions, author/artist spotlights and stories about myself! So if you'd like to learn more about me, sign-up at https://amandacase.art

Playing around with this scene a bit. My first sketch I felt like the character ended up hiding too much of the background. I love his big floppy hat, but it does get in the way a bit. I'll probably try a few different mood passes next with some color.