Anyone good at art?

[ChrisD]

Man, I sure wish I had skills like that lol.

[Kolsykol]

I don't see anywhere in the OPs post they asked for the art for free. Just for someone who would draw their character.

You don't think that is very heavily implied?

The OP clarified but I think that most people reading the post would get that impression.

[SirCadogan]

I don’t want to be rude but as an artist, art is how we make our living and pay for things like a game sub.

I do not draw but I’m sure you can find an artist who will be happy to commission a print or canvas. Or whatever medium you want.

For free is going to be a tough sell, maybe a high school artist or a young college student will be willing to draw for free to get “exposure”.

Seriously good luck in your search. It will be easier or faster if money is on the table.

[Kirajah]

You can find a lot of artists who take FFXIV commissions via Twitter or Skeb.jp

You can even find them in party finder at times.

Good luck!

[ChrisD]

This is most helpful thank you, had no idea those existed.
I thought the community would be a good place to start but i was wrong, people took things out of context even when i offered to pay.

But thank you!

[JTF-Taru]

I'm nervous to ask but, can anyone please draw my character?
I wish I was an artist myself but my talents fall short in that department.
I love this outfit so much it's the only thing my char wears.

Thank you in advance!

https://artistsnclients.com/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ffxivart/

[ViolaLance]

Interesting responses. Maybe times changed from my freelance and contracted days, then it was normally, when one is seeking the art work (on something like a BB or forum) they made a request, the artist who is interested in said work will provide prices and samples. If buyer is willing they begin negotiations on what is wanted and what can and cannot be done or willing to do.

This whole, throw money on the table first theme to find artist seems... misleading. Artist should have set prices on what they do and wiggle room on certain aspects of different items with in and out of their area to expand and explore different styles and concepts or able to point said buyer to an artist that fits their interests.

Just my 2 gil on the matter.

[Kolsykol]

Interesting responses. Maybe times changed from my freelance and contracted days, then it was normally, when one is seeking the art work (on something like a BB or forum) they made a request, the artist who is interested in said work will provide prices and samples. If buyer is willing they begin negotiations on what is wanted and what can and cannot be done or willing to do.

This whole, throw money on the table first theme to find artist seems... misleading. Artist should have set prices on what they do and wiggle room on certain aspects of different items with in and out of their area to expand and explore different styles and concepts or able to point said buyer to an artist that fits their interests.

Just my 2 gil on the matter.

If the OP had said that they were looking to commission someone that would've been different, the way it was phrased is how people usually say it when they want free art.
Benefit of the doubt etc, but I think that some are taking it to the extreme and being captain hindsight about it.

The OP did clarify, but I think that most people when they read it how it was phrased at first makes it sound like they were essentially art begging which is generally frowned upon.

When someone comments on your art or private messages you '' can you draw me/ character please? '' and you start bringing up money it becomes very apparent 9 out of 10 times.
Usually that's not how people approach artists when they want to commission them.

[ViolaLance]

Given the 15year run I had. It is clear it was an innocent request with really no hidden motive. Most free art begging often indicates a direct approach with little to no regards of the element in the media or the artist and pretty easy to see.
Let alone free art beggers wouldn't try to make straight of a silly misunderstanding while others hammer down, how dare the OP make such a request while not offering any compensation.

They expressed a nervousness to making the request and seems hastily typed. Came back to clarify. Made an off hand comment wishing they had skill equal to and confirmed that the community isn't as welcoming as it appears while still thanking them for the additional information on how to locate more artists.

As I said interesting responses.

[Lanadra]

I would never asked for free work, I would definitely pay!
As I know it takes skill, time and work to make one.

It's my fault for not making that clear, my apologies.

Friendly tip, might wish to edit your OP and add this clarification to it, it will avoid more 'they're asking for free shit' responses, you'd be surprised how often people only read the OP before replying. Also, good luck, hope you get some good art of your character drawn.