Why you're not getting commissions ~ Frannerd

[@Mayleemouse]

Fran : "You can put me in the background" Me : *Clicks fullscreen*

[@FranMeneses]

hahahahahaha XD XD XD

[@anastasia8268]

Same 😁

[@anngreen6257]

Maylee Mouse - Same xD

[@Alittlebitofspine]

true AF

[@robel.ish.]

SAME

[@jecamartinez]

I was struggling to book consistent work last year as a freelance animator and illustrator so what I did was around November I began subscribing to job mailing lists (like LinkedIn, Indeed, etc), applied to each opportunity I fit in, and basically sent so many emails to as many people, companies, and potential clients as I can. However I only started seeing results towards the end of January (at this point I was feeling really down and was just wishing for more work. Looking back now I realize that the delayed responses could be because of the holiday season!), and now I am flooded with more work than I can handle! It does take a while to get the ball rolling so start "planting seeds" as early as you can! :D (just wanted to share my experience about this because I totally agree with everything Fran said!)

[@happu2206]

I cried when you said "everything's gonna be okay" and hugs the camera ㅠㅠ Fran, thank you for being a wonderful person that you are! Seeing you so excited about illustration or stationery or everything in your life really lift me up and make me want to be more excited too and tackle whatever problem I faced with positivity (and funny cartoons) so thank you again for sharing the vlogs, and tips! Have a good trip, Fran! Love from Indonesia! 😆

[@hanaissa3782]

Sari Hapsari ⓜⓔ ② 😍

[@RB-mj7mp]

Social media consistency has always been so so hard for me. But it's SO important right now for artists and creative people. I'm trying to challenge myself to post every day for 30 days to see what happens. I've already had a 4000% increase in outreach just from posting three days in a row. It makes a difference guys!! And don't forget about Instagram stories!! I've gotten followers just from posting in stories!

[@justabout6979]

But the only people that see your story are your followers?? So how do u gain followers from stories

[@TheSuzelfruz]

Hmmm, I'm going to try that!

[@TheSuzelfruz]

This video was so encouraging. Like....wow. I've been so frustrated that I haven't gotten commissions, especially since many artists I follow who have a similar skill level and follower count get them all the time. Now I feel a lot more motivated and encouraged! Thank you!

[@MariaSolias]

I'm really tired and sometimes i feel discouraged. It's really hard to manage a full time job and working on your art, social media presence and all that stuff. Thank you so much for this! I'm working really hard and i'll try to work harder. I really hope someday i can actually make it.

[@FranMeneses]

MARIA THIS IS TOTALLY DOABLE, but it takes time. I promise you can do it! I send you the best of lucks, keep working hard!!!!

[@ViviButter]

yes it gets really frustrating with a fulltime job. I wish I could buy more time.

[@Leyluchis]

Same! Especially the social media part is so time consuming (and some times disappointing).

[@greengirl483]

Same!! And trying to save up money to pay for courses and books and materials. It's a constant feeling of being way behind of every other person 😩 Honestly, Fran gives me such motivation and makes me want to keep trying 😭❤️

[@Kimmiekawa]

For me it was so difficult maintaining both that I had to quit my full time job and have a part time job instead so i just have my basic expenses covered. If you're in a position where you can do that, i can totally recommend it. Much less stressful.

[@Caro.Arevalo]

Joining the party and just watching this video! Gracias Fraaaaan ✨🤍🌈🌿

[@Barumonster]

Wow, this was extremely relevant to my current situation. I've been stressing about not getting commissions and even knowing a few of these things, it's helpful to be reminded or to hear encouragement to keep going forward. Meanwhile, definitely trying to learn new things and improve my weaknesses. Thank you so much for the advice!

[@ph9026]

Nothing wrong with hustling. Great advice Fran.🙌👏💕

[@josejimenezvega]

You have wrapped a "how to make more commissions" very well. Thanks for this. In case of blogging, I thought nobody was going to read me, but I kept trying, then one day I had a meeting with a customer that read my blog! I knew it because I started talking about it and she said, Oh yes! I read it. It is also very very important to ask people how they knew about you, because gives you a good picture of what's working and what's not. Greetings from sunny Panama.

[@amandatorres8521]

Your content is the best. It is already helping me a lot. Cause I woke up really unhappy with my freelancer life today. Now I am feeling better.

[@josephinedellow6329]

Thankyou Fran, this video was very helpful! I have heard that before from new clients, that they've seen something from my blog - you've just shone a new light on the fact that I need to be posting more! I'm going to check our your recommended podcasts while I work today! :)

[@justinespeer4419]

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and advice. Whenever I am feeling down or lost about my art I know I can come to Fran's channel and she will give me the advice I need to keep going. Its really invaluable and appreciated!

[@cambur]

I'm exactly at that point. 💪Doing projects for my portfolio and improving every day in my weaknesses. ☺ You always have an exact time to post videos with topics that I need right then and there.👍 I'm listening to the podcasts of "Edo y Fran hablan de amistad" while I work on my projects😁. Thanks for being there for all of us. 🙌A hug.❤❤❤ Enjoy your vacations. You deserve it. Laury 😘

[@dianamartin9703]

Ver este vídeo en bucle y que me suban los ánimos. Gracias Fran!

[@SignorinaMicetta]

i feel like i’m never gonna be good enough to ask for a job or commissions, i feel like i always have something to learn and that no one will ever want to ask me for illustrations because what i make is imperfect to me, i don’t know how to think that what i do is ok or if i should even think that. In the meantime i see people around me do stuff and get opportunities.. it’s hard, i think i just have low confidence, but i don’t know how to deal with it.

[@Ghostslovecupcakes]

Your always going to feel like that, especially if you haven't done commissions before, I just finished a 5 year collage degree at an art school and i still feel like Im scamming people when i ask for money for a commission. I paid for 5 years of collage and im getting worked up over a 20$ commission? its dumb, but its also normal for artists to always want to strive to be better. When i finish a commission i usually don't like it/ i wanna put more work in to it but the reality is it doesn't have to be perfect. It feels great to receive a custom commission from someone, regardless of "imperfections". don't feel like your not good enough, you can only get better by learning through doing. Your next commission will be even better than your first, and you will continue to improve as you go as long as you keep drawing.

[@ArtfulShelley]

Fran, I want you to know you are VERY helpful to me today. I have a tough time in between jobs, and mental/emotional self-doubt comes in. It really helped me to hear validation for doing my own projects during the down time. I always feel so guilty. xo You are the best. Hope you are having fun in the rain. ❤

[@robel.ish.]

This video comes in handy now that I decided to take my career more seriously, creating a YT channel and uploading more to my insta page. Thank you so much Fran, as always 🌻🌻

[@AthenaAtonement]

Fran you're such a beautiful person, inside out! You're so brave for doing all those things on your own and making it! I'm really proud of you as if you were my friend. Lots of love!

[@TmHudsonArt]

Agree about doing your own things during the quiet times. It is too easy to start feeling stressed about money but I find that this eases when I am working on my own stuff or working on anything that helps put me closer to my goal such as marketing ideas and all that stuff....it is when you stop and then you're ruminating and it all becomes doom and gloom....just keep slogging on.

[@Indigocat3]

i cracked when she said you can draw and clean your room and i was actually eating while looking at your video .:)

[@gojiielle3636]

As always, you are a gem. Thank you so much the video! I'm living in Japan and staying home with my 2 year old...and it's a struggle. Sometimes I think, "hey, I stay home. I should have time to do my projects and be successful." Fast forward 12 hrs and I'm dead to the world face down on my futon. It doesn't seem to be getting any easier. Maybe it's just a personal problem...but either way your videos are always uplifting and give me hope. Love your new hair style btw!

[@Nonorama]

I‘m gonna subscribe and listen to your tips while painting. The way you talk is very easy to listen to and it seems like you have good information to share. Thanks for this.

[@alcy9381]

You are so inspiring! Every time I don't feel like being productive, your videos are my savior. (And practice english on the way) Love you! 💕

[@alejamclean]

omg Fran! you almost make me cry when you said "everything's gonna be okay"!. i needed this video so badly. This is a hard time but you are totally right is the moment for make my dream projects! So than you some much. :D Cheers from Mexico!

[@POMARANCA100]

You are so inspiring. Listening to you seems all easy and possible.

[@ValkiriStudio]

Oh my goodness Fran, this video is fantastic! You're really spot on with your advice. I love the tips with updating frequently and focusing more on social than websites.

[@cilliya7862]

Thank you for this video! I took lots of notes, and not because I am not getting commissions...I actually study Multimedia Design and I am trying to figure out what to focus on for my portfolio, before I start applying for internships for Spring 2019. So for me, this was a 'finding your internship 101'. *'Does my portfolio look like my dream job' is food for thought... So thank jooooo!*

[@AmyGiglio7683]

Artists Helping Artists is a great podcast I just started listening to! Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful and encouraging!

[@ValkiriStudio]

I love that Podcast, it's really helpful!

[@ViviButter]

Thank you for this video. You mention so many things to do. I dont know where to start. But your positivity gives me hope.

[@KatnippStudios]

Thank you so much for this, and thank you so much for the podcast examples! I really needed this, I love Andy J Pizza but I have listened to them all now hehe, so this is a huge help! Thank you! :D I wishyou had a podcast it would be AWESOME xxx

[@heeeeyjai]

This is the best, most insightful and honest advice I’ve heard for artists from another artist. Thank you!!!

[@Mehwee333]

I love your videos you always make me feel better like if everything is going to be okay. I see you like a supportive mom I sometimes wish I had 😭💗

[@herwarthaug]

I love your videos, dear Fran. Thanks!

[@CatalinadelMar]

Frannnn 💕 I really love you! This is exactly what I needed and I always say it when I see your videos: with you, I learn illustration, English and now, business

[@AnaMBMIllustration]

OMG! Gracias Fran por este video! fue increíble... Me dio paz interior cuando más la necesito. Literalmente, casi lloro cuando dijiste "This is the waiting game" y que todo iba a estar bien. Te admiro mucho y eres asombrosa! ten un feliz fin de semana.

[@Dangerpro09]

When im in doubt I always think of you Fran and it makes me feel like I can keep going with my art.

[@xavierenline]

Fran!! Me encantan tus vídeos y me encanta verte tan animada y radiante !!!

[@nataliamendez3575]

Ohh Fran, THANK YOU! This vídeo is amazing! Once I definitely want more videos like this one I have a couple of questions: - When you contact a company, do you send then any sample of how the illustrations would look like for their business or just send your portfolio? - Maybe if you share Important information about what are the basics terms that a contract should have. Sorry if you already shared this before, but I'd love to know more about this. THANKS, YOU ARE AMAZING

[@erussoart]

I love these visual podcasts! I'm looking forward to future podcasts about your advice and life.

[@danielamont858]

Cada vez que necesito motivación, de repente subes un video. Eres como un rayito de sol, Fran. Me encantan tus videos y la manera en que los haces, suerte y continua así 🤗👏

[@derMagischeGoldfisch]

Thanks Fran. You are helping me so much with everything you do. Really! Thank you so much! BIG HUGGY HUG BACK TO YOU!

[@9munne]

You inspire me so much Fran. This year I want to get better at drawing backgrounds, digital art and to start a web comic (gotta have to do so much research bc idk how to draw comics). I decided that I'd have an ig just for drawings and im making it gfow little by little. Thank you for the advice, love you so much * big virtual hug * 💕

[@j.adanherrera1800]

Excellent advise and much appreciated .I'm just starting to put my work out there and at the same time trying to invest all the time I can in creating more too, social media feels kind of stressful as of now but hope I'll get more comfortable using it in the future, i have to learn! Thank you and subscribing to you. Hug!!

[@marcusshaner7066]

Thanks for the great tips and reinforcing what I've been TRYING to keep doing. My wife and I just keep pushing along and keep trying. You and Minnie Small are so grounded and inspiring with all of your great project ideas and advice! (And keep the "things you don't know about this video"!!!" Lotsa Hugs from snowy Ohio!!!!

[@horaciosalazargomez9488]

Hi Fran! Thanks so much for your tips! I find them so useful! I'm sharing it with my community in case someone find it just as useful as I did. Have a wonderful week! Blessings!!

[@tortagialla]

Thanks for all the practical advice! I think sometimes it's hard to even know what is possible!

[@lindseynicole4335]

Hey Frannerd. I have been watching many of your videos as I am interested in starting my own career as an illustrator. You channel is so cute and inspiring. I was curious about your process of editing and printing your work in Photoshop and/or Illustrator. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@mambimumbosmercantile2325]

"I wish you, my loves, the best in this time." *tears. Thanks...muwah!

[@2skinnyforskinnyjean]

I love your videos. You have a wonderful way of getting the info out and not sugar coating it. I am glad you covered this topic, it was super relatable to me atm.

[@laurabenelli1074]

Holaaa! Siempre hay datos que rescatar en tus videos que ayudan en el trabajo! Tengo un pequeño proyecto como encuadernadora y ver que alguien se tome el trabajo de dar tips y consejos para los que estamos empezando es admirable. Puedo darme cuenta que somos muchos con las mismas inquietudes y miedos jajaja ser independiente en un proyecto siempre cuesta un poco más y uno se llega a sentir desanimado cuando las cosas no salen como esperamos. Así que gracias por el apoyo... saludos desde Argentina!

[@mariacruzfernandezquintana2169]

Sos una genia un amor re inspiradora! hace 5 meses busco trabajo y a veces se hace dificil mantenerse optimista pero das muy buenos tips! ♡

[@MarthaIdalhiR]

You always make me feel so reassured and motivated at the same time, thank you for that

[@KhinJohnson]

"You can put me in the background and ... you can clean your room" Fran thinks we all clean our rooms a lot, haha, because I don't! x

[@motzolala6869]

so inspiring and helpful! thank you!

[@closdrawings]

I feel so demoralized lately... So thank you for sharing advices and your personal experience! You're inspirational as always!! :-)

[@PixelationGirl]

I love every advice you gave here, growing artistically and in the social medias takes time and I'm struggling with both haha but I love to draw and right now I have free time, will take your advice and practice more on my skills.

[@shiao3990]

Hi Fran, I have a question. How do you find a way to settle on certain style? At which point did you make up your mind that "this is my way!" ? Everytime I run into a problem, I question not only my skill but also my path: maybe I should do it entirely in pencils, or watercolor.... This has been killing me! Not only did I waste lots of time, it also turned me into a hoarder. I bought loads of books of different style, analyzing them, taking notes. Yet the large amount of information did help my confidence whatsoever. I'm still stuck in the same place with zero progress.

[@vanessar5489]

thank you fran, this was very encouraging to hear!

[@ronceluxey9550]

Thank you soooooo much for this video! I need this so much right now TT^TT Well, I've been struggling for the past year now, but your videos helped, as well as creative pep talk and being boss (wich I discovered thanks to you) and I know I've stayed hidden for too long! So if anyone else is struggling to find commissions and making a living out of illustration or anything else, I wish you all the best luck \o/ we're all in this together, I wish for everyone to make it!!! Plus sorry for the messy english!

[@COLOREDPENCILMagazine]

Lots of great pieces of advice!

[@accade_acaso]

Thank you so much :) it's wonderful how you share with us your knowledge, your channel is the best Fran!

[@doodlesbydannie]

[@mariananavarro959]

Hi Fran!! I just wanted to come here and say.. YOU'RE THE BEST! Luv your videos so much! Thank u for these words!

[@cesaraguilar593]

I LITERALLY GOT MY FIRST COMISSION JUST STARTING THIS VIDEO OMG! IT WORKS!!

[@cesaraguilar593]

And I'm not I'm even kidding 🤣 I'm in shock

[@gsl_ze]

Thank you Fran. I love watching your videos and learned a lot from you!

[@tinynebulae]

This was such a helpful and encouraging video 😭 I really needed to hear this coming from a voice that wasn’t in my head. Thank you soooooooo much 💕🌸besos

[@rogaface]

Thank you for saying it's going to be okay

[@marianabastos2278]

OMG, a video without the part "things you don't know about this video". :( It's almost the best part.

[@FranMeneses]

omg I thought no one was reading thoooseeee! :O (thank you for reading them btw, I'm going to write it just for you)

[@carlaschmitd8056]

I love those too!!

[@deoko1]

i don´t know how you do this Fran, every time i kinda need help in a particular aspect you make a video about it! i love you for that

[@Zozette]

Thank you for always being so open with your knowledge, Fran. It's wonderful to be able to share thoughts and experiences in a creative environment with no egos getting the way. Do you have any suggestions for websites/newsletters to keep an eye on for upcoming creative conferences?

[@eva94cr]

Tus vídeos son una ayuda enorme, Fran! Muchísimas gracias desde Madrid, de otra joven ilustradora que está aprendiendo muchísimo escuchándote!

[@artypoodle1874]

I LOVE how you do you're video's! 😍 I'm not putting you in the background! I'll always answer back, talking to my phone 😂

[@limONetiPower]

Me han encantado tus últimos videos Fran, se te vuelve a ver muy feliz y me alegro mogollón !!!

[@Mandarina.Pop4]

OMG!!!!! Este video me cayo del cielo de los gatitos jajajaja necesitaba mucho este tipo de consejos porque no sabía que hacer y bueno... gracias Fran eres lo máximo 🙌🏻💙 Aveces se necesita una luz en el sendero para encontrar caminar correctamente.

[@annesozar1402]

Fran, Me inspiras a continuar mi viaje en el proyecto en el que estoy trabajando. Gracias ;)

[@evehill8175]

This is really great advice!! thanks for sharing!! :) Your tips gave me so much to think about!!

[@reme100fu]

Hola Fran! No suelo comentar en ningún vídeo, pero esta es una excepción :) Gracias por este vídeo. Será por el azar del destino pero me ha venido genial en este momento y me ha motivado mucho. Eres genial. Un abrazo

[@spark4119]

I love watching your videos! Thanks Fran :)

[@YuliethOrtiz3]

Thank you so much Fran... Es increíble que todo lo que has dicho es como intuitivamente me he estado moviendo desde hace unos meses, porque en esos pequeños "dreamy works" hay tanto que podemos hacer... Y GRACIAS por colocar a quienes escuchas porque tenía varios vídeos preguntándome a quienes escuchabas en podcast ❤ Thank you baby (amo cuando dices baby) hahaha you gotta work baby

[@enchancozreamy]

I HUGGED THE SCREEN 😂😘

[@saur.ivysaur]

i was literally just telling my friends how i had to come up with something because i wasn't getting hired for commissions!!!!!!! a psychic is what you are

[@kristinhenningart5520]

Fran I just love you. Here’s a hug back 🤗

[@carlifry]

Thank you for your ideas and support for aspiring artists! I'm getting ready to graduate from college this year. One thing I'm really having trouble with is getting a larger following on social media. I usually post every single day, and I make sure my contact information for my own website as well as my Behance profile are available. I also try promoting my prints, commission work, etc. However, my following isn't growing as quickly as I feel like it does for others. I post so much, and I gain followers, and then the next day lose them. I'm scheduling time for my own work outside of commissions, full time schooling & work. I'm getting ready to get an internship, and while I'm applying, I am doing projects for my portfolio. Maybe I'm being impatient, or maybe my art is just too inconsistent? As a result I often feel dissatisfied with my own art and become my own worst critic. I'm trying my best to promote myself and stay optimistic... Just feeling a little lost. I'm going to take your advice though and just try to trust the process and go to more networking events. Hopefully that will help!

[@marian5149]

Thank you so much for advices and inspiration! Needed it more than ever. I graduated this year from a Visual Communication (basically graphic design) course. During my second year of uni i realised that I prefer illustration more than design. My dream is to work with publishers. I keep sending my folio to them. But, of course, it takes time to get noticed. I moved back with my parents, I'm broke af. Jobless. Thinking whether I should get any kind of full-time job or be patient and get a job in the industry i want to work in.

[@sawyercloud4429]

You're really adorable Fran, as always :) I'm actually in the part of "getting my first real commission as a full-time illustrator". I quiet my job and I have about one month to make it. Wish me good luck!

[@kindmeanbristol808]

thanks Fran - flipping great advice... xx

[@darklittlepeople]

i randomely watched this video, and you are SO SWEET that i am tempted to learn how to draw just so that all your precious advice could apply to me ! :D

[@NanaLimonada]

Este video es TAN importante. Cuando lees estas cosas parecen de lógica pero es increíble que la mayoría no las llevamos a cabo.

[@nang.8995]

Vi este video hace muchos años cuando me decidía entre diseño multimedia e ilustración. Estudié multimedia, pero en el fondo quería dibujar. Ahora que no tengo empleo por culpa de la pendemía pienso cambiar mi carrera, encontrar este video es una señal.

[@Hello__isi]

Me gusta escucharte, extraño los podcast, saludos Fran!

[@muakata]

OmG Yes! Thank You, I'm currently in the waiting game and sometimes it gets hard and overwhelming...

[@lindagonzalez8573]

Hola Fran! cuando dices pongan esto de fondo como un podcast me da risa por que me acuerdo que no se ingles! XD me encanta ver tus videos me dan esperanza, iniciativa y me inspiran para iniciar este mundo maravillosos que es la ilustración. Saludos desde Colombia♥

[@QuickstepLuna]

I like you! Your personality is very genuine :)

[@bel.cascabel]

Fran, mi pregunta no es sobre este tema pero me gustaría que hablaras sobre cómo ahorras tu pensión y cómo es la afiliación al sistema de salud cuando eres independiente. Y en general todas esas cosas que una empresa hace por ti cuando te contrata... ¿cómo las haces por ti misma? 💙

[@unaanguila]

¡Gracias por compartir, Fran! Estuvo interesante y entretenido =) ¡Que tengan un lindo fin de semana!

[@Aquarellina]

oh my those are great ideas especially with the beauty blog :O...I'm having such a hard time finding the right clients. Most of the time I run into those who cannot afford the better work and I'm not able to support myself while working for them.

[@withneama]

Thank you so much for this video! This is exactly what I needed!

[@ChristineDaniels1341]

Fran you are truly the best

[@SonjaPaunovic]

You are just awesome!!!!