I kinda disagree with this sentiment.. We've created this culture of buying comms we don't even want, just to make someone feel better about not getting a lot of comms (this excludes emergency comms)
So much so, that buying comms to some feels like "supporting artists" instead of buying something you actually want.
It all comes down to marketing, if you have something someone actually wants, instead of "something convenient and cheap that will help this artist out" they'll save up and buy it.
For example, I wanted a specific headshot from a specific artist, and it was out of my budget at the time, so I waited and saved!!
Instead of using your time to lower your prices, watch art tutorials, and PRACTICE!! Post your art to your socials, and create new ych ideas that appeal to your audience!!
SHOW👏CASE👏YOUR👏ART.
Your "manifesting comms" posts are only making people feel obligated to help, and not seek out something they WANT!!
Best advice I can give to artists who aren’t making a lot right now- shrink your prices (within comfort) do more simpler ychs for less.
Many people around the world are struggling with money atm. Americans are a large part of the market and we aren’t doing too hot. I work a full time decent job (I’d say better than most jobs pay wise) I have a 100$ budget for art a month after rent, groceries, bills, etc. mind you, many other people don’t even have that budget.
Simplify your work load and cut prices if you want to appeal to a larger market. It sucks, everything is pretty bad right now, and a lot of people are making sacrifices for it.
I’ve been seeing many many artists begging for commissions (not bots minds you) and when I go to their page they’re too expensive for me to even help.