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dA doesn’t have ‘follow back’ it has watch back + anyone can DM me lol
(Also my profile says I do commissions!)
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dA doesn’t have ‘follow back’ it has watch back + anyone can DM me lol
(Also my profile says I do commissions!)
Guide to common scam comments + messages:
“I need to to tell u something important pls DM” - accidentally reported you scam
“Someone impersonated you and I reported you by accident” - accidentally reported you scam
“You sent me free tumblr premium link but it scammed me” - accidentally reported you scam
“You stole money from me so my friends reported you” - accidentally reported you scam
“I saw your post about looking for artists to commission. I do commissions and would love to illustrate your idea.” - commissioner scam
“I read your fic and was inspired by a certain scene. I’d love to draw it for you as a commission just let me know your budget.” - commissioner scam
“(Ai generated summary of a fic) and I’d love to draw dm me on discord pls.” - commissioner scam
“Your account has been put into lurker mode” - verification scam
“Creator funding has been paused.” - verification scam
“Pls kindly go to this link to verify.” - verification scam
“Insulin is $300 nt asking for a windfall” - donation scam
“Need medicine to prevent lungs collapsing.” - donation scam
“Nose freezes and asthma” - donation scam
“DM me if commission open.” - Commission scam
“I’d love to purchase this artwork as an nft” - nft scam
“Commission open? Dm me” - commission scam
“I have something important to tell you but can’t message u pls message me ” - accidentally reported you scam
“I love your story and want to illustrate it dm me at discord” - commissioner scam
“I saw your post looking for artists to draw (x) and would love to draw it it sounds like a lovely idea and im an artist” - commissioner scammer who DM’d you when you didn’t ask
“Did you send me this link for free tumblr premium?” - accidentally reported you scam
“ your account is limited please kindly verify at (scam link)” - verification scam
Asking me this on a post that has a ko-fi link and says I opened up custom character design commissions. (Link goes to my info if you wanna look!)
How to commission artists
(How to commission artists)
So! Are you having trouble finding an artist to commission and are wary of the DMs that strangers send you when you make a post that vaguely describes your struggles? You’re in luck! Here you’ll find some tips on how to find an artist to commission and how to avoid ‘artists’ who are being deceptive in their offers. I will go ahead and state I also do commissions but on occasion I’ll seek out friends to throw money at for art as well. Here is some tips on what to do:
Check out the artists portfolio: Most artists will keep a consistent style regardless of how much time has passed. Ensure that all the art they’re showing off is something they’ve made themselves and if something seems off trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to investigate further. Reverse image search should generally find stolen artwork though privately posted art isn’t easy to locate.
How long has the artist account been active overall: If the account is relatively new but draws extremely well it may be an artist who remade due to issues or just a beginner starting their journey. Check to see what the oldest piece was and compare it to something recent.
The method of contact: If the artist messaged you directly out of the blue be suspicious of why if you never interacted with them. If they immediately pressure you into commissioning them it is perfectly fine to decline and find someone else. Don’t feel forced into payment. It is up to you to decide not them.
Search around: Relying on artists to contact you first is a risk that may lead to scams. There is many ways to find artists who are open to commissions just search around or check tags that artists may use!
Gen-Ai use: Always ensure the artist you pick isn’t just tracing AI generated imagery.
Payment: Ensure all payments are done via trusted methods.
Additionally always search up usernames to see if there’s any pre-existing bewares! Feel free to add your own tips and tricks.
Scam artists on tumblr
Art thieves and AI users pretending to be real artists and using stolen art to advertise their commissions.
Thankfuly, they seem to be a semi-organized scam circle. Meaning, if you see one, there's probably more in their comments and reblogs, sometimes even defending each other if they happen to be exposed.
I'm tagging @kyra45 and @ai-art-thieves but if you know any other active blogs warning about art thieves, feel free to tag them in replies or comments.
Long post with evidence under the cut
faintlyvalia - commission scam account
So, what kind of artist is that supposed to be? Their pinned post is an image stolen from @crescent_yeen on instagram (with the signature sloppily edited out) and their blog consists entirely of reblogs of other people's art.
BOT!