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created by Suefan3DX on 09/03/2025 at 17:01 UTC
11173 upvotes, 79 top-level comments (showing 25)
Comment by Narrenlord at 09/03/2025 at 17:30 UTC
3113 upvotes, 6 direct replies
There is a subreddit for nsfw character comissions where you could promote yourself.
Comment by Pyrhan at 09/03/2025 at 18:45 UTC
1450 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Just checked your profile:
3D ADULT CONTENT creator. I make lewd renders. You know, the 'Erotic content'. **Not doing commissions for the forseeable future.**
↑ There's your problem.
Comment by Akitiki at 09/03/2025 at 18:03 UTC*
756 upvotes, 6 direct replies
Real talk: furry spaces. Edit: D&D players will also likely shell out for character art but you might run into problem people at greater proportion but tbh there's overlap. (Me, lol)
Furries also understand the cost of art, if someone lowballs or tries to pull bullshit the community will have your back.
Hell, doesn't even have to be NSFW but the spicy side is where it's at.
Comment by The-red-Dane at 09/03/2025 at 18:00 UTC*
115 upvotes, 1 direct replies
~~Well... where's your commission info?~~
Well, having a look, I can see it says you're "Not doing commissions for the forseeable future" That might be part of it. Most of the money are in commissions, and you need to advertise your abilities as well as what it costs... otherwise it's quite obvious why you might not be seeing any money. :P
Comment by MsterSteel at 09/03/2025 at 17:49 UTC
84 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Furry Art. Become suspiciously wealthy.
Comment by xicano at 09/03/2025 at 17:18 UTC
78 upvotes, 1 direct replies
You gotta make it good enough for free for a while before ppl cum to you to pay to make it better. You are your own mystical bank 👍
Comment by JaneDoesharkhugger at 09/03/2025 at 17:35 UTC*
137 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Every time R34 is mentioned.
My 🧠:3
Comment by Sabotoge at 09/03/2025 at 17:48 UTC
49 upvotes, 1 direct replies
You either find yourself an insanely niche sugar daddy like the WonderBread guy, or you start practicing drawing Fox and Falco as big as skyscrapers. It's the choose your path meme but both are the spooky scary castle.
Comment by SethLight at 09/03/2025 at 18:04 UTC*
16 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Where? Furry porn. Or really weird porn that you can't find elsewhere.
To my knowledge NSFW artiest make more than SFW artists, but it still isn't all that much.
Comment by boopboopadoopity at 09/03/2025 at 20:52 UTC
9 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'm gonna preface that I am not involved in the NSFW world of art at all but I was curious about your question.
First, one thing I found in my search that seemed to be repeated is that being a successful NSFW artist is 95% marketing and 5% actual art. While it's true that artists can make big bucks with NSFW art, it's also true that the market for people willing to make NSFW art is very saturated. Add the fact that AI exists now, and yeah. Something can make a lot of money when you get the networking/regular clients down, but be difficult to break into!
I will say, it appears your NSFW art is exclusively 3D model based. I truly don't know about the market for this - but I do know that there are a lot of big booby models people can download for free. I'm sure you already have, but I'd recommend trying things in your 3D modeling that distinguish yourself.
I can only see one example[1] of your work on Reddit for free (I'm guessing you've tried posting before with no luck? Definitely post more!). It looks nice! However, I hate to be a downer but frankly it looks like a model with big boobs you downloaded and posed, then put lighting on it, of a traditionally attractive woman in a bikini just leaning on a pole. I'm sure there's a lot more work than that that goes into it, but at first glance this doesn't look like something that really stands out to me or something that I couldn't find a lot of copies of for free online. Again, I'm not saying it didn't take work (maybe you even created the model yourself!) but if I'm buying art (I do non NSFW commissions of 2D art) I look for an artist that does something that stands out (a unique art style, a lot of examples of the aesthetic I like, an eye shape/shading/etc. I think is cute and unique, etc.). Again, I don't know the world of 3D or NSFW but yeah. Do you sell 3D models, or just sell screenshots of them posed/in scenes? Do you do 3D animations? Do you make your own models? Would you be open to non-human art? (I do want to be clear - I'm judging not having to do this myself, and I'm sure this takes a lot of time and effort! Don't mean to be harsh. I'm just trying to give you the perspective from an outside view if that helps.)
I found this detailed post talking a little bit about marketing strategies. Feel free to give it a look, but do note that it may be different for 3D art of humans.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/er3wfb/comment/ff1tj0b/[2][3]
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/er3wfb/comment/ff1tj0b/
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/er3wfb/comment/ff1tj0b/
I also think you should make your socials more accessible! I couldn't find direct links to your Twitter or Bluesky, and your Patreon link I had to copy and paste the URL of. I recommend trying Linktree?
I won't try to pretend to give any more advice as someone outside of this world but I really do wish you the best of luck!!
Comment by LordofSandvich at 09/03/2025 at 21:27 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The harder it is to get someone to accept your request as a commission, the more you pay for a commission
End consequence is that people who make a lot of borderline illegal porn are the ones making the most money off commissions
But also just being OK with furry/fetish content pays for itself
Comment by Admirable_Ad8900 at 09/03/2025 at 17:53 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I heard those types of clients approach you. And usually have a great job like IT or doctors.
Comment by LET-ME-HAVE-A-NAAME at 09/03/2025 at 17:58 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Just make some commissions of rich white women purchasing wonder bread.
The money will come to you.
Comment by Fenix1121 at 09/03/2025 at 19:17 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Furry, vore, nasty, and dnd communities!!
Comment by Carl_Marks__ at 09/03/2025 at 18:13 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Go after the furries; that’s what was left out
Comment by Tiranus58 at 09/03/2025 at 18:40 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Furries
Doesnt even have to be nsfw
Comment by TearsAreForYears at 09/03/2025 at 18:01 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You gotta actually make the stuff people want. If the people you are trying to attract want weird scat shit, then you make weird scat shit. The ones that get to make what they like and still make money like derpixon are built different.
Comment by Crococrocroc at 09/03/2025 at 18:21 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This art is just too fucking cute though
Comment by wilczek24 at 09/03/2025 at 18:28 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Not doing commissions for the forseeable future.
I mean changing that and putting comission info in your social media bio IS the way
Comment by Independentslime6899 at 09/03/2025 at 18:36 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Hey if you find the source Lemme know! I'm a learning artist too!
Comment by PandaManPFI at 09/03/2025 at 19:26 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Furry websites is where it's at.
Comment by Alone-Break796 at 09/03/2025 at 20:45 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I truly wish sometimes that I was a billionaire so I could support indie artists and crowd fund video games by myself.
Your cartoon artwork is splendid, and I'm sure there's a niche crowd that would pay to see that more risque.
Comment by DepartureOk2409 at 09/03/2025 at 21:19 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Furries with niche fetishes are willing to pay out. If you have the stomach for it.
Comment by KitsuneEX7622 at 09/03/2025 at 21:45 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Deviantart
Comment by TairaTLG at 09/03/2025 at 22:43 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Furries. Furries are where it's at. 🦊 You may not like it, but this is the shape of peak commissions
