Going the extra mile, putting in a bit more effort than you’re required to do is appreciated in practically every aspect of life on Planet Earth. Especially in the art world. You have no idea just how much an initial sketch from you as a client helps out the artist that you’ve commissioned for a piece—but we’re about to give you a taste of it.
Artist Syd Mills, aka Vetyyr, sparked a very interesting discussion about the importance of providing initial sketches to artists to give them a more concrete idea of what they see in their imagination.
Her thread went viral in a flash, as other artists pitched in with their own sketch vs. final art piece compilations. Some clients pitched in with their comparisons as well. Check them out below and let us know what you think, dear Pandas. Have you ever commissioned a piece of art from someone? Did you provide a sketch? Oh, and don’t forget to follow these amazing artists if you enjoyed their work. Who knows, you might be sketching something out for them in the not-so-distant future, too.
I reached out to Syd and had a lovely chat with her about the inspiration behind her viral thread, what clients ought to know before commissioning a piece of art, as well as what the illustrator’s journey into the world of art has been like since her childhood. You’ll find Bored Panda’s in-depth interview with Syd about her dreamlike yet grounded masterpieces below.
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