I often get asked how to draw things, or where you go to get noticed etc
So, I figured I'd make a blog :3
Please note that I'm no specialist in any way, but that these are tips to get you where you want.

* How much are my art worth?
- You need to step back and try look at your art from an objective perspective. Although you might be very proud of a piece, the buyer might not see it that way.
Please also note that friends and family most likely will give you a little more credit then you deserve But they just love you!
Try asking someone that you don't normally talk to, or a forum.
If you don't know, an auction is a good option.

* Is my art good enough to sell?
- I like to think there's a buyer out there for everything.
It all comes down to how much you are asking for it.
Think of your crowd (the people you're selling to), what age, gender and interests they have.
On Mara, there is mostly girls, and many around 14-19 years.
Aka would whatever they like appeal more to them, and get you more buyers.

* How do I get better?
- Practice, practice, practice!
You do not get anything for free in life.. and by practice I also mean exploring.. try draw something new, a new style, a new animal or a different type of human/mythical creature etc.. challenge yourself!
Are you good with humans? then practice expressions.
Are you best with mammals? then there is 100 different ways to shade and draw fur.

* How do I get "noticed" ?
- Within Mara there are limitations.. there is GF(graphics forum) and then blogs/other forums.. outside of Mara, at for example deviant-art, the market is much much bigger..
You have first of all to make a portfolio somewhere, that you can link to if someone asks.
Also you should put yourself out there, trough forums and contests!

* How does commissioning work?
- Commissions is when your client asks you to draw a piece from reference or description.
It can be a movie star/celeb or an OC(original character that they have bought or created themselves).
Both parts should agree on payment BEFORE you even start thinking about doing it.
If it's a piece that takes long time to make, like a very detailed portrait I would recommend to ask for ha