Tips on getting commissioned?

[soliloquy]

So, I'm a disabled artist who's unable to work a typical job. I'm currently battling for disability income, but in the meantime, my art has been sporadically helping me scrape by. The people who have commissioned me have been really happy with the art they've received.

But now, everything has tanked. I try my best to advertise my work and Ko-Fi when it's appropriate to, but I'm just coming up dry.

I can't tell if I just haven't found the right community yet or if I'm just plain not the type of artist people usually commission.

I really enjoy creating art for others and I'm really hoping something will click at some point and it'll be at least a little more consistent.

Obligatory links..

https://inksoliloquy.neocities.org/portfolio/digital/

https://ko-fi.com/inksoliloquy/commissions

Any thoughts welcome.
Be good to you!!

[knifex]

Unfortunately, it's a lot of being lucky. Especially rn, a lot of people cant afford little luxuries like comms.
All the commission work I've gotten so far has been from members of communities I've been involved in, which I've been interacted with for a while before they've bought something from me. Which isn't really a fast or easy way to get comms, much less consistently.

Of course, having a social media presence can help but its also a huge time sink and is prone to attracting scammers, so you have to be mindful.

I wish I had better advice, but its really hit or miss in this business. Wishing you the best of luck!