solvaldezart

Sol Valdez Art

They/them | 25 | Illustrator & apprentice tattoo artist

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Just Your Average Session Two.

just your average session two.

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solvaldezart

2 years ago

it's Izz Movingcastledrowbard and their (future) wife, Avarice

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friend art I JUST SAW THIS POST THANK U NAOMI I love this art so much

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solvaldezart

1 year ago

Not that I make a ton of sales there, but it looks like I'll be eliminating my Redbubble account. Or rather, *because* I don't make a ton of sales.

They are introducing a new fee structure - aside from the manufacturing costs - that basically penalizes the people who make the *least*.

The new account tiers are intended to encourage actions that are positive for the marketplace and recognise and reward artists who invest time creating and promoting unique products. From today, your account will be classified as either Redbubble Standard, Redbubble Premium, or Redbubble Pro. You can find your account classification on a new Account tiers and fees page on the Artist Dashboard.

Here is an example of how it works for Redbubble Standard Accounts
Your artist earnings are calculated at the end of the pay period.

Say you sold products worth a retail price of $300 in total, and made $75 (avg. 25% margin) during a payment period. Your account fee is based on the total earnings of $75 and is a flat rate of $28 (see the fee table below). This is deducted from your total earnings before your monthly payment is processed, so your payment amount is $47.

It caters very much to high-volume, high-sales accounts. Or it can just change when they feel like it, at any time.

Which is great, for people who make a lot. Not so great for people who are just starting out, or are struggling to get their name out there.

*They* decide if you're doing well enough to go up a level.

Anyway seems like it's not going to be worth it for anyone who doesn't have the time/resources/reach to impress them, and the whole "community guidelines" thing seems sketchy.

I get their point - they want people to make more money. But the amount the get for "manufacturing" the products is not insignificant. Adding a fee on top is just rude.

Account Tiers and Fees

How Accounts are Reviewed and Classified

Understanding how the new account fee may apply to you

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solvaldezart

1 year ago

LAYERS IN MSPAINT OUT NOW!!! 🎨

[check reblogs for links!]

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damn kinda wanna try ms paint again for shits and giggles

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solvaldezart

2 years ago

Hi I’m Sol and my work is really detailed, I need to chill out. I should watch some Netflix! Or make art with stuff like coffee or receipts, there are so many ways I can make art with receipts!!

Introduce yourself with a wild feedback you’ve heard about your art. I’ll go first:

Hi, I’m Amalas and I draw like a man.

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i was told this by a college recruiter at national portfolio day btw it was wild this was when i was doing surreal realistic oil paintings n stuff in high school i was interested in painting and illustration specifically too it wasnt like asking for advice for burnout or anything she just freaked out when she saw the amount of effort/time i had put in suffice to say i did not attend that school

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solvaldezart

1 year ago

AN UPDATE to our e-sim drive, we've now raised $7500! People in Gaza still need e-sims and support urgently!

Right now, you can still get art from members of the Cartoonist Cooperative in exchange for e-sim donations! Find out more at the linked website!!! Art @meghanlands

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