Where to look for freelance commissions?
Reddit is BY FAR my favorite place to find small commissions. About 80% of my work comes from Reddit, and the rest comes from regular clients. You can post ads or respond to ads on Forhie, which is where I go. I get a lot of commissions for portraits and book covers; people posting commissions usually have small budgets and just want to commission a drawing for friends.
DeviantArt/Tumblr Forums
You can use these sites if you're doing very cheap work OR if you're already very popular on these sites! I had a very hard time finding commissions on these sites above the minimum price. Of course, some people get tons of commissions if they have a large following on these sites, and it's worth a try!
ConceptArt
The job forum on Conceptart.org is for larger projects or full-time work. Come here if you're serious about freelancing and looking for a lot of professional work. I haven't applied for commissions on this forum yet, as I only freelance part-time, but I'll definitely come back here when I finish college or have summer vacation to dedicate to a big project.
Really appreciated this discussion and the sense of community here. It’s always encouraging to see people creating supportive spaces where everyone can feel heard, welcomed, and understood.
Snow Rider