Studio Queues

Studio Queues

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Guides for artists and clients — how commissions work, what to expect, and how to get the most from Studio Queues.

Are Art Commissions Taxable? US Artist Guide for 2026
Pricing

Are Art Commissions Taxable? US Artist Guide for 2026

Are art commissions taxable? Yes, and this 2026 guide covers business vs hobby classification, Schedule C, 1099-K thresholds, and self-employment tax basics.

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How to Write a Good Commission Request (with Examples)
Pricing

How to Write a Good Commission Request (with Examples)

Commission request example: side-by-side bad and good versions, the seven fields every request needs, and adjustments for different commission types.

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Studio Queues vs Skeb: Which is Right for Western Artists?
Workflow

Studio Queues vs Skeb: Which is Right for Western Artists?

Studio Queues vs Skeb: how the two platforms differ on communication model, fees, workflow, and which one fits Western streamer artists best.

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Emote Commissions: Twitch + Discord Pricing and Process
Pricing

Emote Commissions: Twitch + Discord Pricing and Process

Emote commission prices from $30 to $2,500+. Twitch and Discord format requirements, pack pricing, workflow, and licensing for streamer artists and buyers.

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Why Milestone Payments Beat Full-Upfront Deposits
Getting Paid

Why Milestone Payments Beat Full-Upfront Deposits

Milestone payments for artists tie money to work completed at each stage. Why they beat full-upfront and full-on-delivery, plus splits by commission size.

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OBS Browser Source Overlays: Step-by-Step for Art Streams
Streaming

OBS Browser Source Overlays: Step-by-Step for Art Streams

Step-by-step guide to setting up an OBS overlay for art commission streams: browser source setup, sizing, positioning, and troubleshooting common issues.

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How Much Should I Charge for Commissions as a Beginner?
Pricing

How Much Should I Charge for Commissions as a Beginner?

Beginner art commission prices anchored to a real hourly floor. Sample starting rates for headshots, half-body, full-body, and when to raise them.

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Studio Queues vs VGen: Honest Comparison for Streamer Artists
Workflow

Studio Queues vs VGen: Honest Comparison for Streamer Artists

Studio Queues vs VGen: side-by-side comparison of fees, workflow features, streaming integration, and which platform fits which kind of artist.

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Seven Questions to Ask When Taking a New Commission
Workflow

Seven Questions to Ask When Taking a New Commission

Seven questions every commission intake form needs before you start a piece: scope, subject, style, usage, budget, deadline, and references.

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VTuber Model Commission Guide: 2D, 3D, and PNGtuber Prices
Pricing

VTuber Model Commission Guide: 2D, 3D, and PNGtuber Prices

VTuber model commission cost by format: PNGtuber $50-$600, Live2D $1,500-$7,000+, custom 3D $2,000-$10,000+. What each format includes.

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Twitch Art Streaming Setup: OBS, Lighting, Overlays, and Going Live
Streaming

Twitch Art Streaming Setup: OBS, Lighting, Overlays, and Going Live

Build a twitch art streaming setup that actually works: OBS scenes, lighting, overlays, bitrate, and a pre-stream checklist for illustrators.

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How to Commission an Artist: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Pricing

How to Commission an Artist: The Complete Buyer's Guide

A buyer's guide on how to commission an artist: how to write a brief, what fair pricing looks like, usage rights, safe payment, and red flags.

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