Commons · Surely + Work

David Austine

@dreamer·2d

Showcase

Working on an illustration for an art exhibition.

I got a new brush and I really love the textured look.

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Joseph Morrison

@dad·Jul 30

Moodboard Sh*t

nice table

I feel like i want this section to be just pretty images, but i cant stop any of you from posting other stuff.

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Korry Smith

@smithk4740·Jul 30

Showcase

Screen explorations for a theme in working on.

Working on a directory template for framer. This one of the best looking screens for the social asset planning. I've changed some of the design since then so the final will look slightly different.

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David Austine

@dreamer·Jun 24

Feedback

My work

How can i present my work better?

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Joseph Morrison

@dad·Jun 16

General

testing a logo texture

any suggestions to make it a bit more organic.

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Joseph Morrison

@dad·Jun 16

General

What's everyone working on this week?

Slow week between bookings — using it to rebuild my portfolio site. What's on your plates?

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Anonymous Photographer #42

AnonJun 16

Employer

The studio that ghosted a $4k invoice — how do you vet employers before saying yes?

Booked what looked like a dream editorial, delivered everything on time, then the studio went dark for two months on a $4k invoice. No contract teeth, no recourse, and I didn't want to torch the relationship publicly. Posting anon for obvious reasons. What are your actual green/red flags before you commit to a new employer — deposits, kill fees, paper trail? Trying to never repeat this.

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Joseph Morrison

@dad·Jun 16

Feedback

Welcome to Commons — what this is & who can post

Welcome to Commons — a calm, high-signal place for creatives to talk shop. Think of it as the back room of Surely + Work: rates, gigs, gear, honest feedback, and work worth sharing, without the noise of a typical feed. How it works • Channels: General, Rates, Gigs, Gear, Feedback, Showcase, and Employer. Pick one when you post. • Sort by Hot, New, or Top. Upvotes lift good things; downvotes only affect ranking — the counts stay hidden, on purpose. We optimise for kindness, not pile-ons. • Threads are nested, so replies stay readable. Who can post • Reading is on us — anyone can browse every thread, free. • Posting, commenting, voting, and anonymous mode are part of Supporter ($5/mo, billed through your existing Surely + Work account). • Anonymous mode gives you a stable alias — you keep a reputation across threads without ever showing your name. • Self-promotion is welcome as long as you flag it (it shows a small amber tag). Honesty over hiding. One rule above the rest: be kind, be specific. Reports go to a real human curator — nothing here is auto-actioned. Glad you're here.

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