I want to be helpful

[Karakuri]

_{So I was reading Vii's story about his/her visit to Africa and teaching the children and restoring homes...and I want to try to help like that. However, I can't take a trip to Africa, even if I want to. So is there a way I could maybe send emails to someone, or drawings, or do something nice for them?}

[lugailover]

_{So I was reading Vii's story about his/her visit to Africa and teaching the children and restoring homes...and I want to try to help like that. However, I can't take a trip to Africa, even if I want to. So is there a way I could maybe send emails to someone, or drawings, or do something nice for them?}

If you have a Deviantart and your artwork is good enough, you can take commissions! Which means someone pays you to draw something.
When you have made enough money you can donate to local and online charitys!

This is very generous of you and I probably would of done the same if I did have money, I just prefer to spend mine. =3

[Karakuri]

_{So people would just...send the money to my house if I do a commission or something? Or is it kept online? I think my mom would be confused if money just started pouring in out of nowhere. xD However, that IS a really good idea, and I think of myself as an okay artist, actually.}

[Karakuri]

Question: How much rice is 1000 grains? O.o

[Zaroque]

Question: How much rice is 1000 grains? O.o

I think around Half a cup.

_{So people would just...send the money to my house if I do a commission or something? Or is it kept online? I think my mom would be confused if money just started pouring in out of nowhere. xD However, that IS a really good idea, and I think of myself as an okay artist, actually.}

Commissions are normally paid online only, but sometimes, if you're really good, people will send in a cheque.
Instead of doing stuff online, I'd paint and try get yourself in a local exhibition.

[Karakuri]

<sub>Sheesh, only half a cup? Need to do more questions... o.o

I'm 16...I don't have a bank account, and my town doesn't usually have exhibitions.</sub>

[Zaroque]

Mmm, then best talk to your mother/father about it.
Parent's money is a good way to share the costs, and funding towards charities.

[Karakuri]

_{True, I'll talk to them about it soon.}

[Zaroque]

Alrighty,
I'll double check the forum rules just to check if this kind of thing is allowed to be discussed.

[Karakuri]

_{Sorry if it isn't...I saw someone else talking about their trip there, and it kind of made me want to do the same.}