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12 years ago
It’s a bit of a long read, but please at least skim it. Because if you commission me, you’re agreeing to abide by what is said here.
These are how I work and what rules I follow.
It has been working fairly well for me so far, so I will keep with my method of when pay is expected. I ask for my payment when the sketch has been approved
For me to move beyond a the sketch phase for an image I require both an approval from you, the client, that everything looks good, and the money sent to me via paypal.
When a picture is finished I will send two versions, through imgur. One at 1200 pixels in either height or width (whichever is larger) for the purpose of galleries and other purposes, and another at 200 pixels in either height or width. Upon request I can provide larger versions due to the size of canvas I work on, but I do not recommend this.
Now for what should be sent in a commission request:
This is not a set rule or a form necessarily, but if you don’t know what to send, it provides a good point to start.
1: Style/Level of completion, whatever you want to call it. Sketch, full shaded. Flat colors, that sort of thing. To let me know how far the work is going to progress.
2: Character(s) the art is of and relevant reference images. (I greatly prefer image references or other visuals to a fully written description. I do not mind being sent a picture and being told ‘it looks kind of like this, but with these changes to color/physique/pattern’. And a lot more clarity comes from pictures than words.)
3: The pose wanted. Again, a written description is acceptable, but I would greatly prefer an image of the pose wanted or something similar. An image also helps the product be made quicker and of a higher quality. There are times, if I feel I have a better idea for the mood/feeling/setting, that I might tweak the pose.
4: Moods/feelings if it is relevant. If you want something passionate, angry, etc.
5: Time constraints, if any. (If you’re wanting something something for someone’s birthday next week, or something of that sort, please let me know.) If you have a time constraint of less than 3-4 days I will charge a rush fee, which will immediately double the price of the piece, if not more.
(If it isn't necessary as part of your request, like there's no time constraints, you don't have to mention it)
This is an example of a commission writeup that gives me all the necessary information. (And is shown with the commissioner's permission.)
Here are a few things that I feel the need to point out, for the purpose of it being here if a dispute arises:
-Above all, I reserve the right to refuse a commission for any reason without the need to explain myself. And in some extreme situations I reserve the right to quit a commission midway through. (If I do this all money will be refunded to the commissioner that was paid except for additional fees accrued.)
-I do not have lineless pieces on my price sheet because they don’t tend to be profitable for me. If you would be interested in one feel free to ask and I will provide a quote, but they are likely to be a bare minimum of $50 for a single character with no background.
-If the characters are not interacting on any level, are not in the same scene, that general idea, each instance will be counted as a separate picture. So if you are wanting the same character drawn in multiple poses with no interaction between them, then each separate pose counts as its own image and the price will be changed accordingly.
-For the inclusion of internal shots, closeups of anything, emphasis of what is going on between the characters and other similar instances, I will count these as an additional character (or two if it is extremely complex or there are that many of them).
-I do not like to let strangers use my characters in their commissions. If you would like a picture with one of them, you are more than welcome to ask, but unless you are a friend there is a good chance that I will say no.
-I generally do not do commission work on the weekends. Things tend to be more chaotic then and it also provides time for me to work on my own personal endeavours. The only times I will work on the weekend are if I’m way behind on commissions or really enjoying one.
-Your brief, the information you send me, needs to contain all the information needed for me to work on a picture. If I have questions about details I will send a note asking. If a detail is on none of the reference images I was given and not mentioned at all in the brief I am not obligated to add it. Or, if I do a fee will be added to the price of the commission up to $10 in extreme cases.
-When you okay a sketch, I will not change details further along in the process without an additional fee. (I.E. okaying the sketch and deciding before the flats/lineart that your character needs the genitalia changed.) The additional charge will be based on the complexity of the changes and how much time they will take, or how much of an overhaul to previous progress is necessary.
-I will not progress with a piece until a step is okayed.
-If I show a sketch, I will redo the pose a maximum of one time from scratch if it completely misses the mark of what was described.
-I will do up to two sets of revisions on a sketch, if something needs to be changed or I missed a detail.
-In any of the two above situations I will charge extra if it exceeds 1 sketch redo or 2 revisions. Up to the price of the sketch on top of the image, per set of revisions/sketch redos. Please don’t make me revise stuff just because you can, though. It doesn’t make friends.
-On the subject of private commissions, I will do them, but due to the fact that they hurt my business by not being posted in my gallery, it will cost 50% of the total price of the piece as an additional fee. (I.E. a $20 commission will immediately become $30.)
-I’m changing how I do backgrounds and charge for them. Free with the sketch is a neutral color/light gradient background. For actual backgrounds there are simple ones which are easy to produce and will cost 50% of the price of the sketch, as with before. I am also adding that some backgrounds are complex, justifying extra compensation up to the full price of the image again. (So a complex, full shaded background, could cost $30 for the background).
-If the picture contains a character you do not own and there are no signs that the person is okay with you using their character (I.E. Mates, or there’s other gallery pieces/commissions showing the characters interacting) I would like to get some form of consent/approval from the other person.
-If I feel the writeup I’m given is inadequate and does not provide enough information I will reject it. Spending an extra 30-60 minutes on a brief to make sure it contains enough information can save 12-24 hours or more on the completion time of the picture. For commissions if I reject it then you have 48 hours from the rejection to send another brief that is acceptable to work from or you will be removed from the commission queue
-Refer-a-friend! It’s an idea I’ve kind of wanted to throw in for awhile. If a friend or someone referred you to me, let me know in the commission note. I’ll give them 15% off the next commission I do for them, stacking twice for up to 30% off. I will never ask if someone referred you to me, so it is entirely on the commissioner to let me know of this on their own. Before the picture is finished.
-This is open to be added to if more things come up that need to be put in.
It’s a wall of text, and I’m sorry, but it provides a safety net for me and a chance to put my foot down.
These are how I work and what rules I follow.
It has been working fairly well for me so far, so I will keep with my method of when pay is expected. I ask for my payment when the sketch has been approved
For me to move beyond a the sketch phase for an image I require both an approval from you, the client, that everything looks good, and the money sent to me via paypal.
When a picture is finished I will send two versions, through imgur. One at 1200 pixels in either height or width (whichever is larger) for the purpose of galleries and other purposes, and another at 200 pixels in either height or width. Upon request I can provide larger versions due to the size of canvas I work on, but I do not recommend this.
Now for what should be sent in a commission request:
This is not a set rule or a form necessarily, but if you don’t know what to send, it provides a good point to start.
1: Style/Level of completion, whatever you want to call it. Sketch, full shaded. Flat colors, that sort of thing. To let me know how far the work is going to progress.
2: Character(s) the art is of and relevant reference images. (I greatly prefer image references or other visuals to a fully written description. I do not mind being sent a picture and being told ‘it looks kind of like this, but with these changes to color/physique/pattern’. And a lot more clarity comes from pictures than words.)
3: The pose wanted. Again, a written description is acceptable, but I would greatly prefer an image of the pose wanted or something similar. An image also helps the product be made quicker and of a higher quality. There are times, if I feel I have a better idea for the mood/feeling/setting, that I might tweak the pose.
4: Moods/feelings if it is relevant. If you want something passionate, angry, etc.
5: Time constraints, if any. (If you’re wanting something something for someone’s birthday next week, or something of that sort, please let me know.) If you have a time constraint of less than 3-4 days I will charge a rush fee, which will immediately double the price of the piece, if not more.
(If it isn't necessary as part of your request, like there's no time constraints, you don't have to mention it)
This is an example of a commission writeup that gives me all the necessary information. (And is shown with the commissioner's permission.)
Here are a few things that I feel the need to point out, for the purpose of it being here if a dispute arises:
-Above all, I reserve the right to refuse a commission for any reason without the need to explain myself. And in some extreme situations I reserve the right to quit a commission midway through. (If I do this all money will be refunded to the commissioner that was paid except for additional fees accrued.)
-I do not have lineless pieces on my price sheet because they don’t tend to be profitable for me. If you would be interested in one feel free to ask and I will provide a quote, but they are likely to be a bare minimum of $50 for a single character with no background.
-If the characters are not interacting on any level, are not in the same scene, that general idea, each instance will be counted as a separate picture. So if you are wanting the same character drawn in multiple poses with no interaction between them, then each separate pose counts as its own image and the price will be changed accordingly.
-For the inclusion of internal shots, closeups of anything, emphasis of what is going on between the characters and other similar instances, I will count these as an additional character (or two if it is extremely complex or there are that many of them).
-I do not like to let strangers use my characters in their commissions. If you would like a picture with one of them, you are more than welcome to ask, but unless you are a friend there is a good chance that I will say no.
-I generally do not do commission work on the weekends. Things tend to be more chaotic then and it also provides time for me to work on my own personal endeavours. The only times I will work on the weekend are if I’m way behind on commissions or really enjoying one.
-Your brief, the information you send me, needs to contain all the information needed for me to work on a picture. If I have questions about details I will send a note asking. If a detail is on none of the reference images I was given and not mentioned at all in the brief I am not obligated to add it. Or, if I do a fee will be added to the price of the commission up to $10 in extreme cases.
-When you okay a sketch, I will not change details further along in the process without an additional fee. (I.E. okaying the sketch and deciding before the flats/lineart that your character needs the genitalia changed.) The additional charge will be based on the complexity of the changes and how much time they will take, or how much of an overhaul to previous progress is necessary.
-I will not progress with a piece until a step is okayed.
-If I show a sketch, I will redo the pose a maximum of one time from scratch if it completely misses the mark of what was described.
-I will do up to two sets of revisions on a sketch, if something needs to be changed or I missed a detail.
-In any of the two above situations I will charge extra if it exceeds 1 sketch redo or 2 revisions. Up to the price of the sketch on top of the image, per set of revisions/sketch redos. Please don’t make me revise stuff just because you can, though. It doesn’t make friends.
-On the subject of private commissions, I will do them, but due to the fact that they hurt my business by not being posted in my gallery, it will cost 50% of the total price of the piece as an additional fee. (I.E. a $20 commission will immediately become $30.)
-I’m changing how I do backgrounds and charge for them. Free with the sketch is a neutral color/light gradient background. For actual backgrounds there are simple ones which are easy to produce and will cost 50% of the price of the sketch, as with before. I am also adding that some backgrounds are complex, justifying extra compensation up to the full price of the image again. (So a complex, full shaded background, could cost $30 for the background).
-If the picture contains a character you do not own and there are no signs that the person is okay with you using their character (I.E. Mates, or there’s other gallery pieces/commissions showing the characters interacting) I would like to get some form of consent/approval from the other person.
-If I feel the writeup I’m given is inadequate and does not provide enough information I will reject it. Spending an extra 30-60 minutes on a brief to make sure it contains enough information can save 12-24 hours or more on the completion time of the picture. For commissions if I reject it then you have 48 hours from the rejection to send another brief that is acceptable to work from or you will be removed from the commission queue
-Refer-a-friend! It’s an idea I’ve kind of wanted to throw in for awhile. If a friend or someone referred you to me, let me know in the commission note. I’ll give them 15% off the next commission I do for them, stacking twice for up to 30% off. I will never ask if someone referred you to me, so it is entirely on the commissioner to let me know of this on their own. Before the picture is finished.
-This is open to be added to if more things come up that need to be put in.
It’s a wall of text, and I’m sorry, but it provides a safety net for me and a chance to put my foot down.
For once that's not actually a lie :P