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COMMISSIONER CAUTIONS //
As the @Domain_Wars are picking up again, commission requests might be popping off again. I personally look forward to see what the community and artists are co-creating.
BUT always be mindful of who you work with. The Garden has a strong reputation for commissions, which attracts both passionate creators and those primarily motivated by money.
1. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵
Some artists genuinely care about co-creation and the story behind the work. Others treat it transactional. Nothing wrong with the latter as long as expectations are clear, they deliver, and you like their style.
2. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆
Artists are human. Life happens, and delays are common. That’s okay. What matters is clear, consistent communication. What separates the best artists from great artists (imo), is their skill to communicate and manage expectations regardless of the challenges they are facing in their private lifes.
3. 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
This protects both sides. What has worked well for me:
10% to get the artist started
25% after first sketch
25% after colouring (this can be after a few iterations on the sketch)
20% after rendering
20% upon completion
Hope this helps; stay SAFU!
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