So that you understand what to expect when you commission me, this is the example contract I use for this process. 

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Commission Contract

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It is hereby agreed that ________, [the client], is commissioning SolaVe, [the artist], for the production of custom artwork. The artwork will be produced in (materials [digital or physical] and dimensions [or resolution]). The artwork is to contain [agreed upon scope and specific details] and will be produced for the fee of _______.

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Fee and Work Schedule

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Upon receipt of 15% of the total fee, $___________, the artist, SolaVe, will provide [three] sketches with options for the foreground as well as the background if applicable. The client may either choose one sketch to be completed, select features of multiple sketches to be combined into a new sketch or request a modification of an existing feature or features.

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When the sketch has been completed to the satisfaction of the client, 50% of the total fee, $______, is to be paid. Upon receipt of the payment work will begin on the final artwork. Progress updates will be provided at [two] intervals, completion of the line art, and completion and scanning of the hand done work. The client may request small changes at these points however a major change may require renegotiation of the timeframe and fee.

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When work on the final artwork is complete a low resolution version will be e-mailed to the client for final approval. By giving final approval the Client is agreeing that the work is complete and the final payment of 35% the total fee, $______, is due. Once the price is paid in full the artwork will be provided in the form of either a high resolution file e-mailed to the client or a high quality print sized ______ to be shipped to the designated address or PO-Box:

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If shipping outside of the United States is required there may be an additional fee to cover the expenses.

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Upon receipt of the final print the client is authorized to make use of the artwork for any non-commercial display purposes. Ownership of the copyright as well as the right to use the artwork for promotional purposes remains with the artist.

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If at any point the client chooses to cancel the contract and forfeit the work done so far any payments already made are non-refundable. If at any point the client has failed to respond to sketches or status updates provided for a period of longer than one month this contract may be rendered void and further work will require renegotiation.

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By the signature below the client has agreed to these terms:

Name______________________ Signature______________________ Date____________

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By the signature below the artist has agreed to these terms:

Name______________________ Signature______________________ Date____________