How to price art commissions
Deposits, revisions and rush fees for custom work.
Pricing & value
Quote a base price by size, then add for extra figures, complex backgrounds or tight deadlines.
Take a 30–50% non-refundable deposit before starting, and include a set number of revisions.
Put everything in a short written agreement, including who owns reproduction rights.
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