timessoul

November 4, 2011 6:01 pm The one time I got a commission done the artist had me sign a contract which basically only had me pay them half of what was agreed on and then when they sent me the low res image to prove the job had been done I'd pay the rest and get either the high res version to print myself or the original artwork sent to me. At that point in the transaction it makes no sense to stiff you because, as they've proven, the piece is already done. It would take a really horrible person to actually do a piece for you, SHOW you it's done and then refuse to send it to you once they have their money so this is usually a good way to do it. More established artists have their own way of doing stuff but usually no one is going to complain if you tell them you've had bad experiences in the past and would be more comfortable putting down a smaller down payment and only sending the rest when they've proven the art is done. Just reassure them that they'll get the full payment BEFORE they're expected to send you the finished piece.