CA Commission Work & Client Relations 2

Question 1

A client requests a minor change to a completed commissioned artwork after the final approval stage. What is the most professional response?

Accepted Answer

Charge a revision fee and document the new scope in writing

Answer

Post-approval revisions fall outside the original scope, so charging a revision fee and documenting the change protects both parties.

Question 2

Which contract clause specifically protects an artist from a client demanding unlimited revisions?

Accepted Answer

Revision limit clause

Answer

A revision limit clause explicitly caps the number of included revisions, preventing scope creep.

Question 3

A client has not responded to emails for three weeks during an active commission. What should the artist do first?

Accepted Answer

Send a formal notice of inactivity per contract terms

Answer

Most commission contracts include an inactivity clause specifying notice procedures before a project can be suspended or cancelled.

Question 4

When setting a commission price, which factor should an artist account for that beginners most commonly overlook?

Accepted Answer

Time spent on client communication and revisions

Answer

Time spent on emails, calls, and revisions is labor that should be factored into pricing, not just studio production time.

Question 5

An artist delivers a commission but the client claims it looks 'nothing like what was discussed.' The artist has no written brief. Who bears more responsibility in this dispute?

Accepted Answer

The artist, because they failed to document the agreed scope

Answer

Without a written brief or approved sketches, the artist cannot prove what was agreed upon, making documentation their responsibility.

(CA) Certified Artist Practice Test

(CA) Certified Artist Practice Test

CA Commission Work & Client Relations 2