CA Commission Work & Client Relations 3

Question 1

A new client insists on paying 100% of a commission fee only upon final delivery. What is the standard industry practice?

Accepted Answer

Require a non-refundable deposit (typically 25–50%) upfront

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Accept full payment at delivery to build trust

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Invoice only after the client has approved all revisions

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Allow payment in installments with no upfront deposit

Question 2

During a commission, a client's feedback becomes increasingly vague and changes direction repeatedly. What is the most effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a synchronous call to clarify vision before proceeding

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Continue working and present options at the end

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Terminate the contract immediately

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Submit work without addressing the feedback

Question 3

What does 'work-for-hire' mean in the context of a commission contract?

Accepted Answer

The client owns the copyright to the work upon completion

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The artist is paid hourly rather than by project

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The artist retains all rights but grants a license

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The artist works on-site at the client's location

Question 4

An artist discovers mid-commission that the client plans to use the artwork for a purpose not stated in the original contract. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Renegotiate the contract terms to cover the additional use

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Allow it since the artwork is already partially made

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Refuse delivery of all work and retain the deposit

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Ignore it as the artist's rights end at delivery

Question 5

Which of the following is the most professional way to handle a client who is consistently rude during the commission process?

Accepted Answer

Document the interactions and issue a formal warning referencing contract conduct clauses

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Respond rudely to establish boundaries

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Continue working without addressing the behavior

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Immediately post screenshots of the conversation publicly

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of showing a client a 'rough sketch' or 'thumbnail' stage before proceeding with a full commission?

Accepted Answer

To gain client approval on composition and direction before investing more time

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To charge an additional sketch fee

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To demonstrate technical skill early in the process

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To fulfill a legal requirement for commission work

Question 7

A client requests that an artist reproduce a copyrighted character (e.g., a Disney character) in a commissioned piece. What should the artist do?

Accepted Answer

Decline, as reproducing copyrighted characters without license is infringement

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Complete it since it is a private commission

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Charge a higher fee to offset the legal risk

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Create it but watermark it heavily