Commissions Without Burnout: Pricing, Scope, and Saying No

Tier your work, not yourself

A common pitfall is pricing every commission the same despite wildly different complexity. Set three or four clear tiers — headshot, half-body, full-body, detailed scene — and a defined number of revisions per tier.

The scope doc

For anything beyond a headshot, send a short scope doc confirming subject, palette, reference images, deadline, and revisions. This single habit prevents most commission disputes.

Hiatus is healthy

Use the hiatus toggle when you need a break. Regulars respect it — the creators who vanish without notice are the ones who lose followers.