EXPECTATIONS
Pricing is based on the complexity of the image and how much time and effort I estimate it will take to do. Therefore, extra characters, backgrounds, or unusually large images, etc. will increase the price of the commission. Checking whether the setting (particularly for backgrounds) will require more research does not necessarily increase the price, since I expect to do research anyway and that is included in the existing price.
Payment will be taken once details are finalized, before I begin. I begin when I receive payment. Payment may be in full or in portions, each portion given when I am ready for the next part of the commission. A partial payment set up will be negotiated for whatever works between us.
I send a rough sketch first before a final sketch, in order that revisions may be done if necessary. Revisions only include corrections to mistakes I have made against the final description (which is required before I begin). Changes to the instructions which require restarting the commission will require a fee, at my discretion (depending on how much I have to redo). Changes which are small enough to only alter details (e.g. limbs, props, face etc) are usually free as they're not much more complicated than revisions.
After rough sketches, I do a finished sketch, and after that I do the final version (or near to, anyway). For digital paintings, there is the option of any minor possible corrections.
I generally limit the number of characters in any image to two.
Badges are always done in physical media-- ink, watercolor, acrylic paint and or markers, and I can do flourescents (UV reactive). I laminate badges as well as hole punching them and including a clip.