Here's how I work personal commissions...it's pretty standard:

* $150 for a single full figure with no background and simple colors, digital output only.
* A Giclée print can be arranged at cost (printing + shipping, usually running somewhere between $15-$45 depending on size), or I can just make it available on DeviantArt and you can get a print that way).
* Backgrounds, detailed costumes, second figures, etc. can be negotiated, but please do keep in mind that my style is simple for a reason.
* I reserve the right to decline a commission if I feel that it does not match my style.
* 50% of the cost is payable upon my starting.  50% is due upon completion.
* I'll show you one thumbnail for approval of the idea, and then the final pencils for approval before the colors are applied.  I'm happy to make minor adjustments, but major adjustments need to be negotiated.
* These commissions are for *personal use only*!!!  Any commercial use is strictly prohibited.  If you want to use things commercially, we need to negotiate a different rate.
* I retain the copyright to the image and can use it in my online portfolio or publish it.  I will notify you as a courtesy.  If you would like a full buyout, figure two times the price.
* Personal commissions (i.e. the $150 rate) take a back seat to professional work, and therefore can take a while, especially during busy periods.  Figure at least a few weeks.  If you have a rush order, we need to negotiate a rush price.
* Everything is negotiable.  It can't hurt to ask.  But if it doesn't work for you, a favor of a reply is requested.

Don't get me wrong, I really do enjoy commissions.  It's a lot of fun encountering everyone's ideas, and I end up drawing things I would never draw left to my own devices.  But these guidelines are here to make sure we're all on the same page expectation-wise.

If you find me too expensive, there are plenty of artists who are much better than me and are much cheaper.  Go ask them!  For me, I've found that $150 is a good balance between being affordable and making everyone take it seriously.  (If you calculate the number of hours I put into a piece, I'm making much less than minimum wage on these...)

If you're interested in a commission, email me at bentanart .at. gmail .dot. com or send me a note here.  Tell me what your idea is and how large you need it.

My current queue (as of 5/9/2012):
1. Genie -- DONE
2. Indigo Clark -- Painting
3. Ice Cream Girl -- Sketching
4. (tbd) Dan
5. (tbd) Euro girl
6. Open

The current queue will run about 3 months.