Custom artwork commissions, done properly
An agreed description, a binding deposit, a deposit invoice or receipt under your settings, and the balance after photos. Your commission is framed — you can focus on the artwork.
A binding order, not a loose promise
Commissions are the favorite sales channel of many artists. It is also where a vague agreement costs the most.
The deposit protects your work
30 or 50% upfront: your time and materials are covered. If the buyer cancels, the deposit stays with you.
The description is the reference
What has been agreed is written down: subject, dimensions, timeframe, included adjustments. In case of disagreement, this text decides — not anyone's memory.
The buyer feels safe
They see a clear frame: photos before the balance, secure payment, a certificate of authenticity on delivery. They commit more easily.
From request to balance, in five steps
You only have two things to do: send the proposal, then request the balance. The rest follows.
The buyer describes what they want
From the "Custom artwork" page of your site, by email or in person. Indicative format and budget: you know right away whether the project is serious.
You create the proposal
One screen: agreed description, total price, deposit (30%, 50% or custom), estimated time. You get a link to share anywhere — email, Instagram, WhatsApp.
The buyer accepts, then pays the deposit
On the order page: summary, legal terms, payment by card or bank transfer. The order becomes binding upon acceptance, and the deposit document goes out automatically once the deposit is received.
You create, then send your photos
You work at your own pace. Artwork finished: you send photos to the buyer, as you always have.
You request the balance
One button on the sale page: the buyer receives the remaining amount and their payment method. Once paid, the final invoice references the deposit already received.
The documents and the frame, without thinking about it
Everything a serious commission must produce is generated at the right moment.
The proposal link
A private page for your commission: description, amounts, timeframe, terms. The buyer pays the deposit there, then the balance.
The automatic deposit document
Upon collection, MycreArt issues the document suited to the seller — an invoice with a SIRET, otherwise a receipt — and sends it to the buyer.
Payment collection without MycreArt commission
Card via your Stripe account, transfer to your IBAN, or in person. The money goes to you, MycreArt takes nothing.
The complete record
Time-stamped buyer acceptance, dated payments, a final invoice referencing the deposit. If the question ever arises, everything is written.
The commission remains yours: MycreArt prepares the documents, you remain the seller and your buyer's contact.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, consult a professional.
Frequently asked questions about commissions
The art market standard is between 30 and 50% of the total price. MycreArt offers these two presets by default, plus a custom amount or full payment upfront.
No: the order is binding as soon as the buyer accepts the proposal. If they cancel after paying the deposit, it stays with the artist. Conversely, if the artist does not create the artwork, the deposit is fully refunded. These rules appear on the order page the buyer accepts before paying.
No. An artwork made to the buyer's specifications is excluded from the withdrawal right (article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code). The buyer is informed and explicitly accepts this before paying the deposit — MycreArt keeps a time-stamped record.
With MycreArt invoicing and complete required details, you can issue a deposit invoice. You can also create a non-tax deposit receipt. It is attached to the confirmation only when your email settings allow it.
The agreed description is the reference: if the artwork matches it, the balance is due. That is why MycreArt encourages you to describe precisely what has been agreed, to announce photos before the balance and to allow reasonable adjustments. "I like it / I don't" is not grounds for a refund.
Depending on what you choose at creation: a card payment link (via your Stripe account, no MycreArt commission), a transfer to your IBAN, or in person. In all cases, you record the payment on the sale page and the documents follow.
The guides that complete a commission
Invoice, certificate, payment collection: everything around a serious sale.
Sale proposal
To sell an existing artwork: the same page, paid in one go.
Selling directly
Collect a standard sale, without commission.
Invoice or receipt
Which document to issue, and when.
Certificate of authenticity
The document that accompanies the delivered artwork.
Your professional website
The "Custom artwork" page that receives requests.
Card payments
Connect your Stripe account in a few minutes.
Shipping an artwork
Packaging, carriers, insurance.
Ready to frame your next commission?
Create your proposal, share the link: the deposit and documents follow.