As an artist and you as a customer/consumer, we have an obligation to one another. With that said I require half of the cost up front for any commission art work you are purchasing. The reason is that I have been burned by multiple people who want everything but to pay. After I shell out money for pints of paint and canvas. I now, as of RIGHT NOW have 6 (six) paintings in my house that were not my idea and frankly I do not want them, they are not planned for me nor do they fit with my MOTIF. If you would like some work done, I am certain you will understand this policy. THANK YOU