How to make an art commission sheet
Updated August 17, 2026
A commission sheet is the one-glance menu of what you draw and what it costs: example art per tier, prices, what you will and will not draw, revision and payment terms, and how to order. Good sheets close sales before the DM; the buyer arrives already knowing tier and price. Host it somewhere with payment attached so "how do I pay you" never stalls the sale.
What every sheet needs
- One example image per tier, cropped consistently; buyers choose by the picture, not the words.
- A price per tier, plainly ("Full body, shaded: $110"), plus what commercial use costs.
- Will draw / will not draw, short and unambiguous; it prevents awkward requests.
- Terms in three lines: payment upfront or split, revision rounds included, typical turnaround.
- Slot status and how to order: open or closed, and exactly where to click or write.
A layout that works
The classic sheet is one image: a grid of tier examples with prices overlaid, your handle, and terms in the footer. Pair it with a text version wherever you post (image text is unsearchable and screen readers cannot read it). Keep prices from your pricing formula current; a stale sheet quietly underpays you for months.
Where to host it
Pinned posts on X, carousel posts, and Google Docs all circulate, but none of them take payment. The strongest setup is a page that is sheet and checkout at once: each tier a purchasable item, slots closed by unpublishing. On Ouish, tiers are products on your handle (buyers cover the 6% processing fee, your listed price arrives whole), and the same link carries tips from supporters who are not commissioning. VGen plays this role in the VTuber scene with queue management built in; a good sheet works on either.
A sheet people can pay on
Ouish is a tip jar, wishlist and storefront for streamers and creators. Post tiers as products, open and close slots by publishing, and keep tips on the same page.
Build your commission pageFrequently asked questions
What is an art commission sheet?
A menu of your commission offerings: example art per tier, prices, will/will-not-draw rules, terms and how to order, usually shared as one image plus a text version.
How do I make a commission sheet?
Pick 3 to 5 tiers, one strong example each, overlay prices, add terms (payment, revisions, turnaround) and slot status, and host it somewhere buyers can pay directly.
What is a fair price for an art commission?
One built from real hours times a livable rate. Typical 2026 ranges run $20 to $60 for sketches and $90 to $260 for shaded full bodies and scenes.
Should my sheet include commercial pricing?
Yes. Name a multiplier (commonly 1.5 to 3 times the personal-use price) so streamers and businesses know the cost without a negotiation.