Guide for Artists

How illustrators, muralists, fine artists, and commission-based artists can use Onie Studio.

Your Typical Workflow

Commission Inquiry → Quote → Deposit → Work in Progress → Final Payment → Delivery

Step 1: Commission Inquiry

1. Create a Client with the person's name and contact info
2. Note what they're looking for in the client notes (size, style, subject, timeline)
3. Set status to Lead

Step 2: Quoting a Commission

Commissions often involve:

• Base price (by size, complexity, or hours)
• Rush fee (if applicable)
• Commercial licensing (if they're using the artwork commercially)

Create a Quote that itemizes these clearly. Include your revision policy and usage rights in the quote notes.

Step 3: Commission Agreement

Send a Contract before starting any work. Key clauses to include:

• Scope of work (subject, dimensions, medium)
• Number of revisions included
• Usage rights granted
• Refund/cancellation policy
• Payment schedule

Use {{client_name}} and {{business_name}} variables to personalize it automatically.

Step 4: Deposit & Starting Work

1. Convert the quote to an Invoice for the deposit (typically 25–50%)
2. Don't start work until the deposit is paid
3. Create the Session (or "Commission") and link the invoice and contract to it

Step 5: Progress Updates

Use the Client Portal to share work-in-progress updates. Your client can see notes and files you've added to their session without needing to email back and forth.

Step 6: Final Delivery

1. Create the final invoice for remaining balance
2. Once paid, use File Delivery to share high-resolution files
3. If physical delivery is needed, include shipping details in the delivery notes
4. Mark the commission as Delivered

Tips for Artists

• Use Tags to categorize commissions by medium (watercolor, digital, oil) or type (portrait, pet, landscape)
• Set up a post-delivery workflow to request a testimonial 1 week after delivery
• Keep your contract templates updated — especially usage rights language