Question Regarding Album Artwork

[teahound.livejournal.com]

So I'm in a position right now where I rather desperately need commissions, and accepted one from a commissioner who wanted a transparent background. I said that was ok, and we sorted out details of the commission.

Turns out it might be used for album art - is this something I should have charged extra for? Their userpage lists them as 14 so I'm not entirely concerned that I'll lose out on money if I should have charged more, but I figured I'd ask in case this came up in the future.

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[carms-lady.livejournal.com]

Agreed with Shuki. A typical contract for art that's to be used commercially entails receiving a portion of its sales (by either percentage or as one large lump sum in the beginning, though the latter method is not recommended because you never know if they'll turn into the next Beiber or something), something that cannot legally be agreed upon with a minor. Good luck!

[teahound.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I think I've worked something out above; I'll talk to the commissioner today about it.

[lurkerwisp.livejournal.com]

The latter method is very recommended when there is the risk that they'll sell one to their grandma, one to each of their friends, and the rest will never see the light of day. :)

[spiffystuff.livejournal.com]

Paying royalties is one way to do it - the other way is to sell the copyright. Might be easier for a non-corporation to take care of, but I don't know how much of a contract that counts of and if being a minor complicates that...