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Originally Posted by Marcus Lim
. . . However if i do get a deposit, it'll be quite a while before i can get work done, because he expects me to discuss with the two professionals and work something out together. Now i can foresee this becoming like another case of the Congress trying to pass a Bill, ding-dong-ing views and disagreements, when your life depends on it!
So here, i'm thinking if it's ethical to collect a deposit from him?. . .
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Originally Posted by Michele Rushworth
Yes, ethical and necessary. It shows that you both are serious about working out a solution and getting that piece of artwork made.
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Oh, Marcus, I've got to second what Michele said on this. Also, I think you need to recognize that when you are meeting with his professionals trying to 'work something out together' you
ARE 'getting work done on his portrait'. This is not how you would otherwise choose to spend your time -- it's goal directed activity -- and you should rightly be compensated for your time. Michele's point about the deposit representing a commitment on both your parts to getting this done is essential. You should know going into these discussions that this client fully intends to proceed and that you are not wasting (potentially a lot of!) your time.