Here is my character you have free creative will with whatever commission sheet choice I did. I know it will come out fantastic.
Different clothes? Go for it!
make him goth? Go for it!
make a female version? Go for it!
Make a meme template? Go for it!
MAKE HIM BUTT ASS NAKED AND CUM SLUT? GO FOR IT!

I pay what is owed for the art that is created.
That is the agreement and contract.
Commission sheet says a set price, and with the addons its more added to it? Consider it PAID!

Im proud of all the artworks I get from every artist.
I pay in full to every artist.
no less.

Reading this again im not complaining about life getting busy
life sucks currently, I get it.
The main complaint is when a possible new artist I come across on I really love their artwork, and I want to get a piece created by them I don't understand why im ignored or pushed away with no context.

Im getting commissions from other artists currently they are awesome no complaints there! But going forward with other ones this has been my issue. If life is busy or hey you got some stuff you gotta get done. All I ask is a heads up or at least say "I cant atm I am busy." im tired of the ghosting.

"Nice character! :O Ill take good care of him ;3;!"
(Either they say pay upfront or pay full after the sketches)
Typically, before this, I get ghosted for months.
no updates.

not even a block to me just ghosted like im waiting to give you money, please I want your art damn it. is it me?

The conversation is typically as follows

"Hey I see your commissions are open and I want to get a headshot if available."
"yes blah blah blah"
"cool here is my oc I see you're art and I trust you with whatever comes out go ham with it! Here are some ideas but you have free will with him! :>"