I don't do commissioned work because I don't want to do what others want, only what I want. Does that sound selfish? Yes, well, that's okay. I worked too many years having to do everything according to someone else's wishes. Now that I'm retired it's my turn. If I make something that I've enjoyed and someone wants to buy it then as long as I get my money back plus just a little, I'm okay with it. Afterall, I've had the enjoyment of making it.