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I guess it would be more risky... that's why I opt for the 'final product' option... I'm just mentioning that many artists DO use the hourly option, and I guess you have to examine their profile, and maybe ask in advance how many hours certain things should take... again I can only comment on what I found as the dev commissioning an artist.  I hope some artists respond to your posts with their views.