Illustration • Character & Creature Design • D&D • Youtube Thumbnails
About The Artist
A cryptid human from the woods of Maine living in the Mountains of Montana. Noctalosis graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's in Studio Art and New Media from The University of Maine, Orono, and continues to pursue many creative ventures.Noctalosis has been working freelance since 2009 and showcased in many student art shows throughout their growth and early years of artistic development and continues to do so even after graduating from University.Dungeons and Dragons, dinosaurs, aliens, and monstrous creatures are a few passionate interests that both continue to influence and inspire the artist Noctalosis.
tools | skills |
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adobe after effects '22 | creative storytelling |
adobe illustrator '22 | communication |
adobe photoshop '22 | project management |
clip studio paint pro | project organization |
xp-pen pro '22 | technical writing |
procreate '22 | branding |
ipad pro | advertisements |
PORTFOLIO
Studio Art and New Media graduate of 2014.
This portfolio is heavily inspired by dungeons and dragons, dinosaurs, aliens, and monstrous creatures. All mentioned subjects continue to influence and inspire the work included in this portfolio. Additional portfolio themes such as supernatural focuses and werewolves both have a heavy presence alongside fantasy and paleo work.
Branding & Logo Design
See more Branding and Logo Design Here.
Youtube Thumbnail Design
See more Youtube Thumbnail Designs Here.
Character Illustration
See more character Illustrations Here.
Painted Illustrations
See more Painted Illustrations Here.
CONCEPT ARTWORK
See more concept artwork Here.
Paleo Artwork
See more paleo artwork Here.
Stylized Linework
See more stylized linework Here.
COMMISSION DIRECTORY
COMMISSIONS
Independent Freelance Artist since 2009 - Current
I offer a variety of commission options and if you don't see a commission option listed here you're welcome to contact my business email, or alternatively, dm me over Twitter. If you're here looking for Branding Work or Youtube Thumbnail work, please be directed to the commission directory above.
COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE
Branding Design • Logo Design • Book Covers • Book Illustrations • Game Assets • NDA Projects • Youtube Thumbnails
If you're here looking for commercial work please forward your interest to my business email:
Commercial Prices May Vary.
All payment is accepted in USD.
Prices may change at any time.
Clip Studio P.
experience 2017 - present
I use CSP for most of my commission work. I implement styles similar to cel-shading, and comic lines, and enjoy the use of easy-to-color tools. I also use a set of custom brushes in this program.
Used on ipad & pc.
vs Procreate vs
experience 2020 - present
I use procreate for on-the-go work and painting. I am self-taught learning this program. Procreate is quickly becoming one of my favorite art tools and has a quick pen-to-surface response time.
Used on ipad.
Photoshop
experience 2005 - present
I use PS for most of my professional or commercial commission work. I photo edit, photo-bash, create concept work, paint professional portraits & do cover & branding work in this program.
Used on pc.
Commission Option #1: Character Art
Offered: Head. Bust. Fullbody. Full-Illustration.
Price List
Estimated Prices May Vary.
Head Commissions
sketch w. | line | flat color | illustration |
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$25+ | $50+ | $75+ | $100+ |
Bust Commissions
sketch w. | line | flat color | illustration |
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$50+ | $75+ | $100+ | $125+ |
Fullbody Commissions
sketch w. | line | flat color | illustration |
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$75+ | $125+ | $150+ | $175+ |
Illustration Commissions
sketch w. | line | flat color | illustration |
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$100+ | $150+ | $200+ | $300+ |
additional charges | price |
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armor | starting $50+ |
wings/appendages | starting $50+ |
markings/accessories | starting $25/hr |
extra character | double character price |
—THE PRICES HERE DO NOT REFLECT COMMERCIAL PRICES. THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL WORK. CONTACT FOR DETAILS.—
Commission Option #2: Bust Illustration
Offered: Bust. Bust Illustration.
Price List
Estimated Prices May Vary.
Bust Commissions
commission type | price |
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bust painting | $120+ |
bust illustration | $200+ |
Bust Painting is character focused, minimal background.
Bust Illustratin is illustration focused, with the character interacting with the background.
additional charges | price |
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armor | starting $50+ |
wings/appendages | starting $50+ |
markings/accessories | starting $25/hr |
extra character | double character price |
—THE PRICES HERE DO NOT REFLECT COMMERCIAL PRICES. THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL WORK. CONTACT FOR DETAILS.—
Commission Option #3: Icon Commissions
Offered: Various Icon Options
Price List
Estimated Prices May Vary.
SMALL ICONS
commission type | size | price |
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csp icon | 95x95px | $50 |
csp icon | 100x100px | $50 |
couple icon | double size | $100 |
Small Icons come finished in 300dpi at either of the specified sizes above. They're sketched at 1000x1000px and shrunk down to the desired order size, then painted small-scale. They can take anywhere between 1-3hrs each to complete.
LARGE ICONS
commission type | size | price |
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csp icon | 150x150px | $75 |
csp icon | 500x500px | $75 |
couple | double size | $150 |
Large Icons come finished in 300dpi at either of the specified sizes above. These are painted large-scale and include attention to atmosphere, reflective light, and color. They can take anywhere from 3-9 hours each. Excessive details may vary the final price.
STYLIZED ICONS
commission type | size | price |
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csp style icon | 150x150px | $45-65 |
csp style icon | 500x500px | $45-65 |
couple style | double size | $90-130 |
Stylized Icons come finished in 300dpi at either of the specified sizes above. They're done in a cell-shaded style that is quicker than my painterly style. These can take anywhere from 1-5hrs to complete, depending on complexity.
Please be aware of what size icon you need when placing an order. Icons are head-focused only.
—THE PRICES HERE DO NOT REFLECT COMMERCIAL PRICES. THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL WORK. CONTACT FOR DETAILS.—
Commission Option #4: Sketch Commissions
Offered: Head. Bust. Fullbody. Sketch Page.
Price List
Estimated Prices May Vary.
Sketch Commissions
head sketch types | price |
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light | $20 |
clean-lined | $30 |
comic-lined | $50+ |
bust sketch types | price |
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light | $30 |
clean-lined | $50 |
comic-lined | $65+ |
halfbody sketch types | price |
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light | $40 |
clean-lined | $70 |
comic-lined | $95+ |
fullbody sketch types | price |
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light | $50 |
clean-lined | $90 |
comic-lined | $105+ |
character sketch sheet | price |
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clean-lined | $25 an hour |
Clean lined & comic lined are done with sketch brushes and are not considered line art. Please see character art for lined commissions. Additional charges for complexities such as wings, armor, weapons abilities, pets, extra characters, and excessive edits may apply.
—THE PRICES HERE DO NOT REFLECT COMMERCIAL PRICES. THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL WORK. CONTACT FOR DETAILS.—
Commission Option #5: Character & Creature Design
Offered: Simple. Front & Back. Sheet Options.
Price List
Estimated Prices May Vary.
Character Design Options
base design | price | hours |
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sketched front | $35/hr | est. 1-3hrs |
lined front | $35/hr | est. 2-5hrs |
flat col. front | $35/hr | est. 3-6hrs |
painted front | $35/hr | est. 6-8hrs |
I charge $35 an hour and prices may vary.
Depending on the complexity of the commission, including requested edits made after the sketch process, the final price may vary. Edits made during the 'sketch process' are without additional charge! This is the part of the process and you are supposed to ask for edits if there are any needed!
sheet additions | price | hours |
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backside | $35/hr | est. 1-2hrs |
sideview | $35/hr | est. 1-2hrs |
headshot | $35/hr | est. 1-2hrs |
extra outfit | $35/hr | est. 1-2hrs |
extra pose | $35/hr | est. 1-3hrs |
accessories | $35/hr | est. 1-3hrs |
weapons | $35/hr | est. 1-3hrs |
References
Please ensure you have outfit references, detailed mentions, or a visual reference for certain difficult to describe items. I do not accept art references that are not owned by the commissioner to serve as references for the character design.
Additional charges for complexities such as wings, armor, weapons abilities, pets, extra characters, and excessive edits may apply.
—THE PRICES HERE DO NOT REFLECT COMMERCIAL PRICES. THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL WORK. CONTACT FOR DETAILS.—
Commission Option #6: Pet Portraits, Tattoos & Other
Offered: Portraits. Tattoo Designs. Game Assets.
Price List
Estimated Prices May Vary.
What Else I Offer
commission type | price |
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pet portrait | est. $100-$300 |
family portraits | est. $100-$300 |
tattoo design | est. $35 an hour |
game assets | est. $35 an hour |
pixel assets | est. $15 per item |
PIXEL & GAME ASSETS ARE CURRENTLY UNVAILABLE.
At this time I would request some light training to break back into this sort of specialized work as I am unpracticed.
Types Of Portraits
I offer a variety of portraits. From pet and family portraits to wildlife portraits to portraits of famous individuals, etc. If you're interested in this sort of painterly work don't hesitate to reach out with an inquiry.
References
Please ensure you have reference material for your requested tattoo designs. Let it be known that I am not a trained tattooist. My design may be changed by the tattooist you work with depending on the details and requirements of skin ink vs. digital ink!
Additional charges for complexities and excessive edits may apply.
—THE PRICES HERE DO NOT REFLECT COMMERCIAL PRICES. THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL WORK. CONTACT FOR DETAILS.—
YOUTUBE THUMBNAILS
Employed Youtube Thumbnail Designer Since 2017 - Current
MAKE A STATEMENT
YouTube is a visually competitive platform outsourcing entertainment across the globe. Utilizing compelling, vibrant, and eye-catching thumbnails for each video can positively impact the look and quality of your channel, drawing in a larger audience to enjoy your content! Choosing the right thumbnail for your video matters as it's often the first impression! Highlight an exciting scene from your video on the front, capture the story behind your adventure, and share a glimpse of the captivating narrative inside!
What can I do for you today?
programs | price | edits |
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adobe photoshop cc | $25 USD | + up to 5 free edits. |
photoshop paint overs | $50 USD | + up to 5 free edits. |
blender (learning) | $50 USD | (currently unavailable) |
You may be responsible for providing certain individual assets when placing an order!
RESUME
Youtubers I've worked with.
Anthomnia (2017 - 2021)
Aci (2020 - Current)
SpeedyMouse (2021 - Current)
THUMBNAIL GAME EXPERIENCE
ARK: Survival Evolved • Ark2 • Atlas • Battle of Beasts • Beasts of Bermuda • Bigfoot • Conan Exiles • Collision Course • Creative Destruction • Day of Dragons • Deathground • Debris • Dinosaur Evolution • Beast Battle Simulator • Fish Feed & Grow • Forest • Jurassic World Evolution • Last Oasis • Mesozoica • Minecraft • Monster Hunter • Path of Titans • Planet Zoo • Prehistoric Kingdom • Prehistoric Survivor • Primal Carnage Extinction • Raft • RendTM • Saurian • Sea of Thieves • Second Extinction • Subnautica • Totally Accurate Battle Simulator • The Isle • The Stomping Land • Worlds Adrift
Made over 1000 thumbnails and counting.
PLACING
AN ORDER
Employed Youtube Thumbnail Designer Since 2017 - Current
WHAT I'M OFFERING
Noctalosis offers a variety of thumbnail styles for YouTube commissioners looking for the best in high-definition, vibrancy and aesthetic to represent their channel and contribute to a professional image! From making a scene from your video come to life, to engaging your viewers with dynamic atmosphere and appealing composition, that will capture your audience anywhere.
OPTIONS & PRICING
programs | price | edits |
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adobe photoshop cc | $25 USD | + up to 5 free edits. |
photoshop paint overs | $50 USD | + up to 5 free edits. |
blender (learning) | $50 USD | (currently unavailable) |
You may be responsible for providing certain individual assets when placing an order!
▼ $25 USD Adobe Photoshop CC
The Adobe Photoshop CC Thumbnail option is the most popular thumbnail option offered by Noctalosis that consists of creating a 1280px by 720px photoshop file saved at a 300dpi resolution for best results. They're produced in PNG format (which is the higher quality saving option) with the PSD provided upon check-marked request via dropbox.
—THIS OPTION REQUIRES IN-GAME SCREENSHOTS BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMISSIONER—
It's recommended that while you're recording that you also think about your video and title, what you want to convey, or what you want the video to be about. Maybe a secret? Or leading up to a big reveal! Whatever the case, get creative and remember to take screenshots of your in-game gameplay to provide me when placing an order for a youtube thumbnail.When providing multiple screenshots this is called 'assets' and at no extra charge I can include multiple creatures or aspects of each asset into one final thumbnail, creating an original scene instead of expanding upon and enriching the quality of a single scene.
—I WILL NOT WORK WITH STOLEN SCREENSHOTS OR ARTWORK! GET PERMISSION & SHOW ME—
$50 USD PHOTOSHOP PAINT OVERS ▼
—THE STARTING PRICE IS $50, PROJECTS OVER 3HRS+ MY INCUR ADDITIONAL CHARGES—
This Adobe Photoshop CC Thumbnail option entails custom paint-overs for theory-type videos and predictions regarding the final image of an unfinished model, or creature in-game. This thumbnail option consists of creating a 1280px by 720px photoshop file saved at a 300dpi resolution for best results. They're produced in PNG format (which is the higher quality saving option) with the PSD provided upon check-marked request via dropbox.
—I WILL NOT WORK WITH STOLEN SCREENSHOTS OR ARTWORK! GET PERMISSION & SHOW ME—
▼ $50 BLENDER THUMBNAIL
This option is currently unavailable.
BRANDING
Employed Branding Designer Since 2017 - Current
LEAVE AN IMPRESSION
Branding your channel, your business, your platform or community can be one of the most important steps to establishing your online identity and personality, starting your journey and leaving your mark in a competitive world. Having a specific, unique brand that you feel represents you, and the content you make, is the first step to establishing your online identity.
OPTIONS & PRICING
branding | starting price | extra |
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whole package | $800 USD | banner/icon/assets |
banners | $100 USD | not including illustrations |
icons | $60 USD | not including illustrations |
This is a loose quote of what cost to expect as most orders are a case-by-case charge.
Logo Design
See more paleo artwork Here.
BRANDING VARIATION
TERMS OF SERVICE
I no longer accept contact via phone calls or text messages & I do not tolerate harassment of any kind in any form.
Should these conditions be met the commission will be forfeit and if applicable, refunded with rights for use restricted.
CONSUMER TERMS OF SERVICE
PLEASE CONSIDER REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY
These terms of service refer to the sale and purchase of content produced by the artist Noctalos, sometimes known as Noctalosis, available at specific social media locations. By obtaining content made by Noctalos the consumer resuming role as partial-content-handler must hereby agree to the artists terms of service. The consumer is acknowledging this information, as written below, regardless of whether or not they have read the content of this document.
—THE INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS LIABLE TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME—
DISCLAIMER
If the consumer favors speed over quality please be aware that the artist Noctalos may not be a desired choice of commission. This artist does not produce work at a quick and easy pace, as ‘working pace’ may be subject to the artist and their working style. If the artist finds the consumer undesirable to engage, or is being harassed by the consumer—proving to be difficult, upset, or unreliable—the artist reserves the right to refuse, drop, or refund the commission in question.By purchasing content or commissioning the artist Noctalos, the consumer is purchasing not only partial claim to intellectual property, but is paying for labor spent as well. The artist retains copyrights over their work and has the right to redistribute, reproduce, or promote sample use of the image as the artist sees fit. The artist will not resell commissioned work and the artist does not permit use of any kind of their commissioned work, unless purchased for, or by the consumer through a third party.
▼ INVOICE AND PAYMENT
Payment is required upfront for all commission-related transactions with the artist Noctalos, also known as NoctalosART. After the commission has been agreed upon and/or approved with the artist having given confirmation the artist will then issue an invoice that is to be paid promptly upon arrival. Payment will be expected within twenty-four hours of invoice distribution. If the consumer does not have the discussed payment they are required to report to the artist within twenty-four hours of invoice arrival to negotiate the agreement of their prior made commission. Failure to do so may result in the commission being dropped. Repeated offenses may result in blacklisting.
PAYMENT ▼ PAYMENT PLAN ▼ PRICES
PAYMENTS $ USD; PAYPAL ONLY
PROVIDE YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL AND PAY YOUR INVOICE ON-TIME
TIPS ARE WELCOME AS GIFTSDO NOT IGNORE ARTIST INQUIRIES WHEN TRANSACTION IS PENDING.
▼ INVOICE DETAILS
The invoice sent out to the consumer will entail a date of order, a location of order (user client/deviantArt/other) as well as details regarding the contents of the purchased item and the price of each item listed. A personable thank you will be located at the bottom as well as a link to the entire Terms of Service and a short abbreviation to accompany the provided link, which will be included in the appropriate area. Anything additional must be requested and discussed with the artist prior to invoice distribution.
▼ PAYMENT PLAN
This option is not available to everyone, this is a privilege available only to consumers who have earned it. Consumers with good purchase and payment history are eligible to discuss this option. If the consumer fails to provide payment as agreed upon under the time limit provided, they are subject to a refund (only partial refund if work has begun) and their commission will be dropped. If the consumer does not approach the artist or reply to inquiries from the artist and still fails to pay the agreed amount on the schedule discussed, the consumer is subject to blacklisting and the commission will be dropped and/or subject to revision as a presale item.
▼ QUOTES AND PRICES
Prices are non-negotiable. Unless stated otherwise, or offered by the artist, the set price of an item or multiple items are final—an example of this being an auction won for x amount, the winner will not be permitted to pay less than their bid, violations face the possibility of being blacklisted. Quotes regarding custom references, creature character design, etc, will be quoted based on complexity at thirty-five dollars an hour with a brief time estimate provided. The consumer may prepay the hours provided in their quote before work begins, however work may extend beyond the quoted time and as a result the commission might pause or delay for when the consumer can continue paying the thirty-five an hour charge for however many hours required to complete their commission.
Please be aware of this sensitive detail as it has upset many commissioners in the past.
▼ HOW TO TIP IN PAYPAL
Select the option “SEND AS GIFT TO FRIENDS AND/OR FAMILY” be sure to inspect the selection carefully and look out for where shipping is confirmed as it will be an option controlled by the consumer, so be sure to handle it accordingly. Select the "NO SHIPPING" option before filing the desired amount you'd like to send. Please state firmly in the notes that this is a tip and/or donation for the artist Noctalo. Click send and know that Noctalos is very grateful for both your support and generous donation!
REQUESTING UPDATES
Should the consumer desire an update, the consumer is responsible for asking! Please include a clear statement describing the desire to be provided with updates when placing a commission with the artist as the artist does not always work in stages of sketch, line art, flat, etc, and thus the current progress of the product may be very concerning to the commissioner when shared upon request. Anywhere from two to three updates are allowed, anything requested (and/or demanded of the artist) beyond that is a privilege that the artist may and can refuse otherwise. Do not contact the artist Noctalos outside of business related areas to discuss business. Please be courteous of this request and keep business strictly limited to deviantArt, gmail or to the provided commissioning platform.
▼ EMAIL ME ▼
[email protected]
REQUESTING EDITS
DISCLAIMER
The consumer is commissioning the artist for their skill, for their style, for their education of content learned and the artist will always strive to please the consumer but will not change their style or copy the style of another artist should the consumer desire. The artist especially will not plagiarize or violate copyright or partake in copyright infringement.The artist Noctalos will allow edits given that there is time in-between the beginning of a commission and the commission due date, smaller edits during live-stream commissions are accepted, but larger edits may require additional payment to process. Many edits requested during a deadline may set the artist back and cause delays with other commissions scheduled in line, this may incur charges to compensate for time spent towards catering to immediate demands. The artist encourages that, should the consumer be detailed, articulate, or informative that they request updates at the beginning of their commission to allow the artist time to build in a preview and wait period, and complete edits as requested. Edits requested on a finished, polished, final product will be difficult and may incur additional charges so as to compensate for extra time spent beyond completing a finished product especially in cases where updates were not requested prior. Edits entailing grand changes will be discussed and may incur additional charges. It is the consumer's responsibility for communicating with the artist but please be reminded that courtesy, patience and understanding, is key to maintaining a positive working relationship between consumer and artist.▼ Asking for multiple live edits/large edits during livestream commissions:
The artist Noctalos will allow edits during livestream while working live but please be mindful of backseat driving! Small edits during live-stream commissions are accepted, but large edits may require additional payment to process. The reason for this being that large edits or multiple small edits during a livestream may cause multiple setbacks and cause both the artist and other commissioners frustration.
▼ HOW TO TIP IN PAYPAL
The consumer may always request to change a commission under one or two of the following conditions:#1 The artist has not yet begun the commission.
#2 The commission hasn't yet been paid for and thus has not been started.Should the consumer not meet the above conditions, changing a commission may still be allowed and for as many times as the consumer may desire, given that the consumer agrees upon payment matches and additional incurring charges of the content changed. The artist will not be refunding payment to complete less than what was agreed and the artist will not complete artwork worth more than what has been paid.
PROCESS
Over time the artist may experience growth and expansion of their skill-set that will change the process and approach of their artwork. Not all commissions are approached the same, or entail the same method of rending and completion. The consumer is not to interfere with the artist’s approach and process of the commissioned artwork, as it is the artists liberty to approach work however they see fit so long as they meet the conditions of their agreement and transactions made.
STREAMING
It is the consumer's responsibility to request stream-time with the artist at the beginning of their placed commission and not after. Exceptions can be made but not everyone may apply. Streaming is a privilege and the consumer can be denied should the artist see fit, or should the requested stream-time availability between consumer and artist not be compatible. Be aware that technical difficulties may cause the stream to end abruptly and thus the commission will either be finished off-stream, or rescheduled for the future, thus extending the deadline but only at the consumer’s request. Consumers are asked to be understanding should this be the case. What the consumer must provide (which will be included in their commission form) should they desire stream-time, is a date of availability as well as a given time-frame. Communication is key, consumers please don't be afraid to speak with your commissioned artist!▼ Onspot commissions that involve on-streaming commission placement are not applicable (outside the technical difficulties statement).
REFUNDS
The artist does not use or spend the money pending until the transaction for the commissioned content has been confirmed as paid-in-full (unless state or confirmed as an emergency otherwise). Should the consumer request a refund due to the inability to pay the agreed amount or is unable due to unforeseen hardship (explanations are not required, but the consumer is responsible for informing the artist) the artist must be afford two weeks before a refund can be delivered. The artist may also refund a commission for any reason at any given time at the artist’s discretion.▼ Conditions: Should the artist have started a commissioner's item and put in work, or otherwise completed the commission, the commissioner may not be entitled to a full refund. The commissioner may receive either half, less than half, or denied the full refund entirely.
SELLING PREMADE DESIGNS
When selling content made by Noctalos please contact the artist first. It is required that the artist be made aware of all handlers regarding their content sold so as to be sure that their artwork is not being used in violation of copyright, or stolen. A reminder that the artist does not allow the profit and/or benefit of their designs being sold, especially for more than what was paid for the content in question. Additional art may add value to a character and/or design sold by Noctalos, but the design remains valued at the price in which it was sold.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
▼ Please consider adding this to the end of your user commission inquiry.
I hereby agree as the commissioner that I have read and respect the Terms of Service provided by the artist Noctalos.