Terms of Service For Custom Artwork and Comic Commissions




General Terms
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To hire Angel for customized artwork, the Client agrees to the terms outlined here.
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Original projects only (no fanart or fan comics).
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Commissions are only accepted through Ko-Fi.
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Clients must be 18 years or older to commission the Artist.
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Client must provide total payment upfront before work will begin.
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Projects containing adult content - limited to full nudity, pornography, graphic violence and gore - additional fees will apply. See Ko-Fi for details.
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The final artwork will be delivered thru email as a digital file after full payment.
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There is an additional charge for the mail delivery of traditional artwork.
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Traditional artwork is not guaranteed to be lightfast. Do not display the artwork in direct sunlight!
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Removal of the Artist's signature from any artwork is forbidden.
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Client Expectations ​
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Commissions do not have deadlines, but if the Client requires the Work to be completed by a specific date, a Priority fee will apply.
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Client is expected to provide the Artist with detailed references for characters, costumes, props, and background setting.
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​If there is a lack of reference material, the Artist will fill in the creative gaps according to their own artistic vision.
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Finished story scripts are required to be provided by the Client to the Artist for commissions involving comics, webcomics, and storybook illustration.
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The Artist guarantees the delivery of high-quality artwork but cannot guarantee the Client’s subjective satisfaction.
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Commission revisions are not possible for ink and watercolor artwork.​
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Commercial License Agreement ​
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Projects must be for personal or non-commercial use.
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For partial or full Commercial Use, the Client must purchase a separate Commercial License Agreement for their project. See Ko-Fi for details.
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Commercial Use includes, but is not limited to: publication, merchandise, marketing, advertising, product packaging, etc.
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The Client may not sublicense, modify, or resell the Work without prior written consent from the Artist.
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The Artist retains all copyrights and moral rights to the Work, including the right to use the artwork in portfolios, exhibitions, and promotional materials.
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The Client agrees to credit the Artist in any public use of the Work, where feasible, as follows: "Artwork by Angel Frost."
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The Artist reserves the right to revoke the license if the Work is used in a manner deemed harmful, illegal, or in violation of this Agreement.
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Confidentiality
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Client Information: The Artist will keep all personal and project-related information confidential.
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Angel's Portfolio: The Artist reserves the right to display the completed artwork in their portfolio.
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Refunds and Cancellations
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Refunds are not available once the artwork is completed and delivered.
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If the Client cancels the commission before the Artist begins work, a full refund will be issued.
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If the Client cancels after work has begun, then a partial refund will be given at the Artist's discretion.
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If the Artist cancels the commission for reasons outside of the Client's control, full payment will be refunded.
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Art Trades and Character Crossovers
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Angel is open to Art Trades and Character Crossovers.
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An Art Trade is an exchange between two artists in which they create customized artwork as gifts for each other.
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Character Crossovers are collaborations between artists in which one artist's Original Character appears in the story of the other artist's OC. This is usually in the form of a one-shot comic.​
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Art Trades and Character Crossovers do not require any charge or cost.
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Fantasy authors and comic writers may have the opportunity to receive free comic art if the project appeals to the Artist. Must provide a complete story script, limited to 3-9 pages, that appeals to the Artist's preferred subjects - knightly romance, high fantasy, dark romance or fantasy, ghost stories, prehistory, illuminated manuscripts, or Mesoamerica.
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Artists and authors seeking collaboration must be confident in their creative abilities, estimating themselves at an intermediate skill level or higher.
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Angel is also available for free promotional work for projects with perks (exposure, connection, backers, etc.)
Interested in a collaboration?
Describe your project idea with a portfolio link in the contact box below.
