Freelance Artist & Merch Designer

Please feel free to reach out via my social media DM's or email![email protected]

Commission Info

Commission Status: OPEN

HOW TO APPLY: please read my Terms of Service and fill out the application I will then get back to you with further info and a quote <3

Convention Schedule

ConventionWhenWhereBooth Nr
Connichi5 - 7 Sep 2025WiesbadenTBA
Polaris10 - 12 Oct 2025HamburgTBA
MEX24 - 26 Oct 2025BerlinTBA
Stuttgart Comic Con29 - 30 Nov 2025StuttgartTBA
Queer XMas Market13 - 14 Dec 2025BerlinTBA

Hi I’m Cellyfish aka Celly!
I'm a professional Game Artist specializing in 2D Art/Illustration, Character Design & UI.
In my spare time I like to try new creative outlets & learn more about art.
I work part-time as a freelance artist and merch designer and like to sell my creations at local conventions!Let’s work together! Hope to hear from you soon <3

Terms of Service

This Terms of Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the Artist and the Client for the commission of an artwork ("Work"). By commissioning the Artist, the Client agrees to the following terms:ENGAGEMENT
- Client provides clear and complete requirements and expectations upfront, including reference materials or assets before Work begins.- Client grants to the Artist non-exclusive rights to observe and replicate Client’s own character design, reference material and other intellectual property for the use of the Work.- Artist strives to perform to the best of their ability in good faith and warrants Work is 100% original according to Artist’s best knowledge.- Artist reserves the right to refuse projects or requests based on content, subject, or other reasons.
Artist defines scope of work, features, price, deliverables and other details for the project in a proposal in a format according to Artist discretion which may include private message through Discord or Twitter, Instagram, Google document, or email. The details set forth by the Artist shall be agreed upon by the Client before work begins.CONTENT RESTRICTIONS
Artist will not create content that is explicit, offensive, or inappropriate.TIMELINE AND PROCESS
- Work completion requires 1 week minimum, and may take up to 3 months depending on each project.- Timeline depends on commission type, complexity, and workload.
Client should plan accordingly.- Artist provides progress updates and seeks Client feedback voluntarily.- Final deliverables are provided by the Artist using email, Google Drive, WeTransfer or similar file transfer tools, in PSD, JPEG, PNG (or as specified) formats as applicable.If there are any delays and adjustments to timeline, the Artist will inform the Client.- Clients must first agree to delays and amendments to timeline exceeding 3 months through standard communication channels.- Clients have the right to request refunds 3 months after deadlines if Work has not been delivered and there was no agreed upon amendment to the timeline.REVISIONS
- One revision is allowed per feedback round shown to the Client during the process.
(Feedback rounds are as follows: sketch, color concept)
- Only small adjustments will be made on the final piece.- Additional charges for excessive revisions may be required.- Revisions may affect progress and timeline.
Clients may not edit the work after final delivery unless specified in the commission information, project outlines or otherwise approved by the Artist.COMMUNICATION
Ongoing communication and discussion will occur throughout the project, including work in progress, idea generation and collaboration, situational updates, and more.
Communication channels may include Twitter DM, Instagram DM, Discord, Email or according to Artist discretion.
Artist response time may vary, up to 1 week in order to provide better or more concrete updates.
The Artist and Client agree to discuss relevant matters concerning the project. Both parties have the right to decline other topics of discussion.RIGHTS & USAGE
Artist General RightsBy default, Artist retains copyright, ownership, redistribution and intellectual property rights, which includes but is not limited to display, advertising, printing (& selling in case of fanart work only, selling does not apply to OC Art), the Work and work in progress on websites, social media, portfolios, public broadcast channels (i.e. Twitch) and more, exempting when some or all of these rights are transferred to the Client under express agreement or project specifications.
The Artist may use rejected work in progress and versions for other projects according to their discretion, under the condition that it does not infringe the Client's intellectual property rights and ownership of their likeness, character design, branding, identity design or any such trademarks.The Artist retains the non exclusive rights to sell merchandise and prints of their Work, unless exclusive commercial rights are purchased by the Client.Client Rights for Personal Use Licensed Works
Clients receive non-transferable usage rights to the Work for personal use.
Personal use means: display on social media accounts for promotional purposes with no direct monetization or sales, such as social media profile pictures, banners, and posts; print and framing in personal spaces; display as part of designs on websites and channels, excluding use in content of these websites or channels; or any other instances where no monetization of, or of content featuring, the Work is involved.
Client must not claim Work as their own and must credit Artist using their social tag/username/link at the instance of display of the Work or permanently on their websites, social media profiles, broadcast channels and so on where possible.Client Rights for Commercial Use Licensed Works
Commercial usage rights are not included in general commissions, unless specified in the commission type or project specifications listed on the Artist’s websites or is purchased by the Client and agreed upon.
Commercial rights may differ for each commission type. Commercial broadcast rights means usage of Work on streams, videos, advertisements and other content, or any similar monetized instances; commercial distribution rights means selling or reselling Work to another party, as a part of any product or merchandising, or on another platform.
In the case of original design work and assets for the purpose and definition of the Client's brand identity such as character design, logo design, and more, intellectual property rights of the designs and their likeness are exclusively transferred to the Client for use, production and modification purposes, commercial or personal.Usage of Work for AI (artificial intelligence) tools, platforms or programs; ML (machine learning) tools, platforms or programs; AI or ML training; NFT; blockchain; or other for-profit platforms/purposes, is strictly prohibited.Additional charges will be required for commercial usage if not included in the project type, listing, or specificationsPAYMENTS & FEES
Commissions can be paid either 100% upfront or split 50% upfront and 50% after receiving a preview of the final.
Invoices, proposal or payment link will be sent to the Client when Artist is ready to begin work. Clients must not send money before these requests for payment from the Artist.Prices are in EURO, and paid via PayPal, Bank Tranfer (to Germany) or methods as provided by the Artist.Prices may vary or change depending on complexity, requirements and/or additional requests.
Once Work has begun or payments have been made, the Client acknowledges Work and deliverables are digital and there are no physically shipped goods to receive.
Client agrees that they will not issue chargebacks and the refund policy mentioned below will be followed.CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
The buyer is not allowed a refund once I started working on the commission.If for any reason I am unable to start your commission you will receive a full refund.If you cancel your order before I started it, you can get a full refund.If you are getting a refund, do not request a Paypal chargeback. I will transfer the money back to you myself.CONFIDENTIALITY
The Artist and Client acknowledges that information and materials that are provided to either party (including but not limited to personal information, technical information, marketing plans, payment information, or sensitive business information) outside of the development of Work, that will not be visible to the public, shall be considered confidential information and shall not be disclosed to any other party without prior written permission from the owner of this confidential information.INDEMNIFICATION
Client indemnifies Artist against claims, losses, damages, and expenses related to Work usage by the Client, breach by the Client of the Agreement, or third-party claims.
If Client's rights and the terms of this agreement are violated or the Work is not delivered as agreed, due to Artist negligence, Artist will work to remedy the situation first according to the terms aforementioned and otherwise to the satisfaction of the Client.ACCEPTANCE
Client is 18+ and legally able to commit to an agreement or has a legal guardian to make this agreement on their behalf.
Agreement date is upon first inquiry/communication or first transaction. (or by use a digital signature program for a more legally binding and enforceable agreement if the Artist does choose to)Note: Businesses, agencies, groups and other organizations should contact the Artist to discuss arrangements in more detail.