The Artsy Axolotl

artist | sleepy | trying her best

Hiya~! You can call me Axie or Katie, either is fine! I'm an artist from Pennsylvania where I live with my cat Shay, axolotl Pretzel, and all my various bugs (I love critters!). Glad you stopped by!

Feel free to email me with any questions!


Commission Prices



Character -- $90
+ $15 for shading
Full Illustrations -- Starts at $150


Reference Sheet -- Starts at $160
+ $50 for Closeup Details
+ $75 Expressions
+ $90 for additional views
Twitch Emotes/Badges -- $30 each
Animated: +$15 per frame


50% up front to start, 50% when finalized. I will send you sketches and updates to make sure your art is accurate. I can send you any files you need. Art is for personal use by default. Ask about commercial use!

Click here to view my full TOS


Will Draw:-- OCs
-- Sonas/Anthro
-- DnD Characters
-- Game Avatars
-- Animals/Monsters
-- Humans
-- Real People/Pets
Will Not Draw:
-- NSFW
-- Fetishes
-- Gore
-- Very complex machines or technical drawings

Terms and Conditions

Personal Commissions

Terms of Service may be changed at any point with no notice. By purchasing a commission, you (the commissioner) are bound by these terms. I (the artist) reserve the right to reject any commission for any reasonThis commissioned artwork is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. If you wish to use the artwork for a specific purpose and are unsure if said purpose falls under personal or commercial use, please ask the artist for clarification. If you wish to start using the artwork for commercial purposes, please contact the artist about a licensing fee.

Deliverable

- Artwork will be delivered as a high-res JPG or PNG, or other requested format. Prints are for personal use only.
- Art is Digital and no physical copy of the work will be provided

Timeline and Scope of Work

- I will send you at least one sketch or concept for approval. Once approved, I will proceed with the final piece
- No major changes are allowed after the sketch has been approved
- Estimated turn around is 1-3 weeks. I will inform you of any delays and keep you updated on the progress of your piece

Payment

- Payment is made through Paypal Invoice
- Minimum 50% of the payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. The remaining amount must be paid before final files will be sent
- Payment Plans may be discussed on a case-by-case basis
- Refunds will not be granted for finished pieces

Revisions

- Three (3) major revisions are allowed
- Additional revisions will add an extra fee (cost will be based on the extend of the revision)
- Minor adjustments (such as those to ensure the character is on-model) will not incur a fee

Copyright and ReproductionI, the artist, reserve the right to:

- Include the commissioned work in portfolios, commission sheets, social media, etc for the purposes of self advertisement
- Claim the commissioned artwork as my own (but not the characters within)
- Modify, edit, and repurpose the commissioned work
You MAY:
- Use the commissioned artwork to create non-commercial digital assets such as profile pictures, website banners, icons, wallpapers, etc
- Get a tattoo of the artwork
- Social media posts of the completed tattoo must be credited appropriately
- the tattoo artist may alter the artwork to suit a tattoo better, but may not use the tattoo in their personal portfolio
- Make prints for non-profit use
You may NOT:
- Claim the commissioned artwork as your own
- Redistribute, modify, resell, or upload the artwork to any distribution site
- Use the artwork for any kind of for-profit merchandise
- Repost online without proper credit
- Sell or mint the artwork for NFTs (non-fungible tokens)
- Use the artwork in any stage of AI art generation

Please credit me as @artsyaxolotl on Twitter or link to theartsyaxolotl.com


Commercial Art

Terms of Service may be changed at any point with no notice. By purchasing a commission, you (the client) are bound by these terms. I (the artist) reserve the right to reject any commission for any reason.This commissioned artwork is authorized for COMMERCIAL USE.

Deliverable

- Artwork will be delivered as a high-res JPG or PNG, or other requested format
- Art is Digital and no physical copy of the work will be provided

Timeline and Scope of Work

- The artist will send you at least one sketch or concept for approval. Once approved, the artist will proceed with the final piece
- No major changes are allowed after the sketch has been approved
- Estimated turn around is 1-3 weeks. The artist will inform the client of any delays and keep the client updated on the progress of their piece

Payment

- Payment is made through Paypal Invoice
- Minimum 50% of the payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. The remaining amount must be paid before final files will be sent
- Payment Plans may be discussed on a case-by-case basis
- Refunds will not be granted for finished pieces

Revisions

- Three (3) major revisions are allowed
- Additional revisions will add an extra fee (cost will be based on the extend of the revision)
- Minor adjustments (such as those to ensure the character is on-model) will not incur a fee

Copyright and Reproduction

- Usage of Artwork: Client may use the artwork in promotional materials for the client's business, both print and digital. This may include but is not limited to: posters, signage, business cards, product packaging, and social media promotion.- Merchandise: If the artwork is to be replicated and sold for profit (such as in the form of stickers, prints, tshirts, etc), terms may be discussed with the artist and may incur additional fees.- Client is granted exclusive rights by the artist. The artist will not produce merchandise using the artwork, nor will others be able to use the design. The artist does retain the rights to the work itself and may use it for portfolio purposes, or post to social media (unless otherwise requested by the client).

Please credit me as @artsyaxolotl on Twitter or link to theartsyaxolotl.com


Art Gallery


Pick a category above to view my work!

Recent Art

Meet the Pals

Steve
Pronouns: He/Him
Birthday: January 13th
Likes: Snacks, His friends, Sharing snacks with friends
Steve's positivity rubs off on everyone! He can be a bit naive, but he always tries his best! His head is empty but his heart is full.
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Friendship: ♥♥♥♥♥
Purple: ♥♥♥♥
Braincells: ♥
Smiles: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥


Blue
Pronouns: She/Her
Birthday: May 25th
Likes: Walnuts, Wearing an oversized oven mitt for baking, PARKOUR
Blue is a curious little crab from a large family. She can be a bit shy but loves to explore the world around her and having quiet chats.
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Detective: ♥♥♥♥
Boldness: ♥
Acrobat: ♥♥♥♥
Books: ♥♥♥♥♥


Crouton
Pronouns: They/Them
Birthday: February 9th
Likes: Sweets, Hiding in salads, Pretending to be a window cling
As a sixth generation Crouton, they are the heir to the Sea Salad Kingdom. They are very squishy. No treats are left untasted!
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Hungry: ♥♥♥♥
Stretchy: ♥♥♥♥♥
Veggies: ♥
Royalty: ♥♥♥♥♥


Shay
Pronouns: She/Her
Birthday: November 12th
Likes: Jelly beans, Turkey, Being comparable to a potato
Shay is a big ball of fun! Whether she's exploring the outdoors or curled up on the couch, she's always down to hang out with friends!
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Chatty: ♥♥♥♥
Soft: ♥♥♥♥♥
Innocent: ♥
Starch: ♥♥♥♥♥

Pretzel
Pronouns: She/They
Birthday: June 2nd
Likes: to be tall, not using 90s toy ovens for their intended purpose, chemistry
Pretzel is Steve's curious little sibling. She loves taking things apart, even if she can't put them back together! They cannot be contained.
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Science: ♥♥♥♥
Focus: ♥
Speckles: ♥♥♥
Gremlin: ♥♥♥♥♥