About Me
⪧ Hi, I'm Michael. I'm a 25-year-old student currently working to earn my Masters in Popular Fiction Writing & Publishing from Emerson College (expected 2027). I got my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2025.⪧ I'm also a digital illustrator & creature artist. My favored subjects include dragons, dinosaurs/prehistoric fauna, ghosts, and monsters. The creatures I illustrate often tie in to characters and themes from my written stories.
Contact
Current Handle: Beetlesaur
Past Handles: dweeblet, paenling, Vevshin
Business Email: [email protected]
Quick Contact: Beetlesaur on Discord.You can also find me & my artwork on these sites:
DMs are open; please send a message, not a friend request, so I don't mistake you for spam!
Art Commissions ⪧ Status: OPEN

2x rendered full-body + full scene = $350.00

Rendered bust + full scene = $180.00

Flat bust + no BG = $30.00

Rendered half-body + minimal BG = $85.00

Flat full body + simple scene BG = $100.00

Rendered bust + simple BG = $85.00

Rendered bust + no BG = $60.00

Rendered half body + full scene BG = $205.00

Rendered half body x2 + flat simple scene = $195.00
Click to view uncropped images!See my gallery for more examples of my most recent work.
Mailing List
Submit this form to be added to my mailing list. I'll notify you about:⪧ New slots opening (if previously full/closed)
⪧ Interest checks for special offers
⪧ Discount periods & promo codes for Ko-Fi
And that's it! No spam.
The Commission Process
1. Contact:
⪧ If you'd like to work with me, please reach out! My contact information can be found here, Discord or Bluesky strongly preferred.⪧ By commissioning me, you agree to my Terms of Service.⪧ Updates will be provided on request via Discord or passively via my public Trello board, updated weekly.⪧ I also stream some of my work on Twitch. VODs remain public for ~30 days; afterwards they can be accessed on Patreon for $3.
⪧ If you want to opt out, please inform me ASAP to keep your commission private.
2. Payment:
⪧ I accept payments in USD via PayPal or Ko-Fi. Invoice(s) will be sent per commission.⪧ For amounts under $100, the full payment is expected upfront.⪧ For amounts over $100, payment is in two parts; 50% upfront, 50% after the art is completed.
⪧ I'm willing to negotiate custom payment plans; just ask and we can discuss it.⪧ I will not start the sketch before the first payment, and I will not send the final files before the final payment is received.
3. Workflow:
⪧ First, we’ll chat about what you’re looking for (references, pose/composition, budget, etc). Once we agree on a plan, I will send the first invoice.⪧ After receiving payment, work begins. I’ll send 1-3 rough sketches to discuss & make any desired changes.
⪧ Maximum 2 rounds of revision, not including corrections for mistakes on my part (i.e. misinterpreted character design).⪧ Using the final sketch, I will lay down rough colors and send them for approval. You can request broad palette changes here.⪧ Once approved, I will begin rendering. Larger composition changes become impossible at this stage, but you can still request small edits.
⪧ The rendering process can take a long time, so updates will primarily be via Trello unless you reach out.⪧ Once the artwork is complete, I will send you the final high-resolution file(s) hosted on Google Drive.
4. Licensing:
⪧ By default, the client receives a personal use license, but editing/adaptation by third parties is not permitted without written consent.⪧ If a commercial use fee is paid, the client is allowed to use the artwork for profit, but redistribution/reuse by third parties is prohibited without written permission.
5. Refunds & Cancellation:
⪧ Before approving the final sketch, you can cancel the commission and I will refund 100% of the money, no questions asked.⪧ Once rough colors have been approved, you can request a cancellation and I will keep the amount of the first invoice, but the second half is no longer owed. For a single-part payment, I will refund 50%.⪧ Once rendering has begun, you are still free to cancel the commission, but you will still be held accountable for the full amount owed. I will always contact you to let you know when we’ve reached this threshold.⪧ I want you to be pleased with the final product, so I’ll do what I can to solve the problem if possible. However, because of opportunities for revision or cancellation, being unhappy with the final artwork is not grounds for a refund.Important Note: In the event of a refund for any reason, you will not have any rights to the unfinished artwork; I may discard or repurpose parts of the illustration at my discretion (not your characters or their designs).
Terms of Service
(Art)
⪧ By commissioning me, you agree to my Terms of Service (you are here).⪧ Updates will be provided via Discord or my Trello board. If something looks incorrect, please don’t hesitate to ask for clarification.Additionally, each party is entitled to the following:
Artist Rights:
⪧ To use commissioned artworks for self-promotional purposes, including display in my portfolio, social media, & Patreon.⪧ To be appropriately credited (a mention of my screen name or a link to this website) for the artwork wherever it is shared.⪧ To refuse to undertake a commission at my discretion, even without violation of the Guidelines (see below).⪧ To cancel and refund a commission should I be unable to complete it or otherwise compensate for delays.⪧ To work on queued commissions in any order I choose. I do not do hard deadlines.⪧ To require payment of a commercial use fee and/or negotiation of royalties before permitting reproduction of my artwork for commercial purposes.⪧ To maintain copyright of the original artwork, as well as sole access to the working file(s) (.PSD, .CLIP, etc.)
Client Rights:
⪧ To freely use commissioned artwork for non-commercial purposes. This includes reposting on social media, using it as a profile picture, etc. as long as credit is given in the post or profile featuring my art.⪧ To freely edit, filter, or otherwise manipulate a commissioned artwork for non-commercial use, so long as credit is given to the original artwork (see above).⪧ To cancel an in-progress commission for any reason and receive a full or partial refund in accordance with the Refund Policy (detailed here).⪧ To request updates on my work schedule and/or work-in-progress previews of your commission as often as you want, at any time while it is underway.⪧ To receive additional copies of final image files, including copies in alternate formats (.PNG, .JPG, .TIFF, .BMP, etc.), for up to one year* after the artwork's completion.*You are still welcome to request them, but I can no longer guarantee access to the archived files after that point!
You may not:
X Repost my artwork without credit, or claim it as your own.
X Remove my signature and/or watermark from the final image (it will always be placed unobtrusively).
X Use paywalls to restrict access to the final artwork on sites like Patreon or Ko-fi.
X Sell physical or digital merchandise (such as adopts, apparel, prints, books, etc.) featuring or based on the commissioned artwork without prior negotiation & consent.
X Use any part of the commissioned artwork to train or instruct generative AI for any purpose.
X Manipulate the final artwork (or enlist another artist to do so) with intent and/or effect to circumvent the Guidelines.
| I Will Draw | I Will Not Draw |
|---|---|
| ✔ couple art including original characters, characters from media, etc. | X depictions of underage or other nonconsensual relationships |
| ✔ figures of any shape, gender, age, ability, or species, including fandom & OCs | X stereotypes, discrimination or hate speech against any real-world group(s) |
| ✔ violence, blood & gore, body horror, monsters, and related topics | X targeted threats, glorification of real-world violence, or sexual violence |
| ✔ romantic or intimate situations & non-sexual artistic nudity | X explicitly & graphically sexual, pornographic or fetish-related content |
If you want me to draw something, but you're not sure whether or not it violates these rules, please feel free to ask me directly so I can continue to clarify them. :)
Terms of Service
(Premades)
⪧ By purchasing a design or base from me, you agree to follow my core Terms of Service (see above re: credit, self-promotion, commercial use, editing, image formats, etc).
Adoptable Designs
⪧ Once purchased, total ownership of the design & associated character/likeness is transferred to the purchaser.⪧ The rights to the original artwork, remain as given in the above ToS section. Ownership of the design confers the included usage permissions.⪧ You have the right to alter or modify the design as desired; changing colors, adding/removing elements, etc. at your discretion.⪧ The owner is also free to resell, trade, gift, or otherwise transfer ownership of the design for non-commercial use.
Premade Bases
⪧ You may freely use my base lineart for your own character designs, reference sheets, or other personal projects.⪧ The purchaser can use a purchased base lineart for adoptable characters or designs, provided usage is transparent & credit is given to the source of the base.⪧ NOTE: the above is the sole exception to the commercial use clause; it is included in bases without additional licensing.⪧ You may NOT resell or redistribute the paid base to other individuals who have not purchased it.
Please note: these terms of service may be periodically updated for clarity & relevance. Last update: 27 September, 2026
Illustrations
And more!
2026

52.26 "forever he awaits"

44.26 it's like a brand new doomsday

35.26 "briar"

33.26 "sinew"

29.26 "of the river"

28.26 "night terror"

24.26 "the colony"

20.26 "northern wanderer"

11.25 "and yet I am to blame"

15.26 "back's against the wall"

08.26 "you love all of yours (the stegosaurus)"

46.24 "lockjaw"

04.26 "good mother lizard"

03.26 "cradle to the grave"

01.26 "climb aboard the propeller"
2025
2024

43.24 "dancing on the earth"

41.24 stygian blue

039.24 "i shall look to myself"

36.24 "i don't wanna lose your company"

28.24 "I still give it all"

29.24 "that might be true"

27.24 "like a moth to the flame"

21.24 "to meadowhill"

19.24 "portrayals of betrayal"

18.24 "she was real"

06.24 "howdy daniel"

04.24 "oh so we died"
2023

72.23 "you're telling a story"

71.23 "repair/love"

62.23 "disinterred"

58.23 "unmasking"

055.23 "carve the bird"

53.23 "maybe it's a dream"

051.23 "karate"

47.23 "gentle impulsion"

44.23 "please let me pretend"

43.23 "solitary locust"

42.23 "the writing's on the wall"

33.23 "all my tomorrows"

25.23 "the fifth moon"

23.23 "eriks eriks eriks"

19.23 "to find what's gone"

13.23 "forget what we're told"

10.23 "que vengan"

09.23 "there's a disease"

04.23 "this better not awaken anything in me"
2022

??.22 "werewolf, meet revenant"

54.22 "generational malice"

??.22 "pain train"

053.22 "swear to shake it up"

37.22 "true-hearted and stern"

35.22 "i thought it could change"

23.22 "swear you will forever"

??.22

22.22 "sisters, moment and all"

15.22 "you and i are known"

13.22 "happy happy day"

10.22 "seize the moment"

08.22 "this was all for you"









































































