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Nik (data2048)

@data2048.bsky.social

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She/her, 30s ✨Commissions are: OPEN ✨ I draw a lot of my OCs and ramble about my stories. 🚫 AI / NFT / Bitcoin. BLM ✊🏿, 🏳️‍🌈, Protect Trans Kids 🏳️‍⚧️ https://artofdata2048.carrd.co

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · Apr 19

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Hi! I’m Nik, and I draw my OCs a lot and ramble about things!

Listed below is information about commissions and how to support me.

Wanna see my art? Click the “media” tab on my profile!

Carrd: artofdata2048.carrd.co
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/A852R5K

Page 1 of commission directions.

1) Select the character type: Full Body ($35), Half Body ($55), Bust ($75)
2) Select the coloring style: line art (black and white; $25), flats (color, no shading; the most popular option; $35), Hard Shading (color with sharp shading; $45), Soft Shading (color, shading done with a more painterly style; the most time consuming option; $65).
3) Add the character style with the color style, and you have the estimated price.

Additional characters are 50% of the base price; up to 3 characters.

Backgrounds are either no background or a solid color/gradient. More complex backgrounds will need to be discussed, and will start at a base price of $50 to start.

CHIBI STYLE commissions follow a similar pattern as the regular commission, but is only allowed in a full body. Additional chibis are $10 each.

Rules:
- no more than 3 characters at a time, unless previously discussed.
- Please provide references, visual or written. Anything to help me best capture your character.
- Ask about availability first before talking about the commission you’d like! I don’t really have a waitlist, but my ability to work is based on my real life job!!
- once contact is made, I will either confirm or decline your commission. I will then discuss payment, and have you complete the COMMISSION AGREEMENT (contract), which will be emailed to you. This, as well as payment, will need to be completed before work begins.

I WILL DRAW: most anything, especially OCs and player icons!

I WON’T DRAW: realism, animal portraits, detailed mecha, NSFW content, political works.

I WILL NOT: promote hate speech, homophobia, or anything remotely close. I will block you if you request an item of this nature.

Payment: is through PayPal. You will pay everything up front, or 50% at the start 50% at the end. NO BITCOIN. Once all payment is received, you will receive a HD version of your commission.

The last two segments discuss guarantees and other additional information. I aim to work with you every step of the way, so I will not proceed with anything without your approval. I DO NOT WORK WITH ANY AI.

SHORTHAND VERSION

THE ARTIST

- The Artist (Nicole Sbalcio) retains all rights to the work produced unless otherwise negotiated.
- The Artist reserves the right to decline or refuse service to a client for any reason.
- The Artist may give advice, suggestions, or ideas so that the art/character(s) clearly conveys the client’s expectations and vision.
- The Artist reserves the right to cancel a commission after two weeks of no communication between The Client.

THE CLIENT

- The Client (you) retains all rights to the character(s) depicted. It is the client’s responsibility to assure they have permission in who/what is being portrayed.
- Regarding approved fanart, characters depicted are retained by the original owners, neither the artist nor the client.
- The Client must treat the Artist fairly and respectfully. Any form of bigotry, rudeness, or indecency will terminate services with the Artist.
- Besides the use of cropping, The Client may not modify the work in any way. Watermarks may NOT be cropped out or removed.
- Commissions are for PERSONAL USE ONLY, and may use the work for non-profit purposes (I.e., icons, profiles, and personal prints). The Client may not resell the commission for profit, unless a commercial use form has been signed and
agreed upon.
- The Client may not use their work as an NFT or use it in an AI engine.
- The Client and The Artist may post the work, with proper credit.

Cancellations & Refunds

- You are allowed to contact me about a refund during the art process, but not after the product is completed.
- If I am unable to complete your commission, then you are entitled to a full refund. In this case, I will send the amount back to you.
- You are not allowed to file for a chargeback under any circumstance.Failure to comply will have you blacklisted.

Revisions

- You are allowed up to 2 small revisions after completion (e.g., simple color change, add a pattern, etc) with no fee. Afterward, you will be charged $20 per request

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 13h

Such a cutie ❤️

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 13h

These came out amazing!!!!

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mjeera @mjeera.bsky.social · 18h

Here is the finished challenge collage! Thanks so much to everyone who entrusted me to draw their lovely OC😍 I enjoyed to spend time with them during the creation process and I learned so much!

All full art pieces in quotes of OP👀

All artist handles in reply, go follow them if you aren't already🥰

Filled in template of the draw your mutuals OC's in your style challenge with the characters I drew.

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bay 🌙 @ dragonposting @baydews.com · 1d

Share your couples art! 🐲💕

I choose gay dragons. Isilaith and Erih have been a constant source of brainrot lately.

An illustration depicting Isilaith, an obsidian dragon in humanoid visage with deep brown skin, long black hair and crimson eyes, and Erih, a blue dragon in humanoid visage with tan skin, voluminous blue hair and blue eyes. The picture depicts the two of them sharing a kiss.

An illustration depicting Isilaith, an obsidian dragon in humanoid visage with deep brown skin, long black hair and crimson eyes, holding a cup of hot tea as he looks at Erih, a blue dragon in humanoid visage with tan skin, voluminous blue hair and blue eyes, lounging against the pillows. In the background, the glow of a fireplace lights them from behind.

An illustration depicting Isilaithion, an obsidian dragon with black scales, orange underbelly with visible cosmic Void corruption, and Erihgos, a blue dragon with dark and light blue scales as the two are curled up and asleep together.

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South Dakota Department of Propaganda @southdakota.bsky.social · 1d

A simple four panel comic with a round character. Top caption reads Before you leave the house, check you have. Panel 1 shows keys with a banana keychain, labeled Keys. Panel 2 shows a green wallet, labeled Wallet. Panel 3 shows a blue phone, labeled Phone. Panel 4 shows the character holding a colorful tangled scribble, labeled The vague sense that you have forgotten something. A playful take on the keys wallet phone routine.

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Bug! @studiojumpstar.bsky.social · 19d

MORE campaign characters!

#Caenem | #The1Shot | #DnDArt | #TTRPG

Two character designs featuring Toil, a red tiefling knight with a sword and shield, and Caleb, a fair prince with ornate ivory and blue robes.

4 character designs for the characters of The 1 Shot, named Astra, Jack, Rocky and Pablo.

Left to Right: Astra, a small ginger dwarf with constellation motifs on her robe, an on the glass discs she has floating above her head. Jack, A human wizard in disheveled clothes, sporting a five o' clock shadow and staring into an empty flask. Rocky, a red tiefling with wild hair and octopus tattoos is smiling and dancing. Pablo: A tanned bard with dark hair playing a guitar and walking alongside Rocky.

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Tomo 🍁 Normal™ About OCs @artifedex.bsky.social · 21h

Throws my glove across the room-
Chapter 50 is up!

orehiki-uraakashihen.thecomicseries.com/comics/527/

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It's Just Pie 🎨 comms OPEN @thesergeantpie.bsky.social · 3d

✨Comms Open✨

Color sketches and full paintings available!
Sketches✏️
bust - $30
Half - $70
full - $120
Paintings🎨
bust - $120
half - $200
full - $350

all comms go through kofi, please dm if you have any questions!
ko-fi.com/thesergeantp...
#swtor #starwars #dnd #ocart #commissions #artist

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Yama ✨ comms open @yamahaku.bsky.social · 20h

and another Dusk tonight 💜✨

| #Art | #OC | #TheNameless |

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jen @ wolemma @painnington.bsky.social · 16h

quick refs i made for new au bc i’m horribly invested now

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Kiki | Read Kuro Shouri! @kikirini.bsky.social · 1d

We’re here at Rail City Fan Fest! I rather like the setup now 🥰

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Etherington Brothers @etheringtonbros.bsky.social · 15h

Our feature tutorial/artist for today are these great tips by @Capochiino1 on varying LEVEL of INTENSITY of your character's EMOTIONS, instead of happy, sad etc being fixed states. #gamedev #ART #illustration #manga #anime #comicart #drawing #DRAW #artists #tutorial #animation

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 23h

IT IS UP! The redo of Chapter 3 of #bioniclethemanga is up. Here is a link for easy access so I don’t have to post each page here: www.tumblr.com/bioniclemang...

It’s in 5 parts 🥲 but you can also read everything that has been posted on that site too!

Post by @bioniclemanga · 10 images

💬 0 🔁 3 ❤️ 7 · [ Chapter 3 - REDO - Part 1 ] [ Previous ] — [ Next ] I appreciate that you all have been patient with me as I completed this beast of a redo! This is the first part out of… ma…

www.tumblr.com

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks!! I have to go thru and proofread it because I was trying to do it while half-asleep 😂

This one was a ton of work, and I think it was partly because of all the background changes and characters.

Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 3d

It’s also so odd having this chapter be under 80 pages. Considering all the most recent chapters are so much longer 😂

Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 3d

Did… did I FINALLY FINISH THIS?? Can I finally work on other projects now???

I’ll take another look over it this weekend, and then I can begin to do the upload hell 🥲

Yall. This redo took me almost a year to complete. Between my job, life, internships, and other master’s work… it may be done.

A screenshot of a chapter from Bionicle the Manga

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 4d

(Yall know who you are ❤️❤️❤️)

Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve made connections with people I never thought I could, and I’ve become friends with a lot of them, and they inspire me every day to be a better artist and person.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 4d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Nik (data2048) @data2048.bsky.social · 4d

Ooooo I love him!!

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jess ✨ @jessilla.bsky.social · 4d

new oc... his name is ezra (placeholder outfit) teehee

#ocs #jessillart

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Megi 🦋🐍 @mmegistus.bsky.social · 28d

A lil smooch for the captain 💕

Also thank you guys so much for 7.4k followers 😭💕!! Kisses for you alll >3

#OC #ocsky #art

An illustration of my original characters, Polaris and Reva. Polaris is leaning down with a smile on his face, as Reva gives him a kiss on the cheek with her eyes shut and face flustered. Mr Squawkers, the blue parrot, is on Polaris' shoulder with a shocked expression on his face. Behind them is the sunset with some white wisps around them. Surrounding the sunset is a yellow border with some lines.

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Megi 🦋🐍 @mmegistus.bsky.social · Aug 28

Breaking into the new ipad with a new outfit for Aleron 🛍️

#art #ocsky #oc #イラスト

A coloured illustration of my original character, Aleron. He is wearing a blue hanfu with silver linings and white fur around his shoulders. His hair is tied up in a high ponytail, and he has a moon earring on his right ear. He is looking towards the right with a serious expression on his face and he is rubbing some dust off his hands. The background is a solid white with some light blue patterns behind. He has fair skin, elven ears (long and pointy ears) with his left eye being green and his right eye being blue. His hair is long and blue with glowing cyan ends. For some lore context, Aleron is half Chinese and half Norwegian.

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RainyNOISE @rainynoise.bsky.social · 4d

My queue is now completely open so I figured I might as well advertise my commissions again! 💙

Ko-Fi (Commissions, Character Designs, and Membership): ko-fi.com/rainynoise
VGen (Commissions and Character Designs): vgen.co/RainyNOISE
#commissions #artshop

A commissioned bust of an original character, Olly, owned by Tired_Lulu. She has pale skin, two toned hair, blonde at the top and brunette at the bottom, and blue eyes. She is wearing many piercings and smokey eye makeup, a pink top overlayed with another pink top on the side, and fishnet that covers the first two layers. She is singing determinedly, holding a mic as three spotlights shine on her.

A commissioned fullbody of an original character, Ilyra, owned by Metiterasu. She has greyish skin, dark hair tied up in a ponytail, and yellow slit eyes. She is wearing a white shirt, dark corset and gloves, long blue skirt, and brown boots. She is posed with fire, a moon lit up behind her.

A commissioned halfbody of an original character, Callisto, and an FFXIV character, Estinien. Callisto is an Au Ra, has pale skin and yellow dragon scales, ears, and tail, brownish horns, blonde hair that blends into pink, and pink eyes that glow with gold. Estinien is a Elezen, has tanned skin, long silver hair, and dark eyes. Callisto is wearing adventurer’s gear, while Estinien is wearing tattered robes, and they are dancing together at eventide as the sun shines behind them.

A commissioned halfbody of Emu, Mafuyu, Toya, and Tsukasa from Project Sekai. Emu has tanned skin, pink hair and pink eyes. Mafuyu has brown skin, purple hair with grey strands, and dark purple-blue eyes. Toya has pale skin and two-toned dark blue and light blue. Tsukasa has freckled pale skin, orange eyes, glasses, and blonde hair that blends into a dark pink. Emu and Mafuyu are wearing sundresses, while Toya and Tsukasa are wearing outfits with turtleneck sweaters and leather jackets. They are walking together on a boardwalk at sunset, smiling amongst each other.

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HiyoriStudios 🌸 @hiyoristudios.bsky.social · 5d

KYAAA seeing him smile makes me smile hehe

Ngl it’s a bit awkward but cut him some slack >_< he’s not used to it 🥹 this is prob the first time he has smiled in 3000 years 😭

#art #ocart #oc

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