The Anvil Bear

Terms of Use & Copyright Policy


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Welcome to my portfolio! I love sharing my work here, but I also need to protect my livelihood as an artist. By using this website, you agree to the following terms regarding the artwork and content displayed.

1. Intellectual Property & Ownership

All artwork, images, text, and designs on this website—including but not limited to 2D vector illustrations, black-and-white stencils, and grayscale cel-shaded artwork—are the exclusive property of Nathan Meister and The Anvil Bear and are protected by United States and international copyright laws.

My work is provided here for display and portfolio viewing purposes only.

2. What You Can Do (Personal & Social Use)

I appreciate when people share my work! You are welcome to share images from this site on social media, personal blogs, or mood boards, provided that you follow these rules:

  • Always provide credit: You must clearly credit Nathan Meister or The Anvil Bear.
  • Always link back: You must include a direct link back to this website (theanvilbear.com) or my official social media profiles.
  • Do not alter the image: You may not crop out watermarks, apply filters, or edit the artwork in any way before sharing.

3. What You Cannot Do (Prohibited Uses)

Without my explicit, written permission, you may not:

  • Use for commercial purposes: You cannot use my artwork on merchandise (like t-shirts, mugs, or prints), in promotional materials, or for any business branding.
  • Create derivative works: You may not auto-trace, colorize, redraw, or use my line drawings, stencils, or vector designs as a base for your own artwork.
  • Mint NFTs: You may not use any of my artwork to create, mint, or sell Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) or claim them on blockchain platforms.
  • Train AI: You may not scrape, download, or use any of the images on this site to train generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models or machine learning programs.

4. Licensing and Commercial Use

If you are interested in using one of my existing designs for a project, or if you would like to hire me for custom work, I would love to hear from you!

Please reach out via email at theanvilbearcolumbus@gmail.com to discuss licensing fees and commercial agreements.


Last Updated: September 2026