Scam Alert: Warning about hiring Anthony Catillaz (ArticoLuminos)
Name: Anthony Catillaz (ArticoLuminos)
Reddit: u/devilmasterrace
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/articoluminos
Website: https://articoluminos.com/
In April 2026, I hired Anthony Catillaz for a Steam capsule artwork commission. During initial discussions he was responsive and provided a written contract. However, after I sent the first payment, communication immediately ceased and no artwork was ever delivered. I have retained the signed contract, payment records, and email/Discord communications documenting the project timeline, work agreement, payment, and subsequent lack of delivery.
Afterward, I reviewed the projects and clients listed in his portfolio and website. I was able to identify and contact 13 individuals or organizations he claimed as clients. Based on those conversations, I found the following:
- 4 clients reported paying for artwork that was never delivered
- 4 clients reported receiving poor-quality, incomplete, or abandoned work
- 4 clients stated they had never hired him despite being listed as clients
- 1 client reported a successful working relationship with no issues
To protect the privacy of those clients, I'm withholding their personal information. However, the projects referenced are publicly visible, and others can independently verify these findings by contacting the same parties.
I also found a 2025 Reddit post from a client describing a similar experience: https://www.reddit.com/r/testimonials/comments/1n63q4d/neg_devilmasterrace_is_an_unreliable_artist/
I'm sharing this information to help protect others who may consider hiring this artist. If anyone else has worked with him, I encourage them to share their experience, whether positive or negative.
Note: I'm posting from a throwaway account to avoid possible harassment.