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6 years ago
~ 🐾 ~ Hey everyone,
This is just an update to explain where I'm at and what's happening.
The calendar - I've been working hard on the calendar for the last two weeks but the constant work on larger images is taking it's toll and I am 2 days behind on my schedule. I'm still aiming to have the calendar finished in two weeks time but I don't know how that will go. I'm doing my best to maintain quality as well but I also feel like I'm struggling there.
For those who still want to take part, a page with two YCH slots will be up later today.
Con prep & t-shirts - I am under the pump to get all products that I need to order internationally for my next con, designed by the end of this month. I have my books, tapestries and sample stickers on the way. I still need to finish and order proper stickers and maybe a couple other things I'm sniffing around. This is the reason for the massive YCH burst. I am getting very very short on money. I've had to suspend all my weekly savings and payments so I can stay afloat and out of my personal savings.
The other big thing atm is upgrading my t-shirts to more professional and durable transfers. I've been in discussion with a company for 4 weeks only for them to keep losing my emails so I've had to very quickly switch to a different company. The upfront cost for these transfers is gunna kick my ass but I hope it'll be worth it. Waiting on samples atm.
Finally next month will have a lot of time dedicated to my 'made at home' products such as the calendar, buttons and prints. Big paper and ink costs there. Hopefully I get to the con with a little left in the bank.
All the while trying not to let these projects affect commission deadlines.
Pins and the Kickstarter - This project is on a small hold atm while I sort out everything else but I'd like to launch it by the end of May. I'm waiting on a small test run of puma pins from the manufacturer so I can quality check them and have an idea of their production times. I have quotes and 10 pins designed of the intended 21. As I also want other products like stickers and t-shirts involved in this Kickstarter I can't focus on that whole thing right now. But hopefully once the con prep is done I will have enough sketches and the bones of a project to launch before I leave.
Personally - I'm focusing on a lot with myself too. Diet plans and personal training to try and improve my appearance and health are also draining my wallet dry. That said I'm seeing results. I'm getting stronger, leaner and while the scales don't show it, the mirror does. Yay muscle.
As you can imagine, with all this on my plate my mental health is up and down quite constantly. I do work best under pressure but it's been a lot of pressure and without as much comfort food I'm having to find new ways to cope. All that said I intend to keep pushing because I have to believe the reward will be worth it. And when June rolls around and all the convention stuff is done I can just relax, focus on myself and be a commission artist again for a while. Two months of my life is nothing if all this work pays off.
Thanks to everyone for their patience with commissions. I've done my very best to keep wait times under two months and I think I've kept that up for the most part. I wanted to clear my queue before the next con but money issues had other ideas so I do apologise to those who are now sitting in June on my queue. Your patience will be massively appreciated. Fortunately I can plow through YCHs in any state of mind. I may still have to post a few more to get through the next couple of months. That money vanishes quickly.
Anyway that's most of it. Friends please note that when I'm quiet on social media it means I'm working hard. Please let me do so for now.
Have a happy Easter everyone, I'm definitely going to try and take a couple days off over the long weekend to recharge.
Cheers.
This is just an update to explain where I'm at and what's happening.
The calendar - I've been working hard on the calendar for the last two weeks but the constant work on larger images is taking it's toll and I am 2 days behind on my schedule. I'm still aiming to have the calendar finished in two weeks time but I don't know how that will go. I'm doing my best to maintain quality as well but I also feel like I'm struggling there.
For those who still want to take part, a page with two YCH slots will be up later today.
Con prep & t-shirts - I am under the pump to get all products that I need to order internationally for my next con, designed by the end of this month. I have my books, tapestries and sample stickers on the way. I still need to finish and order proper stickers and maybe a couple other things I'm sniffing around. This is the reason for the massive YCH burst. I am getting very very short on money. I've had to suspend all my weekly savings and payments so I can stay afloat and out of my personal savings.
The other big thing atm is upgrading my t-shirts to more professional and durable transfers. I've been in discussion with a company for 4 weeks only for them to keep losing my emails so I've had to very quickly switch to a different company. The upfront cost for these transfers is gunna kick my ass but I hope it'll be worth it. Waiting on samples atm.
Finally next month will have a lot of time dedicated to my 'made at home' products such as the calendar, buttons and prints. Big paper and ink costs there. Hopefully I get to the con with a little left in the bank.
All the while trying not to let these projects affect commission deadlines.
Pins and the Kickstarter - This project is on a small hold atm while I sort out everything else but I'd like to launch it by the end of May. I'm waiting on a small test run of puma pins from the manufacturer so I can quality check them and have an idea of their production times. I have quotes and 10 pins designed of the intended 21. As I also want other products like stickers and t-shirts involved in this Kickstarter I can't focus on that whole thing right now. But hopefully once the con prep is done I will have enough sketches and the bones of a project to launch before I leave.
Personally - I'm focusing on a lot with myself too. Diet plans and personal training to try and improve my appearance and health are also draining my wallet dry. That said I'm seeing results. I'm getting stronger, leaner and while the scales don't show it, the mirror does. Yay muscle.
As you can imagine, with all this on my plate my mental health is up and down quite constantly. I do work best under pressure but it's been a lot of pressure and without as much comfort food I'm having to find new ways to cope. All that said I intend to keep pushing because I have to believe the reward will be worth it. And when June rolls around and all the convention stuff is done I can just relax, focus on myself and be a commission artist again for a while. Two months of my life is nothing if all this work pays off.
Thanks to everyone for their patience with commissions. I've done my very best to keep wait times under two months and I think I've kept that up for the most part. I wanted to clear my queue before the next con but money issues had other ideas so I do apologise to those who are now sitting in June on my queue. Your patience will be massively appreciated. Fortunately I can plow through YCHs in any state of mind. I may still have to post a few more to get through the next couple of months. That money vanishes quickly.
Anyway that's most of it. Friends please note that when I'm quiet on social media it means I'm working hard. Please let me do so for now.
Have a happy Easter everyone, I'm definitely going to try and take a couple days off over the long weekend to recharge.
Cheers.
(And maybe commissions but we shall see. But also art designs for wedding decorations y'knowwhatimsayin?)
*hugs* hang in there hun <3