So about my Patreon... and my art in general... -- LDR's Journal -- Fur Affinity [dot] net

So about my Patreon... and my art in general...

4 years ago

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So uhm... I keep forgetting this is my main platform where most people know me from(I mostly post my rando thoughts on the twitter hell) but it might be worth asking. What DO you generally expect out of it? I have been finding myself leaning away from what I used to produce as a sorta side product of just the basic changes in my life and I'm wondering if I might have put off those over the years because of it. At the end of the day, I've been leaning HARD into my more masc characters and been making lots of comic strips for such but worry people will throw me to the curve because of such. It sucks to know that I spent the past decade setting up over 10,000 people's expectations towards one thing only to shift but it's also my life and my ability to hold passion. the whole thing leads me into a weird state tbh. I'm genuinely curious if any of you have anything to say to me about this odd situation and if there is any advice that could HELP me?

btw: I know I blocked this person but might aswell make it crystal, NO I WILL NOT DETRANSITION JUST TO PLEASE YOU, DON'T SAY THAT LIKE IT'S ACTUAL ADVICE, fuck I shouldn't have to say that...

btw 2 EB: I am on rum atm. this whole thing is probably messy but I hoping to wake up to something to keep me from thinking rum is my only hope to escape the stress of feeling like I'm being abandoned... again...

21 Comments

BlackBeardNorse ~blackbeardnorse

World Eater

4 years ago

I know what that feels like. I took an 8 month break, didnt draw a single thing. Had to sort myself out before I came back. I had gotten to a place where I was too complacent, I did too much, and my quality and commissioners suffered because of it, as did my relationship. It was not good.

Take the time to decide what you need to. Do what makes you happy, and dont burn out for the allmighty dollar. Thats really the only advice I can offer. I love your work, always have. But I would never ask you to change something that need not be changed.

LDR ~ldr

rptr rprsnt

4 years ago

The sad thing is, I'm 10.000 in the hole from a decade of slowly growing credit card debt, and the rent won't give me a break. I'm... under a lot of stress... fundamentally stress I wish I could escape from somehow...

BlackBeardNorse ~blackbeardnorse

World Eater

4 years ago

Believe me, I do understand that as well. Not to quite that much. But from taking on too much work, and not being able to take more on because of it, I fell into debt as well. I had to finish out my queue, retired from art, worked for those 8 months to earn a steady check that paid more, so I could take care of the bills and stabilize my financial situation. I didnt want to, but I had to. If I didnt, doesnt matter my skill, cant upload or create art sleeping in a car =/

There is always a way, and what ever you do, dont panic. It serves nothing and eats valuable time my friend.

High_Speed_Steel ~highspeedsteel

Art Whore

4 years ago

Holy shit!

espyeen ~xeltoor

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

4 years ago

I honestly don't see anything wrong with focusing on content you are more interested in creating. If that's masc characters right now then that's perfectly fine! I also want to point out that yeah some people might not like the change in direction but also there's going to be others who like it so that shouldn't be something that should be a huge concern. Some may unsubscribe but others may be drawn to you for that same reason.

I'm really sorry you've been under so much stress lately and I wish I could help with it in some more meaningful way. But if anything I'd say that's a reason to minimize stress the way you can and letting yourself lean into what it's more comfortable for you is certainly one way of doing that.

Zackmar ~zackmar

4 years ago

I'm here because of your badass art, not because of the actual content of that art. I will support you no matter what content you choose to draw!

ChaserTech ~chasertech

Anthro Artist

4 years ago

Sometimes you gotta do what you want. Especially if it makes you happy. I've been following your work for ages because I really enjoy your knowledge of anatomy and perspective and I'm not gonna stop following just because you switch up what you draw.

James Pingles ~jamespingus

Cheese enthusiast

4 years ago

I just quite like your art style, but if you wanna do some more masc. stuff then go for it. Maybe try species you haven't done as much before? I mean, if you do the same thing all the time, then it's inevitable to get a bit bored or feel like you're in a rut. Lots of different cocks and boobs in the animal kngdom to explore.

Feril ~feril

Dumb 🦇

4 years ago

I've been a fan of your stuff since I first happened upon. I would hope the majority understand what you want to draw and support accordingly.

-Rasha ~-rasha

4 years ago

Your art style is still good, I still watch you for it and I have watched you ever since that pic of dolphin ass you drew of your Jamie character back in around 2014. All I can say is to not lean too hard into kinks if you care about constantly growing your audience and giving fair warnings, but if you feel content with your current audience then fuck it w/e your faithful fans will understand and you will be happy going with your gut and just drawing what you currently want to, regardless of the subject matter. You have yet to produce anything truly objectionable to me.

I dont really interact with twitter so I'm out of the loop of a lot of things, I find people on FA first and then usually stick to just this one site.

Senrai ~-senrai-

Watcher

4 years ago

I've been watching your gallery on FA for years. Even was lucky enough to get to commission you at one point. I was never following you because of the content you drew, it was the beautiful way you drew that kept me a fan of your work.

I'll be here to keep following as long as you continue to share the wonderful art you create, even as the subject matter you explore evolves <3

vawlkus ~vawlkus

Watcher

4 years ago

Umm…. I follow because I like your art style. Draw whatever the heck you want, share what you like. I’ll look over what appeals to me and ignore what doesn’t work for me, and we’re both happy.

Magos_Rel ~magosrel

Traditional Artist

4 years ago

I love your art style and follow you to see your work and creativity. So for me, I'm happy with seeing whatever you're in the mood to draw :D

HHHNNNGGG ~hhhnnnggg

Nasty Boy

4 years ago

I like your art, and I like whatever you might wanna do with it :)

High_Speed_Steel ~highspeedsteel

Art Whore

4 years ago

I mean draw what you want? It doesn't bother me any your dudes are really good too (just don't abandon surgeon :P)

Kiko ~coult45

Commissioner

4 years ago

I wish I could help you LDR, I would be down to commission you again to show support

Jannifer ~jannifer

Bass enthusiast

4 years ago

I agree with others. I really like your style. Even if the subject matter changes, I know it will look good if it's drawn by you.

Aorpheat ~aorpheat

Dorkus Maximus

4 years ago

I expect...my money to go to a creator that I enjoy the content of. Good art comes from passion, and thus I can't dictate what I want from you as I subscribe to your Patreon because I like what you do. Not that people are wrong for expecting something in particular from you, I'm just saying that I personally would prefer you to work on what you want to work on as it'll be better for your art. Your content is incredible and it always has been, keep doin' your thing, LD!

Arcane Abomination ~twistedprincess

𖤐 They/Them/It 𖤐

4 years ago

Honestly, it's a part of nature to grow and change and become different. If you want to draw something different from what you used to then I think that's GREAT. It means that you're a person. Someone who thinks, who reasons, who loves, and who hates. It means you experience and grow and mold yourself time and time again. That's a part of living. But at the same time, there are parts of us that never change. Our core is solid even if the rest of us isn't so much so all the time.

So take some time if you need it. Gather your thoughts and your feelings and then come back whenever you wish. Post what you're interested in posting at the time. We'll be here waiting and enjoying watching you live life and discover the real you because, to be frank, we never completely stop discovering ourselves. Bits and pieces maybe, but there is always something new around the corner.

BlitztheDragon ~blitzthedragon

Writer

4 years ago

Honestly? Keep making the stuff YOU like to make. I've been here for the past 11 years, and you know I ain't going anywhere. So far no matter what direction you've taken, it's turned out amazing.

KangasaurusRex ~kangasaurusrex

Traditional Artist

4 years ago

Just draw what you want and you will be surprised at how much the rest works itself out as you go.

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