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A New Biggening
3 years ago
Huh, misspelled 'beginning'. Oh, well! We're doin' it live!
Boy, is there a lot to cover. Any chances of replacing that humongous previous journal with a trim one went out the window, throughout the month.
First off, holy smokes. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. T___T I woke up to find the tumbleweed replaced with considerably softer materials, and like 230 freaking replies, so...I was a little intimidated at the prospect of replying individually...then it became over 400, and ah...yoikes! Please rest assured, I went through every single one, twice over. It's not a magic insta-heal for the past years of bad circumstances/choices, but it did annihilate multiple dreads and lift a ton of weights, and that means so much. Again, thank you! *bows*
Second, sorry it's been weeks in between journals! I'll be mass-favoriting and watching soon, so beware! Please!
I didn't have too much to update with at the time, and posting up the old art is pretty self-explanatory; in terms of art, though, I now DO have a buttload to share with y'all. Hold tight!
Okay, here's what's new:
https://twitter.com/Dnapalmhead
I don't know how much I'll be on this bad boy, but I'll be sociable where I can, when I can think of stuff worth sharing!
Okay, fine, you might say. That's nice, but what about comics? What about art, in general??
Well, here's a big one: X3
https://www.patreon.com/Dnapalmhead
Yup! Comic sales have a new home...er, homes! Hear me out on this!
So, I asked around, and around, and around, and AROUND, all month long, and what I got back overwhelmingly as the prime option of sales was Patreon. I thought about the old E-Junkie store, and heard how some people had a lot of problems downloading or getting payments to go through, so I figured a Patreon would streamline things. ALL comic releases going forward will be on Patreon, with some caveats, so before anyone put off by Patreon groans or starts for the keyboard, you have other options! We'll get to them. :) But for those interested, 1-2 comics would get released on a SINGLE pay tier. Just one. Nothing more, nothing less. That means for a flat rate ($10 a month), you get at least one, sometimes 2 comic releases, as well as some scattered bits of behind-the-scenes comic process stuff: roughs, inks, flats, stuff that I actually get asked about a lot. Considering the average comic used to cost about that much or more, just for one, I figure that's pretty fair. If it's not your speed...again, we'll get to that.
Well, the streamlined price is one thing...but I don't always get ALL of your stuff! What if I just want to pick what I want, so I don't have to commit to Patreon?
Well, theoretical voice, there's THIS option, instead:
https://payhip.com/DnapalmheadsBigstravaganzhuge
For about the same price, you can grab the copy of the exact single thing you were interested in. ^^ That way, if you don't feel like Patron...ing, you don't have to. Think of the Patreon as a bulk discount route! And even the individual comics have been marked down from about 29 cents per page to 19 cents-ish, so hey. Hopefully that helps!
Argh, but still, again with the paywall!
...All jokes aside, you know, the paywall aspect did honestly bother me, back in the day. I mean, I still needed to pay bills and eat and all that, but what could I do? Well:
https://ko-fi.com/dnapalmhead
I'm taking a leap of faith, here, but I do think that this is way more beneficial to those who can't always afford comics, or wanted to support how they could, but maybe just couldn't afford it like others. So, here's what: starting now, unless otherwise stated as premium to Patreon, all new comics will be put on a delayed release of 3 months. So that means, in no uncertain or vague terms, that 3 months after a comic is put up on my Patreon/Payhip, it gets put online for others to enjoy. I've seen other artists do this, and still do totally fine, so we're going to try it out here. <3
...Okay, but doesn't that ruin chances of you selling your old comics??
Eh, I'm not going to. I mean, they've BEEN out in the open so long, there's no real point. As such, this leads to yet ANOTHER update: It'll take awhile, but I will be putting up the old for-sale comics here, on FA, in their own folders. I mean, they've been out long enough, I figure. Honestly, most sales go quiet after a month or two, anyway, so it really shouldn't hurt sales. :) Everyone can win...or at least, get way closer than before to it!
Well, what's the Ko-fi for, then?
Since new comics will be getting delayed releases, IF PEOPLE FEEL LIKE IT, they can donate whatever they think is fair, through Ko-fi. Only if they can, or want to.
...Whew. Okay! I think that's–
Hold up. Wait. What about old art, though? Didn't you still have some food on your plate?
I did, and do! Yes! I still owe several people pictures from the CYOA funding project, I haven't forgotten! Actually felt really guilty about them, for a long time, and am very eager to amend that! If you're reading this, please Note me, so we can fix this! And holy cow, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE T___T
I...I think that's seriously everything! The theoretical voice is gone.
Oh, boy. Okay. OH! No, wait! XD NOTES!
I've gotten so many very, very kind notes, not a single one has been bad! Just to be clear! This next part isn't to brag or anything, I swear, but uh...I've cleared over 250 notes since the journal, and it does get a bit much! Again, not mad! You've all been incredibly kind! <3 Just, if it's a note you're thinking of sending, or a Discord invite, or you're asking why I'm not on Discord much, it's because I've been busting my hump on getting things in life squared away, and not just art. That too, though!
So it isn't meant to be anti-social, but unless it's a nice, one-to-two-note hello or how've-you-been, then maybe hold off on it. <:) At least, until further notice!
I think that really is it. Regular non comic art will also start back up, of course!
I hope this helps clarify on what's going on! Thank you so much again, I love you guys T_____T
*passes back out*
--Dh
Boy, is there a lot to cover. Any chances of replacing that humongous previous journal with a trim one went out the window, throughout the month.
First off, holy smokes. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. T___T I woke up to find the tumbleweed replaced with considerably softer materials, and like 230 freaking replies, so...I was a little intimidated at the prospect of replying individually...then it became over 400, and ah...yoikes! Please rest assured, I went through every single one, twice over. It's not a magic insta-heal for the past years of bad circumstances/choices, but it did annihilate multiple dreads and lift a ton of weights, and that means so much. Again, thank you! *bows*
Second, sorry it's been weeks in between journals! I'll be mass-favoriting and watching soon, so beware! Please!
I didn't have too much to update with at the time, and posting up the old art is pretty self-explanatory; in terms of art, though, I now DO have a buttload to share with y'all. Hold tight!
Okay, here's what's new:
https://twitter.com/Dnapalmhead
I don't know how much I'll be on this bad boy, but I'll be sociable where I can, when I can think of stuff worth sharing!
Okay, fine, you might say. That's nice, but what about comics? What about art, in general??
Well, here's a big one: X3
https://www.patreon.com/Dnapalmhead
Yup! Comic sales have a new home...er, homes! Hear me out on this!
So, I asked around, and around, and around, and AROUND, all month long, and what I got back overwhelmingly as the prime option of sales was Patreon. I thought about the old E-Junkie store, and heard how some people had a lot of problems downloading or getting payments to go through, so I figured a Patreon would streamline things. ALL comic releases going forward will be on Patreon, with some caveats, so before anyone put off by Patreon groans or starts for the keyboard, you have other options! We'll get to them. :) But for those interested, 1-2 comics would get released on a SINGLE pay tier. Just one. Nothing more, nothing less. That means for a flat rate ($10 a month), you get at least one, sometimes 2 comic releases, as well as some scattered bits of behind-the-scenes comic process stuff: roughs, inks, flats, stuff that I actually get asked about a lot. Considering the average comic used to cost about that much or more, just for one, I figure that's pretty fair. If it's not your speed...again, we'll get to that.
Well, the streamlined price is one thing...but I don't always get ALL of your stuff! What if I just want to pick what I want, so I don't have to commit to Patreon?
Well, theoretical voice, there's THIS option, instead:
https://payhip.com/DnapalmheadsBigstravaganzhuge
For about the same price, you can grab the copy of the exact single thing you were interested in. ^^ That way, if you don't feel like Patron...ing, you don't have to. Think of the Patreon as a bulk discount route! And even the individual comics have been marked down from about 29 cents per page to 19 cents-ish, so hey. Hopefully that helps!
Argh, but still, again with the paywall!
...All jokes aside, you know, the paywall aspect did honestly bother me, back in the day. I mean, I still needed to pay bills and eat and all that, but what could I do? Well:
https://ko-fi.com/dnapalmhead
I'm taking a leap of faith, here, but I do think that this is way more beneficial to those who can't always afford comics, or wanted to support how they could, but maybe just couldn't afford it like others. So, here's what: starting now, unless otherwise stated as premium to Patreon, all new comics will be put on a delayed release of 3 months. So that means, in no uncertain or vague terms, that 3 months after a comic is put up on my Patreon/Payhip, it gets put online for others to enjoy. I've seen other artists do this, and still do totally fine, so we're going to try it out here. <3
...Okay, but doesn't that ruin chances of you selling your old comics??
Eh, I'm not going to. I mean, they've BEEN out in the open so long, there's no real point. As such, this leads to yet ANOTHER update: It'll take awhile, but I will be putting up the old for-sale comics here, on FA, in their own folders. I mean, they've been out long enough, I figure. Honestly, most sales go quiet after a month or two, anyway, so it really shouldn't hurt sales. :) Everyone can win...or at least, get way closer than before to it!
Well, what's the Ko-fi for, then?
Since new comics will be getting delayed releases, IF PEOPLE FEEL LIKE IT, they can donate whatever they think is fair, through Ko-fi. Only if they can, or want to.
...Whew. Okay! I think that's–
Hold up. Wait. What about old art, though? Didn't you still have some food on your plate?
I did, and do! Yes! I still owe several people pictures from the CYOA funding project, I haven't forgotten! Actually felt really guilty about them, for a long time, and am very eager to amend that! If you're reading this, please Note me, so we can fix this! And holy cow, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE T___T
I...I think that's seriously everything! The theoretical voice is gone.
Oh, boy. Okay. OH! No, wait! XD NOTES!
I've gotten so many very, very kind notes, not a single one has been bad! Just to be clear! This next part isn't to brag or anything, I swear, but uh...I've cleared over 250 notes since the journal, and it does get a bit much! Again, not mad! You've all been incredibly kind! <3 Just, if it's a note you're thinking of sending, or a Discord invite, or you're asking why I'm not on Discord much, it's because I've been busting my hump on getting things in life squared away, and not just art. That too, though!
So it isn't meant to be anti-social, but unless it's a nice, one-to-two-note hello or how've-you-been, then maybe hold off on it. <:) At least, until further notice!
I think that really is it. Regular non comic art will also start back up, of course!
I hope this helps clarify on what's going on! Thank you so much again, I love you guys T_____T
*passes back out*
--Dh
Take care ❤️
We are grateful to have you return and start a new life~
My brain might be really fried right now posting this, but here's to best wishes the return continues along smoothly and that all your new prospects be bright.
Such a pleasure to have the growy bean back ^.=.^
... I would have saved money up and paid for the old comics I didn't have the chance to grab before, by the way. It feels like that's only fair.
Hope you enjoy all the stuff you find/fav/watch too! That's almost enough encouragement for me to resume uploading tons of backlogged cuties~
Best wishes and all moving forward. :)
Seriously, don't bother.
Also: Do make sure nott o overwork yourself on everything. =0 We dun want you to be back but than work yourself to exhaustion and burn yourself out. O.o
Do make sure that you set yourself a comfortable routine and plan to tackle things. It's best to do things 1 at a time and do them right, than rush through multiple things and not be satisfied with the results. =3
I knew the love and admiration from before would show but I didn't expect it to grow this fast! Every time I see that, I smile too - for it's just another sign of how much you mean to all of us. I know it's not healthy to base it all on numbers like number of followers or likes and retweets. Rather just the comments, notes, and admiration pouring in. Each one just confirms you're awesome man.
It's great to see you back, to see you setting up shop, and for this new chapter in life. I might need to make a Patreon for the very first time, deliberately and solely to support you; I can't imagine a better investment than that. I'm always rooting for you DNA! Can't wait to see what new horizons you grow into next!
Among the "Strictly Prohibited Adult Content" is: "Overly sexually suggestive content including imagery of non-nude people/animals/characters in provocative positions or scenarios."
They also don't allow you to link to another site that has those kinds of content and have a history of deleting user's ko-fi's if they are found to be supplying that content on other social media.
Anyway, your newest comic was fun, and I thank you for all the stuff you do that you share, your talent and hard work is amazing.
I definitely know what you mean about being an introvert in the last journal. I get so burnt out on these websites, I normally only pop on ever couple of weeks/months.