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Update - On the Topic of Commissions, Adoptables, etc.
2 years ago
So, a few announcements and updates…
I am very nearly done with the massive backlog of work that I allowed to pile up. It was a lot more than I anticipated, made worse by some unexpected developments and curveballs that occurred over the course of the past several months. I did not intend for things to play out the way they did, but I did what I could.
As it stands currently, however, I am admittedly struggling with the combination of burnout and stress, and I feel both mentally and physically exhausted. I will of course finish what I have left to do. But I do need some time to reset myself for another round of commissions.
That being said, I can’t afford to be without some form of income. With the original support on Patreon (which allowed for Heat Wave) being significantly reduced partway through, the cost to myself for running such an Event of free and low-priced work has been substantial. Simply put, I cannot afford to do that again any time soon, and I cannot afford to take a proper break. I am in the red.
And generally speaking, most folks out there are more likely to pay for commissions and adoptables than they are for seeing more of my personal work.
So, what to do?
Well…
I’m honestly not sure.
I don’t think I have it in me to put together a set of egg adoptables this month. I can’t afford to do anything for free, so I will not be doing any trades or raffles or giveaways on any of my sites. And I don’t want to take on a new wave of commissions when I still have work to finish and I’m just feeling so burnt out. Admittedly all I want to do right now is some personal work, but unless it’s supported, it doesn’t pay the bills.
If I have it in me, what I may end up doing are some “shotgun sets” of adoptables. Basically, small sets. I could either sell them straight-up or put them to auction, but I would not be able to include add-ons or Customs at this time. I did promise a set of Taurs before the end of the year, which I might be able to do - just as a set of 12 entries. This is still somewhat up in the air, but it’s at least a thought.
Let me know what you guys think, if there is anything I could or should do, as right now I’m in a bit of a difficult position.
Basically, what would people like to see?
What is worth supporting?
Addendum:
For those who are waiting for commissions to be open again, I do apologize. I will be making an announcement post in similar fashion when they do open again. I have admittedly given up on trying to estimate when that might be, as every prediction I have attempted to make has so far been inaccurate.
I am very nearly done with the massive backlog of work that I allowed to pile up. It was a lot more than I anticipated, made worse by some unexpected developments and curveballs that occurred over the course of the past several months. I did not intend for things to play out the way they did, but I did what I could.
As it stands currently, however, I am admittedly struggling with the combination of burnout and stress, and I feel both mentally and physically exhausted. I will of course finish what I have left to do. But I do need some time to reset myself for another round of commissions.
That being said, I can’t afford to be without some form of income. With the original support on Patreon (which allowed for Heat Wave) being significantly reduced partway through, the cost to myself for running such an Event of free and low-priced work has been substantial. Simply put, I cannot afford to do that again any time soon, and I cannot afford to take a proper break. I am in the red.
And generally speaking, most folks out there are more likely to pay for commissions and adoptables than they are for seeing more of my personal work.
So, what to do?
Well…
I’m honestly not sure.
I don’t think I have it in me to put together a set of egg adoptables this month. I can’t afford to do anything for free, so I will not be doing any trades or raffles or giveaways on any of my sites. And I don’t want to take on a new wave of commissions when I still have work to finish and I’m just feeling so burnt out. Admittedly all I want to do right now is some personal work, but unless it’s supported, it doesn’t pay the bills.
If I have it in me, what I may end up doing are some “shotgun sets” of adoptables. Basically, small sets. I could either sell them straight-up or put them to auction, but I would not be able to include add-ons or Customs at this time. I did promise a set of Taurs before the end of the year, which I might be able to do - just as a set of 12 entries. This is still somewhat up in the air, but it’s at least a thought.
Let me know what you guys think, if there is anything I could or should do, as right now I’m in a bit of a difficult position.
Basically, what would people like to see?
What is worth supporting?
Addendum:
For those who are waiting for commissions to be open again, I do apologize. I will be making an announcement post in similar fashion when they do open again. I have admittedly given up on trying to estimate when that might be, as every prediction I have attempted to make has so far been inaccurate.
AzureWolven
~azurewolven
Adoptable sets are always reasonable, and honestly I'm amazed you can do that much. You could always try creating a base for the adopts you're making and simply edit it for each one, or perhaps sketch adopts to make it easier on you? Whatever you decide, I do hope you begin feeling better soon. Burnout is no joke.
