2023 has been one of the scariest years of my life. I lost my original barista job of three years back in April due to my struggle with attendance after the company acquisition with stricter policies. Since then I had a falling out with a former third roommate, a bad flirting experience at BLFC 2023, and several broken expensive devices including my smartphone. At the very least I secured a seasonal job mid-Fall and a new relatable third roommate after Christmas so it wasn't all bad, but I suffered severe art burnout due to the exhaustion of holiday retail work and reuniting with family for past two months.

Now in 2024 my retail job had severely reduced my work hours so I applied for a new full-time barista job (same company, different branch). I got hired for full-time for weekday work so I will be available on the weekends! I just need to finish the remaining paperwork to make my cafe employment official. This tremendously helped regain my confidence and comfortably with my financial stability which is why you have seen me suddenly posting three colored sketches just the other day. Technically if this job works out I won't need to work on furry art for money anymore and I can just draw whatever I want like I used to. However I don't plan on putting my commissions services on hiatus, and I want to continue to help bring your ideas to life at an affordable price.

For those that are still waiting for their commission turn, I aim to finish my current commission queue by spring. I need to figure out my new work routine and manage my willpower so I can resume delivering your ideal artworks. Although I have not taken any payments from my commissioners waiting for their sketches, I understand if financial circumstances have changed or that you found an artist more suitable for your production. I hold no hard feelings if you wish to cancel your slot due to my unsatisfactory work ethics.

For those interested in commissioning my art services, I will slightly be raising my commission prices after few more batch opening announcements. I'll will let you guys know ahead of time when my next opening will have revised prices. I understand if this news is upsetting and I apologize for the inconvenience. For those that I had split a commission with other artists in exchange for my art trade, you guys have waited long enough therefore I will be in contact with you as soon as I can likely after I finalize the sketch of the first commission.

I do have higher hopes with 2024 going forward. I've been wanting to rejoin the indie video game industry and create interactive story-driven adventures. Whether I shift my priorities to indie game development or double down on anthro illustrations, I hope show you guys my (sexy) projects down the line. Thank you for taking the time to read my journal.