Let's get real - My future as an artist
10 months ago
[Explanation]
First off, as it stands I am no longer able to peruse art as my career. I'm trying some last ditch methods to make ends meet, but if I'm unable to I may have to give up art entirely. I do not know if I'd have the mental fortitude to continue even personal art should I be back in the work force. I'd most likely just finish off my owed things then... just fade out.
This is my... everything.
The only thing that has been with me since I could hold a crayon, the only thing I pushed to achieve as a career, the only dream I held onto with my fists for my entire life, the only job I can do without being mentally on the verge of suicide or physically in agony.
Art is one of the only things that always has and still does bring me actual joy.
I'm not sure who or what I'd be without it.
[Patreon Update]
I've completely overhauled my Patreon to better align with my current output. This will be easier for me to uphold AND more rewarding for members to partake in!
Everything is set up properly and ready to access, so if you'd like to support me continuing to do art PLEASE, PLEASE consider becoming a patreon.
In a lot of the tiers you'll get FREE and EARLY access to Pillow Ponee issues, which I plan on making for as long as possible!
https://patreon.com/sexygoatgod
[Ko-Fi Comic Funding]
For one time donations I've got a few deals active on my Ko-Fi!
Each $15+ donation you can leave a characters name and I'll draw them (complete artistic freedom) and the quality will at least, if not more, match the donation.
ALSO, for each $50 received in total I'll do an additional page of Starcucks, and for each $100 I'll do one of Droning On! This is TOTAL amount, it could be made up of all $1 donations OR one $50 donation! Group effort!
The goals are set up item by item, and any excess will be applied to the next goal.
https://ko-fi.com/gluttonace
[Auctions - YCHs and Adoptables]
I've also got a TON of ychs and adoptables available on my YCH profile if you're looking for something you can see before you buy! This is one of my favorite ways I can keep income while still enjoying creating and keeping things varied!
So, if you're inclined please have a look around and see if anything catches your eye, there's almost 300 options live right now!
https://ych.art/user/gluttonace/auctions
[My Discord Server]
Alongside being the easiest way to talk to me on a more casual level, and a (though I'm biased) very relaxed and low-key place to hang out, I've also usually got some PWYW, discount, special, etc sales on my discord.
That's including a ton of my personal OCs that I'd be willing, if not a little sad, to part with.
https://discord.com/invite/kpFK4ye
[Closing Comments]
There's not much in the world that scares me more than the prospect of potentially giving up art, simply because art IS my world. I've got so much I've wanted to do, so many stories and comics left untold, so much art left unfinished...
I love art, I love you guys, I don't want to give up but the simple facts are the expenses are far heavier than what I bring in. It's partly my fault, for always taking on more than I can chew, but that was the only way I could make ends meet for the longest time and now, well... it's not even doing that.
I'm so sorry for such a depressing announcement. Truly, I am... I wish I had better news.
I hope things take a turn with these changes I've made so that I can continue showing you guys these little bits of my heart and soul, as sappy as that sounds.
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i wish you the best of luck and a happy life