Closing the buisiness
4 months ago
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A bit of sad news. Kinda sad. Mostly relieved.
I'm closing my art business.
Been stressing about it too much these last few years. Realized I wasn't enjoying my art anymore. Even next year's Megaplex, I kept stressing about whether or not I should have a full dealer's den table, or just keep things easy and do artist Ally. Then my wife was like "Why not just go as a guest?"
The concept barely even crossed my mind. But she was right. Lord knows making art a business was drilled into me since childhood, but I really want my art as just a hobby again.
I'll still have two online stores. Got a Redbubble for fun shirts and merch, and will have random sales on my Etsy from time to time to get rid of things.
But no more commissions.
No more selling at cons.
My apologies if this disappoints anyone, but it is what it is, and I'm much happier for it.
Next year's Megaplex, just gonna be a guest. Gonna run around in my new costume. Will likely have stickers in my pockets to give away. 👍✨️
I'm closing my art business.
Been stressing about it too much these last few years. Realized I wasn't enjoying my art anymore. Even next year's Megaplex, I kept stressing about whether or not I should have a full dealer's den table, or just keep things easy and do artist Ally. Then my wife was like "Why not just go as a guest?"
The concept barely even crossed my mind. But she was right. Lord knows making art a business was drilled into me since childhood, but I really want my art as just a hobby again.
I'll still have two online stores. Got a Redbubble for fun shirts and merch, and will have random sales on my Etsy from time to time to get rid of things.
But no more commissions.
No more selling at cons.
My apologies if this disappoints anyone, but it is what it is, and I'm much happier for it.
Next year's Megaplex, just gonna be a guest. Gonna run around in my new costume. Will likely have stickers in my pockets to give away. 👍✨️
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i don't know what i'll do next. commissions have been the only thing that brings me money.
so happy for you though! you'll enjoy being a guest :D just running around having fun!
And I am excited. I haven't been to a con as just a guest in years. :)
Hope you have a lot of fun there!
And thanks! :))