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*******Crucial Update****** The future of Otter N' Daughter
10 years ago
First off, I'd like to say thank you to everyone for understanding that I needed a little time to collect my thoughts. Between the start of school, car issues and a few other bumps in the road.
But let's cut to the chase!
I'm extremely sad to say it but my father, my partner in making suits (hence Otter N' Daughter), will no longer be working on suits with me.
He told me while we were working on my car that his eyes have been getting worse and worse. He's no longer able to do the work and so, we came to the mutual decision that I would need to find a new partner.
I can't express how much I'm going to miss working with him but his resignation really wasn't a surprise to me. I saw that he was having issues so I was picking up the slack but I just enjoyed working with him so much that it didn't bother me at all. Unfortunately though, this had to happen. It's been far too much stress and many of my commissioners have been forced to wait for their suits because I haven't had time to pick up his work load over my own.
Our relationship is strong as ever though so there is no bad blood at all and again, it was a mutual decision.
This story isn't all bad news!
Recently, I've gotten back in touch with a friend of mine from high school. We've been hanging out more and more lately and I've become more and more aware of his creative background and abilities. While he is not a furry, he is motivated to help me with my work and make some money on the side since his job suuuuuucks.
The exciting part is that I've tested his skills in fursuit making applications and I'm happy to say that he is a natural at the tasks that I've given him.
He won't have the same tasks as my dad but I have him doing all of the grunt work that I REALLY don't like doing :'D
This includes:
Foam base build up (I am still in charge of sculpting and finishing)
Pattern transfer to fur (Bodies, hand paws, tails, feet. Not heads)
Cutting fur
Minor hand sewing
DTD taping and secondary trashbag dummy making
What this will do is get rid of my grunt work and make me much more efficient. The best part is he has far fewer responsibilities, meaning he will be able to work MUCH more, and I'll be able to have him over to complete his work in a much more reasonable time.
What does this mean for Commissioners?
It means I'll be able to get work done quicker! For the time being though, he is still in training so there will be a bit of a lull in work until I can get him up to speed so hang tight! All in all, this change in events is good for everyone. I get an assistant to make my work more stream line, my dad can focus on his career and my assistant can get some money from a not so shitty job :D
In other news, my car is fixed (It was a nightmare that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy), School has become reasonable (I'm still double booked for two 9am-noon classes but I've found a good middle ground. I've decided to only take 2 classes this quarter to quell the hardship), and my AC in my car is fixed! (My dad and I had to let out all the coolant when fixing the water pump but I found a good deal to get the line vacuumed and recharged)
So all in all guys, it's certainly looking up.
I still have one more conundrum though; I can't call our work 'Otter N' Daughter' anymore. Do you all have any suggestions? I really loved that name but if I'm not working with my dad, it's just a little weird for me :'(
(Note, I hate 'fur' puns and I don't want to add 'studios' or 'creations' to the name. it's super over used :P)
But let's cut to the chase!
I'm extremely sad to say it but my father, my partner in making suits (hence Otter N' Daughter), will no longer be working on suits with me.
He told me while we were working on my car that his eyes have been getting worse and worse. He's no longer able to do the work and so, we came to the mutual decision that I would need to find a new partner.
I can't express how much I'm going to miss working with him but his resignation really wasn't a surprise to me. I saw that he was having issues so I was picking up the slack but I just enjoyed working with him so much that it didn't bother me at all. Unfortunately though, this had to happen. It's been far too much stress and many of my commissioners have been forced to wait for their suits because I haven't had time to pick up his work load over my own.
Our relationship is strong as ever though so there is no bad blood at all and again, it was a mutual decision.
This story isn't all bad news!
Recently, I've gotten back in touch with a friend of mine from high school. We've been hanging out more and more lately and I've become more and more aware of his creative background and abilities. While he is not a furry, he is motivated to help me with my work and make some money on the side since his job suuuuuucks.
The exciting part is that I've tested his skills in fursuit making applications and I'm happy to say that he is a natural at the tasks that I've given him.
He won't have the same tasks as my dad but I have him doing all of the grunt work that I REALLY don't like doing :'D
This includes:
Foam base build up (I am still in charge of sculpting and finishing)
Pattern transfer to fur (Bodies, hand paws, tails, feet. Not heads)
Cutting fur
Minor hand sewing
DTD taping and secondary trashbag dummy making
What this will do is get rid of my grunt work and make me much more efficient. The best part is he has far fewer responsibilities, meaning he will be able to work MUCH more, and I'll be able to have him over to complete his work in a much more reasonable time.
What does this mean for Commissioners?
It means I'll be able to get work done quicker! For the time being though, he is still in training so there will be a bit of a lull in work until I can get him up to speed so hang tight! All in all, this change in events is good for everyone. I get an assistant to make my work more stream line, my dad can focus on his career and my assistant can get some money from a not so shitty job :D
In other news, my car is fixed (It was a nightmare that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy), School has become reasonable (I'm still double booked for two 9am-noon classes but I've found a good middle ground. I've decided to only take 2 classes this quarter to quell the hardship), and my AC in my car is fixed! (My dad and I had to let out all the coolant when fixing the water pump but I found a good deal to get the line vacuumed and recharged)
So all in all guys, it's certainly looking up.
I still have one more conundrum though; I can't call our work 'Otter N' Daughter' anymore. Do you all have any suggestions? I really loved that name but if I'm not working with my dad, it's just a little weird for me :'(
(Note, I hate 'fur' puns and I don't want to add 'studios' or 'creations' to the name. it's super over used :P)
Honestly, I didn't even come up with 'Otter N' Daughter' on my own. That was purely my BF's quick thinking one night, It was literally the first thing he said when I asked him what we should call ourselves and I fell in love with it XDD If I didn't have him, We'd probably just be "Fursomething or other studio creations" BLEGH
I'm glad you and your dad worked it out and that it was something you both came to. Loosing a business partner is hard, but I'm sure you've got this<3
Personally, I know Studios is overused and I only plan to keep that in my name until I get some great idea, but I'll see what I can come up with for you!
And no no no! I think studios or creations works really well for a lot of people! It's self branding FOR SURE and I think it works really well for you~
That was great timing though! I'm glad you filled that spot so quickly, I don't even begin to know how much extra work you'd take on from not having that.
And yea, It definitely sucks but we still get holidays lol
As far as the name, why not something as simple as Otter Works? Or Threads with Otter?
That sucks about your Dad D: will he be ok? I mean if his eyes are getting bad what is there that he can do???
O: I'm glad your car is fixed (I'm still gonna make fun of your car though >>....)
YOU SHOULD NAME YOURSELF DUMB OTTER
CAUSE YOU'RE DUMB
HA.
TAKE THAT.
:Y dontbeatmepls
I know you hate puns but I cant get "Otter Sea, Otter Do" out of my head
How about Otter Know Better?
...plz no hurty, it's just a suggestion ;0; *ducks oncoming bricks*
Glad to hear that things are getting better for you with your new assistant, and sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope he'll be okay <3
Take care of y'self, sugah :3
~
What about Otterdog fursuits. I think simple names are always better and easier for possible commissioners to remember. X3 goodluck finding a name! :) hope to commission you soon!
Mustelid Mayhem
It's a unique name and it brings a lot of life to this company you have going. and its a reminder that your dad was your partner.
I am extremely sad to hear this, I've always wanted this type of bond with my family members but I never did.
I'm glad you have someone who is able to help with you. making suits is difficult as a one man job so a new partner would have been crucial.
I really hope you two become a strong team. There's potential I know it!
I just can't wait to see how things go for you and your growing work.
Best of luck, I'm very excited to see where things go.
Suits Like no Otter.