No More Spyro, Please
5 years ago
General
I hate to have to make such an announcement or whatever this is, but I’ve got to ask that folks stop asking me for Spyro art. I have one last commission featuring a Spyro character and I would like that to be the end of it. I loved those games but after everything that happened I can’t even think about them without feeling sick or sad. I’ve given away some of my Spyro collection and I doubt I’ll ever play them again. 13 years is a long time to love something so much and then have it ripped away from you. I just don’t want to think about it anymore. It’s gone, it’s over, I’ll never be what I was and I think the only way to heal for me is to just walk away. I’d like to at least retain a love for dragons but even that’s a bit shaky right now. These games and this fandom were a big part of some of my very worst years. I’m aware my work in the fandom may be my artistic legacy. I’m glad it helped so many people over the years but it’s hurting me now. It’s time to say goodbye to the world of dragons. Thank you all for respecting my wishes.
I’m still doing art and trying to find my way back from a really dark place. I think there’s some good stuff on the way. :)
Edit: I’m not going to delete anything! I just don’t wanna make any more content even remotely related to this franchise or really talk about it anymore.
I’m still doing art and trying to find my way back from a really dark place. I think there’s some good stuff on the way. :)
Edit: I’m not going to delete anything! I just don’t wanna make any more content even remotely related to this franchise or really talk about it anymore.
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I remember that! I’m so glad you still have it. :)
You aren't alone.
I hope you can move on and live happier now that you are no longer going to draw anything related to Spyro. As long as you are happy and well, that's all that matters.
I’m sure those human turds would be happy to see this post but honestly I try not to give them much thought. This has a lot more to do with the other, much bigger traumas I went through over the past couple years. Spyro has gotten tangled up in all that and it’s one thing I can cut loose to make my life easier, so I will.
Just know that it is perfectly okay and healthy to take a step back from things that traumatize you.
Doesn't mean you can't ever look back on it fondly or enjoy it another time.
You focus on you and your mental health first and foremost.
I hope things get better for you. You deserve the best!
I've been seeing one for my own PTSD and the subsequent traumas from that.
Some of her advice that she has offered me is what I quoted above.
But, if it's something you want to work past besides taking a healthy step back from it, it is a suggestion.
Perhaps just something to bring up when you feel safe enough to do so.
While I have some strong traumas that take priority in severity over others, I know personally that even the newer things are just as important to handle.
Be kind to yourself and know that what you are doing is a healthy set by setting boundaries for yourself. Love and treat yourself with kindness!
I cannot blame you for needing to leave.
You are still a fantastic artist, with over a decade of experience, you've earned the right to draw what makes you happy.