Hello all.

This year has been a trying one to say the least, and like many I am happy that it is soon coming to its close.

However, it is with some difficulty I make this journal post. Due to recent events in my life, I continue to be coping with the financial strain of trying to maintain my car, pay my bills, and my desire to purchase Christmas gifts for my daughters.

So this year, to offset the cost of gifts and keep my bills paid, I really am going to push myself to do a group YCH pic in time for the new year.

It will be flat-color, digital, and be open to everyone who is able to help me out.

I am hoping to pull in about $200 to balance out my needs.

I will start with 10 slots for this pic at $20 each. The scene will be a clean Christmas party, with those who participate joining in the holiday festivities with my family's characters.

This will not be first come first served. This is ultimately open-ended, and will go past the 10 slots if need be.

If you don't have enough for a slot, but want to help you can send some funds to my Ko-Fi page at www.ko-fi.com/xpfoddball

People interested in a spot at the party, send $20 to my PayPal trio.maxwell85[at]gmail.com and PM me a reference of your character.

I know this is a difficult time for many, and I don't like asking for your help as much as I have been lately. But I am trying to keep my head above water.

Thank you in advance, and a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, etc to all.