heya, I'm a fairly new follower but I'll give some opinions ^^

Maybe you could try streaming on different platforms at different times? either scheduled or just alternate, so people could join with the platform they prefer?

when you stream is really up to you, if it's more so for fun then do it when you feel like, if it's something you want to take in a more serious direction then having a schedule would be useful for letting people know when to expect a stream and plan time for it c: (keep in mind where most of your following is geographically and try to plan around that, or have alternating times through the month so anyone who can't make it at your usual time can join in too!)

not too sure about patreon, maybe post WIPs there? maybe speedpaints if you make those, or offer something extra for patreon supporters with their commissions (e.g free shading on a flatcolour commission, or a free speedpaint of their commission). i know many people have a tier for like $1 if they just want to support with no strings attached, I think it's probably worth experimenting to see what tiers and rewards are popular with your following

I've been enjoying your general art for the moment, animations are really fun too! (obviously though if you're trying to make an earning then just these aren't optimal haha)

I'm generally more comfortable staying on-site for any communications, maybe have the option to commission you through docs, it'll make it easier for people who don't have an account are found you while browsing (they don't have to go through the trouble of creating an account to commission you, the easier the process is for them the better :p)

hope my opinions can help you somewhat! c:

thank you!!! this will absolutley help me, especially from the view point of a new follower, since the view is a little more unbias!
i think you bring up some really good points i hadnt considered!

1 : I'd actually say have a look at Piczel for streaming too. It feel less intense on my system as a viewer, and I've seen a few artists say it's nice for their system too. And it's got stuff like free multi-streaming and other good stuff too (Galleries etc).
2 : Schedules are nice, but "When I feel it" is actually better for me personally because it means I can sometimes catch stuff after work so... do what feels good for you?
3: No opinion on patreon
4: I'd like to snag comms from you, naturally, but again, do what feels good to you.
5 : Google Docs is probably easier to track (Something like Trello might be good too)