I can't believe I'm about to be headed back to AnthroCon, it's been way too long! I will be offering a very limited number of slots for Fully rendered color YCH commission at my table. I will have 2 options for poses, with the option for a nude version.
In the Art Show I will have Jumbo prints along with several original pieces and a few Theo Paintings. I do hope you'll check them out!
Come see me at my table if you're attending, I will have some new goodies at my table I've never had before.

Hope to see you there!

Off for a couple of days, taking care of some family stuff!

Just a heads up.
I am going to be participation in the Etsy fee increase boycott from April 11-18th so if you want something, grab it now or you'll have to wait a week!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/INKtiger

I am finally back from TFF. I spent some time with my best friends and recovered a bit from all the stress and burnout I've been experiencing. Though the travel wasn't without difficulties, I had a blast and I'm feeling much more capable of facing life again head on!
Onward and Upward!

~INKtiger

Heading out for TFF!!
You can find me there at my Dealer table in the Den, I'll be there all weekend!

I will have many items of merch along with all my Furries Illustrated books and my Suds and Sorcery comic!

I will also be offering limited TFF themed YCH commissions at my table. Come early if you'd like to grab one!

Cheers!

It is with a heavy heart that I have to say I will miss my friend Brun.
Many in the furry community knew him as Brun Bera. He often suited at conventions as his Dragon Geolu or his Otter Fuzzy toes or as his Coyote Shuffles. But I knew him as Brun, a man who opened his home to me when I was young and dropping out of college. Madly in love with his roommate and struggling to make ends meet. He had a small Apartment with 2 small rooms and he graciously let me come and move along in with him and my partner.
I spent many years with Brun, he was absolutely brilliant, kind and loving. Generous to a fault, he gave his whole heart freely and he touched many lives in his quiet and supportive way. He became family, and even as time and circumstance moved us all on, we still met up as often as we could, weekly for a long time to catch up and stay in touch. He was always there with an encouraging word (and to play guard at my Dealer table while I would run off for a bathroom break) and he always helped me feel just a little better when I was stressing out too much. He introduced me to his favorite drink, a nuts and berries, which I also very much loved but had to have mixed at a very weak level. He commissioned me often for badges when I was just starting out and my skills weren't very good, he still loved everything I made for him and wore it for every con he went to. Once he had gotten into hats he had me make a small Geolu to peek out of his hat trim and I saw him with it often.
We shared good times and hard ones. I remember long car rides and quiet dinners. I remember tearful nights and rough days. I remember how happy he was as we moved him into the Condo he had so carefully researched and saved up for. And how much we all were bitching (good naturedly) as we struggled to get his Tempest arcade cabinet moved into place. And I remember when he decided to let us all know that he was sick, he'd gotten Parkinsons and how hard that was for him. Didn't matter how much he struggled, he always reassured us that he was okay, he was dealing with it, he was going to take care of himself. I don't think he wanted to burden us with how bad it could get...did get. The last time I saw him I could tell he had declined a lot, but he had some friends living with him and I hoped they were helping him get by. It was at the beginning of the pandemic, we had moved a state away as had more of our friend group and we were all getting distant. Communication dropped off and we all struggled along as best we could.
Finally, at the wedding of the friends who had been living with him, we learned things had gotten much, much worse. We did some research and contacted his family and they shared with us his info, now we could talk to him again. And we tried. He had a hard time communicating at all, it was a deep struggle and we felt for him. Hoping he would make a comeback, that he could recover and be himself again. And then this afternoon I got the news. He'd lost his struggle against Parkinsons and he has passed away peacefully yesterday.
I don't know how I feel...numb mostly I guess, I don't think it's hit me yet, that my friend, Brun, is gone from the world. I want to cry and scream and say its unfair, and I'm sure I will I just....can't process it yet. It doesn't feel real, but it is real. Our community lost one of its most kind hearted individuals, and I am heartbroken over it.
His family has asked that if anyone wants to do anything in memory of Brun please have a drink in his name or if you're inclined, donate to the Parkinson's Foundation.
Goodbye Brun, I will never forget you, and I will always miss you.

Just in case you were awaiting for the inventory to be renewed in my shop, I got a delivery today and many books back been put back up! https://www.etsy.com/shop/INKtiger

I have seen my Doctor and the simple things have been ruled out. Did find out a few things that are unrelate but I've been referred to a specialist. Unfortunately I have to wait until January for when my new insurance kicks in so that I can go in and see them. Hoping I can get some answers about all this soon and a fix.

The last 3 months have been very challenging ones to say the least. I haven't gone into much of it publicly as it's mostly life and family stuff as well as a long process of technical difficulties. My commissioners have been super patient and I really love them for that, and those waiting for slots to open again, thank you too!

I am now experiencing more of the medical issues I was having before but it's getting severe. My doctor can't see me again until the 26th so I'm working to get through till then. I think I've found a way to deal with what's happening until then, assuming nothing new happens. I frankly am scared, I'm scared of what's happening to me, I'm scared of these medical bills bankrupting me while we try to figure this out. This is extremely bad timing as my wife recent changed careers and we are now without health insurance until we can get a plan independently of a regular employer.

I am doing my level best to catch up on work, while trying not to overwhelm myself and cause myself burnout. I am practicing as much self care as I'm able to. It's all I can do right now and thank you for your continued patience.

~INKtiger

Heading out to Denfur, I hope I'll see some of you there! I'm planning to take all the precautions I can to stay healthy and I'll be quarantining hen I return to be sure I don't spread any sickness.
Take care guys, I'll be back soon!

~INKtiger

All slots are currently filled and my thanks to everyone who submitted a request!

Back from a much needed and unexpectedly extended vacation. I am feeling much better and I got to spend a good amount of time with my family, always a nice change of pace.
Now that I'm back Commissions are open! These are not first come first served, I will be taking the ones I feel I can do my best on. Please read all the rules on the form and be sure to check any and all options you want.
I will keep the form open until I have filled 10 slots.

Form is here: https://forms.gle/k1cSAAynKKR7w2iJ8

Just a quick heads up!
I'll be spending some time with my family in the middle of June so pardon my short Hiatus. This is my first week off for a vacation in many many years and I am way overdue for a little chill out time. I will be back with more art and Furries Illustrated and all the things you love before you know it!

I now have options for those who want to support!
https://www.patreon.com/INKtiger
OR
https://subscribestar.adult/inktiger

Both will run with the same content and in the same way.
I'm just trying to diversify and give options for those who like my work and want to support it.

I am finally feeling safe enough to re-open orders for my shop.
Just as an extra precaution, I'll be wearing a mask and gloves when I pack orders.
Sorry it took so long guys, this year has been a crazy one!
https://inktigerart.storenvy.com/

Hey guys, time for another update.
This is my 10th week since I started showing symptoms of what (I have no doubt) was Covid 19. I'm happy to say my breathing distress is lifting and it is much, much easier to, well, breathe again! The rest of my symptoms have gone entirely and I'm sure in another few weeks or so, this probably will too as my lungs clear up again.
This was a really scary time for me and everyone who loves me, and I really appreciate all their support and yours! You guys have really helped me keep going during this, not only giving me the permission to rest (which I find so hard to give myself) and filling up my commission forms to help me along with the bills so I can keep creating.
You all rock, and I love you!
Please continue to be cautious and keep yourself and your loved ones safe. I don't wish this experience on anyone, it's terrible.

~INKtiger

As the title states, I am still sick. I have been since since March 19th. It’s been a long time and I’m having Okay days and bad days. Some days it’s difficult to do anything but sit still. I am doing my best to get along and stay positive, but it’s often a struggle.

I am looking forward to being checked out by a doctor when this settles down. It’s possible I will have lingering lung issues after this, I can’t imagine having respiratory distress for this long means everything will go back to normal for me anytime soon. Maybe it never will, and
I’ll have to learn new limits in life. We shall see what the future holds.

Please, please be safe and careful out there. Make sure you and your loved ones don’t have to go through something like this too. Take very good care of yourself, and thank you for being beside me through this. You’ve all been so kind and supportive, I can’t thank everyone enough. Thank you.

My Wing-itcommissions are open, with a Cheaper bust version now available!
https://forms.gle/R2ekKwZuA3C1HSE69

If you have something more specific in mind for a commission, please feel free to e-mail me your idea INKtigerArt(at)yahoo.com

Thank you everyone for the warm birthday wishes. I had a lovely low key day with my wife. We played games and ate food and it was just what I needed to feel good again.
I also want to thank everyone for the encouraging words while I've been sick. I am now in my 5th week of this, and while the symptoms remain mild as long as I don't push myself too hard, it's been hard to keep a positive attitude about recovering. I've heard from the studies that it can take someone with respiratory symptoms anywhere from 2-6 weeks to fully recover so I am trying to be patient and gentle with myself. assuming it will take the full 6 weeks, I should be feeling better once May hits.
Stay safe and healthy out there everyone, despite what the non-experts want us to believe, we have to stay smart and careful about this. Value your life and the lives of others, we are just numbers to the higher ups.

I realize some of you might be worrying about me (thank you, your so sweet) Please don't worry, I'm still getting along okay.
a couple days ago I had my worst 2 days of chest pain and nausea on top of respiratory distress and all I could do was lay around and keep the fire in my wood stove going.
Today I am feeling a bit better than that, the chest pain in minimal but my respiratory distress continues. I was going back through my notes and I am now on day 12 of trouble breathing, after an initial 5 days of a sore throat with a headache. So in total I've been sick for 17 days now.
This stuff is no joke, and is exhausting. I am working as much as I can but it's tough and I have to rest more than I'm willing to.
Right now I just want celebrate my birthday in 2 weeks free of this sickness. My heart goes out to everyone suffering right now. Stay strong, we can get through this!!

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. You've all made me smile as I'm going through this and I appreciate every one of you. I wish all of you still healthy to stay that way, and those of you infected or with family and friends who are to stay strong.
We're all in this together! Love you all, I'm going to lay back down now.

~INKtiger

I just wanted to update everyone, I am sick. I was told by a nurse who screened me over the phone that I likely have Covid 19, but my case is mild at the moment and they can't spare a test for anyone who isn't working in healthcare, extremely sick, or living in a group home. They asked me to stay home and take care of myself and should my shortness of breath get worse, to please call them and they will find direct me to a respiratory tent near where I live for evaluation.

I am having difficulty breathing, but I am managing alright. Working as much as I can but I'm getting tired more easily than usual. I believe this shouldn't impact me getting commissions done, they just might be a little slower than the usual.

Please, everyone stay safe as best you're able. I know this is a scary time but we can all get through this together!

~INKtiger

After a crazy trip, I'm finally back from ANE. Unfortunately this year I came down with the flu hardcore early Saturday morning and I was forced to leave the con to recover and avoid giving it to con goers. I'm really sorry if I let anyone down, I was super bummed to have to leave. It was the right choice though, I'm still trying to recover to the point to be able to work. This flu has been really nasty this time around.
I went to stay at my mother's place (she lives an hour from the con) to try and get well enough to make the drive back to my home 4 hours away. It took a couple days but I'm on the mend now, and made it back to home base in one piece.
I'm sure I'll be back on my feet soon!

Are you going to Anthro New England? If you'd like a badge from me getting a pre-order to pick up at my Dealer table is a super easy way to grab one as I tend to fill up quickly at the con. If your not going, your also free to either print your own badge or have me ship it to you!

Form is here: https://forms.gle/LELkmuwphw92BG7G6

Please come by my table and say hi if you'll be attending the con, I hope to see you there!

Wing-it commissions are open and the form is here
https://forms.gle/QnEU983Wqqxy84Vj9

For regular commissions with WIP's and approvals, please e-mail me with your concept INKtigerArt(at)yahoo.com