Well, the pot farmed fired me and I don't know when I'll be able to get another job. I'd ask for help, but I don't think anyone can help me. I'm applying to different jobs all over town, so hopefully I'll hear back from someone soon. In the meantime, I'll be open for commissions and such. Here's a link to my Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott if you're able to help, I ask that you please do... as it stands right now I'm in danger of losing my home, my car, even my dog.

I know it's been a while, but things are currently not stacking up in my favor. I'm trying to find a different job, but haven't had much luck. So I'm asking for sketch commissions. I charge $25 to $30 for a sketch, $15 for each additional character.

For the longest time, my dream has been to make a living off my art. It's really the only thing I'm remotely good at. I want My comic and commissions to be my main source of income.

Hi! It's been a hot minute eh?

I just wanted to let you all know that I'm working on making a comeback and I plan to upload a lot of new work soon. I was on a bit of an unplanned hiatus and a lot has happened in that time. I moved from Illinois to Missouri and back to Illinois within the span of a year and I've changed jobs. I now work at a cannabis cultivation center now. I smell like weed when I come home now, lol! I turned 40 in January and it's strange to think that I'll be turning 41 in just a few short months. Yikes! What really kept me away though was a very long, difficult depressive episode. I wasn't really in a good place and I didn't have anywhere to actually do any artwork except the local Starbucks and the laundromat, and my house got to be so messy, it may take my entire weekend to straighten everything up. I'm in the process of turning my spare bedroom into a workspace/studio/office and I'd say it's about 50% on the way there!

My dog Roger is doing well and quickly approaching his second birthday! How time flies, right?

I'm going to start inking the comic pages and post them on here and I'm in the process of developing a Patreon page. My web developer friend has been pestering me to do something with my website and I'm starting to thing a full overhaul might be a good way to start. So good things are coming, and I plan to upload more frequently from now on.

I'm open for commissions again, I guess I will be until I start my new job at a Cannabis facility. I need money for:

-rent
-gas and car insurance
-my dog (treats, food, vet visits)
-bills (power, internet, phone, etc.)
-food

I just need to try and get by until I start working. Send me a note and we discuss price. If you're feeling generous, you can buy my a coffee on Ko-Fi.
https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

Any help would be appreciated. Digital and traditional style commissions are available, traditional will be done faster.

Also I'm getting old, I guess, lol. I'm officially "over the hill" tomorrow. (January 15th).

I quit my job Tuesday night. I know it was stupid to do, but I was physically unable to do a vital part of the job, the boss hated my guts, and all it did was stress me out. But this left me screwed, blewed and tattooed. My rent is due in two weeks at $500. I'm busting my ass to find another job, but even if I do find a job, I don't know if I'm going to be able to make $500. Push comes to shove, I have a Hofner violin bass guitar (like Paul McCartney's) that I can sell or pawn. I don't care if I go homeless, but I won't let little Roger live with me in my car... I'll re-home him before I surrender him to a shelter. So if there is any way that anyone can help, please do. Commissions of course are available. And my Ko-Fi is here: www.ko-fi.com/johnzscott.

I was sick two days last week, so my pay is going to be pretty low. I need help, my car needs gas and I'm out of dog treats for my dog, and I feel awful about it. I'm taking commissions of course and if you're feeling generous, you can donate to my Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

Anything helps. Thank you.

Well it's the holiday season and as usual I'm broke. My shitty job isn't paying me time off for Thanksgiving and Friday, or any holidays for that matter. So I'm starting a pathetic holiday beg-a-thon for commissions yet again. I'm trying to make sure that I make rent, but I might not since I'm only getting paid for two days for this week.

I have some items up for auction/sale on eBay, so hopefully that will help. Commission me, please. Or donate via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

Please help. Or don't. Whatever. I'm running out of hope PDQ. My landlord doesn't give a rat's ass about the law and if I'm 10 days late with the rent he'll kick me out.

I managed to get a job through a temp agency, now in order to keep that job, I'm going to need my phone. Please commission me or donate through Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

Okay so it's looking like I'm okay until September. I managed to get a job through a Temp agency, so hopefully I'll start there soon. My biggest concern right now is the health and safety of my beloved dog Roger. I don't want to be separated from him, as that would devastate me. He's been my anchor to my sanity in this stressful and trying time.

I'm going to try and move back to Illinois. This town is awful. I had a complete stranger get in my car last night and take him up the street. He was a harmless old man, but still it freaked me out and nothing about it was okay. Top it all off the guy smelled like cat pee. Charming.

Well, a lot has happened in a short time. I got into a bad fight with my sister who was incredibly drunk, and she threw me out. I've been at my mom's for the last few days... But now I'm being told to go back today, and I'm incredibly anxious about going back. I get the feeling my sister is going to want to have a "talk." By which she's going to bitch about me not having a job, which I'm trying to find one, I just haven't had any luck.

I cannot stay with my sister anymore... Her rampant alcoholism is hurting both of us. She is at the bar almost every night. She gets so drunk, she can't control her bowls. She's shit her pants in my car TWICE now. She claims I don't do anything around the house, when I'm the only one who does dishes. I don't do them they don't get done. I pick her up from the bar every time she needs me to. I will drive 60 miles round trip to pick her daughter up and take her home usually the next day because I'm guessing my niece can only stand to be around her alcoholic mother so much. This puts wear and tear on my 23 year old high mileage car. I buy and cook food, making sure there is enough for both of us but she's always at the bar, so she's too drunk to want to eat, so it all goes to waste.

So I'm trying to get out of there as soon as I can, but I don't think there's anywhere I can go. Having a dog complicates things, too.

I need some commissions. I'm also taking donations on Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

I'm going to be for sure kicked out in September anyway, as my sister wants to move out and not renew the lease.

I'm going to a temp agency Monday which could mean I could I have a job by Tuesday.

If you read all this, thank you. After this I may just stop doing artwork all together. I'm tired of dreams that will never come true.

Thank you to all who helped me with my phone bill. Now I need to focus on making my rent next. My sister is really on me about this. My half of the rent is $275. This is going to be a real battle...

My phone bill is due in about a week, and since I'm looking for a job, I need my phone. The bill is about $85 Please consider commissioning me or donating via Ko-Fi. https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

I still haven't found a job... I even got an email from one of the places I applied politely telling me to go fuck myself. So I'm asking for Commissions yet again. Here is my info: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51968735/ and if you're felling generous, donations on Ko-Fi: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51968735/

Thank you.

My unemployment was initially denied, I'm working on an appeal now. I'm open to taking a few commissions, so if you're interested, hit me up.

I recently lost my job and I'm waiting to see if I get approved for Unemployment. I'll be taking commissions until then. Trust me, I have PLENTY of time to work on them. I've updated my prices and TOS, so check out my new price guide here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51968735/

If anything is unclear, please note me.

Things have improved, though I still feel that frustration. I've been back to practicing guitar and been noodling around with some arts!

For anyone that was concerned, I appreciate it. I am doing worlds better.

Before you read any further, please know that this is going to be a little angry, maybe a little whiny, but I need to vent. Just fair warning.

I'm angry, bored and frustrated with my life right now. Granted things are better than they were a year or more ago but still... I'm currently working a dead end factory job that I used to like, but things are systematically getting shittier. The head of Manufacturing is an incredible fucking dickhead that demands the impossible. He wants us to do 400 parts a night when we're lucky to even get 200 parts a night. And when I get home, I'm so drained physically and emotionally, I don't want to do anything. That's why you haven't seen much art from me lately. My new hobby of playing guitar is suffering as well. I haven't touched my guitars in over a month. I have a Fender Stratocaster sitting there gathering dust. Yeah, the money is decent, but I have little to no free time.

And my family is less than supportive of my creative endeavors. Honestly they never really have been. All my life I feel like I've only been doing what they want me to do, never what I want to do. Maybe they don't think I'm talented enough, and maybe I'm not, but that's not the point. I feel like my wings were clipped and I was pushed out of the nest and expected to fly.

I just wish I had some way of paying my bills without being stuck in a dull, gray factory for 8 hours four or five days a week and I could work on creative projects without worry. But then again, don't we all?

I'm just mad, disappointed and frustrated with my life right now. This is bullshit. I'd give anything to just be able to write, draw and strum and get paid for that instead.

FML

Have a great day.

Today (January 15) is my birthday and this is the last year of my 30s. I remember dinosaurs when I was a kid... But that might just be Jurassic Park... (I was 9 when that came out!) I have gray in my beard. I'm old. Lol

I'm doing a lot better today. I'm going back to work on Tuesday. Thank you everyone for the well wishes!

I got really sick Saturday, so I went to see a Doctor yesterday and they tested me for COVID-19. The test was positive, unfortunately. Now don't freak out, I'm doing ok, just having a little trouble breathing and a cough and wonderful, wonderful fatigue. It's miserable but I'll pull through. I got vaccinated and boosted as soon as I could, so I'm sure that's what's helping. In the meantime I guess I'll enjoy some time off from work.

I recently moved to Missouri with my sister and we kinda need help paying bills. If you want to commission me, just send me a note. If you're feeling generous and would just like to help, you can donate via PayPal (jzscott[at]hotmail.com) or through my ko-fi page. https://ko-fi.com/johnzscott

Thought I'd point out, we both work, neither of us are a charity case. That of course does not mean that I'm above shamelessly asking for donations*coughhandoutscough* and no, it's not urgent like our power isn't about to be shut off, we just want to make sure we have the money for necessities. We like food and want to eat. Just saying.

Still open for commissions until probably Thanksgiving Day. I've still got five commission slots open, so better grab 'em while they're hot! I have no idea when I'm going to be open again, so if you want a comm from me, now is the time.

1.  Foxtrot-Nation Completed
2. Open
3. Open
4. Open
5. Open

I'm doing a limited run of commissions, but I'm limiting what I'm taking so I don't overwhelm myself like I did before. Note me if you're interested and we.will discuss what you want and price.

Hey guys, I know this is kinda like dropping a bomb on you all, but I have my reasons.

I'm in a much better place than I was. I'm working a full time job in a factory so money is no longer an issue. This also means I have less free time to work on art these days.

It got to a point where drawing is starting to feel like a chore now. Bringing money into the equation has really sucked all the fun out of it. Also I feel like what I deliver commission-wise just isn't good enough for the price I charge. Some of the work I've done I felt was substandard, even though the commissioner loved it.

I plan to finish what I owe. I got way in over my head and buried myself in commission work. If I owe you a commission, please send me a note describing what I owe and I will do my best to get it done. I will also consider issuing refunds, though money is tight right now. I'm currently paying my stepdad back money he's used to help me out through the years.

This was not an easy decision to make, but I had to do something. I'm really sorry I had to do this, I know some folks enjoy commissioning me. Things have changed so drastically in such a short time. Thank you for understanding.

I've been working hard on my comic "So Much For the Afterglow". I have 22 pages sketched out and ready for ink and color! I'm going to start posting the pages once they're finished right here on FA. More details to come!