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NEW ACCOUNT//REBRAND
Posted 4 years agoAs many have probably noticed, I've been working on rebranding!
It was really debatable if I was going to move accounts or simply move on from FA entirely but after a lot of thought I said fuck it lets make a new account!
It's still under construction but my new account is here=
https://www.furaffinity.net/user/rensstudios/
Please shoot me a follow if you'd like to continue to see my work!
It was really debatable if I was going to move accounts or simply move on from FA entirely but after a lot of thought I said fuck it lets make a new account!
It's still under construction but my new account is here=
https://www.furaffinity.net/user/rensstudios/
Please shoot me a follow if you'd like to continue to see my work!
Where You Can Find Me!
Posted 5 years agoFor here on out I will mostly be using this site to mostly post my work! I may post a YCH or promote my commissions a few times but most of my business has been at my Twitter @/MatchaTeaFox and @/MatchaTeaFoxAD (nsfw twitter)
You can find me here:
BFA Gallery: https://mca2020bfa.com/?page_id=290
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MatchaTeaFoxStudios
Links: https://matchateafoxstudios.carrd.co/
-Ren Out!
You can find me here:
BFA Gallery: https://mca2020bfa.com/?page_id=290
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MatchaTeaFoxStudios
Links: https://matchateafoxstudios.carrd.co/
-Ren Out!
BFA GALLERY WEBSITE
Posted 5 years agoMy college's official BFA/MFA gallery website is now up for the public!!!
With COVID-19 we couldn't meet and have our traditional gallery for the final BFA gallery for Memphis College of Art, but the students and staff came together and built this site to
show off our hard work that we've worked on for the past year!
Gallery: https://mca2020bfa.com/
My Work: https://mca2020bfa.com/?page_id=290
I'm so proud of myself for achieving so much despite these circumstances, it's been rough but I did it!!!
With COVID-19 we couldn't meet and have our traditional gallery for the final BFA gallery for Memphis College of Art, but the students and staff came together and built this site to
show off our hard work that we've worked on for the past year!
Gallery: https://mca2020bfa.com/
My Work: https://mca2020bfa.com/?page_id=290
I'm so proud of myself for achieving so much despite these circumstances, it's been rough but I did it!!!
Graduation Crunch
Posted 5 years agoI meant to post a journal earlier but now is better than later!
I'm currently in my final semester in college, I am graduating May 9th!
So far is been pretty insane and jam-packed with work but I'm working through it and slowly finding a work/college balance!
With the school closing and being the last graduating class, it has been really intense so I haven't really had much time to
work on coms or open for much lately! I am almost done with my current queue tho and I am offering YCH's for the time being!
(like this juicy piece ---> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/34954352/ )
About the recent uploads:
One of my classes is basically "sketch-tober" but for 100 Days! (day one of class to the last day of class...rip).
The prompt is pretty random but I'm trying to use this challenge to draw my OC's more and even offer up coms to be included on a particular day!
I won't be posting every piece during this challenge since some of them aren't really furry and/or just own up to what I want to be drawing!
( HOWEVER if you want to see all the drawings and stuff I post them all @ twitter ---> https://twitter.com/MatchaTeaFox )
ALSO
Oct and I are looking for a place to move into in April before Graduation!
This will not only be me and oct's first official home together but also the first time I've ever owned/rented a place!!!
I'm both VERY nervous but really excited to have a place to call home!
Being a military raised kid has made me hate moving state to state a lot so finally having a grounding place until we feel actually ready
to move on is really refreshing to me!!! Its def. better than being forced to move/be deployed somewhere new :(
These next 3 months are going to be insane from finishing my BFA (senior thesis) to finding and moving into a new place!!!
I'll try to maintain my communication as much as possible but I am focusing on my college and personal life extremely for the next few months!!!
I'll have a lot to talk about in the next journal relating to after grad plans!!! I can't wait to share and create more for you guys!
-Ren Out!
I'm currently in my final semester in college, I am graduating May 9th!
So far is been pretty insane and jam-packed with work but I'm working through it and slowly finding a work/college balance!
With the school closing and being the last graduating class, it has been really intense so I haven't really had much time to
work on coms or open for much lately! I am almost done with my current queue tho and I am offering YCH's for the time being!
(like this juicy piece ---> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/34954352/ )
About the recent uploads:
One of my classes is basically "sketch-tober" but for 100 Days! (day one of class to the last day of class...rip).
The prompt is pretty random but I'm trying to use this challenge to draw my OC's more and even offer up coms to be included on a particular day!
I won't be posting every piece during this challenge since some of them aren't really furry and/or just own up to what I want to be drawing!
( HOWEVER if you want to see all the drawings and stuff I post them all @ twitter ---> https://twitter.com/MatchaTeaFox )
ALSO
Oct and I are looking for a place to move into in April before Graduation!
This will not only be me and oct's first official home together but also the first time I've ever owned/rented a place!!!
I'm both VERY nervous but really excited to have a place to call home!
Being a military raised kid has made me hate moving state to state a lot so finally having a grounding place until we feel actually ready
to move on is really refreshing to me!!! Its def. better than being forced to move/be deployed somewhere new :(
These next 3 months are going to be insane from finishing my BFA (senior thesis) to finding and moving into a new place!!!
I'll try to maintain my communication as much as possible but I am focusing on my college and personal life extremely for the next few months!!!
I'll have a lot to talk about in the next journal relating to after grad plans!!! I can't wait to share and create more for you guys!
-Ren Out!
FINALS CRUNCH TIME
Posted 6 years agoIt’s that beautiful time in the semester where everyone is chugging coffee and screaming
Aka:
🔥 FINALS SEASON!! 🔥
I have 3 weeks to work on and finish things for my finals for my 5 classes along with my senior presentation.
I’ve been pacing myself pretty well but the the stress is ON and I gotta put all my focus into my college work.
Commission work will resume after finals, my priority is keeping myself sane and getting my work done for my classes!
Luckily enough, December 2nd will be my last class day of the semester and then it’s WINTER BREAK (unless I have review committee).
Things that will be coming after this semester:
- merch preorders
- new site and rebranding
- Ychs
- cleared queue by the end of the year!
Thank you for reading and if you have any questions don’t be afraid to send a message my way!
- Ren
Aka:
🔥 FINALS SEASON!! 🔥
I have 3 weeks to work on and finish things for my finals for my 5 classes along with my senior presentation.
I’ve been pacing myself pretty well but the the stress is ON and I gotta put all my focus into my college work.
Commission work will resume after finals, my priority is keeping myself sane and getting my work done for my classes!
Luckily enough, December 2nd will be my last class day of the semester and then it’s WINTER BREAK (unless I have review committee).
Things that will be coming after this semester:
- merch preorders
- new site and rebranding
- Ychs
- cleared queue by the end of the year!
Thank you for reading and if you have any questions don’t be afraid to send a message my way!
- Ren
Last year of College//Fall Schedule
Posted 6 years agoLong time no see!
Update on the summer:
This summer really changed my life thanks to my internship. Me and my group of 5 created a business within just 12 weeks! We won the main pitch competition and got to pitch our idea among 7 experienced entrepreneurs in hopes of gaining an investment! We intend to commit to making our
company a reality...but first LETS GRADUATE COLLEGE!
This last year of college is both going to be VERY intense but emotional at the same time. Just like every past semester...I want to focus on my classes, this year is a lot different... I want to focus on graduation and my BFA (senior thesis).
I won't go into details on what exactly my project YET but it will be consuming most of my time...but not to worry! I know how to manage my time and
organized myself a sexy little schedule!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j0.....ew?usp=sharing
I will be abiding to this schedule religously, and just like it says in the document, I will be contacting my clients when their pieces are being worked on!
I still hold the goal of finishing my queue by october but I am long term aiming to complete my queue by the beginning of December!
To keep myself fed and stable I will be offering weekly adopts and monthly YCH auctions so that people have a chance on a work of art by me!
https://trello.com/b/2GSZaixx/matchateafox-queue
I am still keeping my word and I will not be opening commissions until my queue is complete! I am committed to finishing my queue within 2019 alongside my weekly to dos for college. Pray my motivation and wrists keep up!!!
I plan to officially open for new commissions in December/January to help save up for me and oct's first place and furniture!!!
I will update again if anything comes up!
-Ren
Update on the summer:
This summer really changed my life thanks to my internship. Me and my group of 5 created a business within just 12 weeks! We won the main pitch competition and got to pitch our idea among 7 experienced entrepreneurs in hopes of gaining an investment! We intend to commit to making our
company a reality...but first LETS GRADUATE COLLEGE!
This last year of college is both going to be VERY intense but emotional at the same time. Just like every past semester...I want to focus on my classes, this year is a lot different... I want to focus on graduation and my BFA (senior thesis).
I won't go into details on what exactly my project YET but it will be consuming most of my time...but not to worry! I know how to manage my time and
organized myself a sexy little schedule!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j0.....ew?usp=sharing
I will be abiding to this schedule religously, and just like it says in the document, I will be contacting my clients when their pieces are being worked on!
I still hold the goal of finishing my queue by october but I am long term aiming to complete my queue by the beginning of December!
To keep myself fed and stable I will be offering weekly adopts and monthly YCH auctions so that people have a chance on a work of art by me!
https://trello.com/b/2GSZaixx/matchateafox-queue
I am still keeping my word and I will not be opening commissions until my queue is complete! I am committed to finishing my queue within 2019 alongside my weekly to dos for college. Pray my motivation and wrists keep up!!!
I plan to officially open for new commissions in December/January to help save up for me and oct's first place and furniture!!!
I will update again if anything comes up!
-Ren
SUMMER PLANS//SCHEDULE
Posted 6 years agoSorry for uh...not making a journal that one week like I said I would...heh
I decided to take a few weeks off of work to break from work after finishing a pretty hardcore semester of college.
A lot of things happened during May and it ended up being a month-long hiatus...which wasn't planned but it really benefitted me in the long run! (I will definitely do this again after a graduate just to give a heads up...this dude will be mega tired after that lmao)
SOOOO LET'S GET BACK TO IT...HERE'S MY WORK SCHEDULE
Mondays-Fridays: Internship (10-3pm central time) and Freelance Work
Saturday + Sunday: Personal Work and Book Work
I started my internship with Imagine U last week, its an entrepreneur startup internship in which I learn how to be an entrepreneur and how to start up my own business(es)! I just went through my first week and I discovered that I'm a good fit in this gig...and it will definitely benefit me for my freelancing career!
I'm also being paid during my time here so...I WILL BE ABLE TO FINISH MY QUEUE!!!
Commissions will be closed for the time being until my queue is complete, thanks to my internship I will be financially stable enough to work on my queue instead of adding more things on my plate over the course of the summer to keep me fed. I'm really grateful for Imagine U and UofM for allowing me to be a part of this program and giving me enough time to work alongside this job (this is crazy I have two jobs now!!!).
I hope you all understand the reasoning behind me closing stuff for a bit, I really want to clear my queue and it's been killing me for months during college and adding stress that I didn't have literally any time to work on stuff that wasn't college related. After this experience, I can definitely say that I've learned from it and I will be managing my flow a lot better for here on out.
When I open for commissions again, slots will be limited and I will be having new prices and a new TOS! I will attempt Google Doc forms if I can figure it out (I have some pals that will help me in that hopefully ahh).
My freelancing career is going to change a lot once I open up again and I can't wait to see what more I can do!
Thank ya for reading!
-Ren
I decided to take a few weeks off of work to break from work after finishing a pretty hardcore semester of college.
A lot of things happened during May and it ended up being a month-long hiatus...which wasn't planned but it really benefitted me in the long run! (I will definitely do this again after a graduate just to give a heads up...this dude will be mega tired after that lmao)
SOOOO LET'S GET BACK TO IT...HERE'S MY WORK SCHEDULE
Mondays-Fridays: Internship (10-3pm central time) and Freelance Work
Saturday + Sunday: Personal Work and Book Work
I started my internship with Imagine U last week, its an entrepreneur startup internship in which I learn how to be an entrepreneur and how to start up my own business(es)! I just went through my first week and I discovered that I'm a good fit in this gig...and it will definitely benefit me for my freelancing career!
I'm also being paid during my time here so...I WILL BE ABLE TO FINISH MY QUEUE!!!
Commissions will be closed for the time being until my queue is complete, thanks to my internship I will be financially stable enough to work on my queue instead of adding more things on my plate over the course of the summer to keep me fed. I'm really grateful for Imagine U and UofM for allowing me to be a part of this program and giving me enough time to work alongside this job (this is crazy I have two jobs now!!!).
I hope you all understand the reasoning behind me closing stuff for a bit, I really want to clear my queue and it's been killing me for months during college and adding stress that I didn't have literally any time to work on stuff that wasn't college related. After this experience, I can definitely say that I've learned from it and I will be managing my flow a lot better for here on out.
When I open for commissions again, slots will be limited and I will be having new prices and a new TOS! I will attempt Google Doc forms if I can figure it out (I have some pals that will help me in that hopefully ahh).
My freelancing career is going to change a lot once I open up again and I can't wait to see what more I can do!
Thank ya for reading!
-Ren
Spring 2019 Semester Update
Posted 6 years agoIn comes May and thus the ending of another semester of college.
This semester has definitely become one of my most difficult and hardworking semesters to date but it was also my most successful in my eyes...
I GOT AN INTERNSHIP!!! (a paid one to top it off)
I'm going to be interning with Imagine U this summer and learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how to collaborate with people who aren't in my field of work!
I'm so excited to learn so much and I can't wait to see how I'll use that knowledge into my freelancing job!
The showcase has proven to be super successful and helpful in finding a job and just overall getting rid of my social anxiety lmao
I also survived my human-centered design class and really finished strong in my other classes!
To bring into a personal note: I've started therapy!
It's probably odd to announce that but I'm really proud of myself for finally taking that big step towards healing from my past, dealing with my trauma, and having a happier life!
So far its been very informative and has taught me a lot of perspective of my past and has validated a lot of my actions in the light of stepping away from certain relationships.
I really, really, REALLY recommend going into therapy someday if you feel the slightest need to do so... it's honestly one of the smartest things I've ever done aside from leaving my last ex lmao.
SPEAKING OF RELATIONSHIPS!
me and oct are going to officially find and move into a place next summer <3
We were planning to move this summer but after some thought, I figured I might as well wrap up my last semester living in the safety of my dorm and being closer to my friends <3
Me and Oct are also going to the gym more and I've been making many strides to living a healthier lifestyle!...I just need to find more recipes to make other than different types of pasta, mexican food, and
chinese food dishes (affordable ones too lmao).
This summer I will be working with my internship and focusing on finishing up my queue as well as officially opening new commissions once my plate is clean!
I've been blessed to have so many amazing clients who have helped me out when I was in a pickle and are very understanding when a delay needs to be made!
I feel really good about where my art is going and I have a better work ethic now than I did in the past!
Also, I will be working on constructing my thesis for my BFA...my senior final project <3
I won't be revealing much but there is a way you can see sneak peeks on my progress....and I will talk about that in the next journal!!!!
thank you for reading and keep a look out for another journal later this week!
-Ren
This semester has definitely become one of my most difficult and hardworking semesters to date but it was also my most successful in my eyes...
I GOT AN INTERNSHIP!!! (a paid one to top it off)
I'm going to be interning with Imagine U this summer and learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how to collaborate with people who aren't in my field of work!
I'm so excited to learn so much and I can't wait to see how I'll use that knowledge into my freelancing job!
The showcase has proven to be super successful and helpful in finding a job and just overall getting rid of my social anxiety lmao
I also survived my human-centered design class and really finished strong in my other classes!
To bring into a personal note: I've started therapy!
It's probably odd to announce that but I'm really proud of myself for finally taking that big step towards healing from my past, dealing with my trauma, and having a happier life!
So far its been very informative and has taught me a lot of perspective of my past and has validated a lot of my actions in the light of stepping away from certain relationships.
I really, really, REALLY recommend going into therapy someday if you feel the slightest need to do so... it's honestly one of the smartest things I've ever done aside from leaving my last ex lmao.
SPEAKING OF RELATIONSHIPS!
me and oct are going to officially find and move into a place next summer <3
We were planning to move this summer but after some thought, I figured I might as well wrap up my last semester living in the safety of my dorm and being closer to my friends <3
Me and Oct are also going to the gym more and I've been making many strides to living a healthier lifestyle!...I just need to find more recipes to make other than different types of pasta, mexican food, and
chinese food dishes (affordable ones too lmao).
This summer I will be working with my internship and focusing on finishing up my queue as well as officially opening new commissions once my plate is clean!
I've been blessed to have so many amazing clients who have helped me out when I was in a pickle and are very understanding when a delay needs to be made!
I feel really good about where my art is going and I have a better work ethic now than I did in the past!
Also, I will be working on constructing my thesis for my BFA...my senior final project <3
I won't be revealing much but there is a way you can see sneak peeks on my progress....and I will talk about that in the next journal!!!!
thank you for reading and keep a look out for another journal later this week!
-Ren
Update 3/10/19
Posted 6 years agoHey guys! Long time no see!
I’m sorry for the inactivity, college has been taking up most of my time along with personal things!
I’m currently applying and awaiting responses to summer internships! Which is both exciting but scary at the same time! Last month I participated in a Student Showcase that my college held to connect and talk with company’s and businesses in Memphis! It was stressful to put it lightly 😭 but I did pretty well and learned a lot during my experience! I was even lucky to keep in touch with a few people so I achieved much!
My human centered design class has my 5 student class doing a big project for a non profit organization (United Way if anyone wants to know!) and I’m in charge of all the illustrations for the gala they are holding for their 95th anniversary party! It’s stressful and they are totally not like my normal clients but this will be nice to put in my resume 👌
Speaking of resumes...IM OFFICALLY FULLY BRANDING MYSELF AS MATCHATEAFOX STUDIOS! My personal branding class has us branding and making ourselves known to the world with our unique talents! I’m currently working on building my site which I plan to have up by the end of the month on square space!
In my comics class I’m working on a 16 page comic that will be printed and sold in future cons and events I plan on attending! I have been sorta quiet about it since I don’t want to spoil the story until it’s finished but I will be posting the pages for it once I finish this semester! I might make a video about it since I plan on expanding my social media presence but that’s for the future!
Aside from that I’ve just been really trying hard to find time to work on commissions while making sure I’m taking care of myself! I’m finally making a breakthrough with my self care and making sure my mental needs are handled first. I’ve sorta given myself a health plan and routine for my everyday care so I’m making sure I’m taken care of daily rather than once or twice a week. I still take sundays off but ooof I still need to take breaks and make sure my back doesn’t get any worse!
I’m also sorta planning out a book about freelancing but I’m not going to truely pursue that idea until maybe next year 👌
Anyways, that’s all I really have to say! I’m super busy and making strides into my self care and healing 💛 I’m definitely in a better and happier place than I was a year ago and I can’t thank my loving friends, family, clients, and loving partner for all their love and support!
Love you all and I hope you guys are all doing well!
I’m sorry for the inactivity, college has been taking up most of my time along with personal things!
I’m currently applying and awaiting responses to summer internships! Which is both exciting but scary at the same time! Last month I participated in a Student Showcase that my college held to connect and talk with company’s and businesses in Memphis! It was stressful to put it lightly 😭 but I did pretty well and learned a lot during my experience! I was even lucky to keep in touch with a few people so I achieved much!
My human centered design class has my 5 student class doing a big project for a non profit organization (United Way if anyone wants to know!) and I’m in charge of all the illustrations for the gala they are holding for their 95th anniversary party! It’s stressful and they are totally not like my normal clients but this will be nice to put in my resume 👌
Speaking of resumes...IM OFFICALLY FULLY BRANDING MYSELF AS MATCHATEAFOX STUDIOS! My personal branding class has us branding and making ourselves known to the world with our unique talents! I’m currently working on building my site which I plan to have up by the end of the month on square space!
In my comics class I’m working on a 16 page comic that will be printed and sold in future cons and events I plan on attending! I have been sorta quiet about it since I don’t want to spoil the story until it’s finished but I will be posting the pages for it once I finish this semester! I might make a video about it since I plan on expanding my social media presence but that’s for the future!
Aside from that I’ve just been really trying hard to find time to work on commissions while making sure I’m taking care of myself! I’m finally making a breakthrough with my self care and making sure my mental needs are handled first. I’ve sorta given myself a health plan and routine for my everyday care so I’m making sure I’m taken care of daily rather than once or twice a week. I still take sundays off but ooof I still need to take breaks and make sure my back doesn’t get any worse!
I’m also sorta planning out a book about freelancing but I’m not going to truely pursue that idea until maybe next year 👌
Anyways, that’s all I really have to say! I’m super busy and making strides into my self care and healing 💛 I’m definitely in a better and happier place than I was a year ago and I can’t thank my loving friends, family, clients, and loving partner for all their love and support!
Love you all and I hope you guys are all doing well!
December 2018 Update
Posted 7 years agoLong time no see!
Welp I am a week away from being freed from the clutches of college so resumes commission work!
I will be pacing myself instead of full-on diving in to prevent burn out, I will be updating my schedule weekly once
I'm done with college stuff to update you guys on my progress every week!
Also, December 18th is my birthday and this jackalope is turning 21!
I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm staying at my dorms over break so maybe I'll hang out with friends with my boy 💛
I will be posting an announcement thingy on a post in a few weeks related to some 2019 events! I can't wait to share with you guys
the big news I have in store for next year!
2019 is going to bring a lot more changes than this year for me and I'm both nervous but excited for what's to come!
I will be very business and college focused next year as well and plan on making some merch to sell at Holiday Bazaar 2019 at MCA!
I don't think I will be vending at Anime Blues until 2020 but I will be making concepts for things until then!
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season 💛
-Ren Out
Welp I am a week away from being freed from the clutches of college so resumes commission work!
I will be pacing myself instead of full-on diving in to prevent burn out, I will be updating my schedule weekly once
I'm done with college stuff to update you guys on my progress every week!
Also, December 18th is my birthday and this jackalope is turning 21!
I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm staying at my dorms over break so maybe I'll hang out with friends with my boy 💛
I will be posting an announcement thingy on a post in a few weeks related to some 2019 events! I can't wait to share with you guys
the big news I have in store for next year!
2019 is going to bring a lot more changes than this year for me and I'm both nervous but excited for what's to come!
I will be very business and college focused next year as well and plan on making some merch to sell at Holiday Bazaar 2019 at MCA!
I don't think I will be vending at Anime Blues until 2020 but I will be making concepts for things until then!
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season 💛
-Ren Out
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW SCHEDULE
Posted 7 years ago
Within the past few days, I have been taking a little break from Social Media to give myself the space to think over ways I could get my old art drive back and how I can make a work schedule that will stick.
For the past few months, it has been a struggle trying to gain motivation to work on really anything. I’ve had to force myself to even work on college work and it’s always done within the last second… I’ve finally had enough of it.
I have been dealing with a lot of hardships within the last few months and its one thing to take a break but it’s a whole different deal to let it consume everything I am.
I am frankly tired of being miserable over the same old shit that has been happening every year. I would think I would’ve gotten numb to it all, but I guess the fact that it keeps happening that it has made me tired.
I am done letting depression be my emergency breaks.
I am done letting anxiety prevent me from doing things I would enjoy and from doing things that would network me into the art world.
I am done letting issues within my personal life make me curl into a ball in a corner and weep my eyes out till they are sore.
I am done with drama, petty shit, and random hiccups affect me 10 times more than it should.
I am done letting myself get consumed in my sorrow and pain that it takes me away from the one thing I love doing the most: art.
I have learned a lot this year especially in my current semester about freelancing and it has made me do a lot of thinking about what direction I want to go in and how I should work.
I want to, after a year of graduating college, to take my business and make it licensed.
I want to make my name trademarked
I want to live in a permanent home with space I can call my studio.
I want to sell merch and go to and vend at cons.
I want to contribute more to the furry and Memphis community.
I want to kickstart that starting 2019/next year.
Starting next week, I want to start working with the new schedule that I have built that will work in toe with my college classes so that I am able to work consistently and effectively.
After my current queue has been cleared I want to start taking commission slots MONTHLY instead of whenever I am free. This way I can continue to use the schedule that I have made, and I have a
consistent workflow. I will kick this off by only taking 10 slots per month until I see fit that I can take in more. I may/will offer a few (5 at least) slots of sketches/minis within the month encase anyone misses the openings but they will be open at the beginning of every month until every slot is filled!!!! I believe having an expected opening date will help me have a mental deadline and will give my future clients a heads up on when to save up to commission me in the future!
SCHEDULE:
WK #1:
- PLANNING
- SKETCHING
- SENDING APPROVAL WIPS
WK #2:
- LINING
WK #3:
- COLORING
WK# 4:
- RENDERING
- FINISHING TOUCHES
SUNDAYS WILL BE MY OFF DAYS
I have great faith that this schedule will be do-able and will give me leg room for me to work on college stuff alongside commission work!
I will be starting this new schedule November 4th, 2018 and will be working on my current queue to test this schedule out.
I will start the monthly commission openings January 4st 2019 with a new price sheet/TOS/ commission form.
QUESTION FOR FREELANCERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!
Posted 7 years agoTo any of my freelancer and small business friends here.
Are any of you guys registered as a business?
Are you a Sole Proprietor or in an LLC? How do you guys go about retirement plans?
Do you do the 401(K) with an accountant?
Just wanting to hear some of your input to gather my thoughts on what I want to do for my future!
I'm learning a lot about freelancing more now this semester than I have ever heard in my life!
I want to try applying for a small business license in around 5 years so I can be able to calculate whether I should apply for a standard or minimal license.
I know after college I will be buying my trademark to secure it for my license but I want to hear your thoughts and your experiences so I know what
to do and aim for once I start my process!
Even though I am young in my 20s retirement is something I need to start thinking about as well :)
Feel free to spread this journal around for me!
-REN
Are any of you guys registered as a business?
Are you a Sole Proprietor or in an LLC? How do you guys go about retirement plans?
Do you do the 401(K) with an accountant?
Just wanting to hear some of your input to gather my thoughts on what I want to do for my future!
I'm learning a lot about freelancing more now this semester than I have ever heard in my life!
I want to try applying for a small business license in around 5 years so I can be able to calculate whether I should apply for a standard or minimal license.
I know after college I will be buying my trademark to secure it for my license but I want to hear your thoughts and your experiences so I know what
to do and aim for once I start my process!
Even though I am young in my 20s retirement is something I need to start thinking about as well :)
Feel free to spread this journal around for me!
-REN
October Update
Posted 7 years agoI figured after uploading an 8-page comic that it was a good time to sit down and give you guys an update!
So I've been lacking in art big time and the main reason behind that is College.
I'm working on making a schedule once things settle down, I have midterms next week so that is my main focus currently.
My grades are doing well, I'm learning a lot and making plans for the future while I'm away so don't think my creative juices aren't running >:)
Inktober is coming up and I will be running my own personal prompt! I will post all the sketches and doodles at the end of October to prevent spam!
Also next week I will be attending the Memphis Creatives Conference! A bunch of artist freelancers and artist businesses will be gathering there to chat about their process and
how they got to where they are! I was nominated to go so, of course, I couldn't pass it up! I can't wait to learn how to run my business better and gather ideas for what I want to do
in the future! It's probably the most educational convention that I will ever go to!
I'm hoping to get things back in order by the end of October, its been a real hassle lately but I'm picking back up!
Thank you guys for reading!
I currently do not know when I will be opening up for commissions again but once I do I will be having a BIG announcement here and on twitter!
-Ren Out
So I've been lacking in art big time and the main reason behind that is College.
I'm working on making a schedule once things settle down, I have midterms next week so that is my main focus currently.
My grades are doing well, I'm learning a lot and making plans for the future while I'm away so don't think my creative juices aren't running >:)
Inktober is coming up and I will be running my own personal prompt! I will post all the sketches and doodles at the end of October to prevent spam!
Also next week I will be attending the Memphis Creatives Conference! A bunch of artist freelancers and artist businesses will be gathering there to chat about their process and
how they got to where they are! I was nominated to go so, of course, I couldn't pass it up! I can't wait to learn how to run my business better and gather ideas for what I want to do
in the future! It's probably the most educational convention that I will ever go to!
I'm hoping to get things back in order by the end of October, its been a real hassle lately but I'm picking back up!
Thank you guys for reading!
I currently do not know when I will be opening up for commissions again but once I do I will be having a BIG announcement here and on twitter!
-Ren Out
Update//COMMISSIONS CLOSED//BYE SUMMER!
Posted 7 years agoTime for a well-needed update!
Welp college started today and I can already tell it's going to be jam-packed with projects and big things for my career!
I'm taking a calligraphy/type-face class, type/illustration (poster making), comics, professional practices, and personal finance for my fall term!
So far calligraphy is fun af and I'm surprised I have so many ideas for my type/illustration class!
During Oct's birthday weekend and vacation, I was able to clear my head and really think about what I wanted to freelance wise considering how stressful last semester was.
I've officially decided that I really want to step back and reallllllyyyyy take it easy with commissions.
So for right now, commissions are closed for the time being until my current queue is complete.
(those who are in the queue and haven't paid yet are still on my queue so no worries!)
After my queue is complete I will only offer 1 commission per week with the promise of it being complete before the week ended (Sunday).
I really want to focus and put my all into my last 2 years of college and also give myself more time and opportunities to be able to work on detailed personal and original work!
It's been pretty frustrating only pumping out sketches for myself when I want to dedicate myself to something for me but the guilt of not working on commissions dominates my mindset.
I really hope you guys understand why I'm doing this since especially since I really want to get involved with the Memphis art community so I can create a future for my business here in Memphis.
Plus, I really want to create works so I can vend at conventions in Memphis and in the surrounding areas! (FWA)
This summer was probably the most mentally draining and enlightening summer in my life.
For once, I was able to hang out with friends a lot and go out and do things I've never done in my life (anime blues/cliff diving/etc.) but there were several lessons I learned
and I will incorporate every lesson into my life for here on out.
There are things I regret but I can't let them drag me down when I have so much to live and be happy for.
I will say this though... I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life and I have so much ambition and hope that the coming days are going to be great and that I can overcome any challenge!
Thank you guys for your overwhelming support and love!
To my current and past clients thank you so much for your patience!
-Ren Out
Welp college started today and I can already tell it's going to be jam-packed with projects and big things for my career!
I'm taking a calligraphy/type-face class, type/illustration (poster making), comics, professional practices, and personal finance for my fall term!
So far calligraphy is fun af and I'm surprised I have so many ideas for my type/illustration class!
During Oct's birthday weekend and vacation, I was able to clear my head and really think about what I wanted to freelance wise considering how stressful last semester was.
I've officially decided that I really want to step back and reallllllyyyyy take it easy with commissions.
So for right now, commissions are closed for the time being until my current queue is complete.
(those who are in the queue and haven't paid yet are still on my queue so no worries!)
After my queue is complete I will only offer 1 commission per week with the promise of it being complete before the week ended (Sunday).
I really want to focus and put my all into my last 2 years of college and also give myself more time and opportunities to be able to work on detailed personal and original work!
It's been pretty frustrating only pumping out sketches for myself when I want to dedicate myself to something for me but the guilt of not working on commissions dominates my mindset.
I really hope you guys understand why I'm doing this since especially since I really want to get involved with the Memphis art community so I can create a future for my business here in Memphis.
Plus, I really want to create works so I can vend at conventions in Memphis and in the surrounding areas! (FWA)
This summer was probably the most mentally draining and enlightening summer in my life.
For once, I was able to hang out with friends a lot and go out and do things I've never done in my life (anime blues/cliff diving/etc.) but there were several lessons I learned
and I will incorporate every lesson into my life for here on out.
There are things I regret but I can't let them drag me down when I have so much to live and be happy for.
I will say this though... I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life and I have so much ambition and hope that the coming days are going to be great and that I can overcome any challenge!
Thank you guys for your overwhelming support and love!
To my current and past clients thank you so much for your patience!
-Ren Out
WORK SCHEDULE
Posted 7 years ago
I will be updating this schedule weekly and will change frequently if something comes up and once my college schedule changes! Thank you for reading!
TRELLO: https://trello.com/b/2GSZaixx/matchateafox-queue
Commissions: CLOSED until the current queue is clear (I do take instream coms time to time though!)
Trades: CLOSED
⋙- - - MatchaTeaFox Studio's Schedule - - -⋘
Working everyday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gym 5-7 p.m.
Until August 21st when the Fall term begins
(new schedule will be made made a week after the first full week of classes)
Once a week I will be taking a mental health day in order to focus on myself, this year I really want to focus on getting better and fighting my mental illnesses. Though my work days seem off and on, this is a way I can balance out college and work during the summer. Once the Summer ends a new polished schedule will be made after 2-3 weeks of the fall semester. This same plan will also pan out for the spring as well! I hope you all understand my reasoning behind this schedule considering that this will also prevent creators block.
June 2018 Updates
Posted 7 years agoHey guys!
I know I haven't posted much lately and most of it was from the tablet issue and of course starting summer classes.
I made a sacrifice today and dropped out of my watercolor class.
It isn't a class that is going to affect my studies since it had NOTHING to do with my major lmao plus I'm all good class credits wise!!!
I had to drop it due to my mental health worsening since I found out somethings with my family and just being really frustrated that I didn't have time to work on commissions
or do anything for the summer really. I'm better now though and I can breathe so much easier!
Plus I found out I earned back my hope scholarship!!! I kicked ass this past semester unlike my last spring semester and got back on my feet!!!!
It honestly feels amazing getting back where I need to be education wise... its a big load of stress off my shoulders and now I can keep working to ace my next few semesters and make awesome grades!
So about my commissions...
I'm going to try and work on them tonight and I will most definitely work on them tomorrow and so on!
For now on my class days are just Wednesdays and Fridays!
I will now have more than enough time to clear up my current queue and be able to work on personal projects!
June will be nothing but clearing my queue and opening up more commissions.
As well as making things for my studios such as business cards, Price Sheet, Banner (twitter, vending, etc.), and reference sheets for Ren, Wolfy, Octavio/Fish, and Savannah
I'm making new sheets since all my characters are going to undergo some changes ESPECIALLY Wolfy.
Wolfy is going to be retired this summer and will be given a more simple design... I've grown out of her and she cares a lot of emotional baggage.
I don't intend on selling her since she is a huge part of me so please do not send me offers.
There's more I have planned but for now, this is all I can update you guys on!
I'm sorry for all the delays, I'm getting back on my feet and I'm ready to deliver the work all my clients have been waiting on.
I really hope that after this that things will be better in the future...
-Ren
I know I haven't posted much lately and most of it was from the tablet issue and of course starting summer classes.
I made a sacrifice today and dropped out of my watercolor class.
It isn't a class that is going to affect my studies since it had NOTHING to do with my major lmao plus I'm all good class credits wise!!!
I had to drop it due to my mental health worsening since I found out somethings with my family and just being really frustrated that I didn't have time to work on commissions
or do anything for the summer really. I'm better now though and I can breathe so much easier!
Plus I found out I earned back my hope scholarship!!! I kicked ass this past semester unlike my last spring semester and got back on my feet!!!!
It honestly feels amazing getting back where I need to be education wise... its a big load of stress off my shoulders and now I can keep working to ace my next few semesters and make awesome grades!
So about my commissions...
I'm going to try and work on them tonight and I will most definitely work on them tomorrow and so on!
For now on my class days are just Wednesdays and Fridays!
I will now have more than enough time to clear up my current queue and be able to work on personal projects!
June will be nothing but clearing my queue and opening up more commissions.
As well as making things for my studios such as business cards, Price Sheet, Banner (twitter, vending, etc.), and reference sheets for Ren, Wolfy, Octavio/Fish, and Savannah
I'm making new sheets since all my characters are going to undergo some changes ESPECIALLY Wolfy.
Wolfy is going to be retired this summer and will be given a more simple design... I've grown out of her and she cares a lot of emotional baggage.
I don't intend on selling her since she is a huge part of me so please do not send me offers.
There's more I have planned but for now, this is all I can update you guys on!
I'm sorry for all the delays, I'm getting back on my feet and I'm ready to deliver the work all my clients have been waiting on.
I really hope that after this that things will be better in the future...
-Ren
ME TABLET IS HERE!!!!!
Posted 7 years agoI gotta go pick it up once Oct comes home from work (its raining cats and dogs here atm lmao)
BUT THE BIG BOY IS HERE!!!!!!
I'll be working as soon as I have everything adjusted and etc! I'm going to be working on a freebie warm up to get myself adjusted to the new hardware so expect that to be posted!
Plus imma take some sexy pics of the bad boy once he's set up~
IM SO EXCITED TO WORK AGAIN AND WORK ON SOMETHING NEW!!!!!
-Ren
BUT THE BIG BOY IS HERE!!!!!!
I'll be working as soon as I have everything adjusted and etc! I'm going to be working on a freebie warm up to get myself adjusted to the new hardware so expect that to be posted!
Plus imma take some sexy pics of the bad boy once he's set up~
IM SO EXCITED TO WORK AGAIN AND WORK ON SOMETHING NEW!!!!!
-Ren
Commission Work Status (CLIENTS PLEASE READ)
Posted 7 years agoDue to my malfunctioning tablet, I cannot work on digital work as much as I want
BUT I will be ordering a new tablet this weekend and it should come in early next week!
I have been working traditionally on the sketches for all the sketches in my queue and will be posting pics of the sketches on my trello!
https://trello.com/b/2GSZaixx/commissions
I am currently in the process of making the sketches darker so they can be more seen in the pic! My printer/scanner is packed so photo scans will just have to do!
I'm truly sorry for the delay, we never expect these things to happen but luckily my partner is able to help me get a new tablet so I can resume my work!
Once the new tablet comes in I will make another announcement!
Thank you all for your patience, if you have any questions feel free to note me or message me on my telegram/twitter DM!
-Ren
BUT I will be ordering a new tablet this weekend and it should come in early next week!
I have been working traditionally on the sketches for all the sketches in my queue and will be posting pics of the sketches on my trello!
https://trello.com/b/2GSZaixx/commissions
I am currently in the process of making the sketches darker so they can be more seen in the pic! My printer/scanner is packed so photo scans will just have to do!
I'm truly sorry for the delay, we never expect these things to happen but luckily my partner is able to help me get a new tablet so I can resume my work!
Once the new tablet comes in I will make another announcement!
Thank you all for your patience, if you have any questions feel free to note me or message me on my telegram/twitter DM!
-Ren
May 2018 Updates
Posted 7 years ago
Finals are over but my college fun ain't over!
I start my summer classes May 21st and I am in the process of moving into my new dorm May 13th!
This past week has been nothing but college recovery, packing, and errands with oct.
I am living with my partner and his family until I move into my new dorm due to him having better wifi and the fact that my dorm feels like a jail cell lmao.
My spring semester was definitely difficult to get through with the whole school closing news and the new set of stress that overcame me.
My summer classes aren't really overwhelming so I should be able to recover over the summer and get back to my old self and on track with personal work and coms.
I plan on getting a schedule for myself made so I have a consistent workflow going even during class days.
My summer classes within May-June are Monday through Friday so it will be another adjustment but not a harsh one.
All my classes end around 3 so I have plenty of time to work on commissions and work on homework on class days!
Thank you to my current clients for being so patient with me during finals and letting me figure things out.
I will be working throughout the week on my queue so fingers crossed I knock out a good chunk of it out this week!
Also, thanks to my loving partner, I will be receiving a new tablet pretty soon as a gift for making it through a harsh semester and for our 6 months <3
Plus my Intuos is kicking the bucket so the upgrade is VERY MUCH needed xwx... I gotta plan ways to thank and spoil him uwu
After this semester and overall college year, I can definitely say I've grown a lot as an artist and person...
I've learned a lot and made many changes in my life to better myself and my mental state.
I've learned to accept and love myself and find my own ways to make me happy.
I fell in love with the most amazing and loving man... he brought out parts of me I never thought I had and made me feel like a woman again!
I made amazing friends and strengthened the few I've made throughout the years...
I've gained a more ambitious work ethic and thanks to my boyfriend I have also gained a motivator to work harder so I can live a happier life.
I can't wait to see what my Junior year of college brings and what new things I will learn and create.
I especially can't wait to see what my future brings now with the love of my life at my side!
Life is getting better, and I'm glad I kept on fighting and never lost faith even after everything has happened.
Always keep fighting and build your latter... things will get better!
-Ren/Savannah
Updates/Commissions Open!
Posted 7 years ago
Hello just to add the reminder on my new account, commissions are open and prices can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....4iPx1hW4k/edit
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As you all know, I'm a college student at Memphis College of Art and will be graduating the year it closes.
Things are settling down finally, the news of the closure no longer affects the way I work and I have in fact started working harder on achieving my goals.
Currently, I'm in the works of making a comic for my comic's final which has been consuming most of my time but I have broken down my workflow to where I am not completely absorbed with college work : 'D
Starting this week I will be grinding working on commissions and college work so that I don't find myself tripping and delaying projects.
My motivation has returned to me after spring break thankfully so I am on full drive!
I recently finally registered myself for my summer and fall classes! I will be doing 9 hours worth of classes during the summer and 15+ during the fall!
I've worked it out to where I'm not taking so many classes during my senior year but still working full time, so I'm pretty hype for that news!
Aside from college junk, my mental health has gotten a lot better over the past few weeks.
I find myself smiling more and being more outgoing and positive...
Ever since I got closure from my mother about the past... the weight and pain of everything in the past has lifted off my shoulders.
I'm not looking to talk to the people who hurt me to say I'm over it all...but I am moving forward and don't intend on looking back.
I have many projects in mind for the future especially for the summer, I look forward to seeing them through and sharing with you all with what I create!
Also, thank you all for following me back from my TOPAZxWOLF account, for those that are new, welcome!
I don't intend on having a light gallery anytime soon anymore so look forward to finished coms and personal pieces this weekend or upcoming week!
-Ren
Welcome to MatchaTeaFox Studios/Comics/Creations!
Posted 7 years ago
Thank you, everyone, for watching and continuing to support me since my TOPAZxWOLF days!
This new name brings new work and content!
For here on out I will be sharing college projects mainly from my comic's class!
I am in the works of a mental illness series currently so if you are interested in that sorta thing keep your eyes open!
It's going to take a bit to fully adjust into this profile and fix things up here so be patient while I work everything out!
Scaps will be used to post any commissions, gift art, or trade work I receive from other artists to shout them out for their awesome work!
An artist has to help another artist out right???
I look forward to what comes up next with my new studio name, I hope you all enjoy everything I post!
- Ren Out!
