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Reaching Out – I Could Use Some Help
Posted 3 months agoHi all,
I just wanted to give a quick update and open up about what’s been going on. Things have been pretty rough lately, and I’m in a tough spot financially. I’ve been working hard to finish commissions and ease back into drawing more regularly, but I’ve been struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout, and complications from ADHD—mostly brought on by financial stress.
It’s taken a lot for me to work up the nerve to ask, but if you’ve ever enjoyed my work or just feel like helping out, even sharing or signal-boosting my commissions would mean a lot. Every little bit truly helps.
That said, I know times are hard for many people, and I want to be clear that I’d never want anyone to feel pressured or put themselves in a tough spot just to help me out. For those interested, my links are below. If you’d like to donate but can’t use Ko-Fi, feel free to DM me or message me on Discord—I’m happy to discuss alternatives.
Ko-Fi
Commis[color=#8CDEFF]s[/color]ion Sheet
I’ll also be posting all the commissions I’ve finished over the past few months, so stay tuned for those!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this—and no matter what you can or can’t do, I’m truly grateful for your support. 🩵
I just wanted to give a quick update and open up about what’s been going on. Things have been pretty rough lately, and I’m in a tough spot financially. I’ve been working hard to finish commissions and ease back into drawing more regularly, but I’ve been struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout, and complications from ADHD—mostly brought on by financial stress.
It’s taken a lot for me to work up the nerve to ask, but if you’ve ever enjoyed my work or just feel like helping out, even sharing or signal-boosting my commissions would mean a lot. Every little bit truly helps.
That said, I know times are hard for many people, and I want to be clear that I’d never want anyone to feel pressured or put themselves in a tough spot just to help me out. For those interested, my links are below. If you’d like to donate but can’t use Ko-Fi, feel free to DM me or message me on Discord—I’m happy to discuss alternatives.
Ko-Fi
Commis[colo
I’ll also be posting all the commissions I’ve finished over the past few months, so stay tuned for those!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this—and no matter what you can or can’t do, I’m truly grateful for your support. 🩵
Where I've Been
Posted 8 months agoAs I mentioned in my last journal, I want to take some time to address my absence and lack of posting since I returned from my hiatus in May last year. I think it’s only fair to be transparent with you all.
These past couple of years have been some of the hardest of my life. I’ve faced loss, pain, and grief that I honestly didn’t know I could handle.
I was doing well at the start of 2023, despite my long-term relationship beginning to fall apart. Commissions were coming in steadily, I had great connections with many of you, and I’d started seeing a doctor about managing my Generalized Anxiety Disorder and worsening ADHD. For the first time in my life, the meds gave me a clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Unfortunately, the ADHD meds killed my appetite, leading to dramatic weight loss. We had to cut my dosage in half, and with that, the clarity started slipping away.
Then September came, and I caught Covid. It hit me hard, leaving me completely drained. Even after I recovered, I struggled with brain fog, lower cognitive function, distractibility, and depression. I wanted so badly to keep up with my commitments and push through the procrastination, but it felt like life was actively working against me. My doctor adjusted my meds again, but between the brain fog and relationship drama, I was completely burnt out. Around the same time, my fiancé and I put our relationship on hold.
Things only got harder financially. My work hours were cut, and in late December, while on a month-long trip, my ex-fiancé told me they weren’t coming back. It was an emotional gut-punch and left me in financial freefall since they were earning most of our income.
The start of 2024 was a blur of grief, depression, and loneliness. Even when I got a steady, well-paying job, made amends with my ex (we’ve been good friends since), and secured food stamps, I felt stuck in a cycle of hopelessness. Losing a few loved ones during that time only made it worse.
But slowly, I started learning how to process my grief. I realized I’d spent so much time giving everything to everyone else—my ex, my friends, my family, even this community—that I’d forgotten to take care of myself. That wasn’t fair to me. I deserved to come first sometimes, too. I think that’s why I burnt out—I just didn’t have anything left to give.
By May, I thought I was ready to start drawing again, but I couldn’t even pick up my pen. It felt like I’d forgotten how. I didn’t know what to draw, didn’t feel “in the mood,” and the stress of everything drained what little energy I had.
Then in August, I lost a pet I’d cared for for over 14 years. Watching them fade was heartbreaking, but with the support of friends and family, I realized they’d lived a full, happy life. I gave them the best care I could, and when it was time to let go, I made them as comfortable as possible.
Oddly enough, their passing helped me process other losses I’d been carrying. It taught me to see death not as something cruel but as a natural transition. That moment, laying them to rest, brought me a bittersweet peace. For the first time in a long while, I felt like I could move forward while holding on to the good memories.
That same month, I took on my first lewd commission in over a year. I thought, "Maybe this will help me get back into the swing of things." It took longer than I’d hoped, but finishing it gave me a familiar sense of accomplishment and pride.
Of course, there were still setbacks. Losing all my custom brushes and dealing with tablet issues slowed me down. And when I adjusted my anxiety meds to help with overlapping ADHD symptoms, it only worsened things, causing brain fog, emotional struggles, and executive dysfunction. I eventually dropped back to my original dosage and started feeling like myself again.
I’m still working through a lot, but I can confidently say I’m in a better place now than I was six months ago. Despite everything—grief, trauma, loneliness, and setbacks—I’ve kept going, leaning on the people in my life when I needed to.
I feel like I’m finally starting to find my stride again. I’m not going to make any big promises, though—life is unpredictable. All I can do is what I’ve always done: my absolute best.
These past couple of years have been some of the hardest of my life. I’ve faced loss, pain, and grief that I honestly didn’t know I could handle.
I was doing well at the start of 2023, despite my long-term relationship beginning to fall apart. Commissions were coming in steadily, I had great connections with many of you, and I’d started seeing a doctor about managing my Generalized Anxiety Disorder and worsening ADHD. For the first time in my life, the meds gave me a clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Unfortunately, the ADHD meds killed my appetite, leading to dramatic weight loss. We had to cut my dosage in half, and with that, the clarity started slipping away.
Then September came, and I caught Covid. It hit me hard, leaving me completely drained. Even after I recovered, I struggled with brain fog, lower cognitive function, distractibility, and depression. I wanted so badly to keep up with my commitments and push through the procrastination, but it felt like life was actively working against me. My doctor adjusted my meds again, but between the brain fog and relationship drama, I was completely burnt out. Around the same time, my fiancé and I put our relationship on hold.
Things only got harder financially. My work hours were cut, and in late December, while on a month-long trip, my ex-fiancé told me they weren’t coming back. It was an emotional gut-punch and left me in financial freefall since they were earning most of our income.
The start of 2024 was a blur of grief, depression, and loneliness. Even when I got a steady, well-paying job, made amends with my ex (we’ve been good friends since), and secured food stamps, I felt stuck in a cycle of hopelessness. Losing a few loved ones during that time only made it worse.
But slowly, I started learning how to process my grief. I realized I’d spent so much time giving everything to everyone else—my ex, my friends, my family, even this community—that I’d forgotten to take care of myself. That wasn’t fair to me. I deserved to come first sometimes, too. I think that’s why I burnt out—I just didn’t have anything left to give.
By May, I thought I was ready to start drawing again, but I couldn’t even pick up my pen. It felt like I’d forgotten how. I didn’t know what to draw, didn’t feel “in the mood,” and the stress of everything drained what little energy I had.
Then in August, I lost a pet I’d cared for for over 14 years. Watching them fade was heartbreaking, but with the support of friends and family, I realized they’d lived a full, happy life. I gave them the best care I could, and when it was time to let go, I made them as comfortable as possible.
Oddly enough, their passing helped me process other losses I’d been carrying. It taught me to see death not as something cruel but as a natural transition. That moment, laying them to rest, brought me a bittersweet peace. For the first time in a long while, I felt like I could move forward while holding on to the good memories.
That same month, I took on my first lewd commission in over a year. I thought, "Maybe this will help me get back into the swing of things." It took longer than I’d hoped, but finishing it gave me a familiar sense of accomplishment and pride.
Of course, there were still setbacks. Losing all my custom brushes and dealing with tablet issues slowed me down. And when I adjusted my anxiety meds to help with overlapping ADHD symptoms, it only worsened things, causing brain fog, emotional struggles, and executive dysfunction. I eventually dropped back to my original dosage and started feeling like myself again.
I’m still working through a lot, but I can confidently say I’m in a better place now than I was six months ago. Despite everything—grief, trauma, loneliness, and setbacks—I’ve kept going, leaning on the people in my life when I needed to.
I feel like I’m finally starting to find my stride again. I’m not going to make any big promises, though—life is unpredictable. All I can do is what I’ve always done: my absolute best.
Revamping My Commission Sheet
Posted 8 months agoHappy New Year, everyone!!
I know it's been a hot minute since I've posted here, especially after announcing the return from my hiatus... *looks at calendar* 8 months ago ^^; I appreciate those of you who've been exceptionally patient and understanding over my situation and the struggles I've been going through! I plan to make a journal further addressing these issues to offer some transparency to you all.
With that being said, I'm not dead and I don't plan on giving up anytime soon! As some of you may notice, I've changed the prices on my original commission sheet. I plan to eventually create a revamped commission sheet where both it and my prices will be adjusted! Not to worry, I'm not increasing the overall pricing beyond what people were already paying! If anything, after much deliberation, I've decided to remove the sales tax from my commission to avoid any future confusion and offer more transparency so people aren't taken aback by the total price of their commissions. This means all commission prices will be fixed, save for things like complexity, multiple characters, etc.
While I've hardly posted anything last year, I have been accepting commissions and working on them to the best of my ability! I hope to post these in the near future both here and on BlueSk[/color][color=#D4E8FF]y , so stay tuned for more in the future!
I know it's been a hot minute since I've posted here, especially after announcing the return from my hiatus... *looks at calendar* 8 months ago ^^; I appreciate those of you who've been exceptionally patient and understanding over my situation and the struggles I've been going through! I plan to make a journal further addressing these issues to offer some transparency to you all.
With that being said, I'm not dead and I don't plan on giving up anytime soon! As some of you may notice, I've changed the prices on my original commission sheet. I plan to eventually create a revamped commission sheet where both it and my prices will be adjusted! Not to worry, I'm not increasing the overall pricing beyond what people were already paying! If anything, after much deliberation, I've decided to remove the sales tax from my commission to avoid any future confusion and offer more transparency so people aren't taken aback by the total price of their commissions. This means all commission prices will be fixed, save for things like complexity, multiple characters, etc.
While I've hardly posted anything last year, I have been accepting commissions and working on them to the best of my ability! I hope to post these in the near future both here and on BlueSk[/col
My Hiatus is Over (Commissions Open)
Posted a year agoHello everyone,
It's been quite some time since I last made any sort of announcement or post of any kind here. You've all been immensely patient and kind and I want to thank you dearly for that. These last several months have been immensely difficult and life-changing, but I'm starting to finally adjust. I've given this a lot of thought and I think I'm ready to return to making art here! I would like to start tackling some projects I'd shelved at the start of my hiatus and provide you guys with the same kinky, bizarre content you've come to love so far~
With that being said, commissions will once again be opened! I'll have a little less time to work on them as I used to, but I'm confident I can still have them done in a reasonable timeframe! ^^ As always, be sure to check commission sheet on my profile and the status of my commission slots in my description to know if I have any openings! Feel free to send me a note here or on my Discord if you'd prefer! I hope to continue making works that you all enjoy as much as I do~
See you soon!!
It's been quite some time since I last made any sort of announcement or post of any kind here. You've all been immensely patient and kind and I want to thank you dearly for that. These last several months have been immensely difficult and life-changing, but I'm starting to finally adjust. I've given this a lot of thought and I think I'm ready to return to making art here! I would like to start tackling some projects I'd shelved at the start of my hiatus and provide you guys with the same kinky, bizarre content you've come to love so far~
With that being said, commissions will once again be opened! I'll have a little less time to work on them as I used to, but I'm confident I can still have them done in a reasonable timeframe! ^^ As always, be sure to check commission sheet on my profile and the status of my commission slots in my description to know if I have any openings! Feel free to send me a note here or on my Discord if you'd prefer! I hope to continue making works that you all enjoy as much as I do~
See you soon!!
Twitter Suspended
Posted 2 years agoIn the wake of my hiatus, I got an email last night from Twitter informing me my account was suspended due to "violating their terms of evading suspension." I tried to appeal the suspension, but from what I've read from others who experienced the same issue, it's unlikely I'll be getting my account back. This is most likely due to a glitch with the shadow ban process as I did recently change my display name, but nevertheless, it's unlikely a human will review my case and my account may end up being permanently suspended. I'm unsure where I can even go when I return from my hiatus.
I've heard people mention Mastodon or Telegram, but I don't think that these sites have nearly as much of a reach as Twitter does. Additionally, their stigmas for housing alt-right extremist groups also works to keep people away.
BlueSky is invite-only and I've been on their waitlist for over 8 months. Additionally, I've heard people vent about feeling like BlueSky's exclusivity thanks to codes has made it impossible to follow people who move there. And I get it. Who wants to bookmark every artist they'd otherwise follow on the site if they could just get an account?
I do have an Itaku account but sadly most people didn't adopt the site and it's often just become more of a personal portfolio than a place where you can get traction and attract a wider audience.
My best options aside from here and Twitter have been fetish Discord servers where I promote my content when it's posted onto these sites, but even then, that's still a limited range and subject to the scrutiny of admins who many not like my particular brand of content. And sadly, sfw drawing just doesn't have any appeal to me anymore. I did it for a long time and just felt less fulfilled producing it than I did drawing nsfw stuff like the things I draw.
I've heard people mention Mastodon or Telegram, but I don't think that these sites have nearly as much of a reach as Twitter does. Additionally, their stigmas for housing alt-right extremist groups also works to keep people away.
BlueSky is invite-only and I've been on their waitlist for over 8 months. Additionally, I've heard people vent about feeling like BlueSky's exclusivity thanks to codes has made it impossible to follow people who move there. And I get it. Who wants to bookmark every artist they'd otherwise follow on the site if they could just get an account?
I do have an Itaku account but sadly most people didn't adopt the site and it's often just become more of a personal portfolio than a place where you can get traction and attract a wider audience.
My best options aside from here and Twitter have been fetish Discord servers where I promote my content when it's posted onto these sites, but even then, that's still a limited range and subject to the scrutiny of admins who many not like my particular brand of content. And sadly, sfw drawing just doesn't have any appeal to me anymore. I did it for a long time and just felt less fulfilled producing it than I did drawing nsfw stuff like the things I draw.
Indefinite Hiatus
Posted 2 years agoHello, I've never been the type to do these sorts of messages but I figured I'd let you all know what's going on. I'll be going on a hiatus for an indefinite period of time.
Thank you all for your support and I apologize for the lack of content leading up to this and moving forward. As such, it's also important to note that all commissions will be closed for the foreseeable future. Any attempts to request will graciously be appreciated but ultimately denied. I'd like to use this time to promote some other artists who do similar work to my own. Please check my favorites for content similar to mine and go support the amazing artists there. I don't want to trouble any of them by tagging them with this.
Thank you, and take care,
Quickswift
Thank you all for your support and I apologize for the lack of content leading up to this and moving forward. As such, it's also important to note that all commissions will be closed for the foreseeable future. Any attempts to request will graciously be appreciated but ultimately denied. I'd like to use this time to promote some other artists who do similar work to my own. Please check my favorites for content similar to mine and go support the amazing artists there. I don't want to trouble any of them by tagging them with this.
Thank you, and take care,
Quickswift
Commission Slots Open
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone! Just wanted to reach out and let you know I have commission slots open! You can find my commission sheet pinned to my page or you can click here!
You can also tell how many slots are open in the top with the text reading as follows:
Open Commission Slots: 0-6/6
If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a note! ^^
You can also tell how many slots are open in the top with the text reading as follows:
Open Commission Slots: 0-6/6
If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a note! ^^
July Monthly TF Poll SubscribeStar Results
Posted 2 years agoThe voting for this Month's SubscribeStar Illustration Poll featuring Shantae has finally concluded. The winner of the poll was Food TF with 2 votes! Subscribers will be able to see the WIPs leading up to the final piece as well as 10-day early access to it once it's finished!
If you'd like to vote on next month's poll along as well as gain early access to my original works, a private Discord, & exclusive WIPS, consider supporting me on Subscr[color=#6F8691]i[/color]beStar!
If you'd like to vote on next month's poll along as well as gain early access to my original works, a private Discord, & exclusive WIPS, consider supporting me on Subscr[color=#6
July Monthly TF Poll SubscribeStar
Posted 2 years agoHello everyone! The time has come to host the monthly poll for this month's illustration on my SubscribeStar! This month, the focus of our TFs will be Shantae, the Half-Genie Hero! If you'd like to take part in the voting, consider subscribing! The poll will end on July 20th @ 11:59pm PST! Thank you for your consideration! Expect more lewd pics soon~! ^^
https://subscribestar.adult/posts/964352
https://subscribestar.adult/posts/964352
Commission Slots Open
Posted 2 years agoHello everyone! I wanted to let you know that I've got about 4 slots open for commissions at this time if anyone's interested! Just feel free to give my commission sheet a look and DM me here or on my Twitter account! I'm pretty active both here and on Twitter, so I should be pretty quick to respond! Additionally, if you're ever curious just how many slots are open, I have a small counter on my page that looks something like this:
Open Commission Slots: 5/5
If you'd like to help support me and don't necessarily have a commission in mind, you're welcome to subscribe to my SubscribeStar! The rewards are pretty affordable and you'll get early access to non-commissioned art, WIPS, & even the ability to participate in a monthly poll for a full-shaded illustration! I'm currently working on last month's given how late I started my SubscribeStar, but I'll be keeping it on there for a couple weeks before I end up posting it online! If any of that sounds interesting, give it a look here!
Open Commission Slots: 5/5
If you'd like to help support me and don't necessarily have a commission in mind, you're welcome to subscribe to my SubscribeStar! The rewards are pretty affordable and you'll get early access to non-commissioned art, WIPS, & even the ability to participate in a monthly poll for a full-shaded illustration! I'm currently working on last month's given how late I started my SubscribeStar, but I'll be keeping it on there for a couple weeks before I end up posting it online! If any of that sounds interesting, give it a look here!
Launching my SubscribeStar
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone! I wanted to announce that my SubscribeStar is now officially public! If there are those of you who'd like to support me & the work that I do while also receiving some perks, please consider subscribing! I have some great, low-price tiers that are sure to peak your interest if you're a fan of my kinky, twisted content~
https://subscribestar.adult/quickswift
Feel free to give it a look! There's not much there at the moment, but over the next few days and weeks, I'll be sure to post more onto it to make it worth your while ;)
And of course, thank you all so much for helping me reach over +600 watchers! I'm astounded to see the overwhelming support you all have given me and I'd love to continue to provide the usual things you love here moving forward while also taking more steps to engage with you all! More to come, for certain! Stay tuned~!
https://subscribestar.adult/quickswift
Feel free to give it a look! There's not much there at the moment, but over the next few days and weeks, I'll be sure to post more onto it to make it worth your while ;)
And of course, thank you all so much for helping me reach over +600 watchers! I'm astounded to see the overwhelming support you all have given me and I'd love to continue to provide the usual things you love here moving forward while also taking more steps to engage with you all! More to come, for certain! Stay tuned~!
Thanks for +500 Followers!!!
Posted 3 years agoThank you all so much for the support and follows everyone! I know I've not been too active as of late. I've been feeling quite burnt out and unmotivated due to some outside influences, but I'll be thinking of commemorating this even with something! Until then, thanks again! ^^
Commissions Opened Once More
Posted 3 years agoHey everyone! Thanks so much for being patient and supportive of my break these past couple weeks. I'm feeling a lot better where I am now and I think I'm ready to tackle commissions and drawing once again. However, there is one big change I'd like to make moving forward.
Quite a few close friends and even concerned strangers have approached me to let me know that I'm really not charging as much as I should for my commissions. And honestly, I agree. During this downtime of working on improving my mental health, some of my closest friends and I got together and drafted up a revised pricing for all of my commissions. I know for some of you this will come as a shock, but I felt it was best to do so for my financial and mental wellbeing. You can see my updated pricing on the commission sheet on my page. I appreciate all of your support and I'm very grateful to have met so many kind people during my time here.
Here's to pumping out more kinky art for you all to enjoy~
Quite a few close friends and even concerned strangers have approached me to let me know that I'm really not charging as much as I should for my commissions. And honestly, I agree. During this downtime of working on improving my mental health, some of my closest friends and I got together and drafted up a revised pricing for all of my commissions. I know for some of you this will come as a shock, but I felt it was best to do so for my financial and mental wellbeing. You can see my updated pricing on the commission sheet on my page. I appreciate all of your support and I'm very grateful to have met so many kind people during my time here.
Here's to pumping out more kinky art for you all to enjoy~
Commissions Closed For the Foreseeable Future
Posted 3 years agoHey guys. So after careful consideration, I've decided that I'm going to be closing commissions for at least a couple weeks.
I'm not really in a good headspace and I've honestly been letting my mental and physical health fall to the wayside. This isn't anyone's fault save for my own.
As you've probably seen, I just finished my most recent commission, which was the last in my queue. As of today, I'm taking a break from drawing in general. I'll be taking this time to rest my body and mind and hopefully return with a renewed vigor and ability to be the best I can be in future commissions and art. Thanks for all your support. You're enjoyment of my work makes me so happy and I've met a lot of amazing people while doing this. See you all again soon.
I'm not really in a good headspace and I've honestly been letting my mental and physical health fall to the wayside. This isn't anyone's fault save for my own.
As you've probably seen, I just finished my most recent commission, which was the last in my queue. As of today, I'm taking a break from drawing in general. I'll be taking this time to rest my body and mind and hopefully return with a renewed vigor and ability to be the best I can be in future commissions and art. Thanks for all your support. You're enjoyment of my work makes me so happy and I've met a lot of amazing people while doing this. See you all again soon.
Branching Out
Posted 3 years agoSo as the title suggests, I've decided to start posting my stuff onto other sites. This'll be a work-in-progress over the coming months as I'll be posting most if not all of my content on various platforms to keep myself from being to centralized. Don't worry, this doesn't mean anything's changing here. I just wanted to let you all know!
Here are a few links to my social media
Pixiv
Itaku
Twitter
I have a DeviantArt as well, but I'd rather start a new one for art as I don't want the other one taken down if I get banned lol
I'd also like the thank you all for 400+ Watchers! It means so much that I can reach out and entertain so many people!! ^^
Here are a few links to my social media
Pixiv
Itaku
I have a DeviantArt as well, but I'd rather start a new one for art as I don't want the other one taken down if I get banned lol
I'd also like the thank you all for 400+ Watchers! It means so much that I can reach out and entertain so many people!! ^^
