Wow!!! Thank you all so much! I’m finally trying to be active on here again and I’m so grateful to have finally broken 2000 watchers! I’m crazy busy this month and catching up but I’ll try and do something at least to make the occasion!

Thank you all who came and made my first ever twitch stream a successful one! There were a lot of technical difficulties to start which made me begin a bit late. It is still not working exactly the way I would like for my work flow. I have ot use my portable tablet which is slower, and also hard to work at comfortably to stream, because my mac's operating system doesn't currently work with OBS. ALSO my tablet although PC won't let me capture my desktop, but we found a temporary work around. ANYWAYS it worked just won't have music right now or any bells and whistles just the art. But that's what you are there for anyways, right?!

Anyways! Don't miss future streams! Follow me on Twitch for updates and to help me become an "Affiliate!" whatever the hell that means! LOL


https://www.twitch.tv/shottsyarts
https://www.twitch.tv/shottsyarts
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Soooooooo we are having a VERY lean month! Like so bad I need to come up with over 1400 by the 1st to pay rent, not to mention all my credit card bills. I will be squeezing in some emergency livestreams to raise money, and soon I will also be doing a feed Waffles fundraiser, once i get enough viewers again that know I'm not dead... lol. Been SOOOO busy will make a longer journal soon! Between our cat trying to kill herself and costing us 2k My fiance getting laid off months ago, and getting lots of double interviews but no work, and THEN me getting waitlisted for my best and only fall show, we need to call upon our loyal art supporters!

SOOOO I NOW FINALLY HAVE TWITCH! YES YOU HEARD RIGHT! I have finally retired my dusty old livestream channel and my friend has been helping me get set up on twitch. There are still some issues such as not being able to both play music for you guys AND hear it, but our testing went well enough I feel confident to try out our first stream!

WHEN IS IT YOU ASK? Tomorrow starting at 6PM Eastern and will go until midnight if there are enough people! You can also follow my channel now and subscribe to get exclusive streams, support more streams, and also be alerted when I stream as at least this month I will be doing them a bit more, in addition to working on some old backlog commissions and working on my animation classes.

Link BELOW:

https://www.twitch.tv/shottsyarts
https://www.twitch.tv/shottsyarts
https://www.twitch.tv/shottsyarts

SLOT INFO:
I will only be taking 10 slots tomorrow broken up as follows:

10 sketch slots
1 TF 5 page spread and 5 sketch slots
2 5 page TF slots
or up to 3 Flat color slots.

Basically first come first serve if you want something larger get there early or all that I will be taking is simpler sketch commissions which you can always have upgraded later!

stream info below:

Livestream Special Info Below! Please familiarize yourself with my rules before commissioning.

All art will be submitted to my gallery, and all patrons will receive a full rez full scale copy of their purchase.

RULES:

-Livestream Commissions are done on a first come first serve basis, unless you have scheduled a specific time with me.

-I will be finishing your piece during the session so you MUST be there if you wish to purchase one of my special stream commissions.

-If for any reason you must step away during the stream once you have purchased a slot, please let me know you are stepping away and when you will be back, so I don't waste any time and can skip down to the next person in line.

-If you are not there when it is your turn and there is no one else to skip ahead to, I will be going ahead with your commission, and there will be NO tweaks or fixes, or edits unless you wish to pay an additional fee. My goal is to finish all commissioned art within a single session so each new stream starts new art and new pay. This is my job so I apologize if that sounds harsh, but time is money, and I need this to run smooth.

-When you ask for a slot in stream please send me only one note and include the following:

- What you are buying: Sketch, Linework, Flat, TF sequence?
- If TF sequence How many pages?
- Anthro or Feral Character?
-What is the Content? WG or regular?
If you are a returning client just have any new elements referenced for me if you want something to be specific like a prop or animal species.
- *** NEW CLIENTS:
1. have your 'sona or character references sent,
2. your email address you wish to use for me to send you your invoice. (If you have a different email from the one you pay on that you wish to receive your art at, send that as well. )


If your piece isn't finished during the session it will be completed at the beginning of the next session. (if it spills over into a second session you may work out with me a special time for me to stream when you can attend again, and you will be first priority in next stream you are at.)

LIVESTREAM SPECIAL PRICES
You may recommission any past project we have worked on to "update" or add. EXP: If you have commissioned a sketch, you can recommission me at a later date to finish the piece into flatwork. You will be discounted the price of what you have already paid for the sketch.
NOTE: Livestream Special prices are cheaper than my off stream commissions. They are meant to be quicker and done within a session so expect your sketches to be looser and rougher. I don't do shading generally for livestream pieces, and the art will be more simplistic.

Loose sketches-(Single Character Toony or Realistic)-[color=green]10.00-20.00(Additional Characters or props 5-10.00 extra depending)
EXAMPLE
Cleaned refined sketches -20.00 to 25.00 (Additional characters or props will be extra fees depending. Discuss for quote)
EXAMPLE
Linework-(one character)35.00 - 40.00
EXAMPLE
Flat Color-(one character)45.00-50.00(25.00per extra character)
EXAMPLE
Flat Color-REALISTIC(one character)60.00-75.00(35.00-45.00per extra character)
EXAMPLE
TF sequence sketches-15.00per page. (Will do a 5 page spread: includes 4 pages of transformation and final "tada" final form sketch on page 5) for 65.00)(basically get the last image free)
EXAMPLE
TF sequence FLAT COLOR-60.00per page.
**NOTE: Final "TADA" flat color single char pic at the end of the sequence is just 40.00 as other flats, if requested.
EXAMPLE


****DISCLAIMER: If you don't have any references and want me to "make up the character (not in every case, up to my discretion) be prepared to pay a bit more than the people who already have characters and references. Also be prepared to pay a bit extra if you request something overly complicated and specific that I am not used to drawing with added elements, such as specific kinds of clothing, or weapons etc. Prices will be discussed prior to your invoice being sent out for approval. All commissions must be paid right then and there in the stream up front before your piece can be started. Please have all funds available for paypal payments ready so as not to hold up the flow of the stream and other patrons. If your piece is not finished within the stream it is commissioned you are first priority in the next stream to which you are available.

Thanks all,
I look forward to seeing you all.

Hey everyone! I can't BEGIN to express how backlogged and busy I've been. I am feeling discouraged and stressed out. My fiance got laid off months ago, so I once again got a bit derailed and had to scramble to help pitch in for bills. I am now in my busy convention season AND my toon boom training course just started. I now have a working cintiq, and in between convention prep designs to hopefully earn enough at the final bronycon to get out of this hole, I am catching up on the commission backlog. I WILL get through them and then I plan to have some very unique products and commission types for you all, so please stay tuned and bear with me! ALSO I am now very active on twitter, and instagram and am also creating trello so I can show you all where you are in my commission lineup etc. I will be posting links to trello soon, but for now follow me https://twitter.com/shottsyarts on twitter and insta! https://www.instagram.com/shottsyarts/

Please keep in mind these are my professional profiles and I will not be sharing or doing any weight gain art on them, but much more detailed painting, designs, and my wire sculpture commissions! I would appreciate the follows!

For my birthday I got a cintiq replacement!! I’m getting all set up and working on catching up with commissions!

We are badly struggling with bills since I lost my part time job that I’ve been at for over ten years. Along with my fiancé losing his a couple months ago. I have been trying to catch up since the ending of my Don Bluth class but I have less time than I was hoping.

Sooooo I am calling upon my loyal fans! I am creating a twitch account finally and will be making a brand new stream setup! It still needs some testing so keep your eyes out for the links so you can subscribe. I’ll be creating two channels one for the weight gain type stuff and one for much more amazing illustrative professional work which I hope you will all support! I am going to start some more fantasy based commissions and there will be bonuses for those that support my other account! Keep your eyes out for upcoming announcements!

-Shottsy

Sooooo my cintiq had to go in for repairs. I got it back and we are now selling it to go toward a better one that can handle a stronger work load that my generous father is getting me for my birthday, which is April 30th. Without my art tools I basically have no way of surviving.

Please bear with me as I push through to catch up on old work and get through some new work. Hopefully I’ll be able to get into a rhythm and take on more commissions.

Now the badish news:
My fiancé over a month ago got laid off. His location shut down and he has been trying hard to find new employment. He was supposed to be carrying us for a few months so I could focus and finish up my animation class and also catch up on commissions and business. Instead I have had to scramble to try and help out before I was ready. I wound up taking on too much at once and went back to my part time job on top of everything else prematurely. I’m not sure why or what I did or how it happened but I got fired and now neither of us have a fallback. I will NEED to push through somehow catch up on everything but also take on more work to survive. When I open for commissions know that every dollar you guys support my work with is helping us to pay bills and keep me able to do art at all. I am so grateful for all of my patrons and I am sorry things have been slow. I am trying to work hard but also facing burnout so I am trying to balance. I wanted to type this on a computer but of course it’s being wonky and needing updates as well so I have to muddle through typing this on my crappy outdated phone. I know things will get better! Please be patient and bear with me and as always please support my work! It’s what I love and all I know to do.

Also for those that love Waffles keep and eye out as he will be making a bit of a comeback in some art soon! I am also considering doing an epic new kind of fundraiser with your favorite fat donkey which would be a huge help to us right now.

-Shottsy

Hey all! I'm not dead I promise! I've been super busy with my animation class, which just ended. (I still have a LOT to do to finish my short film.) I have shows to prep for, and other backlog, as well as a huge list I'm not even going to put here. SO I discussed with my fiance, and he helped me devise a plan to both make some income while simultaneously knocking out backlog. I am going to open up for two slots at a time, and work on one old one at the same time each couple of weeks.

We have a financial emergency so keep your eyes out on my open commission slots and also a fundraiser I plan to do in the coming months unlike any I've previously done.

It turns out my fiance's work facility is shutting down the entire location so he is losing his job. I was finally getting stable and he was going to support me a bit so I could catch up on life, and work on my portfolio to apply to animation jobs. This will still happen just not as soon as I'd hoped, so in the meantime I'm counting on my longtime fans, new fans, who like my art and want to support me in continuing to make it!

YOU will also get some amazing art now that i have trained my craft even further! To note: I WILL have to increase my prices because education doesn't come cheap. It cost me a lot and but I am now trained by both Joe Murray (Creator of Rocko's Modern Life) AND Don Bluth, as well as training and tutoring from Len Simon. Not to mention my college art degree. I will be updating my price list, what I offer, and more coming soon!

NOW If you have stayed with me so far on to the good stuff!

TWO commission Slots are opening for both Feral OR anthro of your choice! I am offering sketch- cell shade!
I am also willing to take a line que for once these two are complete.

TO CLAIM A SLOT:
Type "CLAIMED" in the comments below if you want the first or second slot, the others that aren't the first two will go into the que in order you type claimed.

I will contact you via notes where you can send me your refereces and email, and I will send you an invoice. The first two slots must be paid immediately to secure them. If you are below the first two in the que, when it is your turn I will contact you via notes to see if you still want the slot.

You must then pay within 24 hours to secure it or I will move down to the next person in que.

If you did not get one of the first two slots, still comment "Claimed" below and I will put you in line in order in which you want to secure a spot. Then I will contact you when your number comes up!

SLOTS:
1.  PsychedelicShark - PAID
2.  eyeman443 - PAID

Backup QUE:
1. 2dumb2die
2. feralstuck64
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Is your character in need of an epic makeover? Would you like a top notch model/reference sheet to have an easier time commissioning in the future? These will also be great reference for when I eventually open animated commissions!

I need some fast cash for overdue bills. I’ve had to miss some work because of my Don Bluth class. I am in the final stretch working on my short film and applying to industry jobs. I am opening to start a limited number of 3 slots will open 3 more once completed.

Please note me to claim one! You can send references you already have or a detailed description and I can work with you on development!


Examples of some of my older model sheets (I’ll have shiny new samples soon!)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

Basic full body model sheet:
5 views flat color
- 250

Model sheet with extras
•5 full body views
•3 added detail shots (paws, markings) or 3 headshot expressions

-350

If you want to add an extra full body for instance what a character looks like in weight gain I can quote you just message me!

Slots:
1-OPEN
2-OPEN
3-OPEN

I sell messenger bags, hoodies, t-shirts and vintage toys as well as my original novel over on: https://www.shottsyarts.com!

I’m trying to raise money for the holidays please consider checking out my items! We have a lot of awesome furry friendly designs such as our “PawsPlay” line which are pets in pawsplay! We also have new “the Last unicorn” designs and “how to train your dragon”!

Coupons are:

25% off your purchase

ENTER: SHOTTSYSGIVING18

Enter: freeshipshottsy
For free shipping on items over 100.00 for anyone in The continental Us.

If you are over seas contact me and I will create a separate invoice for you and shipping quote!

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WELL I had no idea how very intense this class would be. My fiance' and I have posponed our wedding, I have been swamped with bills, class, and am done with conventions for the season. I am working to simultaneously clean our messy house, catch up on comissions AND work on my animation work. Catching up slowly but surely. I apologize for dropping off the face of the earth for a bit. I feel like I'm back in college. Sometimes having to do as many as 32 drawings within three days.

I HAVE gotten the opportunity so far of a lifetime! I have gotten to animate for my idol, have him critique my work and have gotten amazing feedback! I've so far gotten to animate littlefoot, Petrie, and fievel! If you'd like to see exclusive videos and Don Bluth himself critiques of my animations please consider supporting my patreon! For just 5.00 a month you can have access to hidden content! Also dibs when I eventually open up animated commissions! Yes! I am catching up and clearing my roster because I am thinking of factoring up pricing for doing some animated comissions in the near future!

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/ShottsyArts

If you'd like to see some of my public tests feel free to check out my animation
youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo....._as=subscriber

Comissions in Progress:
1.  PsychedelicShark - celshade plus prop - In Progress
2.  vrghr - Sculpture- in progress, (other things will be gotten to as I can) omg most patient wuff ever!

Anthrocon Comissions:
Fox Sona wire sculpture badge
Turtle Sona sculpture badge Collab

Hey all! I've been crazy swamped with life, bills are piling, because I can't do as much for business or shows with my Don Bluth class. Our cat Raisin ran away last week, but she has been safely reunited after four days of sleepless nights and me freaking out that she'd be gone forever if fourth of july hit. I was also gone on a pre-wedding vacation my mom took me on. So NOW I'm back to work. I have Anthrocon in just a few short days, I WILL be taking at con commissions for anyone going! Please stop by and say hi. All my sales are going to debt and bills right now. This class has been amazing but a really big financial burden. I am doing my best to work on knocking out commissions as I can while balancing homework and new product designs, AND wedding planning.

Here is my current que:

1.  cormack - Refined Sketch - In Progress
2.  PsychedelicShark - celshade plus prop - PAID
3.  vrghr - Sculpture- in progress, (other things will be gotten to as I can) omg most patient wuff ever!

Hey everyone!

I am sorry I have been MIA between wedding planning, convention prep, Don Bluth class (this is a big one it is SOOOO hard! He has us doing like 40 drawings a week!) PLUS trying ot catch up on comissions, pricing toys to sell, physical therapy for my back, AND attempting to clean my house I haven't been able to be on as often! However, I am posting a lot of my work in progresses, as well as my critiques from Don Bluth himself on my patreon! You can learn from my mistakes, see what he says and how he pushes me to be a better artist and YOU guys can also help support me in this endever! I have a LOT of bills and I have had to cut a lot of my shows which is my main source of income in order to give me all to this class. Don Bluth has been my biggest inspiration since I was a baby.

My goal with this class is to apply for a job with him, OR if that doesn't pan out I will have a killer portofolio to apply at cartoon network, or nickelodeaon and pitch a series.

For just 1.00 a month you will get exclusive content, and early peeks of my wip videos and artwork.

For just 5.00 a month you will get exclusive access to my Don Bluth critiques videos, as well as other exclusive content as it becomes available such as sneak peek chapters of my novel (which is postponed until november) and exclusive character designs, wip animations and more! There area also higher tiers for things if you want to support me further and get more content and even have your characters make cameos when I do mini comics, or animations with background characters!

There are already a bunch of animation videos up and lots more to come! This week we are animating Goofy!

I have my bridal shower this weekend, and then will be gone for two weeks for a show and then I have three back to back shows in July so I apologize about the delay in commissions! I will be getting caught up as soon as possible and I try and squeeze in progress on them in between my other things as time allows! I am facing a serious case of burnout but I won't allow myself to slow down. Not with such a huge opportunity in my lap. Don Bluth has been absolutely amazing! He has already taught me so much and I can't believe by the end of the year I will have a chance to meet him in person and work with him for a week! Please consider supporting my art so I can make sure I can give this my all! Every little bit makes a huge difference!

Pledge now!

https://www.patreon.com/ShottsyArts
https://www.patreon.com/ShottsyArts
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Thank you!!

I am in full swing working on animation exercises! This one was quite a challenge! I have reactivated my old youtube account, and am planning on even doing some new Waffles animations in the near future! However, animation paper, being able to have food and give this class my all can be very expensive along with bills! Please consider supporting my patreon to see behind the scenes of how I animated, see Voice over critiques of Don Bluth critiquing my very own work to help me improve! Also get exclusive first access when I open for commissions including perhaps an animation commission slot when time allows!

ALSO my birthday is Tomorrow! If anyone wants to send me anything (Totally not expected, or necessary but always greatly appreciated) You can send bday wishes and any funds if you would like to my paypal at shottsy85[at]gmail.com

Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/shottsy85
https://www.youtube.com/user/shottsy85

Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ShottsyArts
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Have a convention in three days, Have Don Bluth Homework, AND Con prep so have to miss work for the week because I'm so behind! HOWEVER, I also need gas money to get there, food and snack money, incidentals AND have some bills. I had enough money but realized my insurance on my van expired so had to pay a chunk for that and other bills that were needed! I am revamping my business and have a lot of expenses right now. I am in progress on a couple backlog commissions, which I am fitting in between class, and show stock obligations.

Because I am doing this emergency I am giving the usual livestream cheap rates even though these are off stream and I tend to spend more time on them! Opening 9 slots right now will open more once these are complete.

*Disclaimer* Prices do not include props, including clothing, or additional characters (Discuss with me for additional fees for additions. )

Opening for 3 cell shade slots Single character full body fat or not

$45

1. psychedelicshark (PAID)
2. Open
3.Open

Refined sketch full body single character

$20 each
1. Cormack (IN PROGRESS)
2.:
3.

3 loose sketch commission slots full body (additional characters 10 each)

$10
1.
2.
3.

Edit: I'm starting animation this week! I will be sharing some of my knowledge as well as Don's very own critiques of my personal work for his class! Watch me progress and grow as an artist and help support me making more work! As I get better I may offer some mini animation icon or little movement commissions but patrons get first dibs! Be sure to get in on this now!

See what Som Bluth himself says about my artwork! Support my progress on patreon for only 5.00 a month you will get exclusive access to artwork and my video critiques from the master Don Bluth! For more than 10.00 a month I will also show you more exclusives give you priority when I open back up for commissions and show you my final animations! We start animating this week! If you pledge before the first you will get to see this march’s and April’s videos!

https://www.patreon.com/ShottsyArts
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Now is the time to subscribe to my patreon! I am taking a brief hiatus on all my other work to devote my attention to my rare opportunity with Don Bluth. I'm sure almost ALL furries know who he is. For those that want to support my focus and help me pay my other bills so I can devote more time to my classwork you can support me on my patreon!

For only 5.00 a month, you can get exclusive access to all of my completed assignments and critiques of my work! You can watch me grow as an artist, and there is a BONUS!

For all of those that support me for only TEN dollars or more a month, you will also get to lock in my livestream, and commission prices which will be going up by next year.
For two years, those that support me on patreon for the year will get to keep my regular commission prices even as I improve and raise my rates, for a full two years after my course is completed! I don't quite know where this will lead me, and there is no guarantee when I will be available for more commissions, as I am working on my personal projects, and HOPE to be working alongside Don Bluth someday. We will see! All of your support goes to a great cause, and helps me further my art. If you like my work please consider supporting it!


https://www.patreon.com/ShottsyArts
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May open for two more depending on my time constraints.

SLOTS: CLOSED

1.  FalloutWolf - Flat Color -FINISHED
2. anonymous - IN PROGRESS

Any takers? I'm doing single character only will do flat color or cell shade. Will also do anthro or feral for these.

Flat color 45

Cell shade 65

Comment if you'd like to claim a spot and then send me a note with your information, references and email.

SOOO I haven't been streaming as you may have noticed because my usual computer is from 2007 and is finally just too slow to deal with. I DO have a an alternate source to do art on but its not good for streaming. I REALLY want to treat myself to something frivolous which I don't do often. As some of you may know I am an avid collector of vintage 80s my little ponies. WELL Target just came out with a set of just as good quality retro reproductions and I REALLY REALLY want them. I know its stupid when we have so many bills and other pressing matters, but ponies make me happy. Their bright colors and soft bodies just make me smile. I usually clean and restore them, sell them and fund my own collecting by selling off extras, but these are actually new in store so can't really do that at the moment.


SO the info:

I will take two single character commissions full color and cell shade for $65 each.

Normally for off stream commissions (which I don't take right now with everything else I have to do) they are more than livestream ones. Because these are so cheap I won't be doing picky revisions or anything like that. You guys can give me references and a concept and then let me run with it and you will get more of a surprise by the end.

If you would like one of these two slots, comment Below "CLAIMED" and I will send you my paypal information.

I will be working to do a fast turn around on these but am also now editing videos for my fiance's new channel, and working on show stock, so please allow around two weeks for completion. I will be in contact with updates on progress.

-Shottsy

Hey everyone! Sorry if you tried to show and it didn't work! Some kind patrons told me it wasn't working. We had a few show up that found another link. This one SHOULD work. Please do let me know if it doesn't ahead of time! It should bring you to the stream even if I'm offline!

Next stream is THURSDAY DECEMBER 14th at 7pm eastern! YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SLOT AND TIME TODAY INFO BELOW!

(I MAY stream earlier if I get time, or there is enough pre-bookings that I need to set up another time but this one is a guaranteed time!)

If you want to be first for next stream you can pre pay and book your slot now. I will only be doing one single TF a night and they must be booked for the beginning of the stream since those take more energy and work and I don't want to get burned out as it gets late.

To Book your slot: Send me a note with references, what you want (Sketch, refined sketch, flat etc.) and your email for paypal. I'll give you a quote. Once you approve the quote I'll send you an invoice and once paid you will be booked. Slots are on first pay first serve. You also MUST BE THERE for your scheduled time or I'll drop down to the next person in line, and if I get to you and you don't show I'll finish it with no revisions to the sketch.

My prices are listed on my journal, this is a good opportunity to get these lower prices as after I complete my year long course with Don Bluth my prices will be going up some. I will still have opportunities and discount specials and of course special extras here and there for my long time veterans!

Can't wait to see you all!

I will be hopefully setting up picarto on my newer cintiq at some point but it doesn't have the file storage my old OLD Mac Pro circa 2007 does

Find my stream site still here:

Next stream is THURSDAY DECEMBER 14th at 7pm eastern! YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SLOT AND TIME TODAY INFO BELOW!

If you want to be first for next stream you can pre pay and book your slot now. I will only be doing one single TF a night and they must be booked for the beginning of the stream since those take more energy and work and I don't want to get burned out as it gets late.

To Book your slot: Send me a note with references, what you want (Sketch, refined sketch, flat etc.) and your email for paypal. I'll give you a quote. Once you approve the quote I'll send you an invoice and once paid you will be booked. Slots are on first pay first serve. You also MUST BE THERE for your scheduled time or I'll drop down to the next person in line, and if I get to you and you don't show I'll finish it with no revisions to the sketch.

My prices are listed on my journal, this is a good opportunity to get these lower prices as after I complete my year long course with Don Bluth my prices will be going up some. I will still have opportunities and discount specials and of course special extras here and there for my long time veterans!

Can't wait to see you all!

I will be hopefully setting up picarto on my newer cintiq at some point but it doesn't have the file storage my old OLD Mac Pro circa 2007 does

Find my stream site still here:
http://original.livestream.com/shot.....1&ra=69747
http://original.livestream.com/shot.....1&ra=69747

Hey all! Just a reminder that I'll be starting a livestream this Saturday and will be attempting to do more throughout the following weeks for bills and holiday income! I am doing all kinds of commissions but still am planning to do things easily complerabke as I'm still working to catch up on things in between personal projects, convention stock and backlog commissions.

My prices are listed on my journal, this is a good opportunity to get these lower prices as after I complete my year long course with Don Bluth my prices will be going up some. I will still have opportunities and discount specials and of course special extras here and there for my long time veterans!

Can't wait to see you all!

I will be hopefully setting up picarto on my newer cintiq at some point but it doesn't have the file storage my old OLD Mac Pro circa 2007 does

Find my stream site still here:
http://www.livestream.com/shottsysa.....tream?t=137231
http://www.livestream.com/shottsysa.....tream?t=137231

I'm having a Black Friday sale in my store!

Type: SHOTTSYSGIVING

at checkout and receive 25% off your entire order in my store! I have tshirts, hoodies, laptop bags, and more of my original art! Check it out HERE

Also mark your calanders for December 2nd 7pm eastern for my commission livestream! Prices on my journal!

Hey everyone! I'm not dead! Have some commissions to still catch up on also been working all month doing "Nanowrimo" (aka national novel writing month) which is when I work like crazy to add to my fantasy novel I've published. (More on that soon!)

Anyways, I have no shows the next few months and therefore no extra income! I am going to be doing some limited livestream specials for holiday and rent money! Starting December 2nd at 7 PM until late I'll be doing a short week long stream! Take advantage of this as I will soon be taking my class with Don Bluth and time for commissions will be even less frequent and will cost more since I will be trained by one of the best! I will see how the first week goes to assess if the stream specials go longer!

Mark your calendars December 2nd 7pm eastern! Check my link on the top of the journal for pricing

First off I just got back from NYCC. I promoted my new plush, which I plan to launch the Kickstarter for this summer!

I got my cintiq replaced so I can do digital art again.

Did a COUPLE inktober drawings but I got so behind I'm just going to do my best to do some as I can. I am doing a different types of unicorns theme.

I am catching up on my biggest most pressing commissions and then to a few that have now been hanging over my head for YEARS I am going to be refunding the remainder of what is not finished so I can move on. My life is just too crazy and is showing no signs of slowing down, so unless it's a livestream commission or a single wire sculpture commission once I clear my current que, I won't be taking large scale commissions for a while.

Now for the HUGE news. First off my fiancé and I have finally set a wedding date and we plan to be married in December 2018. Weddings take lots of planning and coordinating especially admist life and shows. (Although I already planned to do less shows next year)

Now for the BIGGEST news:

I have just been excepted for one out of only twenty slots for a once in a lifetime opportunity to study under my lifetime idol Don Bluth creator of "All dogs go to heaven", Land Before Time, Secret of Nimn, Anastasia and more. It is a year long class studying script writing, stoeyboarding, layout, animation and at the end I'd actually get to go spend a week with him and Gary Goldman in Arizona for the final.

I had forgotten I had even applied and just figured I wouldn't get in. He handpicked me because he likes my art!!

Only problem is it's 10 grand and with my wedding and life and still trying to climb out of debt I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it or not yet. I'm praying my dad will see what a huge opportunity this is and help, but I don't want to not have a wedding after waiting over eight years or so with my fiancé and finally planning it. ANYWAYS, I'll keep you all updated! Miss all my supporters and am hoping to be a bit more active soon!

-Shottsy