Life Update - Thursday, August 27th, 2020, 12:33 a.m., 19°C, Humidity 97 % (Patreon)
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Disclaimer: The following post is a blog-tier post. If you are vaguely interested in reading through the thoughts of this artist, then by all means carry on. If not, go back to being a degenerate or some shit.
hi - I usually don't do any vent posting but this one I want off my chest.
Art is something I've loved doing ever since high school and I've really grown from modifying traces and bashfully showing off my early stuff to classmates later in college. I love nothing more than the times I'm in the zone and can post plenty of content back to back for everyone to enjoy, but every creator goes through moments that their doubt really gnaws at their psyche.
It's gotten to the point that I feel I've really stifled my growth and am unable to push the bar for what I can create - I feel like my worse enemy suddenly getting afraid to experiment and push my brand further even if it's something I obviously want. Are we meant to be this dysfunctional or is it just me??
I plan on continuing my pursuit to create the content that makes me happy no matter what, but in moments of weakness it's getting tempting just to put the pen down at times and do what I can to avoid the weight of it all hanging on my mind.
I grew very complacent with anxiety getting the best of me for so many years and I know fully well life has its ups and downs as I go forward. Very soon I will be moving in with my partner to begin our lives together. No matter how much struggle or strife may lie ahead, I will continue to provide a variety of ways I can draw flustered girls for you all to enjoy.
With this change I'm certain that I'll be able to double down on practice and get through my commission backlog without having a mental crisis every time I even try to scratch the surface. I love you all for keeping me encouraged and inspired through the years so far - please look forward for more.
In-regards to Patreon...
Buzz about the internet surely has been interesting given the recent debacles featuring this very platform and many other artists has me doing a massive concern. Ain't necessarily bringing this to an end, but the possibility of being axed ain't my cup of tea. Back-ups are nice to have.
Personally been thinking of a Pixiv Fanbox as the secondary platform of tipping, or even Onlyfans if that's a thing worth looking into :thonk:
Y'all can yell at me at let me know. 8)