Kings Journal: 5th Anniversary (Patreon)
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According to my calendar it is my 5th anniversary (May 23).
Quick info:
I did not prepare special art for this day, because I prefer to recap my thoughts on my anniversary. It's the day, when I wonder how to go on, what progress I could make in the future. Not to mention that special art messes up my schedule. And I already drew the 11k followers special artwork.
Let's begin with some recent progress: I created a shop on Gumroad in March and I am quite satisfied with the results. Unlike other artists I do not offer past Artpacks. I offer Wolfballs plus free artworks as gifts. Each Wolfball represents specific content. Aside Wolfballs I offer my OC artworks and my finished Massage comic.
Gumroad gives me important feedback about what is popular. My bestselling items are the Astral Wolfball (Max Howard from Astral Chain) and my OC comic "The Massage".
This result supports my conviction: I needn't draw trending characters for success - I can trust in my own selection.
Although I am not that emotional, I am proud that I still draw unique fanart of rarely drawn guys and Furries (and yes I also draw trending stuff sometimes, when I like it or the when it is a Commission Chance poll result).
Within the past 5 years I was able to find a kind community, kind patrons who put their trust in me. I am very grateful for this! Thank you <3
And this is the emotional moment of the day. <3
Back to the recap:
After 5 years I see my biggest potential in drawing original characters and content.
My comics and my OCs will become my main inspiration. I own the complete copyright and I can create the stories Hollywood or anime will never give us: A proper portrayal of gay characters. No drama because someone is gay, no stereotypes.
Finally some stories about a space cowboy/explorer who dates aliens or a gay version of the Beauty and Beast fairy-tale or a mutant story or a gay superhero or a sexy daddy coach or... There is so much I could tell and draw.
But these ideas need time and my time is limited.
In favour of my OCs I will edit my Artpack content within the next months. I will grant my OCs one more space in the Artpacks. This means 3 comic pages per month and 2 fanarts.
Speeding up my comic production will be great. It is simple math:
The upcoming new speed:
1 month = 3 pages
2 months = 6 pages
3 months = 9 pages
4 months = 12 pages
and so on - it will be three times faster than before!
The current speed is:
1 month = 2 pages
2 months = 4 pages
3 months = 6 pages
4 months = 8 pages
The original speed was:
1 month = 1 page
2 months = 2 pages
3 months = 3 pages
4 months = 4 pages
Phew one page per month was quite slow. And considering that patrons support me, because they love OC content, while I only drew one page per month... Well I am sorry for this lack of speed and I am sure, that 3 pages per month will bring a whole new dynamic.
Just imagine how much faster I can finish a comic in the future!
I also think about including your opinion into the developing process. For example, when I should have different ideas for the characters and then you could determine your favourite look for a character or story plot in a poll. Creating OC comics could become more interactive. I think this look forward into the future sounds exciting!
This was my recap of my 5th anniversary. I did not talk about past drama moments, because I did so in annual reviews and past anniversaries. The focus on my 5th anniversary is my look into the future. I am excited to continue drawing and once more I want to thank you for your faithful and kind support! <3
Best wishes
Greeny