Regarding Piracy

Someone recently informed me that they found my Patreon-exclusive illustrations being shared around the internet without my permission, along with proof and a few names mentioned.

My illustrations on Patreon are early access, meaning they will eventually be available for public viewing. I'm not the type of person who wants to lock my art behind paywalls, but this Patreon page is currently my only sustainable source of income... it's the only thing keeping me afloat. It keeps me alive, it pays for my medical bills, and it feeds my dinosaurs!

I understand that people can be a little impatient to see my latest work, but if you're unable to support me here, I kindly ask that you be patient. The illustrations will be made public in the future. Seeing illustrations meant to reward my supporters being spread around like this is incredibly demoralizing, especially in a time when Generative A.I. is flooding every art websites (Pixiv/DeviantArt) and the job market is at one of its lowest points...

You might have noticed that fewer artists are drawing in this niche lately. Some of my favorite artists that have inspired me to work hard in improving my crafts admits that they stopped for the same reason. The general public do not respect artists, all they want is free material to wank off to. I’m truly grateful for the small group of supporters (you!) who continue to support me during this difficult time.

If this continues, I may no longer be able to sustain myself as an artist anymore.. I only ask that you respect my wishes. If you cannot support me, at the very least, please do not participate piracy. If you're one of the people that discovered me through unauthorized reprinting, I hope that you would consider supporting me on Patreon. I trust you'll do the right thing. :3

P.S. I know which one of you did it, lol.