Emergency Hard Close On Commissions
Added 2018-11-28 18:37:31 +0000 UTCEMERGENCY HARD CLOSE ON COMMISSIONS
Normally, when I go into a hard close mode, I give a few months warning to let people get their plans in order, but unfortunately there are special circumstances this time around: I just found out today that I have cancer. The good news: it’s thyroid cancer, and in my age, and my health, is is very, very survivable, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t going to be a rough few months or so as I have surgeries, treatments, etc to get it removed.
I fully intend on working on my list as I can – keeping busy and productive through the process as much as I can, but I need to be able to have a goal in sight with the end of the worklist. As it stands, I currently have enough work on my to-do list – working at a normal rate – to run through mid-February, but I cannot predict at this point the slow-downs that will hit me in the mean time.
At earliest, I expect to reopen commissions at the end of February, but I will keep everyone updated with news as it comes – on facebook, on my website front page, and on Patreon.
If you have any questions, or if there is a special circumstance you need to discuss with me, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m so sorry about this short notice, believe me, this isn’t ideal for me, and you all and my work are SO important to me.
I do intend on proceeding on Patreon work as normal, along with donation artwork and the community funded sequences as usual with hard closes – but if things change, again, I will post notice.
The November Update will Still happen this Friday, although it may be delayed to be later in the day (I have a doctor's appointment) - depending on how much I get finished before I need to go to it.
Comments
Thank you, Johnny <3 . I'm absolutely going to fight like hell <3
Arania
2018-11-29 22:12:42 +0000 UTCBest wishes indeed Arania! Take care of yourself and go kick that cancer's ass. We're all here for you.
johnny_vulpine
2018-11-29 16:40:13 +0000 UTCThank you so much!
Arania
2018-11-29 03:27:37 +0000 UTCI fully intend to fight this like hell, and the prognosis for the kind I have is very, very optimistic. Trust me, I've been having a hard time today with the diagnosis, but i'm still optimistic.
Arania
2018-11-29 03:27:28 +0000 UTCOmg best wishes Arania. *crosses finger*
werewolf_hunter20
2018-11-29 02:55:09 +0000 UTCCuck fancer. It’s taken so many great people that I know or know of even in the last few months. Horrible, horrible, horrible. Please don’t add to that list. Promise that, will you? Of course the support continues flowing through this, even if work slows down. You have my full sympathy. Now show that cancer who is boss!
Ishayu
2018-11-29 00:16:37 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Anthony! Thanks for the kind words and it means so much to me that my art has helped some of you guys, too ;_; <3
Arania
2018-11-28 23:40:28 +0000 UTCGet well soon. Been following you for several years now and feel obligated to support you through this. Your art has gotten me through some tough times and you certainly deserve the patronage.
2018-11-28 22:51:39 +0000 UTCThank you so much - you and me both, definitely - and I'm confident I'm going to kick cancer's ass.
Arania
2018-11-28 22:39:58 +0000 UTCThanks so much, Blue - the message of support means a lot and I'm gonna fight this!
Arania
2018-11-28 22:39:29 +0000 UTCThank you so much *hugs*
Arania
2018-11-28 22:39:07 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Michael - and that's exactly what the doctor told me, too - still pulled the rug out from under me today, and this was really not the news I wanted to hear, but i'm confident I'm going to come out the other side doing well.
Arania
2018-11-28 22:38:58 +0000 UTCThank you so much - and I'm so glad I went in when I did about that lump on my neck :C . You guys are definitely still a huge priority for me, and I still SHOULD get the update posted before the appointment, but I don't want to promise anything.
Arania
2018-11-28 22:38:22 +0000 UTCDamn straight! <3
Arania
2018-11-28 22:35:44 +0000 UTCThank you, seriously. From what the doctor's said, if you have to get cancer, Thyroid Cancer is the least bad - it has a very good prognosis, and I'm optimistic and I'm sure as hell going to fight this with all I've got.
Arania
2018-11-28 22:35:35 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Ragoczny - I don't want to let you guys down, either - and all of your support means SO much to me and being able to do art for a living. But I need to be realistic and recognize that i'm going to need some down time here and there - thank you for the well-wishing and support.
Arania
2018-11-28 22:34:22 +0000 UTCThank you - I do too <3
Arania
2018-11-28 22:33:34 +0000 UTCOh no, lots of love and hugs from me and I hope your recovery proces goes smoothly!
Master-TF
2018-11-28 22:10:34 +0000 UTCSo sorry to hear but sending you so much love and hugs. X
BluEthunder Studio
2018-11-28 19:58:59 +0000 UTCHere's rooting for the best possible treatment and recovery. Take care of yourself.
Geekdragon
2018-11-28 19:42:52 +0000 UTCYou’ve got this! A close friend of mine had thyroid cancer. It sucks don’t get me wrong, but if you had to get a cancer that’s the one to get! It’s very treatable!!!
Michael Wolf
2018-11-28 19:31:23 +0000 UTCSo sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but also glad they caught it soon enough. Take care of yourself, we can see the update whenever it is convention for you. Prayers for a rapid healing process, Hugs.
Daryl Beck
2018-11-28 19:04:22 +0000 UTCdang well show that nasty bug whos boss
Yeania Aeon
2018-11-28 19:00:08 +0000 UTCDamn, sorry you got that diagnosis Arania. Hope everything goes all right.
Cowrara
2018-11-28 18:53:52 +0000 UTCVery sorry to hear that but I'm sure no one will be upset, you didn't expect for something like this to happen. All I can say is hope it's a speedy recovery and I wish you the best :3
Ragoczny
2018-11-28 18:42:13 +0000 UTCI hope the whole process goes smoothly
Donovan Grayson
2018-11-28 18:42:03 +0000 UTC
