April was a heck of a month!
Added 2019-05-01 23:29:41 +0000 UTCNow that April is over, I've had some time to think about the new Nude/Non-nude content, and how I feel about doing it...
In short: I love it!
For a while now, I've kind of just nestled into a comfortable, safe little routine with my art... and while I always struggle to improve, the excitement and motivation that I used to feel when drawing has transformed into more of a meditative process. I don't generally have big artistic discoveries anymore, and instead only tweak and fine tune my process as I continue on the path. I still enjoy it, but there are little to no surprises. I have a process, and I stick to it, and it works to achieve the goal I set out for the drawing. It's enjoyable in a relaxing way, and I feel the reward of accomplishment with every finished drawing, but... it's become predictable.
Now, however, drawing these nudes feels fresh, and exploratory! I really am not sure why, but it is! I am finding myself surprised again by the process and results, and that's really exciting! I have tons of ideas now for scenes and themes I'd like to try, going forward.
And speaking of surprises... the support you all have shown me here has been crazy! April has seen the biggest growth in patrons ever in my history on Patreon, with over 100 new people! Hello new people! Welcome aboard and thank you!
With the support you all have shown me, I feel like I can be a little more daring, and a little more honest with my work. I've always loved sexy art, but in the past I stopped doing nudes because I didn't want to lock my career entirely behind creating other people's lewd fantasies... But after talking with you all over the polls, and reading the responses to last month's works, I really feel like I can follow my own muse, and you all will be on board. :)
So thanks again, everyone! As for May, I think we will spend some time with Sassy elf. It's getting warm here, and a nice picnic or drinks by the pool sounds fun! ;)
~Ray
Comments
That's very cool to hear! Glad to have you on board, and thank you for the support! :D
RoninDude
2019-05-04 18:29:43 +0000 UTCI've been a fan of your work on Dev for the longest time and can't tell you how much you inspire me. Now I'm happy to know I can join all these other people in giving you the props you deserve. Keep up the awesome work, this month's set has been amazing. ^^
2019-05-04 18:25:29 +0000 UTCR.D. the are was ALWAYS good in my eyes.
2019-05-04 02:40:13 +0000 UTCThanks Louis! And I will do my best to make the art as good as I can!
RoninDude
2019-05-03 03:12:11 +0000 UTCwell spoken
2019-05-03 02:54:42 +0000 UTCglad the support boosted your mojo as it were. ill continue to support myself when i can for as long as i can until money becomes an issue. and i whole heartedly agree with quanto... and i hope to see a specific elf...
2019-05-03 02:53:46 +0000 UTCI tend to draw in the format that fits the pose or image I have in mind, and portrait just ends up fitting more often. But yeah, I will do wallpaper format from time to time. Not as a regular thing, but it will happen now and then. :)
RoninDude
2019-05-02 23:24:22 +0000 UTCYeah, she's a definite cutie! The animations they did of her are always rad. :D
RoninDude
2019-05-02 22:08:33 +0000 UTCXD
RoninDude
2019-05-02 21:53:54 +0000 UTCI took a poll recently and the majority of Patrons prefer my original character designs over fan art. I never really have been a big fan artist, because the sorts of things I am a fan of don't have sexy lady characters. XD I assume you mean Ahri from League of legends (not too familiar, myself)? I am not a fan of the game or the character, but she's cute, so who knows. I don't have any plans to draw her, but I'd never on a cute character. I just have to be motivated. ;)
RoninDude
2019-05-02 21:08:15 +0000 UTCElves were meant to be nude~
Quanto
2019-05-02 20:24:59 +0000 UTCWoohoo!
RoninDude
2019-05-02 17:45:45 +0000 UTC:D
RoninDude
2019-05-02 17:45:26 +0000 UTCOhh, we gonna see Sassy elf in the nude? I'm already excited for next month.
Freimgul
2019-05-02 15:25:29 +0000 UTCXD
RoninDude
2019-05-02 07:40:07 +0000 UTC"I've had a hell of a month, Vegeta." - Nappa
Richard Hardslab
2019-05-02 06:05:32 +0000 UTCThanks man, that's great to hear. :)
RoninDude
2019-05-02 05:33:22 +0000 UTCDelighted to hear it was such a popular month! And wow, Sassy is this month's gal? Count me doubly interested :D
Michael
2019-05-02 05:11:12 +0000 UTCHaha well so far there's no downside! XD
RoninDude
2019-05-02 03:47:33 +0000 UTCNah Lin can remain just a wholesome cutie ;D
2019-05-02 03:18:07 +0000 UTCSexy is the path to the dark side. Sexy leads to lewd. Lewd leads to nude. Nude leads to... more pledges? 🤔 Clothing or clothing not... that don't sound right either. 😉
squarenuts
2019-05-02 02:58:14 +0000 UTCWelcome! I'll do my best!
RoninDude
2019-05-02 02:48:12 +0000 UTCAs a recent addition to this Motley band, I quite enjoy your work thus far and I hope next month can at the bare minimum match this or if not surpass it
2019-05-02 02:24:42 +0000 UTCThanks Redguard! As for tan lines, we will have to wait and see how it plays out. :)
RoninDude
2019-05-02 01:06:21 +0000 UTCHehe Lin probably won't be getting the nude treatment, but I have plans for other characters, for sure!
RoninDude
2019-05-02 01:04:16 +0000 UTCGlad to hear you're having a good time! I'm definitely having a good time seeing it all come to life! Any chance Miss Sassy Elf will have some tan lines in this pool scene, similar to my commission back in March? ^^
redguard153
2019-05-02 01:02:07 +0000 UTC
