I'm not sure now many people know, but this Patreon was made so I could revisit my love for illustrating romantic smut during the pandemic, while also benefitting from the finacianl support. The extra money always helps, but feeling a responsibility to my supporters is just the extra pressure I need to focus and stay high motivated during a time when deadlines and schedules are completely up in the air.
I still have the rest of the year to get my ducks in a row before I'll need to return to pre-pandemic normal. Thankfully it looks like I might be able to return to my old gig with a relaxed schedule so I can keep my art and this Patreon as a priority for the next few months (and hopefully beyond that! I still have lots of big ideas for my art and I'm so thankful to see where I have improved.)
Since I will still have some flexibility with my work:personal life ratio, I have another side plan that is a little more conventional, while still offering lots of ways for me to express my geeky, lovey dovey obsessions. I don't have to fully explain why a bracelet has wolf and deer or wolf and rabbit charms: the people who are in on the secret will know what's up
My patrons will be first to know about any updates, and also have first access, even discounts, on everything I make. You guys are also free to give me suggestions for future ideas, so long as I can secure the materials I need
PS - More heatwave art is on the way! I just feel like I've been laxing a little with my posts and I wanted everyone to know there's a positive reason for it!
Stephanie
2021-07-12 06:09:48 +0000 UTC