bluejasmin
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Upcoming changes from June
🕑 Added 2024-05-21 10:58:44 +0000 UTCHi guys
I’ve been reevaluating things after getting into a constant burnout loop. I noticed most of the artists I support on Patreon make maybe one or two posts a month and have many more patrons and more income. I think I set up a structure for myself that takes more than it gives in a way, I never seem to have time to do the art I really want to do and have tried to function more like an art machine than a person. I keep getting overwhelmed and ill from having these self imposed obligations on top of the amount of extra commission work I always have to take on x)
From next month I plan to approach Patreon differently, and I’m aware it’s a risky approach that may put some people off, but I need to prioritise my mental health and enable my creativity to flourish.
The current tiers will still exist but as categories rather than monthly guaranteed content. I want to focus on following my creative passions and interests, drawing what I want to and working more slowly on better quality pieces that I can be proud of. I know not everyone is happy to support an artist on Patreon without certain structures on what content is posted when, but to those who remain and wish to support me as an artist, as long as it’s easily affordable for you, whether I post one or ten things, male or female subjects, experimental sketches, I’ll be so incredibly grateful. I’ve been so afraid to do what I want to or miss quotas in case people leave, but I’ve stifled my creativity and growth and joy of drawing.
I want to focus more on whatever subject I’m trying to practice or experiment with at the given time, whether erotic content, world building, esotericism, costume studies etc.
As I think some patrons will certainly leave or reduce their support, I am also putting any full new works/ sketches/ etc on Patreon, and will continue to repost old work on the public socials. There’s already enough of my work out there for free to repost for a lifetime so I’m trying not to feel bad about it, I will only publicly post small cropped previews to the actual work here on Patreon.
Under this more fluid creative approach I expect some months there will be more stuff here and less at the blue Patreon, or vice versa. (Especially the latter as I pursue more erotic skills). It’s just going to be a reality from letting myself being a human artists trying to live what they do again.
I hope it’s not too drawn out and convoluted an explanation, in my mind it’s simple but it’s harder to articulate the changes I’m making.
My plan regarding any outstanding commissions is to have everything finished by the end of June.
Thanks so much to everyone who has given any support so far, and a huge grateful hug to anyone who sticks around. My biggest hope is that the result of this change is that my art will improve greatly.
Comments
Jeff Kosko
I would very much rather support an artist that is looking out for their well being than one that is just trying to meet demands. I am excited to be here for what comes from a happier and less stressed artist. Btw, your post was well stated and understandable ❤️
miyukei
i'm glad you're taking an approach that focuses on your mental health and creativity ^^
