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[ NEWSLETTER ] - JUNE

IT IS JUNE, PEOPLE! HAPPY PRIDE! HAPPY CAMP! HAPPY CAMP PRIDE?! So much happening in one of my favorite months of the year!!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESJUNE STICKERFWA/FURLANDIA WRAP UPCAMP CHIMERA UPDATEGENERAL UPDATESI was accepted to vend at Another Furry Con in Ontario, CA, however I am still on the fence about attending as I am tackling Furrydelphia and Furry Migration back to back at the tail end of my summer con circuit! On the bright side this means that my good friend Husious will have a FULL SIZE BOOTH and anyone attending should RU...

[ NEWSLETTER ] - May

Have you gotten fresh flowers for your home yet? Maybe this is a sign to pick up a little bouquet for yourself! Welcome to May, my friends! It baffles me month after month to see time fly the way it does, but we carry on! Let’s dive in!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESMAY STICKERFWA PLANSZU/BU RIVALRY REUNIONCAMP CHIMERA UPDATESGENERAL UPDATESI am excited to announce I was accepted to vend in the Furry Migration Dealer’s Den! This con is held in Minneapolis, MN between Sept 4-7! Originally I had thought Furrydelphia and Furry Migration shared ...

CAMP CHIMERA WELCOME PACKETS OPEN!

🌲Welcome to CAMP CHIMERA! 🌲Home of the OPOSSUMS, JACKALOPES and TADPOLES!💙🧡💚Join your cabin and start your adventure to tackle daily point tasks, earn merit badges and meet some incredible people!SEE 🧵 TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY & TO GET YOUR CAMP WELCOME PACKAGE!IT’S TIME TO APPLY AND RECEIVE YOUR CAMPER WELCOME PACKET IN THE MAIL!https://campchimera.myshopify.comCAMPER WELCOME PACKETS INCLUDE:🔸 CAMP BROCHURE🔸 SCOUT HANDBOOK🔸 BADGE RIBBON🔸 LANYARD🔸 (2) STICKERS🔸 CABIN BUTTONHERE IS A SMALL Q&A SUMMARY FROM OUR ...

[NEWSLETTER] - April

It’s raining, it’s pouring… so many fun updates?!Spring is here and we are running back into the chaotic swing of things! Let’s see what we’re tackling for the month of April!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESAPRIL STICKERSPRING CON BONUS PINTIGERS & POPPIES PREORDERCAMP CHIMERA OPENINGNEW MERCH SNEAK PEEKGENERAL UPDATESI am excited (and honestly shocked!) to report I was accepted into the Dealer’s Den for Furrydelphia!This con is held in Philadelphia, PA between Aug 22-24!I have been rejected or waitlisted for a handful of years so I g...

[NEWSLETTER] - March

Happy March, my friends! May you have a mountain of luck as you tackle your day to day this month! I am still on my luxurious break from traveling to cons and it has been HEAVEN… but let’s dive into the few updates I have!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESMARCH STICKERCAMP PROJECT UPDATESGENERAL UPDATESI am so happy to announce I was accepted to vend at my local con again this year, Furlandia! This event is held in Portland, OR from May 23-25and is a perfect excuse to visit this amazing city! There might just be a bonus guest at my table ;)I’...

[NEWSLETTER] - February

HAPPY FEBRUARY, FRIENDS! Despite being the shortest month of the year, there is SO MUCH going on so let’s dive in!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESFEBRUARY STICKERHOURLY COMIC DAYANE WRAP UPSHOP DROPBIRTHDAY BREATHERGENERAL UPDATESI am SO SO happy to report I was accepted to vend at Anthrocon (Pittsburgh, PA: Jul 3-6)! This update means A LOT for SO MANY things – between my Mom getting to return to another con and something… very, VERY special! Stay tuned for updates as we slowly move toward Summer 2025!We actually have a little break before...

HOURLY COMIC DAY 2025 — PARTICIPATION STICKER INCENTIVES

GOOD MORNIN’, EVERYONE! ☀️Hourly Comic Day fast approaches — this year being held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST!For those unfamiliar, Hourly Comic Day is a day you challenge yourself to draw a comic panel every hour you are awake on FEBRUARY 1ST. While that may be the only “official” rule, there really are none! The primary goal is to have fun with it (and even more fun reading what everyone is up to throughout the day!)However, this year I am encouraging participation with physical sticker incentives! So keep your eyes peeped for more ...

[NEWSLETTER] - January

3…2…1… HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here’s to 2025, folks! We survived another year together and we get to dive into this one headfirst… let’s do this!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESJANUARY STICKER +QUARTERLY BONUSPATREON UPDATESANE PLANSTHE BEGINNING…GENERAL UPDATESI am thrilled to report I was accepted to vend at Furry Weekend Atlanta (Atlanta, GA: May 8-11)! You will be able to find me (and some very cool folks!) at a booth in the Dealer’s Den this May! I have applied to both Furlandia and AnthroCon and should find out about both soon. Sta...

Winter Pop Up Market Coming December 10th!

Our Winter Pop Up… Just a week away! 🎁 Join us next week for a collaborative online market showcasing five incredible people and their goods!🎨 ARTISTS INVOLVED:Hey, it’s Zray!PeriPendrakeChowFurCurleighFriesHusiousCountless exclusive items only to be found during this event and everything gets to hold hands nicely when shipped!See you soon! 🎄

[NEWSLETTER] - December

HAPPY ALMOST CHRISTMAS, FOLKS! We have somehow arrived to the final year of the month – can you believe it?! There is a LOT to unpack so let’s jump into it!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESDECEMBER STICKERSECRET SANTA DATESMFF PLANS4TH PATREON ANNIVERSARYWINTER POP UP MARKETGENERAL UPDATESI am excited to share that I was accepted to vend at Las Vegas Fur Con (Las Vegas, NV: Apr 17-20)! We have a few tricks up our sleevesfor this event so be sure to circle back for updates as we move into 2025!I am currently prepping merchandise for a local eve...

PATREON EXCLUSIVE SECRET SANTA IS OPEN FOR SIGN UPS!

GOOD MORNIN’ EVERYONE! ☀️It is time for… the Zratreon Secret Santa Sign Up! 🤫🎅🏼Never done a Secret Santa before? It’s as simple as submitting your character, waiting for the randomizer to assign you someone else’s character and then creating a gift for them before December 25th!While the majority of folks gravitate toward digital or traditional art as their gifts, you are welcome to dive into something more crafty or get creative! If you ever have a question, feel free to ask!https://forms.gle/iYob89XfHuaCEbx5APlease take a...

[NEWSLETTER] - November

Welcome to November, folks! We are a few days into the month (thank you for your patience as I travel home and rest a little post-FurPoc!) and I am so excited to share some fun schemes going into the winter months!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESNOVEMBER STICKERFURPOC WRAP UPCROIX COOKIE COLLABSECRET SANTA SIGN UPSPECIAL SNEAK PEEKGENERAL UPDATESI think this is the first time since writing Newsletters that I have not had a new convention application to report! I anticipate applying for AnthroCon (Pittsburgh, PA: Jul 4-7)this month and should conf...

5th Annual Friendsgiving YCH remains OPEN to patrons early-access!

HELLO FOLKS! 🍽️✨The 5th Annual Friendsgiving YCH is officially OPEN!PLEASE VISIT DISCORD FOR MOST UP TO DATE AVAILABILITY! Tiers BERRIES and up are welcome to snag slots during patron early access — this access will conclude FRIDAY NIGHT!Slots are $75 — folks are always encouraged to snag a slot and pay an invoice promptly, but PLEASE feel free to ask for due dates later this week as needed!TO CLAIM — DM ME ON DISCORD YOUR DESIRED SLOT NUMBER!!! YOU MAY DO THIS FIRST TO RESERVE YOUR SLOT!DM ME THE FOLLOWING WHEN ABLE:-SLOT NUMBER-R...

[NEWSLETTER] - October

We’ve officially arrived to one of the best months of the year – choose your favorite costume, stock up on some candy and snacks and buckle up for spooky season!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESOCTOBER STICKERSWEATSHIRT PREORDERHALLOWEEN YCHS + FURPOC BADGESFURPOCALYPSE PLANSFALL SHOP DROPGENERAL UPDATESSince the last newsletter I have applied to Las Vegas Fur Con (Las Vegas, NV: Apr 17-20)and will hear back mid October.Double goods news this round… I was accepted to vend at both Midwest Furfest (Rosemont, IL: Dec 5-8)and Anthro New England ...

[NEWSLETTER] - September

FALL IS UPON US, THIS IS NOT A DRILL! 🍁IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESSEPTEMBER STICKERPAPABARKS UPDATESFALL DROP SNEAK PEEKSGENERAL UPDATESSince the last newsletter I have applied to Midwest Furfest (Rosemont, IL: Dec 5-8)and Texas Furry Fiesta (Dallas, TX: Apr 10-12)and should hear back about placement by the end of this month. We are still crossing our fingers for updates on Furpocalypse (Stamford, CT: Oct 31-Nov 3) and should be hearing back soon as well!(PS…..still waiting for more people to hear back to announce publicly but………....

[NEWSLETTER] - August

Happy August, you wonderful little summer squash! I hope you have all been enjoying your summer adventures this past month. It’s wild to think we are already heading into August – pretty soon it will Fall, and I know a lot of you are itching for THAT little adventure, huh?IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESAUGUST STICKER + BONUSPAPABARKS UPDATEGENERAL UPDATESSince the last Newsletter I have applied to Anthro New England (Boston, MA: Jan 16 - 19). I have also made the decision to accept the invitation to vend at Another Furry Con (Ontario, CA: Se...

[NEWSLETTER] - July

We are officially into summer, my wonderful friends! Hope you’re ready for the warm nights with lightning bugs, s'mores around the fire, short hiking trips or just staying cool inside! Whether you’re a big fan of sunny days and beaches, or cooling off with late night summer flicks, I hope July treats you well!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESJULY STICKERPAPA BARKS CHARITY YCH PROJECTNEW OFFICE & SHOP UPDATEANTHROCON PLANSGENERAL UPDATESSince the last Newsletter, I have applied to both Furpocalypse (Stamford, CT: Oct 31 - Nov 4)and Another ...

[NEWSLETTER] - June

HAPPY JUNE, MY LITTLE PRIDE GOBLINS! Halfway through the year and diving headfirst into one of the best months! 🏳️‍🌈IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESJUNE STICKERFWA WRAP UPAC PLANSGENERAL UPDATESFor once I do not have any updated cons on the schedule! FWA has officially concluded and is off the calendar but we do not have any new ones to note.Planned applications include Furpocalypse (Stamford, CT: Oct 31 - Nov 4)and Midwest Furfest (Rosemont, IL: Dec 5-8)for the remainder of 2024!My next upcoming con is AnthroCon in Pittsburgh, PA betwe...

[NEWSLETTER] - May

WE ARE MOOOOOVING INTO SPRING, FOLKS!Can you believe we’re past the first quarter of the year mark already? Let’s get into potentially my busiest month yet!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:CON UPDATESMAY STICKERFWA INCOMING (PATRON PIN)FURLANDIA + PERI VISITGENERAL UPDATES (MOVING!)Last month was NUTS for follow-up from conventions! I am beyond thrilled to provide y’all with some Den Updates for the 2024 con season. I have been accepted to vend at Denfur (Denver, Aug 23-25) and Furry Migration (Minneapolis, Sept 6-8). With both of these cons now on the...

ZU RECEIVES NEW MASCOT IN EXCITING UPGRADE!

I am genuinely shaking from excitement with this news — all the new merchandise for the Student Orientation Packets just came in and I’m sooooooooooo ready to show you all!We are now the ZU CHIHUAHUAS for the School Rivalry! 🥹💖✨We are TINY but MIGHTY — those Basilisks don’t know what’s coming!

[NEWSLETTER] - April

OH MY GOD, IT’S APRIL! Last month was by far my busiest to date in this crazy freelance world I live in, but April has a lot coming! Let’s dive right in!IN THIS NEWSLETTER:TFF ‘24 WRAP UPCON UPDATES (Denfur + TFS)YEARBOOK UPDATESZU VS. BU UPDATESAPRIL STICKERGENERAL UPDATESIt was once again time for me to visit one of my all time favorites last month – TEXAS FURRY FIESTA! Though we learned the horrifying news of Room Service Fried Chicken being taken off the menu, it was an overall amazing con experience!I managed to luck out with 2 day...

[NEWSLETTER] - March

LET’S MARCH INTO THIS MONTH WITH OUR HEADS UP! Can you believe we made it to the third month of the year? How does it feel like we’ve tackled a year’s worth of ideas together already?IN THIS NEWSLETTER: UPDATED CONVENTION SCHEDULE PLANS FOR TFF YEARBOOK UPDATES SCHOOL RIVALRY GOES PUBLIC MARCH STICKER CLUB + NEW ITEMS GENERAL UPDATESI am excited to announce I was accepted to vend at my local Portland con, FURLANDIA! It is always fun to see so many familiar faces right around the corner (plus the no travel and getting to hang out with Lil ...

[NEWSLETTER] - February

HAPPY FEBRUARY MY FRIENDS – Welcome to the shortest month of the year, but potentially the COOLEST one?! As a general reminder, newsletters contain relevant information for the upcoming month on Patreon and generate updates not limited to: con schedules, general life updates, commission openings and more!What you can find in February’s Newsletter: GENERAL UPDATES ANE 2024 WRAP UP CONVENTION UPDATES FEBRUARY STICKER CLUB COMMISSION OPENINGS BIRTHDAY TRAVEL ANNNNND FWA SNEAK PEEKS!Where to even start! I wrapped up my goals of January with the...

IT’S FINALLY TIME — ANE 2024!

It’s finally here! Anthro New England 2024 in Boston! ✨I will be traveling starting tomorrow at 2am weather permitting and should be in Boston by the early evening hours long enough to flop face down in my hotel room. Thursday I get to set up my den table in the afternoon and then should be free to wiggle, waggle and probably suit around!Come see me at Table D40 in the Dealer’s Den Fri-Sun for a mountain of goodies, the con group YCH and to pick up your Patreon-exclusive con item bonus!Posts are scheduled for the weekend (and daily for a ...

2023 Con YCH Projects

During the 2023 Con Schedule I tackled 7 Group YCHS inspired by con themes! The total count for projects was: 214 CHARACTERS!Let’s take a peek at each project together —ANTHRO NEW ENGLAND 2023 - TRAINS!11 CHARACTERSWe were truly blessed with ANE‘s theme of simply……trains! 🚂 Keeping it simple with a train-ride YCH and having fun with the idea made me excited for the year-long challenge of integrating con themes into my projects!TEXAS FURRY FIESTA 2023 - ATTACK OF THE JACKAFLUFFIES!19 CHARACTERSWhat’s better than a chaotic extrater...

[NEWSLETTER] - January

We have officially arrived in 2024! YAHOO! Welcome to the first newsletter of the year – a new addition to Patreon where I spoon feed you a mountain of relevant information each month! Each month will have a catch-all variety of information including but not limited to: con schedule updates, storefront drops, new merchandise and general life updates!What you can find in January’s Newsletter: General Updates Convention Schedule for 2024 Patreon Updates New Merchandise + RestocksGENERAL UPDATESThe majority of my life updates revolve around cl...

2023 Art Summary ✨

WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! 👏Nothing makes me happier than tackling larger scale projects and this past year had one almost every month for me to work on!Looking forward to making more time for illustrative pieces and as always, a chunk of community projects hehhehe!

BIRTHDAY REWARD UPDATES! 🎉✨

HI FRIENDS! ✨If you haven’t already noticed, there are a few ongoing changes happening on Patreon and Discord that I am excited to tackle with y’all going into 2024!As a general reminder, BIRTHDAY DOODLES are being replaced with MAILED BIRTHDAY STICKERS this year! This reward is available for folks at the BERRIES TIER ($5) and up!If you are at the PEAS TIER ($3) and would like to receive your mailed birthday sticker reward, please update your membership tier before your birth month — if your birthday falls in JANUARY you still have a fe...

HUGE PATREON UPDATE FOR 2024!

HI FRIENDS — THERE IS A LARGER SCALE PATREON UPDATE HAPPENING THIS MONTH! ✨Please see the following graphics for more detailed information, but to provide a catch-all:-NEW STICKER CLUB ADDED ($10 or $20 tier depending on if you want to have the headshot reward)-BIRTHDAY STICKERS REPLACE BIRTHDAY ART (starts at $5 Tier)-BONUS STICKER (if you move to $5 and up)-BONUS SCRATCHCARD (if you move to $20 and up)-NEW MONTHLY CHIBI FULL BODY REWARD ($50 Tier)You do not need to change your tier, new changes will not affect your current rewards! But if...