The Beginning of the End

Hey all,

This feels a little out of nowhere, but times have been changing a lot in the past couple of months, and my art is no exception.

If I’m being perfectly honest, I don’t think I can keep up the Patreon business anymore. This is nothing on them - I personally have had little grief from how they run this system. The problem is the lack of interest has really made this thing kind of null and void. It doesn’t help that promoting it on my socials leads to mostly dead ends. A work on one commission typically covers a whole month of Patreon work turnout, and I’ve been getting burnout more often trying to keep up with monthly deadlines that I owe all you lovely people.

But ultimately, less than a financial decision, but a personal decision. Truth be told, I do not get that much satisfaction from doing this kind of art. I get far more enjoyment and pride in my work drawing art that’s wholesome and simple, and not fetish based in any way.

Also, if I’m being frank, I don’t think I belong in this foot realm anymore. I’ve encountered some pretty awful people in this realm. While I’ve met a lot of people I’ve genuinely loved for years and continue to support, I realize that many others do not share that same amount of empathy and compassion, and I don’t want to be one of them. I do not feel welcomed, and it’s easier for both them and me to cut ties. The world already is a hateful place, and I don’t need more of it staying here, and I don’t think I should stay where I’m no longer necessary.

The amount of frustration artists have been dealing with in regards to AI and enEfTees hasn’t helped me feel different on this, either. Now more than ever, I feel the need to reevaluate my own personal priorities. Starting next year, I will be starting full time employment at a position catering to my college major, and need to give that primary focus more than anything. I need to find a new home. I need to start living on my own.

For you lovely patrons, don’t worry, I will finish the full colored Jack O’ Valentine and Cynthia pieces I owe you, as well as the last of the linearts - they are all nearly completed - but after this Christmas, this account will likely cease to be, and I’m alerting you here on out.

What I recommend all of you is to save all the work I’ve submitted here, and terminate your pledges for next month onward. If you still want to remain in contact, send me a message ASAP. I want to make sure I close without leaving any loose ends behind and you get what you paid for. If not, reach out to me and I will gladly refund you.

I know this is a lot to take in, but I needed to get this out since this has been something brewing in my mind for a long, long time. All I’ll say to conclude is thank you everyone (both still here and formerly) who have supported me here on Patreon for 2 whole years. While it may not seem like much, it was still greatly appreciated.

Again, please reach out to me through direct messages or in the comments below if you have any questions. The sooner, the better.