End of Month Update

Hello everyone!

Before I go any further, I would like to begin by giving thanks for all of you. That you enjoy my work enough to support it in this way that allows me to both continue to make more while finally exploring ways to continually improve, instead of only coming back to the Sonic art community every so often like I have over the last 10 years, only to end up having to work only on commissions. It's been so many years that I've said over and over, "I can't wait to make my own work again," and I'm so, so happy that it's finally a reality. So, thank you, from my heart and soul. Even after just this month I feel I have turned another corner and have new things I want to try in my approach to my work. I wouldn't have been able to get this far so quickly without all of you. Thank you.

Also, I'm almost halfway to my first goal of $1000!! At that first goal, I'll be able to cover very basic expenses for every month (rent, bills, food.) Once that's reached, for one month I will create TWO PatreonPick illustrations; one of the winner which is voted on as usual, and one of the runner up character.

As for when my second goal is reached.. I want to create a special themed illustration series (as always, 18+.. theme is currently undecided,) as well as create some fun designs for things like vinyl stickers and acyrlic charms (SFW) Because with that income, not only will I be able to save for important life-things like a car, my own place, etc., I'll actually be able to have fun things created like that.. it's sort of been an idea on the backburner of my mind for like 7 years haha, so it'd be awesome to finally create them. Patrons would of course receive a discount on any merchandise I end up selling!

Tomorrow I'll be sending out the first HD .zip package!! The recipients are the $5 and $10 tier Patrons, and it will contain all the colored works, WIP/inks, including extra sketches, that I've done this month, at a much bigger resolution for your enjoyment. As a reminder, only $10 Patrons will receive the .PSD (raw, layered file) of the PatreonPick, so if you want that be sure to update your pledge before the end of today.

Also, it will be my goal to make at least one illustration in each month have alternate versions, so if you're in the $1 Tier and would like to have access to alt versions + any other ko-fi related extras I make, then edit your pledge to $5.

Additionally, because of the combination of the Thanksgiving holiday and also not being happy with my attempts, the Sonic & Cream piece will be moved to December. It's super important to me to do it justice, so that'll be my first illustration of December.

Thank you, everyone! <3

COOLBLUE,