11/22/21 News and Updates

I would like to start this update post by thanking everyone here for their patience as I try to navigate Patreon and figure out the right way to go about this. 

I'm doing this update post pre-December for any Patrons who may be concerned with the new posting scheduling. This counts as the December Update post!

This Update post is gonna address some Scheduling changes as well as December art plans in general!

Summary

- Set Scheduling for art is going away in favor of a more loose posting schedule

- Mental Health Update

- Art Plans

Scheduling Updates

Looking back at the month of November has allowed me to look at how I want to do this Patreon thing and how I want to approach posting art. I admit the quantity I set was just too much for right now, given I do have a full-time job outside of this. I've pushed myself into burnout, and I understand that is entirely my fault. I took on too much thinking it would be fine, but it wasn't. I know it looks irresponsible on my end, but I want to be upfront about it. I sincerely apologize if my work going out hasn't been the best, and I will keep a better eye on myself going forward.

So! In terms of scheduling art posts, it's going to look like this going forward -  I want to be a little looser on myself with posting, meaning set sketch dumps are going away in favor of posting sketches as I finish them. 

I also want to be this way with finished pics as well, with fluid posting instead of a rigid deadline. Having it more open on my end I feel is going to alleviate some of the stress behind finishing works, and really give me the time to produce quality art.

This does not mean 'long periods without art'. I literally cannot stop myself from drawing. It just means instead I'll be sprinkling art throughout the month as it's Finished/Sketched, which would let me move into polishing it as I have interest in doing so.

Going with a looser posting style also means fewer scheduling updates and changes in the future, as it's already going to be laxer. I feel strongly about this decision.

Art Plans

Of course, this is going to be the harder part of the post -

I'm currently extending my break through the 5th of December in the best interest of my mental health. I need to recuperate. Of course, me coming back afterward is going to go entirely by ear on whether or not this burnout clears up.

In terms of art, I would still like to get sketches out in December! Some holiday-themed stuff would be ideal.

As for finished pieces... Well, I want to be clear that I may miss the December comic I have planned. I'm disappointed to say that, but I need to be honest. As for what will substitute it... I'm not sure at this point. Feeling the effects of the burnout as I type this, I don't want to make promises, but I would like to have something together for Christmas.

As for The Valentine's Day Comic...I think it's too early to make any calls on that. I still have full intention of completing that comic.

As for the Patreon raffle... that is simply being postponed. Ideally, if I'm feeling better after the 5th, I'd like to still do it :)

Closing

As always, I thank you all for your patience as I figure this stuff out. I've never truly had a Patreon up and running before, so most of this is new for me. I don't like changing things, especially since you all have been so kind as to support me, but I need to take care of the damage I've done to myself if I hope to get better.

And remember - If there are any concerns regarding any changes or ANYTHING, please reach out to me. I'm always open to dialogue about these things, and it's nice to have the feedback!