"Retirement!"
Added 2025-04-06 04:43:08 +0000 UTCGuys, I need to talk to you!
I've decided that I'm going to take an indefinite break from Patreon and my other social media!
I started posting on Twitter 4 years ago, and I never imagined that it would be as successful as it was for so long, I just have to thank everyone who followed me there, and a huge thank you to everyone who continued to support me here on Patreon.
It was because of you that I was able to make a living from this, and I'll never forget that!
But over time, especially in the last 8 months, I wasn't feeling very excited about what I was doing. I started having a lot of trouble thinking of new drawings, and with each passing month it got harder to finish the packs. I tried to take a vacation in November to see if I was just tired, but as soon as the vacation was over the problems came back.
In the last few months, I would spend 4 to 5 days just to have a sketch that I thought was enough to show here.
I started getting recurring headaches every time I sat down to work, and because it took me so long to finish a drawing, I barely left the house for the last few months, and these things only made the initial problem worse.
I want to say here that my decision to stop was something I thought about for several months, and not something I thought about in the heat of the moment. To be honest, I chose to prioritize my mental and physical health over my time here on the internet.
There is a part of me that feels like I am letting you guys down, that I owe you guys all these years of support, so I apologize if you feel that way. But I really want to thank you for all the time you have been helping me.
I ask my patrons to cancel their membership so I don't have to deactivate my Patreon, since there are people who still want to buy packs from previous months in the shop!
I will continue paying for the Dropbox service for two more months. If any of you haven't downloaded a pack yet, I ask that you do so because once I stop paying for the service, the links will probably stop working.
I can't confirm when I will return, or even if I will, but know that I will continue to draw, whether professionally or as a hobby.
I hope you understand.
Thank you for everything π!
Comments
I've been following for a while now and I have always loved seeing your post and have really enjoyed your work, but if this isn't bringing you joy, then that's okay too. You don't owe us anything, I think most supporters just want to be happy in the work that you do. Thank you for all of your hard work these last few years. I hope to one day see you come back! Best of luck!
Joseph
2025-04-25 18:55:39 +0000 UTCyou've been one of my absolute favs for the longest time, and it's a shame seeing you go. Still, I'll always love your work, and I wish you well for all the days to come! xoxo β‘
Val
2025-04-11 04:06:15 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed being a patron, I wish you the best in the future whatever you choose to do. Thanks for all the great art
chips
2025-04-09 16:23:13 +0000 UTCIts a pitty, i think you are one of the Best patreons... i hope you Will be better.
Marbo8
2025-04-06 20:19:51 +0000 UTCI only just joined your patreon, so I'm sad to hear this, but I sympathize completely. Take care of yourself and get better! Thanks for all the hard work you've done!
k hong
2025-04-06 15:36:51 +0000 UTCAll good man, will miss your stuff but better to do what's best for you.
NoName
2025-04-06 13:00:05 +0000 UTCItβs heartbreaking to see you go after all these years. Your Mirko art, and art in general has always been amazing and has only gotten better with time. :( I know this mustβve not been an easy decision, but your well-being and health come before anything else and thatβs top priority. When and if you do return Iβm sure weβll welcome you back with open arms, but if you donβt and just do art as a hobby, we all wish you the best of luck and the best of health in the future! Take care and get better! π«Άπ»β€οΈ
Shoginara
2025-04-06 12:08:26 +0000 UTCItβs really sad to see you go, either way your health should always come first before anything ππ thank you for your artwork from these last years and I hope you can continue doing art once in a blue moonπ°π
Hrako
2025-04-06 07:42:05 +0000 UTCDamn, I'm sorry to hear about what you've been dealing with. I'll always support your work, your takes on Lady Nagant are what brought me here and I'll definitely miss them. If you end up coming back know we'll all support you no matter what, take your time and I hope you keep posting what you enjoy drawing!
FullmetalArgus
2025-04-06 06:54:53 +0000 UTCHope you decide to return one day. I'll miss seeing your posts π
jordan
2025-04-06 06:24:51 +0000 UTCNooo! where will I get my Miruko fix. Seriously though, I' am sorry to hear you've been struggling and I understand. It was great watching your art evolve over time. I wish you all the best!
Kurisu
2025-04-06 06:23:00 +0000 UTCWish you the best! Take care of yourself man.
Terralord
2025-04-06 05:42:14 +0000 UTCI would like to say the journey and progress you have made along the years you made art is an amazing milestone. And I donβt mind whatever decision you feel you need to take is best for you. If you donβt return it is a decision Iβll will accept with open arms Your determination will always be remembered
Busy_Bee
2025-04-06 05:23:45 +0000 UTCWE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU GUDOC!!!! REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU'LL DO IN LIFE MOVING FORWARD, KNOW THAT YOU ARE REMEMBERED IN OUR MINDS!!!! obviously real talk it's important to get a head straight and be able to take a step back from all of this and assess your mental health. I am proud of you since I'm in therapy and it's been helping me with all the baggage in my life and I was able to find answers that are helpful to me and the perspective of how I now see the world, so I am happy for you that you are able to put your foot down and are willing to make your leap of faith. And if you return, I will be here day one for what'll be Mirko, Mirko... and more Mirko. Thank you for all the art man!
Beast-o-morph
2025-04-06 05:20:53 +0000 UTCThank you for all the art over the years. It's super impressive that you've been consistent all this time and your arts only improved as you've gone on. Please take care of yourself and never lose your enjoyment of art.
Asuraa
2025-04-06 05:19:35 +0000 UTCOh Gud0c your work helped me get throug the pandemic, I hope you get throug what you feel now π Whenever I see a Mirko picture I'lle think of your π«°π€ Bless u AND thanks for your beautiful art all this years
Fabio
2025-04-06 05:11:29 +0000 UTCWe'll always support you and hopefully you'll return someday! β€οΈ Thank you for making so much amazing art and filling up my walls with them! βΊοΈ
MirukoThighs
2025-04-06 05:09:59 +0000 UTCIt's really sad to see you go, but your presence has been a huge inspiration for my own Art, and I am happy to have supported you for these three long years. You've genuinely been a bright spot
THEDedicatedFlashlightMan
2025-04-06 04:59:14 +0000 UTCTake your time, man. Weβll always be here for you. Sorry to hear you hit creative burnout after your vacation. I hope youβre able to move forward at your own pace and that you feel recharged soon.
Evo111
2025-04-06 04:50:48 +0000 UTCtake care of yourself, health comes first. come back anytime whenever you feel easy. just reminding you I really love your Mirko and MHA
Aldrich Fran
2025-04-06 04:50:32 +0000 UTCSad to see you go, but totally understand and wish you the best!
Ellysia
2025-04-06 04:47:05 +0000 UTCO7 Thank you for all the amazing art you've made for us.
Twice_Baked_Tato
2025-04-06 04:46:06 +0000 UTC
