Hand update and a short break
Added 2024-06-16 12:00:27 +0000 UTCI overworked myself the last couple of weeks, so I'll be taking a short break. There will be no vote/idea polls this week. I am pushing everything back a bit. I will most definitely work on that Spirit Gangbang JoH image, but that's it for this week.
Now, on to the hand update:
Last month I've gone to my Ortho again and I have some developments about my thumb and wrist:
Thumb: Weird sprain that is just not healing all the way. I've gotten an injection of drugs into the joint [fun times] last month, and was supposed to wait and see if it fixes it. The thumb is way better than before, but it still feels damaged. I may need a procedure done on it soon. Which will take me out for 3-4 weeks.
Wrist: Might be a cyst in my wrist, might be nothing. Right now I am supposed to pay attention to how and when it hurts to determine the way forwards. I may need to have a surgery to remove the cyst, but who knows. My pain symptoms are not consistent with the location of the cyst so it might just be RSI.
It's all very frustrating. I want to get back to Alfie, but not before I am certain of the future. Right now my hand is better than it has been in the last 6 months, but still bad enough that it's all up in the air.
I am supposed to report back to my ortho with my hand observation results in two weeks. After that it's either some minor surgeries or more waiting? I'll keep you guys posted.
Comments
You could always learn to draw with your opposite hand. Probably not the easiest solution 😂 Seems like you're having a hard time letting people down, really. I wouldn't worry much about your patrons They seem to be fairly supportive.
Dan Pushcarich
2024-10-08 23:49:21 +0000 UTCYou have so much left to create and live, take care of your hand. Best wishes.
Generic
2024-07-04 04:37:26 +0000 UTCI know others have said this but I will anyway, take your time and let things heal.
Lee Thompson
2024-06-19 03:54:40 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself and be well. Thank you for all of your hard work. No need to worry and push yourself because you've already got us here :)
Tazrael
2024-06-18 16:43:51 +0000 UTCJust subscribed a few minutes ago… I’ve been checking Alfie and just LOVE IT!! I’ve read about your hand ailment/break/hiatus… Your commitment to your art and the high quality of your work left me no choice but to subscribe! I echo several comments I’ve read wishing you a full and speedy recovery, also YOU be you!! It really shows how much your love your creations BUT your are the main and most important of them all!! Take care and be safe man!
GorillaSuitGuy
2024-06-18 04:32:04 +0000 UTCTake your time! Your art has inspired and encouraged me so much and that won't change no matter what you decide to do. I've been a quiet enjoyer but I've been reading Alfie for years. I've struggled with myself a lot, my confidence and sexdrive were so low I thought they didn't even exist, this made me feel like I wasn't a girl at all, it was so painful. After working up a lot of courage I decided to work on myself and do whatever I could to become the woman I wanted to be. Discovering Alfie (and all your other work) along the way was fantastic, it was so beautiful, I couldn't stop reading it, it got me hot (at that time a wonderful new feeling) and I couldn't help but feel so empowered and encouraged to express myself. To put myself out there. To not be afraid to try and stumble and fail. I've come so far in my journey, and even though I had some very dark times and I still struggle, I'm so happy and proud of all the hurdles I've cleared. Thank you so much, thank you for your art and thank you for sharing it, I've barely ever seen such deep, well written and fantastically designed characters. Your artstyle is gorgeous, the subtle lines and wrinkles on the faces and how honest you draw such a variety of bodytypes make the characters so human and real, it makes me proud of my own body instead of glorifying something unrealistic. Be well and heal well!
Lynette
2024-06-17 16:58:18 +0000 UTCJust take a complete break from drawing and animation. Take time to heal. It will be fine!
Jon
2024-06-17 11:46:07 +0000 UTCAmen
Justin H
2024-06-17 06:43:57 +0000 UTCYeah, this.
scott francish
2024-06-17 02:18:08 +0000 UTCI can't speak for everyone here, but I can make what feels like a strong well educated guess: I think we are not going anywhere. We love your art and what you do and how you run this Patreon. Please take the time you need to heal and don't put unneeded stress on yourself. Our pledges will continue to support you because we all want to see you recover and feel better again. <3
Cricket Chirps
2024-06-17 01:07:14 +0000 UTCYou have my patience <3
Magitechnician
2024-06-17 00:52:45 +0000 UTCDinna fear. I copied this over to the Alfie homepage and the Discord servers.
Grendel's Stepmother
2024-06-17 00:40:18 +0000 UTCI was afraid of this. I understand your love of what you do and the desire to create, but you can't push yourself too hard. Please, take a vacation. I'd rather go longer without your art than know there won't be any more because you tried too hard. I will have the nerve to suggest a change to your process: buy voice-transcription software and use that for doing dialog or any wording in your art. Make it a process of dictating the words, then copying and pasting, instead of banging a keyboard. Fewer actions means less stress on the hands and wrists.
Grendel's Stepmother
2024-06-17 00:31:53 +0000 UTCUnless you’re using your other hand to finish said gangbang, or your orthopedic said to use it to understand the pain better, I suggest extra rest. Though you might want to update the Alfie homepage so non-patron fans will know what’s up
MAR
2024-06-16 23:15:02 +0000 UTCMore time off means more time to think about potential sexy situations in Alfie or other projects! For real though take all the time you need. Hope you get good news soon.
neet-oh
2024-06-16 22:48:44 +0000 UTCJust another fan saying, take the time you need to heal up right. I won't be going anywhere.
nbarnes
2024-06-16 22:42:02 +0000 UTCAll I can do is send you my well wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery. Don't push yourself. rest as long as you must. We'll be waiting for you when you get back.
Michael Butchin
2024-06-16 22:18:14 +0000 UTCPlease, focus on healing. Don't push your body's timetable when it comes to this. Many of us had to walk away from what we enjoyed because of injuries and not listening to what our body was asking.
TD Toms
2024-06-16 19:36:28 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself, rest your hand and do the exercises you need to keep the healing going, and good luck to you.
z
2024-06-16 18:56:14 +0000 UTCWe want you to be the smut GOAT forever, take care of yoself!
SpacemanSpliff
2024-06-16 18:26:02 +0000 UTCMy heart goes out to you. Your love for what you do shows and is why I'm here. As a massage therapist, I couldn't bear the idea of not being able to use either of my hands doing what I love. please take care and I wish you a safe recovery. I'll still be here as long as I can!
theycallmemiyagi
2024-06-16 17:23:21 +0000 UTCHey man, it's not worth it to trash your hand to get a little more art out now if it means you won't be able to do art later. I think everybody would get it if you took a month or year or whatever off—and like really, truly, hand-in-fixation-just-healing-no-tableting-no-claw-drawing time off—so that you can get back to where you need to be. I've been reading Alfie for 14 years. In the last few years I discovered your other work, and in the last year I finally took my first few faltering steps at learning tablet drawing...and everytime I get stuck, I tab over to some of your stuff to remind me what I really like seeing in color and texture and anatomy and I get back to it. I suck, but I suck less than when I started, and if it weren't for you and your work I don't think I'd've even started trying. Take care of yourself and give yourself enough time to heal up. :) (And even if maybe the hand thing never gets quite back to where you want it, you're still a solid writer and even in your coomerbait you do better than 99% of others out there who are trying to write sErIoUs LiTeRaTuRe. Everything's gonna work out!)
sigsegv
2024-06-16 17:22:46 +0000 UTCBeen loving the JoH, and other stuff, for real your art is amazing! Take care of yourself!
Shawn K. Younkin
2024-06-16 17:09:18 +0000 UTCYou've been giving us top-quality art for years now. We can wait as long as it takes for you to rest up and fully heal. Wishing you the best.
Fox
2024-06-16 16:58:54 +0000 UTCPersonally, I am here for Alfie and not for the votes or waifus so I was thinking, maybe you have old development sketches and world building notes you could share until you are better. Like early versions of goblins or more background on some characters or races. I am sure people would be excited to read about nagas, the redwood or elves. And since we are near the end, chances of spoilers would be few.
Chantal Fournier
2024-06-16 16:25:22 +0000 UTCAcoustic wave therapy works for that.
Dale
2024-06-16 15:53:13 +0000 UTCrest up! we can always wait <3
StuckyFingers
2024-06-16 15:29:50 +0000 UTCPlease, please, please take as much time as possible. I am personally not going to cancel my membership. I would love to hear more stories from you, if dictation is possible that might be a good avenue of creation if you feel the urge <3
the Contronym
2024-06-16 14:52:58 +0000 UTCRest and get better! A few weeks/months without you is better than no more Incase 🫰
Kere
2024-06-16 13:56:09 +0000 UTCInCase, the most important thing right now is for to rest and let your wrist recover. I imagine it must be hell to stay weeks "doing nothing", but if you keep working your body won't be able to heal. Please take all the care you need. We'll be here waiting for your full recovery
frank sands
2024-06-16 13:07:11 +0000 UTCPlease rest and get better! There's nothing wrong about taking time to recover.
gaijin 99
2024-06-16 12:56:57 +0000 UTCRest! Chill! A lot of people feel guilty for relaxing or healing but that's utter BS. You and your body need care and breaks from work. Otherwise it only gets worse. Take your time to heal, we'll be patient until you get better.
Jörn Kehrer
2024-06-16 12:41:34 +0000 UTCDefinitely rest, and hopefully for more than a week. 'A stitch in time saves nine' applies super heavy for injuries and medical stuff.
Djma Draws
2024-06-16 12:25:02 +0000 UTCHang in there ❤️
ChimeWitch
2024-06-16 12:16:48 +0000 UTCBest wishes and hopes for your recovery!
Harold V. Campbell
2024-06-16 12:14:30 +0000 UTCGood luck with the healing process!! Rest is definitely needed! Have you considered large foam grips for your drawing utensils for easier holding? I know people with arthritis use them. Has your doctor recommended any therapeutic remedies or such to ease joint pain? Hopefully the cyst is benign!
Lewis
2024-06-16 12:13:54 +0000 UTCAt least it hasn't gotten way worse. But yeah don't overdo yourself. We want you to heal! 💓
Liam Borja
2024-06-16 12:13:35 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry to hear this, I know how frustrating it is (uh.. first hand? heh heh?) Thumbs/wrists on both hands just, out of nowhere, suddenly became excruciating to grip/hold/wiggle out of the blue. Holding anything, doing small manipulations were brutal, so while not nearly as bad as what you're dealing with I totally get it; when suddenly using a zipper or buttons hurts. Hang in there, humans are good at healing. We'll be here waitin'. Idea (?) maybe have Alphie fans write endings for you just for fun. The more wild, kinky and outrageous the better. Not sure where to post the fanfic, maybe here? Much love here from your devoted reader.
shedemon
2024-06-16 12:12:03 +0000 UTCTake care of your wrist we'll still be here when its better.
DreadNinja
2024-06-16 12:09:59 +0000 UTCHappy to hear you're taking care of yourself. Wish you all the best and will keep my subscription even if you have to go on hiatus for months. I hope you can recover as much or as close as you would want to. Your health matters more to us than getting weekly content.
nano
2024-06-16 12:09:22 +0000 UTCHey take your time man I know you want to work on Alfie and I want you to work on Alfie but your health comes first
cesar cardona
2024-06-16 12:06:51 +0000 UTC
