Arkuras
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🕑 Added 2022-09-27 03:21:31 +0000 UTCI want to make a few things clear about sharing my artwork around the web as it's been asked about recently. So now I'm going to make a post and a few changes to what I've said previously on the matter.
If you know me, you know that I hate advertising my art. Self-promotion has always felt little more than begging on my part, and I realize its necessary to grow the brand and put myself out there, and it's probably the biggest reason I have failed to gain much momentum in the last few years. As such, I have mainly relied upon word of mouth and third-party sharing for my growth. And it's been great! I'm perfectly content with people and patrons sharing my artwork wherever they want! Why am I creating art if not to be appreciated?
That being said I still have bills to pay and mouths to feed. Patreon is the model at which I do that so there are rewards and promises to be honored to maintain that and I try my best to hold myself accountable. Thus my free art accounts; Hentai Foundry, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are where I self-promote and advertise.
I spent most of today filing DMCAs and copyright claims on a few websites that have acquired some Patreon-exclusive content. Particularly chapter 3 of Inner Demons. The pages I have not yet released on my free accounts and that has now been spoiled for you wonderful patrons. I'm deeply sorry.
The leak could have only come from a patron member and it appears to be a nonmalicious leak as they credit me and my socials. But uploading a full chapter of the patreon exclusive comic is a big no-no.
So what is okay to share?
Patrons may share pinup files, wip's, illustrations, and public commissions. Low res and high res. If you would like to share a comic page or a cool panel please DM me first for approval.
What is not okay to share?
Any comic page that is not on my free accounts is not okay. This includes short comics and rough drafts. Please do not share full timelapses or raw editing files such as .psd's or .csp's.
I reserve the right to share ANY artwork of mine at any time on any site.
If you are not sure if it will be okay to share please ask me :)
All this is to ensure that my patrons are properly compensated and rewarded for their support. leaking comics I have not uploaded for free undermines that and ruins everything I'm working for here.
I know it's something that cannot be stopped and shitty people will do shitty things and I'm happy to excuse these recent leaks as people who didn't know any better but hopefully, now there won't be confusion.
If you have any thoughts or questions leave a comment or send me a DM!
Comments
Arkuras
It really is. On hand leaks like this can help me grow on the other it devalues my supporters. I feel there needs to be some form of parameters on record.
Action Bastard
Discovery is a really hard balance. Good for you for setting clear boundaries.
Ash
Hey good call, it’s your work, I’ll report where I can
Arkuras
Yes it is a hazard of the trade unfortunately and as I said I am generally fine with sharing things but as I've really only seen my own stuff I've shared on my free art accounts this most recent comic leak I felt prompted a response just to have my position on the matter on record.
Ash
I found you through luscious.net, however I’m sure plenty of your Patreon stuff has been stolen and out there.
Still sucks though
Arkuras
It was bound to happen eventually.
This is all reasonable and understandable and i am sorry you had to even do this
