Loish
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UPDATE // the year is almost over!
🕑 Added 2020-12-31 10:00:02 +0000 UTCI can't believe the end has finally come! I'll be sending out google drive links with this month's contentl later today, so keep an eye on your inbox!
Even though it was objectively the worst year I’ve ever had (thanks, pandemic), it was so fulfilling creatively. This is because of your support!! This patreon made it possible for me to commit time into my personal work, and gave me the headspace that I needed to try new things. Here’s some of the things that you made possible:
EXPANDING MY COMFORT ZONE
Before I had this patreon, I felt like I didn’t have the time to try new things. I didn’t even have time to think about trying new things. I always felt rushed because of all the client work I had to do, and when I did have time to make personal art, I went back into my comfort zone. This year, I had much more room to experiment and indulge in my artistic curiosity. When I felt like drawing rocks, I drew rocks. When I felt like studying plants and waves, I tried it out and made some sketches. This month, I decided to tackle drawing interiors. You guys made it possible for me to learn, and it’s been so fun and fulfilling!
SHARING KNOWLEDGE
I usually give workshops, but the pandemic resulted in all of them being cancelled. The timing was weirdly perfect, though, because I got to channel that energy into the tutorials I made for you guys. It was the first time I made tutorials that have a looser format: basically just me talking about a certain topic and demonstrating the process while I talk. It feels so much more authentic and genuine, and it’s honestly really fun to make. I learned a lot about making videos and my workflow for creating them is a lot smoother now. I would never have taken that step without this patreon!
COMMUNITY
The thing I love most about this patreon is the little community it’s become. I love finishing a piece and sharing it with you guys first. I love getting your feedback on which WIP to finish, or which thumbnail to finalize. Your feedback has motivated me and helped me when I was unsure of how to move forward! Seeing your comments, replies and feedback is so inspiring and always puts a smile on my face. It means so much to me that you guys are here!
I’ll be continuing my patreon in this format for the coming year, and continuing to make monthly videos, behind-the-scenes content and art! I’ll also be working on my third artbook, and giving you guys some early glimpses into that content. I’m thinking of a few ways to expand the patreon tiers and add some more goodies in the future, but 2021 is going to be really busy for me so I can’t make any huge time-consuming changes just yet. I am always thinking ahead though, so if you have any ideas for new content you’d like to see here, just drop a comment below! I am always open to suggestions!
Hope you guys had a good year despite everything. Hopefully we can all look back and see a silver lining. For me, that’s been you guys, and all of the support you’ve given. Thank you so, so, SO much! I hope you guys all have an amazing 2021! ❤
Comments
Loish
same to you, have fun exploring digital art in 2021 :)
Loish
so happy to hear that! i feel like a low-pressure environment is so important to learning. happy new year to you too :)
Atılay Sargın
I wishing a great new year, into the beatiful unknown i hope! Also really thankful for doing this Patreon, it reaaaalllyy takes me another dimension and i learned a lot thing than i think. I feel like i am in a free zone and still can learn too many things without stressed and struggling. Thank u again, have a super great peacefully healthy happy year for all the world <3
sandviart
Thank you Lois for all the effort you make at Patreon every month. I am so glad to be one of your patreons, with you I learn a lot about how to make and increase my own illustrations and also to see your work process, once again. Happy new year!! And I hope that this new year will bring you a lot of good moments.
Nunleyart
I would just like to thank you for providing such thought and value to your posts. I’m definitely the beneficiary in this arrangement. Thank you for being a high point to a trying year. All the best of luck, wishes and health to your New Year Lois.
Wh0
Hi Lois ! I'm really happy to be part of this warm community !for the moment I'm more searching for traditional art inspiration (and your October challenge was really great for this !), but Santa brought me a pen that works on the screen of my notebook and I think I'll check your digital art posts now. ;) I wish you a very good 2021 full of inspiration and good vibes !
Hi! I just wanted to thank You for all the great content youre giving us ❣️Ive been following your work and i can say that it's getting better every day. I loved your last books and i hope we can see the new one in a near future. Keep going with your tutorial vids! They are amazing , ive learned a Lot from then. I wish You a great 2021. Greetings from México.
Piotr Kostecki
Wanted to join in and say a huuuuge thank you! For your work, for your knowledge that you so kindly share, everything really. Regarding content I would be very grateful for tutorials regarding drawing skin tones and hair, but I know you already hinted at creating these materials so I will be waiting :) Again, thank you and have a spectacular 2021!
Loish
thanks so much rob! honestly, supporting me here on patreon is one of the most generous things you could do and i'm so incredibly grateful for that!
Loish
haha thanks for your enthusiasm! i hope you'll enjoy it, can't wait to get started ~ this patreon and the feedback from you guys have been a huge inspiration and guidance for coming up with ideas for the new book. have a great new year and thanks for your support!
Loish
that's so kind of you, and that means a lot. thank you!!
Delphitact
Thank you Lois for sharing your knowledge and expertise. It was a great journey learning your techniques and workflow. I hope you start a great New Year 🎉✨🎉 I was going to buy your sketchbook on my birthday but I guess I'll just wait for the 3rd one, maybe.
Nahla
Thank you so much for all your great efforts , l wish for you a happy new year ❤️❤️❤️
Rob Callicotte
You have been a breath of fresh air to me, among the changing times and the abundance of art all around. I'm so glad you are continuing on. Your generosity and taste and dedication to all things art and your kindness to us are all appreciated every time I see something new you've done. I truly believe I have not given you the time and appreciation your sacrifice deserves. That doesn't stop me from appreciating you and from learning every time I see your art and your excellent posts about your methods and ideas and expressions. Looking forward to more in 2021.
Rali M.
Thank you for everything you've shared with us this past year, Lois! I can't believe 12 months have gone by so quickly, even though the year felt heavy and slow in so many ways. I've so glad you started your Patreon and that you've created this wonderful and warm space on the internet for us to support you! <3 Happy 1st Patreon-versary for tomorrow and a very Happy New Year full of everything you wish to have more of – and then some!! P.S. My bf is tired of hearing me go about "Loish's 3rd book" :D Sooooo glad this is coming and in the works!! My mind, body, and growing art collection are more than ready!!
Adelle Gough
It's been a pleasure being part of this community! Glad to help and thank you so much for the inspiration :)
Axel Oil
I'm really glad you started patreon. Not just because of all the extra art we got to see, and all the knowledge you shared. It was really rewarding to see just how much our support enabled you to do. For me personally, it felt a lot like I was "giving back" to you for all the inspiration you had given me over the years. Thank you for being so thoughtful and for your generosity. I wish you a happy new year full of love, inspiration and creative freedom. PS: I love the fact that you share a link with all the content at the end of the month and we get to keep it. thank you.
