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Patreon Changes
🕑 Added 2019-01-30 22:30:21 +0000 UTCThinking about some changes
Hello guys. First of all, I must express my deep gratitude to all of you for enjoying my work. Thank you very much.
As you know, I work very hard for this profile and the commissions. It is not an easy task and my body is beginning to suffer from overwork. And that's not the way I feel about it. I do not feel the joy of drawing as before ... drawing is my full time job, it's on average 10 to 12 hours every day. But let's get right to the point.
I am studying some ways to change the content of the page so that it makes me more satisfying for you. So what I'm thinking is to make some changes:
There will be no more daily sketches. It will be changed to fully colored arts (one per week) with an average of 4 or 5 variations of it. (as in the example attached). However, they will be delivered at the end of each month to all of you. During the week, only the previous versions will be posted. Then, at the end of the month, a pack will be posted, with all the images according to the tier. The pack of higher tier will contain more features, like psd file, etc.
-Some Tiers will be changed, especially the higher ones. These are the most laborious to keep. So probably (I'm not sure about that yet), the $ 55 tier will be erased, or suffer some big changes.
Feel free to give your opinion, suggest other alternatives. Or if you have other artists you support who can serve as an example (how or what they post, how often, etc.), I am open to new ideas.
Thank you and Praise The Sun!
Comments
Dominus D.R.EX
That's good, man, gotta balance everything out as good as you can and this helps. Just take your time and think about yourself as well; you are no one's slave! Also, I love the orc nun!
Cheshire9k
I fully agree with the changes, if it reaches the point you suffer from it (physically!) something needs to change! Get well and best of luck!
FrostyFins
Go for it. You did mentioned you have a teaching job that consumes a lot of your time already, right? Honestly this method of releasing content should work out for you better, meaning more time for rest and yourself. Good luck!. . .by the way that Orc nun got some big nipples lol.
Jovanboy
It's a better change, you always want to keep the fire of creativity alive! Give it some air from time to time and it can become something beautiful, but give it too much air and it will burn out. It's always important to improve in art but also important to take breathers or slow the pace. So all in all, it's a good idea for the best!
JellyfishKrag
You sounded burned out for a while. Do what needs to be done and if you gotta remove stuff or up the prices, I understand completely. You've done fantastic work for all of us.
kringles31
you have to do, what you have to do, your health always has to come first.
Jimbob
I think changing things such as the daily sketch situation is a good idea, frankly it's always amazed me how you have in the past managed to churn out an image per day, plus commissions, plus comic pages. Working yourself too hard can lead to situations where you burn yourself out, and setting demanding goals for yourself for something you normally enjoy, can quickly sour your attitude towards it. As you know, I'm subscribed to your higher tier and I look forward to sending you ideas each month, but if it's bringing you down then it needs to be addressed for your sake. I'm not sure how many people are subscribed to the higher tiers, but perhaps if you feel you are running behind on getting a picture finished for the week, you could post up a finished commission piece? Just a thought :) Putting up the price of the top tier might also be an option too!
Clonecamando1471
I favour this approach as a basis for your solutions. Fully in favour of the coloured sketch at the end of the month as a replacement for daily works. Whereas for the $55 tier I cannot say because I am not on it. But I would say the weekly commission slot system works fine as a more easily controlled method of comms and money income than being obligated to make 50 odd pieces a month out the gate. But I'm sure there are other factors.
JackStalka
I am kinda curious what did you have in mind for the 55$ tier changes (assuming you dont remove it) also maybe to get some perspective on this all. How many images are you providing for the 55$ tier at this point? Like I personally hope not to see it go I really like it and I have supported it since the days it was an 80$ tier
John
I wouldn't mind paying more for the 2 pieces if you feel like making it higher. I love your work and always look forward them every month.
Mosaic
Creative work requires some diversion from time to time, it shouldn't be too routine, so I think this change of pace is a good idea. Besides, I'm all for more full colored arts!
dakota m baker
It's your patreon and your life, change them so that they best suit you. Doing the activities you love should never feel like a chore, or a dull job. Take your time. Really enjoy what you do.
