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As I continue my job search, it makes sense to make some extra money via commissions before things get drastic. This is the first time I'm offering commissions so I'm going to feel my way through it and make changes as needed. I am posting the commission info in a separate post; it will stay on the front page so it can be easily located.
I want to stress that this is my first time offering commissions! Any changes to my process will be highlighted in the commission info post. This also means that I don't know how I will build the list of commissions as the requests come in. First-come-first-served, with one commission per person at-a-time seems like the most logical approach to begin with so I'll go with that until/unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
That post also has information on my Patreon page. I want to generate enough revenue from my artwork and writing to support me full time or at least to provide extra income. That means that some of my future content will be available only to my Patreon supporters, including online comic book stories (with the exception of the current Bad Data story here on DA. Although updates may come slowly and sporadically I am not abandoning that story and it will not be hidden behind a paywall). I also plan to upload at least one new image or page to DA each month.
But it doesn't make sense for me to ignore sources of revenue when I'm watching my savings dry up and waiting for job offers that are slow in coming. I'm treating this as a new phase in my life, one that should work out for everyone. More motivation means more artwork, both here and on Patreon. And as always, thanks to everyone for the constant support! Despite the recent slowdown in content uploads I have continued to gain more watchers, and it's both gratifying and humbling to see that so many people enjoy my work... hopefully as much as I enjoy creating it.
I want to stress that this is my first time offering commissions! Any changes to my process will be highlighted in the commission info post. This also means that I don't know how I will build the list of commissions as the requests come in. First-come-first-served, with one commission per person at-a-time seems like the most logical approach to begin with so I'll go with that until/unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
That post also has information on my Patreon page. I want to generate enough revenue from my artwork and writing to support me full time or at least to provide extra income. That means that some of my future content will be available only to my Patreon supporters, including online comic book stories (with the exception of the current Bad Data story here on DA. Although updates may come slowly and sporadically I am not abandoning that story and it will not be hidden behind a paywall). I also plan to upload at least one new image or page to DA each month.
But it doesn't make sense for me to ignore sources of revenue when I'm watching my savings dry up and waiting for job offers that are slow in coming. I'm treating this as a new phase in my life, one that should work out for everyone. More motivation means more artwork, both here and on Patreon. And as always, thanks to everyone for the constant support! Despite the recent slowdown in content uploads I have continued to gain more watchers, and it's both gratifying and humbling to see that so many people enjoy my work... hopefully as much as I enjoy creating it.
Monetization
(I mean, let’s call it what it is, right?) Before we start, there are two things I want to state up front. One: I have no intention of putting my finished work behind a paywall. I’d like to offer fans an opportunity to support my efforts and encourage more of them. And possibly –possibly—have some input into future work. But the final product will be available to all. Will this change? Anything is possible, but I doubt it. I’m making a bet on myself, and I think the new paradigm will slowly become one where fans support a creator directly instead of just purchasing product. We’ll see. Two: This is not a criticism of how anyone else uses subscriber services or options. Do what you want to do, I am not the arbiter of monetization. And I am too old to get into debates about how to do this stuff, and frankly not concerned with how anyone does it aside from myself. With that out of the way, I wanted to describe what I plan to do, and ask a question or two. My intent is to produce new
Yes, I'm still Alive
Everything's fine! Everything's fine. I have no alarming or sad news updates. In fact, life has been pretty good the past several months. I simply haven't been drawing. The art I posted today is the last thing I drew, and that was done in mid-April. It took this long to post it because I kept meaning to color it and didn't have the energy or focus to do it. It's not burnout or a creative block, I think maybe my brain needed the time away. I will color the piece at some point, maybe soon. I had been thinking that maybe I'd just take the whole year off, but I bet most of you know that you can't just turn the creative muse on or off on your own. It leaves when it wants, and it returns when you least expect it. So I figure I'll be back to drawing and coloring soon. Anyway, what is up with me lately? Let's see. I moved back to the apartment near my job in October (right around the time I stopped drawing... probably not a coincidence) and my friends have been staying at the house as they
One thousand watchers
A day or three ago, I reached the 1,000 watcher milestone. I'd been keeping track of the watcher count as I approached 1k, but couldn't figure out what to draw in response. To be honest, I still don't know. Maybe it's because I'm already drawing all the stuff I want to. Heck, maybe that's the secret to getting to 1,000 watchers in the first place. I'm grateful to everyone who adds me to their watch list. Even with the recent upheaval with DA, the number has continued to grow. I look forward to the next milestone. Thank you, everyone.
All moved in
Well, sort of. The move went like clockwork, and I'm back in my old apartment just a few minutes from the job. I had this silly notion that I'd have everything unboxed and in place by the end of the day. That... that's not going to happen. My back and legs will ache so much tomorrow, but I've got a lot of shopping and unpacking left to do. Honestly, I'm so happy that the move went without a hitch that I don't feel bad about how bad I'm going to feel for the next few days. And I do mean without a hitch. The only issue I had was that the keys they gave me were the wrong ones, so they had to find the right ones and bring them to me. But that didn't slow anything down. Have I mentioned how much I love living in the rural Midwest? In the Bronx, the thought of leaving the front door of an apartment unlocked is madness; you may as well put a neon sign saying "STEAL EVERYTHING" on the door. I'm almost used to how relaxed people are out here. Anyway, I've got my high-speed internet and my
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Have you posted a commission sheet yet? Just wondering