Quarantine Update: Redbubble, Twitch, Lifeee?

Hi guys. Wanted to just throw out a few things, let people know what's going on and where I've been. I know I've been a bit less vocal on commenting, journals are rare from me, streams stopped for a while, etcetc..

First off, since everywhere seems to be closed in the states, like Anthrocon, MFF, and so on, a few people asked me about prints. So, I set up a Redbubble with some of my paintings ! While hi-res images in the $5 tier I post here should print up to 12 inches tall, Redbubble should be able to go a bit larger if you want something much bigger on your wall! Prices are pretty generally set by them, and I tried to keep the artist's mark-up strictly to what I'd try to do at a convention, but please let me know if there's a piece you wish you could get, or perhaps something looks off on any of them, and I can tweak the store as needed! There are about 12 designs up there right now, from bodybuilders to giant dragons, spellcasters to werewolves. Hopefully a little something for everyone.

Secondly, Twitch! And to a lesser extent, Picarto! I'm trying to start streaming again over here on Twitch -- my current schedule is Thursdays to Sundays in the evenings, 6 to 9 PM EST roughly, and with a microphone. Times may vary slightly, and I'm trying to play more games like Halo whatever for chill hangouts. If you'd like to join in, please, feel free! As for Picarto , I use it much more rarely nowadays. I may be beginning to consider NSFW as a commission option -- if I do it, it'll be done over there, as I prefer the more private feeling Picarto gives, as well as it being much less restrictive about certain content. I haven't yet determined pricing or anything about NSFW, it's just a floating thought -- if I go for it, I'll have more info available.

Now, for less exciting news: Wow, the States sure are a shitshow, huh? An incompetent, narcissistic dolt letting a pandemic run wild, protests being escalated by over-equipped power-trippers, postal services being sabotaged because of a dumb feud and possibly because of an upcoming election... Everything just sucks out there, especially for my followers in the States alongside me. I hope everyone -everywhere- has been keeping safe, keeping healthy, keeping sane. I wish I could say it's been the same here, but it's not really been.

Depression and anxiety has been flaring up, even despite me reading less of the news, avoiding Twitter more, and trying to work. My tablet, the Wacom Cintiq I have, is currently in repair. It's been in Washington, 5 days postal travel away, since July 25th-ish. Still no word on when it's coming back. Myr was a sweetheart and traded his old Huion to me on a friendly visit in exchange for a painting, though, so I can at least sketch and noodle away at things. Just not my full capacity of work. But then, to make matters just that extra bit worse--because, of course it did, it's 2020--my husband, Goolashe got news that he may be furloughed. They pushed back the date of voluntary retirements and voluntary furloughs to tomorrow, so we aren't 100% sure, but confidence is low that enough people will take it. We'll be learning shortly if that's the case, that he'll be being cut due to contract rules and lack of seniority for an indeterminate amount of time.

Which is in part why I'm making this update, and trying to come out of my anxiety-shell a bit more, even though I know I'm still shaky and a bit all over the place due to this year's event. If Goolashe is furloughed, and the year continues as it has, I'm going to need to dive myself into work and streaming more. Which means hopefully more commissions and things from me, possibly prints and/or merch on Redbubble, and streaming. I know I put it at the end of every post on other sites, but for those who are able, please know that whatever help you are able to give either here or over at Ko-fi has been incredibly appreciated, and likely will go to helping us afford to pay bills, loans, food, and otherwise. I expect nothing in exchange for sharing my work with you all, so this is not a request or begging or anything, but I simply want to make it aware here that if you are able to, we are entirely grateful. We, and especially I, wouldn't be here were it not for you all, even just those who favorite quietly or occasionally comment, or you patrons who drop a dollar or two in the tip jar each month without question. Even that support has helped bring me to where I am today, and that's why I always say that I expect nothing in exchange, because you all have helped me make this my job. I cannot repay that, only continue to thank you and try my best.

Speaking of job, once I do have my tablet back and can play a tiny bit of catch-up on the last remnants of my queue, I want to open for a few things. I've been on a large D&D kick, as well as bodybuilding and figure drawing poses, so that will likely be my preference, but we'll see how I swing when we get there. I know some have been waiting for quite some time for me to open, and I cannot apologize nor thank you enough for being such patient saints. I'm doing my best, even though I've been so quiet. You'll hear that front again soon, with any hope. Come on, Wacom repair, don't let me down now. :<

Everything is just... Terrible right now. And it seems to continue to be, even with just today's news. Please, stay safe out there. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Be considerate. We're all in this together, and we're all going through just a load of shit right now -- please don't bring each other down more. Be excellent to one another.

Love you all. I'll be back to 100% soon, and sooner rather than later if I can help it. I will hopefully see you all on Twitch/Picarto, or over on Twitter, or maybe even just your name in passing here on FA. Thank you for being you.  We'll get through this year one way or another . <3