Shop sale, early access + Update Info/Tier changes

Hey. So. As you may have noticed, the discount codes I've been trying haven't been easy for me to do with Shopify, so I was thinking for the discount codes, we switch that to "patrons get early access + large discount at time of sale".  As a patron, you will get an extra 10-20% discount (depending on the sale) compared to non-patrons until the sale ends.

Let's have an example right now since there are going to be new artworks in the shop.

For the next two hours, all patrons have early access and can use the code "SAVEATTACK" for 35% off.

EARLY ACCESS: 12:45PM-3:00PM (before it's launched to the public)
SALE ENDS: May 16th at 11:59PM

 https://store.ganyiao.com/collections/all 

THAT'S IT FOR THE SHOP UPDATE! Read on for the future of this patreon...

As for other projects, I have brush packs in the works and videos and streaming schedules that are going to start next week. The streaming looks like it's to be scheduled for a couple hours in the morning, I will let you guys know more soon, and might have a few streams to test some things out. We could try that tonight. <3

I'm going to get the ink brush pack and demo video done for you guys today. And a Renamon wallpaper made with the brushes. Hope that sounds like a good deal. Praying the cats don't scream at me to much so I can get my work done.

Also, one last thing, though this might scare you away, and I don't blame you if it does; I don't think I can handle more than one tier on Patreon, so there's going to be a levelling out for all services at a base cost; I was thinking 10$ for concept art/story/HD artwork/wallpapers. Self-help guides are going to be FREE on YouTube when they are completed. Tutorials will be on Gumroad and every Patron will get a large discount code.

I am not going to change this until around the 25th of May so I have some time to talk with anyone and think about if this is doable for me. You are free to delete your pledge or wait until the change on the 25th, but I recommend you stay until at least the end of the month so I can see those of you off who understandably wish to leave. I'll be giving super cheap discount codes for brush packs that are released before the end of May.

I'll let you all know more on the 20th, after I get some content up here. I feel terrible that I haven't had time to work as much as I want to because I got too enthusiastic about my abilities when I am already madly busy just trying to juggle everything. So, I figure, if it's hard to juggle, might as well drop a few balls and make it easier. That way there's less pressure on me to create self-help videos, and Patreon can be a place where I get funded for doing what I love. Unfortunately, I don't feel confident enough as an artist to be a good teacher, there is a lot I have to learn myself, so maybe tutorials can be a thing of the future. 

 Every one that is still here... you are my heroes. Thank you for still believing in me! Sorry that I am trying new things all the time, I promise I'll settle soon, I just had to learn how I want to handle my finances since I went into this starting from scratch. Doing commissions and nothing but commissions for years left me a little dumb on the business front, so I'm relearning...  

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This is a draft of my schedule (UP TO 10AM)  that I'm working on so you know what hours I will be active. This time is subject to change a little bit. Currently, Patreon hours are 7:00AM - 10:00AM EST. Maybe this can help you inspire your own schedule! You can use mine as a base schedule. :)

CURRENT SCHEDULE

 MONDAY - FRIDAY DAILY SCHEDULE/ROUTINE

4:00 AM: Wake up. Start the day with a tall glass of 100% C juice. Take your vitamins.

4:05 AM: Use the bathroom. Shower.

4:20 AM: Grooming.

4:30 AM: Yoga.
APP: Down Dog

5:00 AM: Work out.

WEIGHTS: + 2.5 LBS weights each leg, 15lbs
■ ARM: 10 x 5 Curls each arm, 15 LBS
■ ABS: 10 x 3 Crunches
+ 1 minute leg lift x 2
■ BUTT: Squats 20 x 2
[Might switch this for an app. Fabulous, maybe.]

5:30 AM: Check & respond to emails.

5:45 AM: Pack Shopify shipments.

6:15 AM: Daily warm-up.

■ TRADITIONAL WARM-UP EXERCISES: Using reference, sketch as quickly as possible to get the essence of the subject onto paper. 1 minute per sketch. 5 mins for shaded. Use reference websites.
■ REFERENCE WARM-UP ROUND 1 • Realism. Use photos/quick reference website. Sketch for 15 minutes.
■ REFERENCE WARM-UP ROUND 2 • Style. Use elements from artists whose work you enjoy. Sketch for 15 minutes.
■ REFERENCE WARM-UP FINAL ROUND • 15 minute speedpaint to post on social media using what you learned in the warm-ups.

7:00 AM: PATREON TIME.
Determine a separate Patreon Schedule.
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
WORK TASKS
Notes: Determine a streaming schedule, concept work, videos

10:00 AM BREAK-FAST.
[Produce a meal plan.]

10:30 AM

8:00 PM: Bedtime.

𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗭𝗘 𝗜𝗡:
Sing. Pick a few songs and sing.
Redbubble Time
By extension: Social Media Time
4 HOUR OPTIVES PER DAY [i.e studying a specific topic]
Meal prep times
Packing shipments
Electives
NIGHTLY DRAWING/MAKE TIME TO DRAW ORIGINALS
CUSTOMER REQUESTS
OUTSIDE TIME

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬
BUFFER DAY
Catch up on anything outstanding.

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
REST DAY
Relaxing Bath