Catonahat
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Update (19th of May 2023)
🕑 Added 2023-05-19 17:27:53 +0000 UTCI just wanted to open up a bit and air my thoughts and hopefully provide a useful insight on my workflow.
There are a couple of things that affect the pace of me working on these larger projects (like the comics).
One of them is that I am working on this stuff in my spare time (on a part-time basis), as I have another job currently that I work to cover my living costs and general expenses of existing. This means I currently have a somewhat limited amount time that I can work on my artwork.
Another one is that I like to work on projects when I am feeling sufficiently 'creatively energised', as I feel this helps me produce the best version of what I am working on.
The other factor is that I do suffer from anxiety and tend to get quite stressed when put under pressure or too many things are going on at once. This slows down my work process when I feel particularly stressed and anxious, as I would feel like just curling up into a ball in bed to await the end. (Which, as you can imagine is not good for my productivity.)
I am also, just one flawed human trying my best to work on this stuff, so I can only do so much with limited time.
So, to summarise, all those projects and comics that I have announced previously, like the Christmas Tifa/Aerith comic, the Easter Inflation comic, the Jessie Helps Out comic, the Magic Body Inflation Fantasy comic, etc. I do still intent to work on bring new pages of them out, but I have to find the time and the creative energy to make them as good as I can before releasing them. So for those who are feeling particularly frustrated about the long production time, I ask that if you could just be patient with me while I sort my stuff out, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
I am very lucky to have so many supportive patrons who are being very patient with me, and I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I really am so very grateful to those who are being so supportive and patient with me.
I don't want to sound like an arse or anything, but when I get repeated messages like "When is this or that comic coming out, it's been 1, 3, 5 months already!" those kinds of messages send my stress and anxiety levels skyrocketing and make me less productive. So, whose who do repeatedly message me like this, if you can just be patient, I would appreciate it.
I have been actively trying to make the wait for comics etc a bit easier by trying to upload smaller pieces of artwork more frequently (Like the Daily Post Challenge I've been doing) to hopefully make the wait more enjoyable for everyone.
I am very passionate about creating body inflation art and I want it to remain enjoyable for me to work on this art, whilst also still being enjoyable for those who financially support me on Patreon and DeviantArt. It's that balance that I am still grappling with to achieve, and it might mean that larger projects/comic take longer to come out.
These are some of the reasons I have stayed away from opening up commissions, so far, as I don't think I'm in a position currently where my tiny anxiety driven brain can handle the pressures and I don't want to let people down by not being able to deliver on a commission.
I hope that wasn't too much rambling (It was definatly too rambly. lol) and it provides an insight to my workflow and how I'm feeling?
If you did make it to the end of this rambly update then you deserve a medal! lol
I thank you all for your support and pateints!
Comments
Catonahat
Thank you! ๐โค๏ธ
LikeasombodyArtOfficial
I know everything you do always ends up being worth the wait in the end, so Iโll stay quietly patient as I always have! I also appreciate you being open and honest with us, as you very easily could have just suffered in silence. So thank you!
Catonahat
Thank you! ๐โค๏ธ
Sekeis
As much as I want the next pages of the comics, i want to say take all the time you need. I find it good that you regularly update Even if is not artwork like this post and you are one of my favorite artist for this Type of 3d art. So i think it is more important to release something you are satisfied with instead to rush. I can wait longer for the nice artworks when I Look at what you have already released and please donโt feel pressured to much ( I know it easier said then done :S ).
Catonahat
Yes I think I must try to do this. Thank you. ๐
Catonahat
Thank you for understanding and no need to apologise. ๐
Diamond_10
If I can suggest something to maybe ease the anxiety, perhaps you can lay out a plan on how you will tackle everything? Writing down a plan always helps me become more productive.
Poisonmonky
I'm sorry, you are absolutely right. I don't really know this disease anxiety but we all have our sufferings you do your best and for those it deserves all my admiration. ๐๐๐๐ take your time and continue your amazing work. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
