Thank You, Patrons!
🕑 Added 2019-11-20 03:51:12 +0000 UTCI saw the other day that Patreon was making today a "Thanking Patrons" day, and since my 3rd anniversary of my Patreon was not long ago, I thought it the perfect excuse to whip up a silly doodle of what my life may have been like had I not made a Patreon.
Long-time patrons know all about it, but at the time of my making a Patreon, I was running out of options for making art my living! I was burnt out on commission work, and had realized that it wasn't going to be viable in the long run for making a living, let alone saving for any kind of long-term goals. So I started the Patreon and gave myself six months-- if I couldn't earn enough money to make a living by that time, I'd pull the plug on it and look into a job that didn't involve art.
By the end of six months, I was making enough to survive and then some. Earlier this year, I was even able to eliminate all of my debt, including an enormous mountain of student loans! Saving for retirement or a house is no longer a pipe dream-- it could actually happen!
Patreon has changed my life, or more accurately, all of you have changed my life. Thank you for your continued support, and allowing me to be able to plan for the future. It means the world to me!
Comments
Bandit
lmao the dick out really kills me
SpiritD
You deserve it ^^
Meesh
Thank you for contributing!
Meesh
If that day comes I will proudly say I got there drawing porn!
Meesh
Well gosh thank you!
Meesh
I don't plan on stoppin! Thank you!
Meesh
The tagging system is only as good as the artists who make the tags! I concede that originally, I was limited to five tags per post so I couldn't get too detailed. Somewhere along the line they got rid of that limit, though... Patreon has its flaws and it's ups and downs, but it allowed me to survive, so it's pretty bitchin' in my book! Thanks for helping contribute to my life transformation :D
Meesh
Crush the loans!
Meesh
Whoa!! Thanks for storin' me up there!
Meesh
Glad you're having fun! I'm sure I can squeeze in some lady love from time to time.
Meesh
No one's more happy about it than me! Thanks as always for the generous support :)
Meesh
It's really flown by! I guess staying busy will do that.
Supreme Overlord Llama
Just stopping by to say it's cool see that patreons could have such a positive impact on an artist. Glad you avoided that timeline :) Also the doodle is hilarious XD
Sparklefox
You’ve earned it. I’m glad I’ve played a small part in helping you’re quality of life go up :)
Umyum
super cool hope u get a cool house. buying a house with yiff money, the true american dream
Anyknown
You're super hot furry artist! I always thanks you.
sunkawakan
I'm happy to be part of it! It's what a patron is supposed to be for
Breys
So happy to hear this! Love your work; you've earned every penny and then some
Runic Vale
Hell yeah! You rock dude, can't wait to keep supporting you for many years to come!
pj wolf
Patreon is not the best platform because it is so hard to search for things. The tagging isn't great. It's a bit clunky. But I'm so glad that as a concept and a platform it exists, because of great stories like this. I'm happy to contribute, and thank YOU for sharing your deviancies with us.
Viro Veteruscy
Keep up the good work! Workin on gettin through my loans as well so you're a good goal post to get to X3
Smol Baat
You've been in my top three for years now! Keep up the good work, man!
Steph
Love that little sketch of boobs on the side. Would love to see more lady on lady love. You’re such a fun artist to follow. ☺️
FeliciaIsMaiWaifu
You're a great man, and very talented. Glad to be a part of helping you find a good place in life. Your art has done a lot for me for many years. That doodle is cute, too haha Glad it didn't end up like that.
smudge
Congrats dude, I'm so glad this has been such a success for you! Still can't believe it's been 3 years already.
Meesh
May the porn flow forever more! Thank you!
Tio Takurua
You already know I was a long time supporter even before you had a patreon and I'll always continue to support my favorite artist! You wouldn't happen to be contemplating on art streams for us to view and maybe even learn, would ya?
Meesh
Thanks friendo!
Meesh
And I am here for you!
Meesh
🥰
Meesh
It all adds up! Thank you!
Meesh
I approve all laughter at the image I have created above!
Meesh
Thank you very much!
Meesh
Why put it back in?? You're just gonna pull it out again... Thank you!
Richard Awesome
I'm laughing harder than I should be at the image. :D You're welcome.
Dematraxus
Honestly its so cool to physically see the outcome of the little bit of what i and others put in. Youre so talented and im happy that youre living your dream!
Anon
i hope i’m not the only one that appreciates that lil dick out of the fly (almost as much as i appreciate you and your art!)
Movok Derecha
Even though I pledged earlier this year, I am glad that I did because I am supporting an amazing artist and improving their life even if it's a little bit of money a month.
Meesh
If someone suggests something that's within my wheelhaus of kinks and characters, sometimes I'll go for it! Usually I already have plans for comics and illustrations, but occasionally small elements that people have suggested find their way through. That Clara daki ain't a bad idea... but I don't know when I'll have time to design it. Glad the print came in! Haven't had a complaint yet about the quality :D
Eric Dielli
Thanks! I’m happy to see artist living the dream. I’m glad to be a Patreon!
invidious
I'm thrilled you never disappeared like so many of my favorite furry artists from years ago. The fact that you've managed to make your art a viable career is fantastic! Since you mentioned commissions though, I had kinda been wondering if you ever did stuff like that any more or take suggestions, because there are some things i would love to see you draw or sell. (A daki of Clara with her legs spread while she's busy on her phone is my dream pillow, and I would spend a stupid amount of money for it). Also, my print of 'The Maid Splayed' came in, and I'm thrilled with the quality of the print and the vibrancy if the color. I'll admit it's on the expensive side, but God damn does it look good!
You're a hard working artist and deserve all the love and support you get. Here's to your continued success on Patreon ✨
Asher Tail
<3 always glad to support ya!
Orangebunny
We are here for you!
Appleschloss
❤🧡💛💚💙💜