winternimbus

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winter. 22. autistic transfem nb lesbian catgirl-impgirl girlthing given access to the computer. may be 18+ at times. will interact w/ 18+ accts. currently going through terminal signalis brainrot


DieselBrain
@DieselBrain

TLDR;

Im not quitting art, but i cant do this professionally anymore. Im transitioning to being a hobbyist again after spending my entire adult life pursuing it as a career. Support on patreon and subscribestar still help and is appreciated, but these are both purely tipjars now. Atm im still resting, but when i do return to drawing, ill be experimenting and going at my own pace. Also for anyone with outstanding commissions from me: theyre not forgotten, i will be completing them, but i need patience. I cant blitz through my queue like i used to. Ill be continuing to keep in touch however.

Its hard not to be a bit melancholy about the end of a personal era. I prided myself for years on my ability to support myself professionally on my artwork.

But i know this is the only way i can love art again. The alternative might as well be death.


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in reply to @DieselBrain's post:

For what it's worth coming from a stranger, I respect how difficult a decision that must be as a fellow artist. I can sympathize, it is a horribly dark place to be when you realize you hate (or are beginning to hate) art, and that recovery can be rough. But it is an incredibly admirable decision taking steps to repair that relationship with that part of yourself c:

Sending you my best thoughts n good vibes as you try to rest and recover! 🙏🏻 I'm sorry I'm not able to join in giving any monetary support rn but, again FWIW, your art has been an absolute delight to see and I look forward to seeing it again when you're in a place where you can enjoy and begin creating again🩵

Always do what you need to for yourself and your health. This may seem to be a step back at the moment but as you readjust to life without the types of pressures you're used to I think it will feel less like that. Being able to love your art again and being able to experiment and make what you feel like without any pressures related to your bottom line and what subjects are most profitable will ultimately be freeing. Wishing you luck and healing. Get some good rest pal <3

Do what you feel you need to do for your betterment, always!

Art should be fun and exciting and not something that bogs you with stress. Wishin' you the best in the future!