Hi guys, just wanted to post a small update. I'm still alive, just working through some really bad burn-out related to a lot of different things. I also have had some mental health issues related to the SA and grooming I underwent, but I'm seeking help and actively trying to work through that as well.
I am more active on tumblr and reddit currently, though I do still intend to post here. I just felt like you guys needed an explanation for my most recent disappearance. Thanks for the ongoing support guys, hope you're all well!
Links
Tumblr- https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sarnyssanctuary
Reddit- https://www.reddit.com/user/ElyrenCreations
Peace and love :heart:
Hello my lovelies,
As many of you know, for the past several months I have been hesitant to post because a few individuals were harassing me online and IRL. I have obtained a peace order against these individuals, and we legally do not exist to each other. I am finally free of the weight of never reporting the assault, and I am free to post whatever I want without fear.
Thank you all for your support, it was instrumental in obtaining this order. I am hopeful that this is the end of that horrible chapter of my life, and I can move on. I even have my first appointment with a therapist soon.
As for art, I am actively looking for another social media on which to post my work- what do you guys recommend?
Deep breaths, it's over
UPDATE: the harassment has started again, on here. A few people have approached me and I also noticed comments made by one of them. I just wanted everyone to be aware of it, since it's apparently an ongoing issue.
End update
Hello all, it’s been a while since I updated and I figured it was time too, and to go over some stuff as well. I have a lot to get through in this, so forgive me if it’s all over the place or uncategorized. I have had a lot of shit happen over the past few years, much of which I never told anyone about. So bear with me please.
First, I have started a new job which allows me much more time for artwork, and I have been taking this opportunity to produce some designs for stickers, coasters, and more for a possible shop. I am hoping to have an official “store” up and running by the end of the year. This is a huge thing to accomplish, but I truly want to make this happen.
Second, I have started to make a sort of “back-stock” of Echelon pages, so that I can get a proper patreon up and running and be able to keep up with weekly updates. I want this to happen ASAP, so let me know what ideas you guys have for patreon ideas. Pages will also be available for free viewing, of course.
Third, several emotionally and physically difficult things happened to me last year, which I never really addressed to anyone, so I wanted to write about it here. This affected me severely IRL as well as online, so I feel I better address it now.
Start trigger warning for abuse and assault.
I don’t really know how to say this so I guess I just will – last year I was sexually abused and assaulted by the person like a best friend and father to me. We had known each other for years before it happened. I never pressed charges, as after I purely wanted to be left alone. I am bringing this up here because he and those close to him harassed me online for months afterwards, which was part of the reason for my silence and hesitation to post new works in the past year-ish. No one in my real life knows I was assaulted, as I don’t think they would react well. But, if you noticed things like the discord server disappearing, some commenters being banned, etc it’s because I was harassed on there and I did not want it to continue. I was harassed on here, youtube, and skype as well.
End trigger warning
With that all said, I do intend to start posting again soon. I miss artwork, and I miss my community so very much. I want to bring this place back to a safe and happy place for everyone, free of the ugliness of the real world. I am probably gonna be posting some polls soon and some promotions for upcoming stuff.
I miss you guys, and I hope I can make this work. I really, really want too.
Sarny, signing off.
Hello guys!
I have recently started drafting out a lot of ideas to help make artwork my career. One of which, is opening a shop producing pins, stickers, key chains, etc.
Another is opening a patreon. I have drafted possible prices in exchange for perks. I would love some feedback! Let me know if you would be interested in any of these, and if the prices seem fair.
I am also open to constructive ideas about what other perks I could add for my patrons.
Let me know what you guys think!
$2/ month
First sight of comic pages one week prior to set upload schedule
Access to downloadable content, such as downloadable comic pages at full resolution, finished backgrounds for use, bases, etc
Opportunity to be featured as “patron of the month” and receive a free sketch of your choice
$5/month
First sight of comic pages, personal artwork, and adoptables as soon as they are finished
15% off all commissions, when they are open
Access to all aforementioned downloadable content
Immediate entry into a raffle at the end of the month for a free character design (Woomf or TLK)
At least 2 tutorials/ instructional pieces per month
$10/month
First sight of comic pages, personal artwork, adoptables, progress videos, and tutorials
Access to all aforementioned downloadable content
25% off commissions, when they are open
Access to all aforementioned downloadable content
Included 3 free stickers or 2 free pins of your choice if you purchase any item from my shop
Monthly shout out on my Deviantart page, showcasing a few pieces of your artwork for the entire month on my page
Weekly peak into any traditional work I've done
Thank you my lovelies!
Hello my lovelies!
So. As many of you know, I work full time and attend college part time. I have worked my retail job for over 2 years now, and I have reached the point of true hatred of the job. I really want to make art at least a means of income that I can sustain myself with. I have a lot of ideas for how I could start doing this, including potentially an RPG species as well as patreon page for Echelon pages (like how albinoraven666fanart does theirs, so some people could see the pages early if they pledged). I have also been considering looking into how I could have prints and pins made too. I just really want to get back into art, and I really don't want to work my retail job any more. The amount of crap the job puts me through is unbelievable.
So, would you guys be interested in that sort of thing?
Bye~