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Winter Ensues:

Nothing new to really report XD

We were supposed to have a huge snowstorm but it largely fizzled out. We still have plenty of snow but the actual harshness of a storm never truly hit. Just on and off snowing. Dogs love it though. I....not so much. I prefer warmer weather and green plants.

Anyway though, I have lots of work to do and have most likely fallen behind a tad, but still going to try to do as much as I can! I've also livestreamed a bit last week, and when time permits, will be setting up some videos again. So far, I'm definitely meeting my monthly goals in other areas, so now just time to catch up with the art itself.

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Updates!:

Vague title this time, but it's been an interesting past week. While some things went completely fine, despite the cold temperatures lingering here... we had the washing machine suddenly stop in the middle of laundry day. We're hoping it's just something that can be easily fixed, but if not, we'll have to get a new washer, which is not going to be fun. Though, given this washer's age, something was bound to happen sooner or later. Nothing keeps on working perfectly indefinitely after all. Other than that, the new fish tank is fully set up and doing alright. We had to purchase some medicine for the rice fish in quarantine. It's so hard to diagnose what's wrong, whether it's a parasite or wasting disease. Both have such similar symptoms. We're trying not to lose the last 4 adults we have to this....thing. Though, while at the fish store, I noticed they had ottocinculus in again so purchased a couple to help with my tank. I used to have 4 to begin with, but only 2 remained so I also felt that with a bigger tank, having 4 again, given they are social group fish, was a smart choice. So everyone is getting along and all seems stable and good. Still have several months before the tank fully cycles, but we've given it a jump start and that seems to be going well.

I did try a game this past weekend as well...and I have to say, I'm glad I received the game for free, because it's way out of my mental league. I only played for 6 hours, but it was difficult for my brain to handle the economic side of it. I'm sure it's one of those that you have to keep doing and practicing with, especially if numbers and commerce are not a forte in your knowledge pool, but it did become a bit frustrating. I spent 5 of those hours just in the tutorial stages and realized I wasn't even half way through the tutorial by then. That alone boggles my mind. Usually the longest tutorial I have that is right up front is maybe 10-30 minutes long. Most tutorials are spread through out in the games I generally play so when you come across something new or hit a new button, it explains it to you then. But 5 hrs and not even half way through? O.O I do feel like the audience of this sort of game is maybe on the small side. Not sure who would be willing to sit for days to go through all 14-15 tutorial stages instead of just playing the game on their own and attempting to learn as you go. 

Oh well. I gave it a good go though.

I can tell you, after that long on the same thing, my dreams were nothing but numbers and economics and watching little people go about their day XD

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Ch 6 pg 4

 

 

  

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Happy Birthday!:

That's right! I'm another year older! For once, this year doesn't feel...empty? Not sure how to describe it but in past birthdays, I've been more willing to sorta shove the day aside and pretend it was just another day like another. It feels like a long time since I've felt good and happy about being another level up. Like, nothing technical has really changed in the last year, other than acquiring aquariums, but anything else, has been less. Didn't produce as much art, my income was way lower than usual, no sudden lucky strikes on socials, none of that. 

And yet, I feel good. I'll take it for what it is :3

And lastly, if you're curious, I'm officially 35. As per every year, there is snow on the ground but today, we also have fog. Gives it an interesting and mysterious vibe out there, if not a bit spooky. Lots planned to do today in terms of work and this week in general, but here we go! Here's to another year!!

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Ch 6 pg 3

 

 

  

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Getting Better:

I'm slowly catching up once more and developing a better workflow but it's still not an easy process to work on in general. Definitely has been requiring quite a bit of my time just to learn how to focus again, but progress is progress, even if small. 

Recently I've also listed Parallel Rift over on Spider Forest, just to try and help spread the title out a bit even though I still have to finish the redone prologue and chapter 1's few pages. I'll get there. I'll really be hammering down this week and preparing for February merch. I've been trying to learn a bit better with figuring out anatomical structure and such as I work. It's not always easy at certain angles for me, but I wanna get there. The best tip I ever heard years ago was to to study while you did things that you actually enjoy or with work. So when I do commissions and comic pages especially, I try to do some learning then as well. Take a moment to work things out on my own to see what I can remember before I dig out and break down references. I've also realized I do need to slow down in general. I've been so used to rushing things that I never stopped to think how harmful that could be in the long run. Faster isn't better because I make many more mistakes. That though...slowing down I mean, will take some time for me adjust. I have tried to assure I don't listen to anything too "stimulating" while I draw, but something that gives me more focus on what I'm doing rather than the words or music. So that cut out all the podcasts I had listened to before. I do still listen, but now I leave it for what it is, entertainment, and not for something during work. I haven't found a podcast yet that has a calmer tone to it yet. One day maybe I'm sure. 

Anyway, merch will be arriving this week and be sent out asap. I'll be preparing the merch for February this week as well and closing out as much as I can while I get ready for the next month.

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A Good Start:

So far, thus far at least, I've largely caught up with things and have been doing pretty well in terms of not falling behind. This week I should even have plenty more comic pages completed so that way the images above will finally change too XD

I still have some illustrations to complete and otherwise am waiting on merch to arrive for Patrons but for once, all the content for this month for Patreon has been completed! Pages are ready, merch is ordered, and all the other content this month has been completed. Some new Lore and insights were revealed, there was a sneak peek to a personal project, and plenty of WIPs and things to show my progression along the way. I do hope to be able to obtain a couple commissions next month as well to help start saving a little bit and not lose all my income by purchasing merch. 

There are other things I wanted to do, but I've been trying to be careful and not overwork or overplan and then just stress myself out because of it. I've been trying at least. Doesn't always work but I think I've been doing better. Little by little at least as they say. 

The weather here has been nastily cold lately so stay warm out there!

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Ch 6 pg 1 (CW: BLOOD)

 

 

 

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Here We Go:

That sure doesn't look like what Fiacre expected.

So far, been handling January's Patreon delightfully! As a reminder, some ranks have changed so be sure to check them out. I'm always open for new supporters, even if it's just to give a small tip monthly. Every little bit can also save you points toward any artwork you may want from me so that's cool.

January merch will be revealed to the Mail Club patrons this week as well, along with some Lore! Had a wonderful sneak peek to the Melody Of Zephyr project and I definitely look forward to presenting more of that in the future as well. Comic pages are coming along slowly but good, reaching the end of Chapter 6 ever closer! I do look forward to the next segment as it should be quite a ride and much more exciting. We do have snow coming in now as well for January but at this time, it shouldn't cause any delays as far as I see it.

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