joe randel's art dump

I’ve been seeing a lot of individuals take to Patreon and looking for support from the community and fans for their art. Patreon does seem like great way to reach out to those that follow you and your work and are looking to get a little bit more and make connections with creative types. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself getting on the wagon. Why? Mostly because I’m scared. Maybe that’s too strong a word. Concerned might be a better way to put it. See, I don’t get much time to draw. I have a wife, a few kids and a full time job, plus family comes over to visit often enough that drawing time gets cut short sometimes. I do the best I can for sure. Usually get an hour or two in the evening when wife and I are watching tv. Not a lot when you compare it to other artists that are able to post a pic a day (which is awesome by the way). Basically, I don’t want to be ripping people off. I don’t want to make fans jaded because they’ve supported me and felt like they got nothing in return. Plus making the promise to deliver more (or special content) to those that donate a lot could cut in to the base level of pics and put me behind the eight ball on all the regular stuff. It stresses me out just thinking about it. It’s basically why I only take one commission at a time. To all those that are making Patreon work, that’s fantastic! I’d love to hear stories and feedback on how they like it. Maybe it’s not as bad as I think it is. I’m also not sure if enough would support me to even make it worth the effort.

For now, I think I’ll continue to do things the old fashion way. I’ll do commissions and work on side projects too. What sort of side projects? Well, Fairy Fantasies went over very well and I would love to do more of them. In fact, I’ve roughed thumbed a Rosetta one with ideas for a Fawn one in my head. I’ve also been roughing out a Pony folio too. I’m inspired by all the awesome pony artists out there and would love to throw my hat in that stable. Pillow cases are something I’ve been toying with too. I’ve been contacted and asked if I would supply designs for some, so now it’s just finding time and a good design. So as you can see, I might not have much time but, I do have ideas, love and passion for drawing what I draw. As far as support from the community is concerned. Just like and reblog my art to spread the word around. Invest in my projects and buy commissions. Basically, everything you have been doing! Honestly, everyone has been so great when it comes down to it. I’ve so rarely had any issues regarding anything I’ve done and people have been nothing but supportive with great feedback!

So for now, no changes here. Maybe in the future I’ll find a way to make it work but for now things will continue as they have been and most of all, thanks for all your support! Everyone of you is awesome! ^_^