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Yooooo so last time I wrote a journal was over a month ago and I wanted to apologize since my goal was two write like one or two a month. I have some stuff to talk about obviously, but as you can tell I'm pretty busy/distracted with several things.
Anyways school is getting very intense these months. I'm on my last year and I've had to focus a lot of my time into applications and personal statements. Just last week I applied to my first colleges which was pretty exciting but also very chill since I had a lot of support so yay. I'm hoping for the rest of the month I will be able to get through the rest of the apps smoothly. I'm also doing few scholarships; idk I might end up doing more since i just really want to get as much money as I can. Just know that's probably what I'm doing if I'm not updating.
For the past month I was also pretty emo with Highlight. I was depressed for a little bit over a week but I'm better now, at least mentally. Bagel squad is staying by my side ofc. Thanks squad ;') The only thing is that I haven't gotten much sleep because I stay up trying to draw and do other assignments on the same night after coming home from work TT_TT. I really need to make a better schedule for myself. I'm back to dieting and trying to keep up with my hygiene but it gets hard sometimes. This gets in the way of what I can get done tbh.
I've been doing mostly watercolor art for now and I upload those on my IG @/sekk_des and @/zhaleys but I'm gonna set reminder to put them on my status cuz i don't want my page to be dry all the time dammit. Someone honestly remind me of this because then I forget to remind myself that I have to remind myself (you see my problem here). I think there was only like 2 digital drawings I've done. I was doing other digital stuff but that was for my sticker packs, and I want to release those together. I'm also trying to get quality photos to put on my storenvy. idk why I'm feeling I should remodel it too. So much I want to do and not enough effort/time.
On another note there's also printing business I've been figuring out. I made bookmarks and greeting cards now, and I'm buying more supplies and paper to make quality stuff. I swear I struggled for like a week trying to figure out what kinds of papers there are. In the end I managed to get some samples and life has been a little but easier on that part. Just know more bookmarks are coming soon! As for stickers, I want to get those printed on a site from now on because my ratchet printing and laminating needs to cease xD. Printing charms is also on my mind but I don't think I'll be ordering any for the moment. I need to get more things prepared for that. Maybe January.
Commissions are still open ofc. I have 3 small ones for stickers but the three slots are still open. Don't forget I'm open to doing stickers and small traditional ones. My PayPal has been restricted right now, so I will only be able to accept card via Stripe, but I also want to set up that app for sending money. I forgot what it's called but if that's ever needed I will get it set up. Please help I'm broke even with my basic jobs.
Now I want to shout out some people for inspiring me and being amazing friends even though I am basic and don't appreciate them enough, but also because you need to see their amazing stuff it makes me cry.
Taru~ (animu trash friend for possibly 2 decades)
Nocti~ (gay cosplayer friend. they emit gay and beautiful makeup)
Cobaltblue (senpai ;'0 watercolor so beautiful)
Anyways school is getting very intense these months. I'm on my last year and I've had to focus a lot of my time into applications and personal statements. Just last week I applied to my first colleges which was pretty exciting but also very chill since I had a lot of support so yay. I'm hoping for the rest of the month I will be able to get through the rest of the apps smoothly. I'm also doing few scholarships; idk I might end up doing more since i just really want to get as much money as I can. Just know that's probably what I'm doing if I'm not updating.
For the past month I was also pretty emo with Highlight. I was depressed for a little bit over a week but I'm better now, at least mentally. Bagel squad is staying by my side ofc. Thanks squad ;') The only thing is that I haven't gotten much sleep because I stay up trying to draw and do other assignments on the same night after coming home from work TT_TT. I really need to make a better schedule for myself. I'm back to dieting and trying to keep up with my hygiene but it gets hard sometimes. This gets in the way of what I can get done tbh.
#keepstruggling
I've been doing mostly watercolor art for now and I upload those on my IG @/sekk_des and @/zhaleys but I'm gonna set reminder to put them on my status cuz i don't want my page to be dry all the time dammit. Someone honestly remind me of this because then I forget to remind myself that I have to remind myself (you see my problem here). I think there was only like 2 digital drawings I've done. I was doing other digital stuff but that was for my sticker packs, and I want to release those together. I'm also trying to get quality photos to put on my storenvy. idk why I'm feeling I should remodel it too. So much I want to do and not enough effort/time.
On another note there's also printing business I've been figuring out. I made bookmarks and greeting cards now, and I'm buying more supplies and paper to make quality stuff. I swear I struggled for like a week trying to figure out what kinds of papers there are. In the end I managed to get some samples and life has been a little but easier on that part. Just know more bookmarks are coming soon! As for stickers, I want to get those printed on a site from now on because my ratchet printing and laminating needs to cease xD. Printing charms is also on my mind but I don't think I'll be ordering any for the moment. I need to get more things prepared for that. Maybe January.
Commissions are still open ofc. I have 3 small ones for stickers but the three slots are still open. Don't forget I'm open to doing stickers and small traditional ones. My PayPal has been restricted right now, so I will only be able to accept card via Stripe, but I also want to set up that app for sending money. I forgot what it's called but if that's ever needed I will get it set up. Please help I'm broke even with my basic jobs.
Now I want to shout out some people for inspiring me and being amazing friends even though I am basic and don't appreciate them enough, but also because you need to see their amazing stuff it makes me cry.
Taru~ (animu trash friend for possibly 2 decades)
Nocti~ (gay cosplayer friend. they emit gay and beautiful makeup)
Cobaltblue (senpai ;'0 watercolor so beautiful)
200807 New Kickstarter - Bubbline Pins~!
It feels like so long since the first time I opened up a Kickstarter but here we are back! This time with Rockstar girl x Lollipop girl enamel pin set from Marceline’s story on Adventure Time. Most of the information has already been posted on the page but I will paste it below as well for convenience! -CAMPAIGN PAGE - There are 4 main pledging tiers! - Support counts! $3 - this tier is simply for people that want to support the campaign. You won't receive anything physical, but I will give you first opportunity to buy the pins once all pledges have been fulfilled and I mark the listing for them on my online shop! - Rockstar or Lollipop girl Pin! $10 - This is very straight forward. You choose one pin to get out of the set at a discounted prize & a thank you note
200607 Update
It's been a while. Thank you all who have liked and commented on my work for the past few months. I haven't been active since I genuinely don't really like coming to dA anymore. I will try to catch up and upload all the stuff I've been making since March. Trust me I'm always drawing something. For the most part I would just like to give some announcements about my shop! My Doukyuusei Kickstarter pins arrived last month and I've been shipping orders since then! Please check out my shop to get them, there is limited stock! I also added some stickers and prints that weren't available yet or on pre-order. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and don't forget to also see the FAQ page before anything. Paypal is accepted but not directly through site. I have been occupied with commissions and organizing my portfolio but thank you for your patience and support. I would also like to announce that 60% of profits for this month will be made to Black Lives Matter affiliated
200217 Kusajou Enamel pins Kickstarter [FUNDED]
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dkseipins/doukyuusei-kusajou-enamel-pins?ref=project_tweet
The funding period has ended and we were able to reach 113% of our goal! Thank you so much everyone that helped make this come true. For the time being Kickstarter will begin processing the pledges and I'll collect everyone's information. If you weren't able to pledge don't worry! The pins will be available to purchase on my store sometime in mid-late March~! There will also be more pins besides these too ;) I will post updates on my twitter and tumblr as well as the KS page.
Thank you again <3 <3
191225 updates + thank you
Thank you all for an amazing year of art! This is the first time I get so much engagement because of my work and I’m super grateful. I will continue to do my best in 2020 and get better at so many things I’m still nervous about. This January my shop will have a new wave of products (including new goodies >U>) I have upgraded my shipping methods so it is much smoother/faster. I know there are some of you waiting for items still and I apologize for the wait ;( I have had to prioritize family this whole month, but come the New Year I will send out what’s left. I hope you will continue to support me. That being said my discord server will be open until Jan 3nd if you would like to chat about art or ask me anything! I am also planning two livestreams this weekend which I’ll announce on here and twitter. Hope to see some of you there! Here are some simple commissions I have opened since my regular prices might be too much for this time.
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