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Miscellaneous freaks I drew for friends

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Hate them sm <\3

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More of them

Dies on the floor profusely

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Idv Oc <\333

I ship him with Antonio bcs ofc I do

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Also I like idv now guess who I’m in love with impossible difficulty

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IDR WHO MADE THIS GPOSE BUT I HAD TO REDRAW BCS OH MY GOd???

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perddy sure this is how the last quest of endwalker went.

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Soft Pre-Order for a new plush has started!

The sample is currently under production Full details HERE

Notable feature:

30cm - Same proportions as a 20cm plush doll but longer legs! Can still wear 20cm clothes but more options for shoes and socks.

Doll Fiber Hair! - This hair can be brushed and styled!

Skeleton - Doll can be posed!

No added accessories, just the doll

What is a Soft Pre-Order?

To allow folks more time to lock in an order, I'm starting the pre-orders while the sample is currently being made. This gives folks more time to hear about the project and a longer time for me to see the demand. The end date of the pre-order will be determined after I have received the sample, which will be a month after I have updated this listing with pictures of the physical product. The manufacturer is estimating 3-4 weeks for sample completion.

Any soft pre-orders will have the option to cancel after the listing has been updated with the sample pictures should you decide you don't like the final design. Orders are non-refundable once the official pre-order has started!

Examples of other Plushes I have designed below the cut

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Absolutely take a break, wrist pain is not something to be messed with!! That new Zenos plush has me very interested. 0.0

I'm going to a post full details under the cut, but a short run down:

I've sort of vaguely mentioned this here and there but this year I'm forcing myself to go on a long hiatus. Its been something in the plans for years now, but I can't put it off any longer because 2024 was the worst wrist pain I've dealt with and I don't want to risk permanently damaging myself if I haven't already.

If you're waiting on a comm, don't worry! My hiatus won't officially start until I've finished them all up (estimating April-May to finish up everything), so just bare with me!

Character Sheet comms are staying open

If you're able and willing to support me during this break, please check out my shops or my Patreon!

Ko-Fi - Physical/Digital Merch + Donations

INPRNT - Physical Prints

Patreon - Process Videos and WiPs

Full details and extra info under the cut

So this has been a long time coming but this year I’ll be taking a long hiatus. This is something I’ve wanted to do for years but I can’t put it off any longer due to how bad my wrist pain was in 2024. I’m feeling incredibly burnt out as well and my turn around times growing longer and longer is a very clear sign of it. It also means I’ve had a growing anxiety that if I continue at this pace I will end up doing permanent damage to my body, if I haven’t already. Creating art is the one thing I know I want to do for the rest of my life, be that drawing for myself or helping other people see their visions come to life, and I don’t want to put that at risk.  

So I can’t put my hiatus off any longer and I’m making this year the start. If you are still waiting on a commission from me, don’t worry! I am going to keep working on them and my official hiatus time won’t start until everything has been finished up. I’m estimating April to May to get everything cleared off the table since I’m going to work at a steady pace. Character sheet commissions are going to remain open, they are not in high demand and I can put them in a queue and so should anyone have interest in one during my hiatus, it could be something I pick up when I need the extra cash. However all other types of commissions are going to be unavailable for the foreseeable future. 

I am aiming for a 6 month long hiatus at the least. If I can go longer I will aim for a full year break. Freelance and commission work has been my main source of income for over 10 years now, so during this time I may also look into getting a part time job so I don't have to rely so heavily on art, which will also affect how much I’ll be able to take on in the future. I’m not quitting art during this hiatus, I do want to keep drawing and creating! But I will be working at a slower pace, creating for myself, experimenting and trying other projects. I also have more merch ideas on the list to work on! I’ve got some plush designs I want to have made,namely a new Zenos plush that will have doll fiber hair that can be brushed and styled.

I will also design more tag style keychains with more XIV characters (like the Scions and other major NPCs), since people have really liked those a lot! I’ll also plan out some other ideas and maybe design some original design plushies or other merch. We’ll see!

If anyone enjoys my work and wants to help support me during my hiatus, please check out my available merch. I have prints on INPRNT, and a variety of items on Ko-Fi (limited prints, artbooks both physical and digital, keychains, stickers, etc.), I also have a patreon where I post process videos of illustrations. You can also drop donations of my Ko-Fi. I will be adding a goal that I’ll set at a high amount I don't expect to reach, just because I personally want a visual of donations or purchases during my break. Even small donations would mean a lot. If only 10% of my followers on twitter or tumblr bought a single Ko-Fi donation, it would be a substantial amount of money. I say this not to guilt folks into donating, but to point out small donations can still have a lot of power. And so I appreciate any support at all!

Thank you so much if you read this entire message. It means a lot to me and I hope a good long break means when I’m  able to get back to commission and freelance I’ll approach them with much more vigor and skill!

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I nearly had a conniption when I saw this gpose by sjolroda on bluesky so I was compelled to draw it GRRRR

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final days

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Casual cosplay Zenos idea I had.

This man looks good in anything.

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My Beautiful Prince With A Disorder

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Bnnuy activities

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my friends🚨🫂🇵🇸

After a year of relentless bombardment, Gaza and my neighborhood have been reduced to a scene of widespread destruction and human suffering💔💔🇵🇸The ongoing bombing campaign has left the area physically scarred, we struggle to survive amid unimaginable challenges, and our future is clouded with uncertainty. I would like you to help me and my family, whether by donating or participating, to face these difficulties and provide a dignified and secure life for my family🙏🇵🇸🚨🇵🇸🚨🇵🇸🚨🇵🇸🚨🇵🇸🚨🇵🇸

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To every kind heart, to everyone who carries compassion and humanity within them,

Today, I write to you as a father who lost everything in a moment of chaos and violence. It has been a full year since we lost our home—the refuge that once sheltered my family and embraced us with warmth and safety. Our home was not just walls; it was a part of our souls, a place where we wove our dreams, and where my children dreamed of a better future.😔

In one harrowing moment, all those memories vanished under the rubble of bombing, and our home turned into ruins that took with it every cherished moment we lived. The destruction was not limited to our house; it extended to shattering the sense of security in the hearts of my children, who suddenly found themselves facing a harsh reality filled with fear and anxiety. They lost their childhood, their safety, and even the freedom to dream as they once did.🥺

Today, I write to you as a father, helpless before the needs of his children, yet holding onto the hope that my plea will resonate with your compassionate hearts. My greatest wish is to be able to secure a safe haven for them—a shelter that restores some semblance of the life they lost and erases a part of the pain they endured. I beg you to extend a helping hand to us, to be the reason that hope returns to my children’s faces, those who have known nothing but the suffering of displacement and the loss of dreams.🙏🏻🇵🇸🇵🇸

Thank you for reading our story. Your kindness, no matter how small, can help rebuild the lives of children who deserve a chance at peace and happiness. Your generosity means more than words can say, offering hope and the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.🙌🏼💓💓

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