my partner and i are still unemployed, so I’ve opened another 12 slots for May to buffer us until we can find something more permanent. if you like my work, please consider helping us out <3
hey guys i think i’m going to take an indefinite break from this blog. general seasonal depression + pokemoncenter.com still not working on my phone + just feeling overall really discouraged and Bad. hopefully once spring comes i’ll feel better but i just don’t have the motivation right now
there have been many cases already international clients dropping their commissions from filipino artists or avoiding commissioning filipino creators altogether, either due to a fear of consequences getting associated with us because of current events or the misguided notion that not supporting us somehow hurts the oppressive government we’re under. lemme address both those issues:
for the first reason, nothing will happen to you, a foreigner, for supporting filipinos. theres nothing to be afraid of, youre not in this country and wont suffer any consequences. many of us, however? we’re afraid. especially artists and creators who rely on commissions to support themselves and their families
for the second reason, you are not hurting our oppressors at all. you are hurting filipinos, majority of which did not want this to happen and are actively speaking out against the looming dictatorship. dropping filipino creators does nothing but hurt us. our inflation rates are predicted to rise, and money is fast becoming an even bigger issue for so so many
so if youre looking for art, dont give up on us. commission filipino artists and/or boost commission posts! 1 USD is literally enough to buy a meal here, it really helps. here is a link to a thread of filipino artists posting their commission rates. and here is another thread of filipino commission rates. tips and donations outside of comms to these artists help even more.
@witch-and-her-witcher and I wanted to commission some lighthearted pre-canon Lucien & Tamlin joking around. I just know that they got up to all sorts of shenanigans together before the books timeline starts.
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The "your eyes are like stars, and your hair like burnished gold” line, but make it tamcien