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Let's start by talking about merch and commissions. Oh yes, it's that time...I've got a lot to discuss in that department.
Firstly, I've got a merch website now. It's a fairly basic setup, and I'm still 'stocking' items. But at the very least it will act as a backup for my Etsy store, as well as having my content that's 'too hot' for Etsy hosted and sold there. So check up on it from time to time for exclusives. I'll link it here.
https://wastedtimemerchshop.company.site/
Secondly, let's talk physical merch. After a long wait, I've finally got some keychains to offer you. This is the first batch of tentative keychains, and I've only got a small stock as I'm not expecting them to fly off the shelves. But you're welcome to prove me wrong. So feel free to check out my "Secretary Ewe Keychain" listing linked below. These won't be listed on my website in order to avoid selling more stock than I have between both retailers.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1806370423/
My plan for keychains in the immediate future is to drop a limited run of some Logo keychains before the year is out, as well as have some tentative sketches for future keychains to hopefully release at the start of the year. The reason for the logo keychain was due to a request from Patreons, but again it's not an item I expect to fly off the shelves. That said, I'm open to suggestions for Keychain ideas. I'm keeping them SFW, but they can border on risque. Mostly keeping it to either heads or bust up shots considering the size of the acrylic charms. But perhaps under certain circumstances, we can do a full-body one. More than likely though I want to save that for standees. But by all means, feel free to make some suggestions.
Lastly, stickers. So far I've been keeping up with my planned release schedule despite my feeling lousy on multiple fronts. I'm 2/3rds of the way done with my Reptile Girls sheet, and I'm 1/2 of the way done with my office cuties releases. I also want to snake in my Mismagius girl as a stand-alone sticker release for Halloween, but I refuse to get ahead of myself. Either way, after that I'll be taking a break until the Christmas run-up in terms of merch.
Also, commissions are still open guys! I've only got one in the works, and another client on standby, so consider picking up a comm! I made the first half of my commission's sale sheet my featured art on Furaffinity, but I'll probably do a takedown and repost soon for those who don't see this.
Okay, so now for an outline of work ahead. Aside from the stickers I'm currently working on a full-color pin-up. This isn't counting a full-color species swap pic of Dawn and Vern that's live on Patreon and Substar, and will be released publically eventually. Furthermore, I'm aiming to return to some long-term projects that have been floating in limbo for a while. One I've got my eye on in an effort to pick up the pace in comic production is a clean, colorized version of the 'Ellie's Dream' comic I did in 2021.
Turning to fics, I've got a chapter of The Family Vulpes fully written and waiting in the edition bay, and I intend to start the next chapter...ideally this week, fingers crossed. That said I'll have to poke my editor to get started again, as I've already done a payment sketch well above the usual bar. Again, you see that publically in due time.
The last thing related to work is my art studies, which admittedly I've fallen behind on. I need to pick it back up before I start losing progress in my 'daily practice' routines. But it's kinda rough balancing all of this stuff as well as the time of year it is now, so I've been forced to adapt to the best of my ability, which means daily exercise is often not an option.
Okay, now for life stuff that poses a risk of disrupting workflow. I've got my own health issues still, obviously, and my Mom has hers. Naturally, since I'm her caretaker that means her health issues are just more work for me, not that I necessarily mind. The real issue is her stubbornness when it comes to her self-care responsibilities. But there's only so much I can plead or argue when she's technically mentally fit enough to refuse medical care, as well as doctors and ER visits. Needless to say, it doesn't make anything less stressful for me. To top it all off we can't even really discuss these things without getting into an argument, and thus I have very little outlet to vent my frustration. Thankfully I do have some close, personal friends to confide in which helps a lot. I won't name-drop here, but you guys know who you are.
I'm prepping some stuff on the side to try and deal with/mitigate that stress, but even so, it makes the holiday season all the more glum and stressful. I used to look forward to Halloween and Christmas, but now I'm simply dreading it. I just can't see any real way to get in the holiday spirit. All the usual traditions like watching spooky movies and eating festive foods feel like it won't be enough, and I can't really find anything 'unique' to do in my area that will make this Halloween or Christmas more memorable. I know that's a first-world problem, but I generally love the holiday season. I want to enjoy it. But I just don't think it's gonna be a stellar season this year.
Anyway, I think that's all for now. Please check out my new site, as well as my Etsy store. The Etsy store recently got four new sticker sets in the past two weeks, so if you like Aggretsuko characters, Bratty from Undertale, or Zorayas from Elden Ring, those stickers might be for you! And in the next few weeks you'll see Inui, Fenneko, and my Lapras gal Pearl joining the lineup. As well as (fingers crossed) My Misgmagius gal Winifred.
My Merch Site (Under Construction)
https://wastedtimemerchshop.company.site/
My Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WastedTimesArtShoppe
My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/wastedtimeee
My Substar
https://subscribestar.adult/wastedtimeee
My Newgrounds
https://wastedtimeee.newgrounds.com/
-Wasty
