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Hello! I'm sorry if this is weird, but I gotta get it off my chest anyway.

I'm in a dark place right now mostly because I'm still not over the loss of my pet and the fact that in a week I will have to go back to uni and meet all the horrible people there again. I have also had some bad art related experiences and now I have a very bad outlook on it and myself as an artist.

Patreon has always been a bit controversial for me to have because deep down I don't feel like I deserve 1 single patron that I have, but I try to work with it anyway.

Patreon contributes a lot to my rent so I can't just close it down because I'm uncomfy, but it does make me anxious often, and I would like to not feel that anxiety over it anymore.

What I would like to ask you, is to please click the like button if you do enjoy something that I post. I see a high patron count and a very low engagement and it sends a clear signal to me: I am not doing enough and what I am doing is wrong. I feel like I disappoint people all the time.  Comments and likes are feedback for the artist and a motivation, and for me, they're a hint to what I should make more of, to thank the people that stick with me here. :(

Comments

Jaded

I love everything you make!! Hope you feel better 😊💕

Shannon Dodge

I am so so sorry that you’ve been feeling this way...you are an absolutely wonderful artist and all of your posts bring me such joy. I have been struggling with depression for a long time and enjoying art is one of the ways I feel better, so I will make more of an effort to engage with you and others so that your patreon can bring you the same happiness it brings me :)

Krysta M

Your content is so good!! I am always so excited to see a new post from you, because I know it's going to be amazing. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling that well about your art and talent but please dont think that you are disappointing any of us. We follow you for a reason and that's because we believe in you. I will do better in leaving comments and likes to be sure you know this. All the best to you!

Mari

I'm sorry you feel like that ;-; I really enjoy your art and even though I don't always comment, I do when I can. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Katryne

Honestly, I shifted my household budget around so I could become your Paetron. I can ALWAYS count on your artwork to make me smile, make me happy and provide a pick me up after a hard day or week. One thing to keep in mind is that if people are happy they usually don't interact as much because they are happy and living their life in contentment. It does not always occur to people that they need to let the artists know that they appreciate the fact that the artist is making them happy. We are used to providing feedback when we are unhappy and told to just enjoy things when they do make us happy. You are making all your paetron's happy and you deserve every single one. We are paying to be here and enjoy your art. If any of us didn't want to be here we wouldn't. I hope you can take more satisfaction that we want to be here and that it can be a source of happiness for you.

Sheila Enos

Your stuff is very much appreciated. Keep it up😍❤️

MeganM

I’m so sorry you’re going through all of that :( It doesn’t matter to me how often you post! I love your content and I will continue to support you! 💜

Juna

aria bb i'm so sorry you've been having such a rough time, it's unfair to you as a person first and foremost bc you're such a lovely person, but also unfair to the gorgeous art you produce. if i ever fail to comment pls just assume it's bc i see something when i'm half-awake and forget to come back and comment, but i love everything you do. you and mao are the only patreons i still subscribe to and you deserve it so much. i love what you do even when i'm not familiar with the fandom or even when it's original! nothing you can do will ever disappoint me (EVEN AFTER [REDACTED]). anyway idk how many different ways i can say i love you and your art, you're wonderful <3333 do what makes you happy!!!

Brieeze

Oh sweetheart, I love your work. I stumbled on your YOI mermaids on tumblr and I loved it so much I literally hunted all over the place to find your patreon because I wanted to support you and show you just how much you brighten my day. Whenever I see an update I totally stop what I'm doing to come check it out. I'm sorry for the loss of your pet, I mean I get it I really do they're like our babies and getting over it sometimes seems completely impossible but just know it will hurt a little less everyday that goes by and even if you're never totally over it you will get to a place where you'll be at the very least ok, take heart love. I want you to know that you deserve every single praise and compliment to your work because its amazing. It really is and I hope one day you can come to see yourself as the capable artist you are and that we think you are. And even though we've never met, I'm sending you hugs and kisses all the way from Texas. Chin up doll, things will get better, ok? (Btw I may or may not have gona and commented on everything lol)

Spookie

I’m really bad at interacting on Patreon cause I don’t understand the platform that we’ll. But I really like your work and every time I see an update from you it makes me smile!

Fiorelily

I am Terrible about commenting, but I'm always excited when I see notifications from your patreon. I actually dropped on most of my patreons due to budget, but I made sure I could still pay for yours! I love your art! And however your schedule let's you do your art so you feel the most fulfilled, I'm okay with that.

Nai

Im so sorry you feel lile that. Losing a pet is so hard, and going back to place when you don't enjoy being with peiple... Ugh I totally understand. I couldn't be happier when I finally graduated. Just any semester think that you are closer to finish. To be honest, I only support two artist on Patreon and you are one of my favorite artists. I alwayas try to comment something but I will try to do it more! I really hope you don't have controversial feelongs with Patreon in the future,you are really talented, creative and deserve every person who has decided to follow you. Sending hugs and love towards you!

nopedia

Personally I'm not on patreon everyday so when I do see your posts it pretty late >.> But I love the stuff you do and hope you keep at it! We all have slumps, and understand life hits you hard at times and are here for you!!

Rin

I LOVE YOUR ART! I'm just too shy to interact much because you're so amazing and your art is fantastic ;o; ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'll continue to support you no matter what and don't worry about meeting certain expectations. I've lost pets before and its so devastating. I'm so sorry for your loss :< your health is more important, both physically and mentally and if you ever need a break please take the time that you need. ❤️❤️❤️

MaityB

*hugs* I'm so sorry that you're feeling down! I'm in a depressive slump rn too, but thank you so much for bringing this all up! I can do so much better in interacting...I know at work I'll see an email, get excited, view the illustration IN my email and then delete the email. But from now on I'm gonna make sure to come in and like it~ Bc I LOVE seeing your work and I look forward to any and all updates! <3 if you need to talk or get something off your chest please DM me! I don't mind! You deserve to feel good about all the work you're doing~

Diamond

Your artwork is AMAZING! I love it. ALL OF IT!! Even the controversial stuff. I love it all. I know the loss of a pet is hard. I lost my doggo in September. (He was 17 years old when he passed.) It's hard, but they're in a better place. Don't give up on your art or yourself. We all love you and are here for you!

WhenTheFoxGrins

I'm so sorry that your going through such a hard time. I'm especially sorry because I'm not really the most active supporter - to anyone - no matter how much I love and adore both them and their work. I think the real problem is that I don't really use Patreon as an actual platform so much as just a means to support artists I really enjoy. I think I honestly feel guilty that I don't comment as much as I should, which is why I like Patreon because it's a way to quietly support others. This year I've really tried hard to leave more feedback on different works, but I'm not where I should be just yet. I'm sorry if it sounds like excuses, and maybe they are, but I just had to speak up and say SOMETHING to let you know that I'm HERE and I really think you're amazing, both for your art and for you as a person. I'm sorry I don't give more, but I'll try. I really will. Please hang in there - I know SO many others truly care about you and only want the best for you. We're here and we're happy and we're all rooting for you. -HUGS-

Cassopeia

I'm so sorry that your having such a hard time but loosing family members or your pet which is family too, is never easy. I'm hoping with time all the moments of your pet brightening your life will be able to help you feeling less and less sad. Also few people commenting is NEVER NEVER a sign of your mistakes or your quality of art, it's just that people are lazy, forget to comment, forget to press the like button or simply don't know what to say. I really enjoy your art, i try to comment as often as possible but sometimes I forget, I think your art is really beautiful and I think since the time I became your patreon, you got even better. I don't know what bad experience you had regarding your art, I assume it's in a professional way, I think becoming an professional artist is one of the most difficult things ever. Because it's not only about your art, but also luck, the right connections and finding your niche and finding your audience. I feel sad sometimes too and looking at your art helps me and makes me happy. I don't know how to describe it but it has so much warmth. So thank you so much!

Linisen

I absolutely adore your art. I look at it daily and it brings me such joy. I’m sorry you’re feeling this way and I wish for you to feel better soon, on all accounts. Massor, massor med kramar. Säg till om du behöver hjälp med något igen 💕

Hyacinth Pixie

Aria, I adore your work. The reason why I'm subbed to you is because I enjoy it so much. I don't always engage with the posts (with anyone I'm a patron of) because I often just don't have the mental or physical energy to go through them but I do enjoy them greatly, and I'm absolutely thrilled when I get something in the mail from you and Mao. I'm so sorry you're going through such a hard time, and I want to add to what everyone else is saying; I really appreciate you! 💕❤♥💖💗💓💚💛💜🧡💌

GemfishLives

I'm sorry you are struggling at the moment, I completely understand, losing pet's is so hard. I am like some of the others here, not so good with the comments as I never know what to say but I really love your art. I didn't join Patreon until I discovered your work and you are the only one I support this way at the moment, so thanks for the feedback and I will try harder to be supportive! I don't really know anything about art, just what I like so I can't relate so much to that. But know that there is a whole community here who love your art and I wish I had even 1/100th of the talent you do. Please don't give up, this time may be difficult between uni and everything else but it won't last forever.

Mia Morrison

Oh noo, im sorry you're having a hard time! You can question everything in life but never question your talent!!!! You are amazing and we love everything you do!! Listen, people can say beautiful words, but putting money on it is a next step that people just don't do if they are not sure. All of us here believe in you and love you and admire you, we are moved by your art and we want to be part of this moment in your life. Only a beautiful soul can be behind all the beautiful art you create, it's a fact. I suffer of depression and anxiety so i can relate to how you feel!!! Don't give up!!! We believe in you even in your lowest moment!! Sending you love!!

Elenca

Quick art consumption culture from social media makes it so rough to create and share. 😞 Wishing you good luck on your transition back to school; it’s so difficult to be in hostile-feeling environments, never mind the ache you still have to carry of your grief for your sweet bun. If you ever need a soft mom friend ear, even just to say you’re sad and remind you that’s okay and you’ll get through, I’m here for you and you can message me here or on Twitter. You’re such a good kid (relatively speaking to my age) and you work so hard and the world has become really damn stressful within our lifetime, beyond what our parents knew, tbh, from being connected 100% of the time to all the global bad news, and it really saps us. Even when everyone else is dragged down too and too tired to comment and click, please don’t doubt that the skills you’ve honed are amazing and the art you make and share with the world is wonderful, and that our experiences being and sharing our queer realities are a deeply powerful and awesome rebellion of its own. ❤️