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First step... (Patreon)

Published:
2016-03-31 18:29:15
Edited:
2021-02-11 16:07:27
Imported:
2026-06

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Normally I refrain from sharing personal things like this, but I feel that this particular part of my life has long became a collective endeavor...

But don't open the champagne yet, there is still a long road ahead of me. Getting the visa will be a pain, and so many things could go wrong... 

But first step has been made...

Almost ten years ago I would browse through the VanArts website without any hopes of actually ever getting anywhere near that school...  And now I get the acceptance letter, from the freaking VanArts 0_0

Seriously, it's a good thing I am typing this in instead of recording a video because I think I could actually tear up a little... I'm serious...

I'm making this a "patrons only" post, because you guys are the only ones I want to share my feelings with about this whole thing...

Yes... Thank you... Wow...... really... Freaking VanArts, man... You guys are unbelievable for doing this...

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Ace

CONGRATULATIONS! The important first step

WiredRM

Time to break out the good drinks! Marvelous news.

NBaron

*Open champagne* every excuse is a good excuse to get drunk. Even more when someone you know get a good news. Congratulation.

legojohn

inb4 the guy doing these letters browses and knows who you are.

Jonathan

Pretty sure it was you that got yourself into VanArts! Congrats meng!

akabur

Heh... You make it sound like I'm doing something illegal. I sent them my portfolio you know ;)

legojohn

Which one? ;P Not saying its a bad thing, but he could ask you for some personal art in order to stay in school :V

akabur

I did... But you guys backed me up. In the end it's all thanks to your support. All of this!

Ilya

Congrats!

Lyonia

Good job!

akabur

Only getting started ^^

Wolfcub

Congratulations and best of luck on path of following your dreams! :-)

Ragnarok

Congrats! You'll be a couple of hours over the border from me when you get here... I'd consider it an honor to buy you a beer to celebrate your accomplishments and thank you for your amazing work!

akabur

Let's hope you'll have your chance.

elcarlo42

Congratulations Aka you deserve it.

Farris

Wow, Congrats man, all your hard work is paying off (and now you have more ahead of you heheh). Best of luck to you Akabur! You deserved this :)

Venron

Sweet. Same time zone as me, but still a little bit of a trip to get there. Your art speaks for itself ^_^

Rwede

This is unbelievable news ! I'm very proud of you. This is amazing, congratulations, BroWaifu, your hard work and dedication paied off. Now you will become the new Hentai Artist of the Century. Congratulations, again. Very well deserved _o_

Thursday

Congratulations, know that we all love you and wish you the best.

akabur

It's gonna be a while before I actually get there, but it's definitely happening now.

Ainārs (Hoodz)

Good for you man, you definitely deserve it. Now get back to Work ! ^^

akabur

I work as we speak, master. ^^

Jeno

That's totally awesome man! It's times like this when the Internet really comes together to genuinely make a difference in someone's life that make me feel really happy :D Best of luck!

Puget Dolphin

Congratulations! Y'know, I decided to throw in my support after playing through your first games. Now that I've played (an unhealthy amount of) PTGE, I'm really impressed with the sheer amount of work that was added to the original. Glad to hear it's all paying off!

akabur

He-he. Thank you. ^_^

Dorago

You totaly deserve it, congratulations, and good luck with the next steps, I, and I think the other too, will be right behind you, supporting you in your VanArts adventure :)

maw.969

oh wow ... well ... time to freak out and be happy about it ... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)

akabur

Thank you, Dorgao. T_T

hdctbpal

Congratulations! I've been looking forward to this post. Those guys will hone your already vast talent to superweapon levels. I'm in the general area and I'm sure some of your other fans are as well so maybe we can get together and hoist some beers sometime. (Also, we'll taste test yours first in case enemy agents get to the bartender.)

Mikael

Congratulations

Key' (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 15:00 Glad we've all had a part in making your dream become a reality. Congratulations.
2016-03-31 19:18

WENtrob (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 15:00 It's good to see at least one of my friend is still doing great. Don't forget to send us info from wherever you go. I'm serious. ^^
2016-03-31 19:25

Nemesis Valentine

Oh I would love to see a video of this so we can all cry together with you... god damn I even got tears in the eyes writing this. I'm so happy for you man, I know you been working hard for this moment.

Vargh

Congratulations Akabur, it's been a long time coming and it's well deserved. Hope everything will go fine with the Visa process :D

Curnan

That's awesome, man! Congratulations!

Gaetano (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 15:00 Congrats! ^__^
2016-03-31 20:39

Khellrendros

Congratulations, now do I have enough time and money to drive to Vancouver and buy Akabur a drink?

Gthetree

Fantastic, man! Way to go! You deserve it!

Collateral Damage

Well done mate. You worked hard, shared your tallented with the world and deserve every bit if it. You brought joy to the world, only fair you get your share too.

Justanx

Congrats. Now go and get the world by the tail!!!

Robert

Fuck yeah dude! You deserve it! Super talented and don't trip, visa and the other shit will fall in np

J

I'm overjoyed for you! This is indeed the first step upon something new and (hopefully) glorious. You deserve it Akabur! Never forget that!

Bookfisher Herring

SOOO GREAT, this have been a dream long in the making , congrats!

Derrick Lombu

Grats, mate. First step in a new chapter of your life. Exciting stuff.

Vega Chaos

Congratulations man well desved

Bjorn

This is so great! Most excellent! You are going to kick ass I know it! Congrats man... Congrats.

Regless Maximus

Vanarts? You're coming to Vancouver?! Kickass! Congrats on the acceptance and glad to have you.

Joseph

And you're awesome for making it all possible by being a super artist!

Didi Solomon

Congrats! Best of luck with this!

wagonsleftwheel

Woo woo woo woo that's freaking awesome man congrats. And hell yea we busting out the champagne!!

Lyk

Congratulations, friend. You earned it.

Chrono Flux

Congratulations, man. You deserve it. :)

Jacob Kain

Fuck yeah, that's awesome!

Nineanon

Came for the porn, stayed for the feels.

Badger66

Seriously, you deserve it. Congratulations on the amazing news!

Icy Panda

You bring good shit, you deserve only great things friend! :3

Lame Lade

You moving to Canada then? You'd like it. It's just like Russia, but with food and beds and shoes and roofs that dont leak.

onen

Did you get accepted for a teaching position? Because you're already pretty amazing. #TeamAkabur

Staris

Awesome news!

Chum

Congratulations

Dreddnot

good on you mate

SwordFishData

Congratu-fucking-lations, sir! That is amazing!

JoeB

Congrats, much deserved.

JuanA

Akabur, you're awesome. Congratulations! Thank you for the art and games.

ImpSyndrome

Wow, congratulations! You're absolutely right, that's an amazing first step into an amazing realm of possibilities. Here's wishing you the very best of luck in your future endeavors!

akabur

Go ahead, by all means. I plan to freak out and completely lose it the moment I cross the threshold of the VanArts main building and not the moment earlier^^

akabur

That's the main idea. More power for me means more entertainment for all of us!

akabur

Don't worry I'll keep you updated on everything of course :)

akabur

I still have a lot of hoops to jump through but as soon as I get the visa and the ticket we shall have the video like that.

akabur

Thanks. I hope so too.

akabur

Thank you! ^_______^

akabur

You have at least half a year to save up. :)

akabur

Thank you. And thanks to you ^^

akabur

Thank you. Hopefully I'm only getting started and my drawings skills and productivity will only get better from here on.

akabur

Ha-ha. Thanks man. I needed to hear that.

akabur

Yeah, I know... Still doesn't feel real... Thank you for being around for all this time, Booky.

akabur

Hopefully yes. Thank you for this T_T

akabur

Thank you, man. I'll do my best! ^_____^

akabur

Yes, that's the plan. ^___^

akabur

Shut up you... #^_^#

akabur

Thank you, thank you.

akabur

Heh... Thank you ^^

akabur

Yes... I keep telling myself that... ^^

akabur

Ha-ha. The best way to do it.

akabur

Thanks man. Thank you for being a part of this... T___T

akabur

Ha-ha. That's what I keep hearing.

akabur

Sure... As soon as I graduate I'm going to teach "Eroge for beginners" or something ^_^

akabur

Yes! Thank you for making this happen for me! T____T

akabur

Thank you for giving a damn about my art and games. You guys rock!

akabur

Thank you, my friend. Thank you!

NordicWolf

Congrats man! I wish you well, though I know you'll do just fine. Keep it up, dude.

Mr. Stibbons (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 15:00 Congratulations, man!! That's great news and a well-deserved step forward for you! You have every reason to be proud. Here's to hoping that everything from now on runs as smoothly as a well-drawn ass! :)
2016-04-01 07:09

MikeN

Congratulations! One small step for man...

Gerhalt

Holy shit, that is so awesome, congrats man.

rhekke

Congratulations - you deserve it!

Drazhoath

This is incredible!! GJ man!

James

Hey even though I've only just recently started supporting I've been a fan of your work for many years.. even if I didnt know who you were until recent events.. I knew your work in a heartbeat. Im sincerely glad you are one step closer to your goals. I really am. Hopefully its not too much of a hassle and is smooth sailing from here on out. And yeah you said Itll take a while before everythings in place but still, Good Luck on your Journey and dont forget us little people! :D you deserve it btw.

akabur

Yes it is. Thank you ^_^

akabur

Heh... Thank you ^_____^

akabur

I know! 0_0 Thank you T_T

akabur

Thank you, rhekke.^^

akabur

Thanks. I really appreciate your kind words. Yes, I'll have to jump through a lot of bureaucratic hoops, but there is no way around it. I'll just hope for the best and keep on working. With your help guys, I shouldn't worry about anything actually :)

James

We're here for ya :)

Cosmo

Congrats man! You've totally earned it. Cheers!

Taroth

Damn this is huge congrats