My Patreon Campaign ~ A Formal Introduction and FAQ
Ahoy to current and future patrons to my Patreon Campaign! Now that I'm used to having a Patreon, it's time I properly introduced the campaign to the whole world. Its launch was kinda rockey and kinda just happened. But It's time I explained everything that I have to offer, and also answer several questions you might have.
If you're coming here from my Patreon page, welcome! If you haven't seen my Patreon page, here it is: https://www.patreon.com/artofdpx
What Kind of Artwork Do I Draw?
As the name of the campaign suggests, I draw cute babes. However, I primarily focus on cute babes from older properties. Videogames, anime, cartoons, manga, comics, etc. from the 70s, 80s, and 90s specifically. Examples of these babes include Trixie from Barker Bill’s Trick Shooting, Lily (Justin’s Mom) from Grandia, The Shopkeeper from Lords of Thunder, that lady from Bubble Bath Babes, Kuniko Kaga from Yawara! - A Fashionable Judo Girl, and Dagger from Cloak & Dagger. I do also have a place for some modern ladies too, like Mei from Overwatch, Twintelle from ARMS, Mew from Jet Set Radio, and The Amazon from Gotta Protectors.
What Are The Tiers?
Currently, there are 4 tiers to this campaign. They are:
For just $1, you'll have your name added to the "New Patrons" on the first new pic of a month. You'll also gain access to the Patron Only feed, which has full previews of artwork I'm currently working on (and not the smaller, super zoomed-in ones I post on Twitter, Pawoo, and Tumblr).
For $2 dollars, along with the above mentioned perks, you'll gain access to the original, hi-res versions of all new artwork posted (that isn't a commission/gift art/art trade). On top of this, you'll also gain access to the hi-res versions of all variants that a pic may have. And finally, If you're visiting here from Pixiv, there will be no mosaics! It's all hangin' out here baby!
For $5, you'll gain access to the the FANBOX (Pixiv's term, not mine). Along with the perks above, you'll gain access to some pretty cool stuff. One, you'll get to see the Step-By-Step breakdown of newly created artwork after it's posted. Next, as workload allows, I'll occasionally post tips and tutorials on specific techniques that I might've used on either the newly posted pic or an earlier pic I did. If my body-chan model was used for a pose, I’ll also include the photo reference that was used. And finally, you'll gain access to exclusive brushes and materials that I've created and used.
And finally for $10, along with the above perks, you'll also get the .psd files for all artwork (excluding commissions, gift art, and art trades). You'll get to see for yourself the long, arduous process (and the MANY LAYERS) it takes for a pic of mine to go from start to completion. NOTE: You may receive two .psd files, one for the character, and one for the background.
Pledging and Delivery of Rewards
WIPs are posted straight onto the Patron-Only Feed and viewable by all Patrons. I’ll try my best to post these WIPs as often as I can. Rewards like the hi-res versions, body-chan references, brushes and materials, etc. will be handed out to you at the beginning of the next month, usually before the 5th of the month when all pledges are processed. Once they are, you’ll be DM’d a link to my Dropbox, which will contain your reward.
If your pledge comes back as “Fraud”, you’ll get nothing and will be blocked. If your pledge comes back as “Declined”, I’ll notify you so that you can sort that out with your bank, credit card company, or Paypal. Be sure to get it sorted ASAP as the 5th of the month is the last day Patreon will charge cards. Once it’s taken care of and your status is switched to “Processed”, then you’ll receive your reward.
If you have any questions about the tiers and what you'll get, contact me on Twitter @ArtOfDPX or comment below.
You can also check the FAQ Section below to see if there’s an answer to your question already.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your artwork posted?
I post my artwork on the Blue Fish Apartment (personal gallery), Pixiv, DeviantArt, Tumblr, and Twitter.
Where’s the New Patron’s Section?
The New Patrons Section is posted on the first new pic of a month, and is usually at the bottom of the descriptions on the BFA, DeviantArt, and Tumblr uploads.
Will you start hiding your NSFW versions behind Patreon?
No, or at least not at the moment. To be honest, I don’t want to do that, and I’m hoping to never have to do that. But if push comes to shove, it’s an option I’m willing to consider.
Can I commission you through Patreon?
No. I handle commissions separately from my Patreon. For more info on that, check out my Commissions page.
Will you make Commissions, Art Trades, and Gift Art rewards available to Patrons?
There will be no rewards of these for Patrons, only for the people that I specifically made these pics for (unless they come forward and tell me it's okay to do that). I will however notify you of their uploads. What I will make into rewards are the standard fanart and original art I usually do.
Can I make suggestions for new pics to make?
Of course! Though keep in mind that these are not requests, just ideas for me to try out in case I can't think of something else to draw. I do however plan to make a poll or raffle on new pics to do at some point in the future. So fingers crossed!
Can I receive the .psd file as another file format (like .xcf or .clip)?
Sadly no. PSD files have become the standard when it comes to image editing files. So tt’s best for both me and my Dropbox space to deliver the most common filetype that practically any image editing program can open.
If there are any further questions you may have, you can always contact me on Twitter @ArtOfDPX or comment below.
