Apr 20 2019
I’m out there
Just a reminder, I have a Twitter now: https://twitter.com/YakoshiArt
And also a ko-fi, if you’re feeling generous: https://ko-fi.com/Yakoshi
Sep 18 2018
NANI???
Seriously, what? Wow, what happened over the past few weeks? I’ve posted zero original content, and I’m suddenly getting an influx of new eyeballs. I thought I’d peaked back at 700, to be honest. Well I’m definitely not complaining, so thank you!
I’m pretty close to a major milestone now thanks to all of you, ¾ of the way to 1000! 750 is pretty big deal, so I guess I should celebrate somehow. I can’t help but feel a bit inspired.
Nov 13 2017
@taurson‘s adorable OCs Bagel and Coffee, out for a romantic Autumn stroll. But Bagel had no idea Coffee had been practicing his levitation spells when she wasn’t around. And it looks like it paid off (even if only for a few precious moments).
(Sorry if Bagel’s a little smaller than usual, hope you still like it!)
Feb 13 2017
Hooray?
I got a new job! I know most of y’all don’t follow this blog to hear about my personal life, but I figured I’d share a bit since it might affect my output going forward. It’s been a rather rough past 7 months or so (car accident, lost job, Suzy passing; 2016 didn’t do me any favors, I’ll put it that way), but on a positive note, I made giant artistic strides, and a ton of new friends and followers.
So I figure it’s only fair to give y’all warning that I might not be able to crank out the ponies as quickly as I used to. Not that I plan on slacking, but I’d rather not work myself to death if I can help it. My work hours are gonna be kinda heavy: 10 hour days, 6 days a week. Doesn’t sound very pleasant, but when you’ve been unemployed as long as I have, you can’t be picky when an opportunity finally comes along.
I suppose this is why people start Patreons, but I honestly don’t feel like I’m in any kind of position to ask people to give me money every month for something I do for fun and self-edification. (Commissions are still cool, they feel a bit more personal and help me make ends meet.) I’ve still got a ways to go as an artist, and as much as I love creating and honing my craft, I don’t think I’m at that level yet. There’s still plenty of room for growth, and now that growth might be a little slower from now on. Besides, I know myself too well. I’m bad at time management, and I procrastinate. It wouldn’t be fair to y’all to make promises I might not be able to keep, I take pride in my work and my word.
I appreciate all the support and kindness y’all have given me. I can only hope I continue to earn your respect and make you laugh, even though there might be a few less drawings. My inboxes are always open, if there’s ever anything you want to say or share. I love hearing from y’all! I read everything, and plan on responding to all of them.
Wish me luck tomorrow!
Jan 06 2017
Love your art style. You have been getting a lot better.
AnonymousDec 27 2016
o god
My birthday is Thursday. I’ll officially be in my mid-30s.
I saw An American Tail in theaters. I grew up on bad kung fu movie dubs, weekend reruns of The Three Stooges, Ghostbusters, and the original iteration of the Disney Afternoon. Y’know, the one with the Gummi Bears.
If this was Logan’s Run, they would have killed me 5 years ago. I’m so old, I just referenced Logan’s Run. I’m a goddamn relic.
Drawing keeps me young. Your support keeps me drawing. Ergo, y'all keep me young.
Love y'all.