I've been running my crowdfunding platform for 8 years as of today.

It's been quite the trip since I first committed to such a long-term project, and although it came with a lot of challenges I could've certainly done without, I learned so much about myself and my own work in the process, too.

I've already expressed my gratitude for all of you supporting me - especially those who've stuck with me through a lot of difficulties and even across platforms - in my 100th patron celebration post, but my appreciation remains unabated and as ever, I don't take any of you for granted.

If not for your contributions and participation over the years, I wouldn't be doing any of this right now; especially given the massive developments over the past year or so, I wouldn't have wanted to miss out on this myself, either.

Sitting here, I'm reflecting on and appreciating just how much more my art has become than just a career, a simple trade of support so that I may make more of the things I do. It's grown so far beyond just that, perhaps essential, foundation; slowly but surely weaving into and intertwining with every aspect of myself, and thriving ever more because of it.

Now, it's a medium that lets me explore and share aspects of myself I didn't even know about just a few years back, and can do so far better with it. It's a means for me to show my love and appreciation for things and people in ways I wouldn't otherwise be able to. It's a platform for me to motivate and encourage others like me to be their truest, most genuine selves. It's a lifestyle that allows me to learn, explore, and experiment with things that I wouldn't have the space for. It's its own entire language with which I can share the joy I feel to brighten others' days, and commiserate in the sorrow I might be faced with to let others like me feel seen.

My Life is my Art, and my Art is my Life.

Thank you so very much, and here's to many more. 💝