~sparklepens

Hello everyone.
I am so sorry for being away for so long, life has a way of really screwing with you sometimes.
Recently, these past few months, I have been struggling with a lot of life issues, and they sent me on a downward spiral of mental illness.
In my attempts to push out the commissions I owe, I was skimping on quality, to the point where several commissioners contacted me and said that the quality of work I did, was not up to my old standards.
And I agree with them. It wasn't, I was forcing out work just to get it done, because I felt so guilty that it was taking so long to get peoples art to them.
There were a lot of outside pressures, and stresses, and recently, it became so bad, that I was put on suicide watch by my doctor.
So that's where I have been.

Things, I think, are beginning to look up, at least, for my mental health.
I have been put on new medication, and it's been rough settling in, but finally, the fog is lifting, and I am starting to get back to work.
But I wanted to apologise so profusely to everyone. I have made so many people wait so long, and I appreciate everyone's patience in this matter.
I promise you will start to see art coming from me very soon.

Thank you all for being so kind, supportive and understanding.

Back on track a little. Trying to get as much done before December as possible.
I wan t to thank everyone for sticking with me through this. Things are beginning to look a little better for the family, but new problems always arise.
The stress has been...intense. I've recently been diagnosed with a sleeping disorder due to my stress levels these past several months, and it's been extremely hard.
But i'm working through it, and i'm trying my hardest to keep going for you all!

I've issued refunds to those who wanted them, and if you still do, please let me know, and we can work something out.

Thanks again everyone! Expect more art in the coming weeks as I try to get this train going again.

As I continue to work through finishing up my backlog, life keeps trying to knock me off track. I apologise to everyone waiting. Please forgive me!
That said, there are a couple things i must address:

1. Refunds: I'll be refunding all Icon Tag commissions at some point in the near future. I'm out of work right now but when my employment insurance starts up that will be the first thing on my list. If I can, I will start refunding any Iron Artist slots that haven't been sketched yet.

2. I am not open for commissions! I really appreciate all the interest that people have, but right now it's not feasable for me to take on anymore! I haven't had much time to respond to e-mails or notes about this, so I am stating it here.

3. Keep in touch with my Trello! I have said this before, but I don't have the time right now to focus on uploading things to Fa or elsewhere, so please, if you've commissioned me keep an eye on my Trello! I keep it updated with everything as I finish it.
https://trello.com/b/V5hC3UrE/art-queue

Thanks again for being patient everyone, I'm trying my best to get these done as fast as I can, I'm sorry my backlog got away on me, and I really do apologise for what has happened!
I know I can't keep using life as a crutch, but I am trying my hardest with what is going on.
Thank you everyone.

Hey guys!
I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart again for the trust and patience!
And to apologise for the wait I've put everyone through.
Work is now officially over. While it was winding down, a lot happened in my personal life that is far from smoothed over, but I'm trying really hard to pull myself out of the ditch and keep going where I can!
I don't have much time to keep FA updated right now, but please keep an eye on my trello (link below) as I've been starting to upload finished commissions there and will keep it updated as I move along!
I have all the time in the world now to get back on track and things are starting to look up in that department so THANK YOU all!

https://trello.com/b/V5hC3UrE/art-queue

Just wanted to update everyone that my work is starting to wind down for the season finally!
I've handed out a few sketch updates for those who asked, and a few refunds as well, and I want to thank everyone for being so, so patient with me!
I seriously cannot stress enough how horrible it's been for me, knowing I can't do what I promised, but work winding down means more hours for me to get back into the swing of things and work on art.
So within the next few weeks expect to see art start coming back in, as I begin to work on and finish what has been ordered and started.
Thank you guys. <3