Greetings Hoarders,

Guess Monday was very productive for many of you! And the rest were mostly avoiding adulting by reading smut (You're my kind of people! Though I ended up writing smut instead of reading it...so maybe that counts?) or anxiously awaiting the weekend. Regardless, more of you were responsible adults! And so the "You've got Derpy Mail" pin is the next one to join the hoard! And in typical life fashion, your options are running low for the next poll! Who will be the next Derpy to join the hoard?


PLUS, I just noticed you guys unlocked the BONUS colouring page in the DUSKMELT Zine for my backers! So you will find not one, but TWO derpy dragon colouring pages! And you can earn more by commenting, liking and voting on polls and updates!

It has also been suggested that you guys *might* be interested in a possible derpy dragon colouring book in the future. If you think it's a good idea, let me know in the comments! I personally dislike colouring because I can never stay in the lines and always felt so restricted colouring someone else's art. Also, for many years colours was a real struggle as an artist. (ok it still is...) I always gravitated to Black and White/pencil sketches. Even now, ALL my art starts as a greyscale BW image! Even my full colour illustrations! But I digress.

Featuring my "tortured author" Derpy from the Bookish Derpy Dragon collection as well as the "Inspiring Quotes by Derpy Dragons" Derpy from the same series.

Available as pins during the campaign and stickers in pledgemanager.

I know that every artist/author/creative person struggles with imposter syndrome, even now I fight against that little voice telling me I am no good enough, I don't belong, I don't have formal art education, I am not worthy. I don't think it ever leaves, but what I can do is ignore it and keep creating despite its nagging negativity and keep learning and growing. I think for this very reason my next art will always be my favourite, and never something I already created. (Though currently my Medusa art is my favourite illustration I have ever drawn...until the next one)

Defining myself as an artist is really hard...espeicially when this is what I deal with on a daily basis:


Not even I know whether the day will bring derpy humor; characters talking to me, begging me to write their stories; or realistic time-consuming epic art. Sometimes I stress that people will only like one style of my art, and I feel compelled to somehow separate them. Only, I have tried that, and it's exhausting. So I decided that there is only one me, and I will just share all of me with the world. People can either accept my creative chaos or ignore the parts that don't resonate with them, because ultimately I create because the voice in my soul won't be silenced.

All this leads to the constant companion of Imposter Syndrome. But if you do like my art and want to join me on my creative journey, my Patreon is where I like to hang out between campaigns and where I share all my art.


Regardless of whether you like my silly derpies or my more realistic art, I am grateful you are here. And you inspire me to keep creating.

Until tomorrow! Yours in art,
Therena

Greetings Hoarders,

It's Monday! Yay! Or... maybe not. You'll have to tell me in the polls today how your Monday went.

In the meantime, let's celebrate our derailed, crazy lives together as you unlocked the derailed derpy dragon!



It was inspired by this meme:


Sounds about accurate, I think.
The funniest part was that when I drew the Derpy Dragon I didn't even realize that the train wasn't even on the track headed for the cliff! (My son pointed that detail out to me😅, I'm that derailed 😂)

Featuring the two Derpies most inspired by me. (Other than perhaps the weirdling derpy)
The one with the bandaid is part of the "Dungeons & Derpies" set, and the one on the book reading upside down is part of the original Derpies set. Hard mode derpy is also a full illustration art print! (One of my favourites)


Another fun fact, we named my new little sailboat "Hard Mode" after this Derpy. 

Well that's all for today. It's been a busy one!

Until tomorrow. Yours in art,
Therena

Greetings Hoarders,

You guys did it! You officially unlocked TEN Derpy Dragon designs! And in yesterday's poll, you voted that the "Hanging in there (barely) pin will join the hoard! It was a close one between that one and the X-ray-ted derpy.


But there is more! Since a new pin design joined mid-campaign, there are now ELEVEN designs you can unlock! Which one will you pick next? Vote in today's poll!



Also, I don't remember if I mentioned this in the last update, but returning backer sticker has been upgraded to a mini pin since we have more than 100 returning backers!

I might have had a lot of fun with the lettering on this one... Did you know that 98% of the lettering for this book was hand drawn by me? This gives it that authentic hand drawn look and is just one more way I am adding my artistic touch to the book ^_^. But this also means that I can't use spellcheck...so if you see any spelling mistakes please let me know! (Keep in mind I am using Canadian spelling)

This page features a derpy from my upcoming "Festive Derpies" campaign in November/December this year. The campaign will only run for 7 days, so don't miss out!



The second Derpy is from my Dungeons & Derpies campaign which just finished! It is the little "Derpy Master (DM) and avaialble in the Dungeon & Derpies set!

Which of the pages are your favourites so far?

Yesterday I finished one of my favourite illustrations I have ever drawn, and shared it on my Patreon (linked in the achievements). And if you like dragons, you should go check it out!




Well that was what I did this weekend. I'll be running a D&D campaign later today for my family, so lots of dragons this weekend. This art will be added to my Dark Muse Art book on Kickstarter.  I don't know exactly when it will launch, but you can follow it in the meantime ^_^

Hope you have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Until tomorrow. Yours in art,
Therena

Greetings Hoarders,

Happy weekend! What are you up to today?

I'm working on a personal dark art illustration, and loving getting lost in the details. Doing art for me is my personal cardboard box of avoidance... but at least it gets turned into something positive. (I'll share it on my Patreon once it's done. I am really proud of this piece!)

An overwhelming number of you said you were overwhelmed yesterday in the poll. So the mama derpy will now join the hoard!


I really like this little pin. As a mother of 3 kids I am no stranger to overwhelm 😅.

Today's letter is "F" is for Freaking out. Pretty appropriate as far as my current mood goes 😅.

The featured dragons are from my limited edition pin set "misadventures" which is part of the "Dungeons & Derpies" series.

I just love the little derpy's expression in this one. In my mind the Derpies are their own little species of dragon. Humanoid in mannerisms but draconic in features. (Wait... maybe they are a type of dragonborn 🤔)

Regardless of their species origin, I think we can all agree we love them because they are so relatable. 

For today I want you to tell me which derpy mood is you today. 

Until tomorrow!

Yours in art,
Therena

Greetings Hoarders,

Apparently, many of you just wanted to crawl under a box and hide for the day. That's okay, it's tomorrow now ^_^ You can come out and celebrate that you unlocked the Worry box derpy as part of the hoard despite it only being a sketch!! Which meant I *HAD* to finish drawing him. So here you go. 

I have a confession to make. Seeing your comments and reading them is one of the most inspiring things for me. Which is why when I read a good suggestion, I take it to heart and listen. While I can't promise I will always make what is suggested, I love hearing your feedback and thoughts! While I love drawing Derpies, I ultimately want you to love them too! So if you ever have ideas you think would make cute derpies, I am all ears! Even after the campaign ends. You can find me on my Patreon between campaigns. So don't be shy! Your idea just might be the next Derpy!


For today's word I will share two spreads since there are less days in the campaign than there are letters. 
While the book itself is called "D" is for Derpy Dragons...I didn't make "D" inside the book "D" is for Derpy dragons. (Sneaky, I know...or maybe not.🤷‍♀️) It's:

This page only has one Derpy because it demanded all the attention. I had a lot of fun drawing the "D's" though. This derpy is one of the original derpy pins/stickers. And the tears are transparant, which is a pretty cool effect!

Speaking of transparant... I am in the process of working the details out with my manufacturer, and need your help deciding which cloud version you prefer? I am partial to #3 myself, but curious what you think? 

I'll add a separate poll in the community section (I can only link one to an update.) Or just click the image to be taken to the poll.

Back to my letters for the art book. The second one I wanted to share to day is "E"

This Derpy was created as a poke at myself and my second novel in my Romantasy series which is taking forever to get finished (due to frustrating external factors) But I think we have all been there, waiting an eternity for a series to finish. (Which is why I decided I will only publish fully written series' going forward, and why the "D" is for Derpies art book is already finished with a proof already ordered! 

The Grim Reaper is from my "Haunted Dragons" set, and the waiting for the next book is part of the "Bookish Derpy Dragons" set. Both of these are my favourite pins as well. What can I say - I like skulls and bones.


Ooooo I almost forgot! 

Thank you guys for coming back and supporting my art! 

I think that is all for now. I can't wait to read your comments and see which Derpies you vote on! 

Until tomorrow,
Yours in art,
Therena