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

Greetings Hoarders,

Wow, you guys unlocked NINE out of the ten planned stretch goals already and are well on your way to unlocking number 10!


Which means that I should probably start thinking of a new stretch goal... (Not the worst problem to have as I have two possibilities already in mind😂.)

If you have been here from the start and been reading comments on the updates, you may have seen the suggestion from one of your fellow backers that she wanted a Derpy hiding under a cardboard box... Of course that meant my Muse was inspired and giddy with excitement to draw it. Introducing the brand new "avoidance" derpy dragon. Sometimes you just need to get through the day to make life feel more...survivable. (I certainly wanted to crawl under a box yesterday) This Derpy will be added to the poll for you to vote on, I will finish the design over the next week and share it with you once it is done . 

This is possibly another favourite Derpy of mine, originally part of the Bookish Derpy Dragon Campaign, it is called little Inky. And my Common Sense Derpy which was a part of the very first Derpy Dragons!

Which one do you like best?  Let me know in the comments!

Remember to vote in today's poll to choose the next Derpy to join the hoard!🖤
Apparently many of you were feeling FINE yesterday! *Sending virtual hugs* While I can't send you any help, I can create a little dumpster fire derpy for your collection.


I can't wait to see who you vote for next!

And remember to comment/like/vote to help unlock the extra colouring page for all backers!

And click all the other stretch goal links attached to this update to unlock even more rewards!

Until tomorrow, I hope your day is as bright as a flaming sun! 

Yours in art,
Therena

PS: If you are new here, welcome! It is so nice to have you join us! I am making daily updates to share the letters and art from the book. You can always read previous letters in the undates! I also have daily polls for you to vote on which pin design unlocks next! So be sure to check them out! 

Greetings Hoarders,

What an incredible day we had yesterday as the campaign launched, and you have all completely blown me away with your support. But the fun is only just starting!

To start, you guys unlocked SEVEN out of ten planned stretch goals in less than 10 hours!!!🤯🖤🤯


And based on the recent poll. you guys are torn between feeling overwhelmed and antisocial! But with only 2 minutes left, one more little anti social derpy poked out their head and voted for isolation from humanity.
Yay introverts!



Vote in today's poll to see what the second derpy will be to join the hoard! And keep those comments coming. It is nice (and possibly validating) to see so many on the same page and relating to these derpies! They were made for me, inspired by my swinging moods of adulting and dealing with life.  

In fact, today's letter was the very derpy who inspired this book! Though originally it would have been "D" is for dumpster fire. But this works too. 

Here are the original sketches for these two. I use my Remarkable 2 to sketch derpies. It is basically a digital notebook that you can write and draw on. And unlike other digital devices it is free of distractions. (Which I love) It also makes transferring derpies to photoshop to colour so much easier. I will share a timelapse when I share N ^_^ In the meantime, here are my fiery derpy sketches! 

Both of these Derpies will be new for this campaign and as such, if you want them as pins or stickers, be sure to add the pin tiers to your pledge or add them as add ons from the "D" is for Derpies sets!

Remember to vote in today's poll. And click on the linked achievements to help unlock even more treasures for your hoard. We are already 20% on the way to unlocking the BONUS colouring page just from backers commenting, linking posts and voting! And yes, there will be more pages after we reach that goal. And you will vote on which pages you get!

I also welcome any suggestions in the comments! Did a letter inspire you? Is there a derpy you want to see added to the hoard? Let me know!

Until tomorrow!

Yours in art,

Therena


Last day to claim the exclusive Early bird sticker! So remember to back!

Greetings Hoarders,

 
"D" is for Derpy Dragons was born out of backer wishes and a desire to make fun of adulting in the most derpy way possible. (Okay, and possibly because my own life felt like a dumpster fire at the same time backers made wishes for a Derpy book on my Patreon.😂)

The Derpy Dragons were created out of a desire to just doodle and create non-serious art, almost 18 months ago, after I ran my very first successful dragon pin campaign. Ever since, they have become the giggle in my day and the silver lining in adulting life. (Most of my normal art veers on the dark and NSFW side... which, if you like dark art, go check out my Patreon!) But I am getting side-tracked. Back to "D" is for Derpy Dragons.   
The art book is structured as an ABC book because many Derpies were inspired by my favourite quotes and memes. And I needed a theme to go with.  
 
The book itself is rated "G-all ages", but the themes within and the words are meant for adults. So go ahead, buy it for the overwhelmed and anxious adult and/or parent in your life who needs a little dry humor and shenanigans to get them through the day. Feel free to read it to your kids too! They have to learn these words eventually anyway, might as well do so with an added dash of sarcasm and derpyness!

Over the next few days, I will share a letter every day and the original sketches.

Some of the designs are brand new and can be unlocked as pins within the campaign through polls and voting for your favourites. Others, like the anxious little seadragon clutching its book already exist as pins and add-ons! I will be sure to highlight these every day in the updates so you can easily find them!^_^ 

Derpy Dragon original sketches:

There are several stretch goals in this campaign, 5 of which you already unlocked! (Way to be overachievers!) You will get a chance to vote which pin designs unlock in the daily polls linked below!


I have also partnered with "Golden Apples & Poisoned Chalices" to bring to you exclusive stickers when you back us both!! Currently it is a 1" sticker, but you can help make it even bigger by participating in the achievements linked in the updates!


Speaking of participating. You might have noticed the points board where you can help unlock a digital zine by engaging with campaigns throughout Printopia. As part of the DUSKMELT group, we are putting together a colouring/activity book, and there will be a Derpy Dragon colouring page.


Of course my slightly-overly-competitive nature kicked in, and I decided that if this campaign can reach 5000 points I will throw in an EXTRA colouring page just for my backers! And you will get to vote which Derpy it will be! You can participate by clicking the achievement bar below! Comment, vote, and engage to help earn points for the campaign!

I can't wait to see how this campaign does, and with your help I know it will be epic! I love seeing your comments, so make yourself at home and chat in the updates! We are all struggling adults here just barely hanging in there. We might as well laugh at ourselves together as we try to make it through another day!

Until tomorrow!
Yours in art,
Therena


PS: If you haven't backed yet, don't miss the early bird reward!

Greetings Hoarders!

Today is the day when the Derpies will infiltrate the world once more with sarcasm and shenanigans. The "D" is for Derpy Dragons campaign launches in 1 hour! And this is your LAST CHANCE to claim your exclusive mini pin by reserving your pledge!

When you back the campaign today you will also get this free sticker to match your mini pin!

To get this started for today, I want you to tell me which of the new Derpies best reflects todays mood? (It will also be the first Derpy Pin to unlock.) Whether you decide to join the shenanigans or not, I hope you will join the fun with the polls and discussions as there is an extra treat we can unlock just by people engaging in our campaigns!



As the "D" is for Derpy Dragons Art book is also an ABC book, I will share pages daily with you as we look into the adulting life of a Derpy Dragon and their sage advice! 
I will be back once we kick off! Lets have some fun together!

Yours in art,
Therena