Patricia Buckson Homegoing GoFundMe
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Loss is something we've all known and felt, and its never easy to experience. Recently, a friend lost her mother and the family could use the comfort and help of others during this difficult time. Sophie and her siblings are doing their best to coordinate and plan the service for March 14th, 2015 with limited finances.
The expenses of burial are staggering and we hope that generous hearts out there will offer a donation of any denomination to help. If you are interested in giving a hand, please visit the family's GoFundMe - www.gofundme.com/ocb4zs
Just a minute of your time
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Yesterday, Friday 13th, 2015, I placed my notice of two weeks termination to my current place of employment. While I can’t discuss my reason, I can say that I have been unhappy with the job and also needed something with more income.
While I’m currently seeking part time employment, the end goal, is to never have to work for anyone but myself in the very near future. With that being said, I am opening my doors again in hopes that my supporters near and far can lend me an ear.
Money is tight for everyone, things aren’t the best for most these days, and as an artist the struggle is very real. I would not be here if it were not for the amazing people that have purchased prints, commissions, buttons, and the like from my shops over the years. While I am leaving the realm of retail, I want to extend a message in hopes that perhaps the amazing community of artists online can lend a voice.
I am asking this – “Can anyone can spread this post?” That’s it.
I am not asking you to buy from me, I am not begging for donations, not for sympathy, or otherwise. In my heart of hearts, I sincerely just want to say, “Hey, I’m an artist and its time to make a living doing the thing I love.”
For those that pass it along, thank you from the bottom of my heart, after today I never ever want to be in the place that I was. But today I felt true pride in myself for standing up and saying that I am /worth/ something. That I am more valuable than my manual labor skills. I am a person with hopes and dreams and goals – I am a person that deserves to be happy and to work toward the things I want to accomplish.
Art is more important to me than words could ever explain. And for the past year, I’ve felt less and less like an artist – being crushed under the anxiety, stress, and demands of a job that could care less about my feelings. I refuse to give up the one thing I’m good at to serve as a pack mule to the masses.
I am worth something to myself, worth more to myself than I saw before.
So it is here, today, that I am standing. I am asking for my friends, family, supporters, anybody that’s reading – to simply repost or reblog this message. I hope that in doing so, that even just one person can help me continue on this road.
For those of you that want to help monetarily (and bless you, by the gods, bless you for it), there are a few options that carry a reward.
I have re-enabled my Patreon again and would love to hear from supporters what kinds of things you’d like as rewards for signing up. Tweet them to me PadmaBhujaga or email them at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com, wherever you can let me know – let me know. My Patreon page is located here - www.patreon.com/padmabhujaga
Another means of supporting me would be commissions, and all of my information on pricing and examples can be found here along with the Terms of Service - padmabhujaga.deviantart.com/ar…
The last few options are buying from any of my shops on Etsy, Redbubble, Storenvy, or Society6. For any purchase made through my Etsy or Storenvy (my Storenvy is currently being stocked) shops, I will include a surprise gift as a thank you for the next two months. I will also be enabling a coupon code for referring friends to my shop, which of course, they too will get a bonus and coupon code as well.
Etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/padmabhujaga
Redbubble - www.redbubble.com/people/padma…
Society6 - society6.com/padmabhujaga
My hope from word of mouth from screen to ear, is that I will be able to support myself on my skills and the generous hearts of the people that have followed me to this point.
I leave off with saying to anyone that reads this – Thank You.
Thank you for being the fire, the push, the song that has sung fire into my veins and spurred me forward into a brighter future.
All of my love and all of my thanks,
P. Simhanada “SoulsPoison” Gaither
RAW:Columbus presents ALLURE
Portfolio | Etsy | Society6 | Furaffinity | Commission Information | Facebook | Tumblr | Instagram | Patreon
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The moment for that leap of faith has come and I’m ready to take the plunge! I’d like to announce my first big show in a while, RAWColumbus presents Allure~
Among the myriad of artists, designers, and creatives at the showcase my work will be featured and also up for sale. For more information on the showcase, please visit - www.rawartists.org/columbus/al…
I have tickets for sale for this event that are $15 each. Even if you cannot attend the event and would just like to purchase a ticket to support me and aid in covering costs I would be eternally grateful!
Hope to see you there! 
Where: Shadowbox Live, 503 S Front St #260, Columbus, OH
When: August 19, 2014, 7pm - 11pm
Tickets: www.rawartists.org/columbus/al… (I’m Simhanada on the pull down menu)
Patreon
Portfolio | Etsy | Society6 | Furaffinity | Commission Information
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I know I'm a bit late signing up, but it wasn't until I talked with one of my favorite artists that I decided to try.
I'm officially set up for Patreon, and while I don't expect anything, I'm excited to say I've taken the step! I've been having some good vibes about my art career recently (despite feeling a bit down about it) and it looks like there may very well be a chance for me. I'd like to use Patreon as a baby step to making a living off of art solely.
I'd like to thank everyone who has gotten me this far with your kindness, patience, support, and encouragement. <3
Renewal
"I think you have to know who you are. Get to know the monster that lives in your soul, dive deep into your soul and explore it." - Tori Amos
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The past few months of my life have been utter and complete hell, but it is lessened and much more bearable by having the amazing people in my life that I do. Life has a way of showing you just who you need and who you are through fire and ice.
I've scars, both literal and metaphorical, and while the ones on the flesh have healed the deeper ones on the heart and soul will take time to heal. In time I hope to be able to be back to the me I'd worked so hard to be comfortable with, the me that strived for self and surround to be at peace. Right now I am but a fraction of that, relearning self-confidence, taking baby steps back to the beginning with a new perspective on life and the world around me.
The people that know me know me as the person they see within and not what someone tells them to believe or taking me for face value. I am more than the conjecture that is hanging about me, I am more than the armor and defenses I've built around myself – I am at my greatest behest only Me. Take me or leave me for what and who I am or take your leave, this I've learned. I thank my friends and family for being the ones to help me realize that this hell isn't forever.
Thank you, all of you.
While I am still on the mend, a lot has happened, much of which I won't get into, though the biggest is finally having a full time job working as a Book Seller. It is rewarding and wonderful, absolutely perfect for me, and couldn't have come at a better time. While the 40hr a week swing shift does slow down my ability to do art tremendously, I have been able to start really creating again. Art is soulful for me again, its returned to that place in my heart it never should have left. And with the changes to myself, it too, has taken on a change of its own.
In due time there will be something up to reflect all this change, but for the meantime, the most evident changes are just within sight. A fresh start, a fresh face – I am renewed.
-Nezmuth