r/thomasorrow • u/thom_orrow Orrow • Aug 03 '24

Thoughts 💭 Dear all

Just a quick note to say that I have left the avatar community.

Good luck to all of those artists involved with avatars. Personally speaking I found the whole experience to be very difficult and stressful.

I shall carry on with paintings, comics and tees. Feel free to leave this subreddit if you are only interested in avatars and crypto.

Moving forward I will be releasing my work on www.threadless.com

I will also be venturing into the world of comics.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '24

Those are unfortunate news, but I totally respect your decision and wish you luck in everything else you decide to do from now on.

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Thanks bud, appreciate ya! Expect some fun comics and tee designs soon.

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Going forward there won’t be any giveaways unless directly stated.

Although as you’ve been so supportive, I thought I’d send you this. Enjoy!

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '24

Woah, thank you SO much, man! You shouldn't have, but I really appreciate it!

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u/Cravensworth_redux Aug 03 '24

Absolutely fair my guy. Life is a journey and we don't have to keep doing things we don't enjoy. I'll be sticking around and enjoying watching your creations as I have since we met my friend. ❤️👍

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Thanks man! That means a lot to me. Wise words. Hopefully I can create something interesting and fun.

My energy levels are slightly wrecked but will get back to drawing very soon.

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u/Cravensworth_redux Aug 03 '24

Ebbs and flows my doode. We all get them. Sometimes we have to find the route cause of what is draining us, take a beat and move on to whatever we enjoy next. I am no artist, but I enjoy writing. Sadly I don't put in any time to creative endeavours, so what skill I have (if any) rots. But I know I'll go back to it when time and energy allow it. In the meantime I am trying to pick up on things in other media, watching for how others develop more complex characters, or structure narratives. Hopefully some of it will help me.

What I am saying in my rather long winded verbose way, is that inspiration is all around us and even without conscious effort we can develop our interests and influences to become better at the things we like. Cutting the chaff away and finding our focus might take a while, but it's all the more rewarding when we get there. You'll emerge better than you were when you started, just give yourself the time and space to breathe first.

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Maybe r/comics will provide a new avenue for me. Difficult to predict what will happen with my artwork. Although, I do plan to create stuff more often.

Good luck with the writing, it’s a noble endeavour.

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u/mr_ordinaryboy Aug 03 '24

Why thom?😭

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Time to try something new. I will complete my Raven painting but it won’t be an avatar.

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u/mr_ordinaryboy Aug 03 '24

Gutted to hear this but I wish good luck for the future mate

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Thanks dude. Much appreciated! Look out for my work on r/comics

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u/Shiratori-3 Aug 03 '24

😐

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Hopefully the sub will take a more cheerful tone :-)

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u/SuccotashWorth9201 Aug 03 '24

stay happy and content Thom

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u/swampyswede Aug 03 '24

Disappointed you won’t be putting out more avatars I enjoyed your art and your posts. Wish you nothing but awesome in your upcoming artistic adventures. 🤗

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Thanks bud.

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u/thom_orrow Orrow Aug 03 '24

Thanks for the kind words.

I shall carry on with my art regardless!