[Mini Comic] Falling (+Updates)
🕑 Added 2024-11-29 06:20:25 +0000 UTCLate night holiday posting, cause 'tis the season to be existential, amirite?
But in somewhat seriousness, between the first major comic arc ending, personal loss, and changes my jobs have been going through, the anxiety and burnout that I've left simmering all year has boiled over and I'm really crashing and burning on the final lap here.
So, I have a potential game plan: as soon as I get back from MFF (Dec 4-8) I'm gonna finish strong on book 4 (get page 79-80, front/back covers, and bonus section done). After that, I am thinking about taking the rest of the year off (so latter half of December). Come January, I will hyperfocus and finish up the currently running side comics (so Curse of the Were-Coop and Springing Back). They keep taking a backseat and I just need to BLAST through them. Then, Rail Volume 1 will kick off and all comics should be back to their regular pace (plus making room for a brand new side comic!). In between all that, the commission line will move forward as much as I can.
I hope that sounds okay to you all. I love what I do and want to share with you everything I have to offer, I just need to get a legitimate break in there because I can feel that I'm at my breaking point.
Thanks everyone! I hope you have a nice holiday weekend and, as always, more to come soon ❤️
Comments
Daddy Bearcat
It's probably just as well I'm not going to be at MFF. There would be a serious danger of terminal glomping. You're just so sweet, and so cute, and that comes shining through in your work constantly. In my opinion, you're nothing like a "has been". You're a rising star. Treat yourself the way we'd all treat you if we could. (Well, as much as possible given the limitations of human physiology, anyway... 🤭)
Atari Doge
Take break, silly dork, we’re here for you regardless. You need the rest, please take it as you need. Breathe, drink water, get yourself a massage. You deserve it. Much love, sweet Jackawoooooo
Scratch Coyote
People will still read, and we will still care. You’re my favorite comic creator. Slow down and charge your batteries. See you at MFF!
Panthera Panther
Take as long as you need. Personal health is crucial and your content is definitely worth the wait. Can’t wait to see what’s to come but make sure you’re doing alright above all else. Take care Jackaloo.
Luke
Take care of yourself and your personal health, Jack. We’ll still be here to support you once you return. Hugs.
kartoffeltasche
Take care and rest some. You should consider your mental health first and foremost. Stuff tends to be scary in the here and now but it will pass, I am sure of that
Stagnificent
Take care of yourself! I like your art, but you as a human are more than gristle to be churned through a content factory.
Zac
Maybe a change of pattern will help. A panel a day, quick sketching as fast as you can physically move, only doing some processes after a walk/at a coffee shop/with Smosh playing in the background, etc.
Cameron Bear
I think all the comments here boil down to one idea: we'd rather see you healthy than "on schedule." Don't worry about your audience right now. We'll be here when you're ready to return.
Tales98
Self care comes first. While it’s good to have a game plan, you also need time to adjust and come back. Take care of yourself and have a good one!
Grey Lathrop
We love you and support you. Take care of yourself. I'm sure more unsolicited advice is kinda meh, but as someone who worked in a similar manner before, I recommend you start giving yourself days off throughout the year like people who work an office job get. They'll really help you plan and help avoid getting to the breaking point before you take a rest.
OR-69
I appreciate your planning and communication, but Mental Health is never so organized. We don't need a detailed plan and we won't hold you to it. Don't set yourself up for feelings of failure if reality hits and you can't meet these goals. Don't think too far ahead. Just focus 1 to 5 days out and do whatever seems the most urgent (or the most fun!) at any given moment. Even if it's just staying in bed for 24 hours.... then do that and enjoy it. Laying there thinking of all the things you "should" be doing even though you can't right now, is not restful. Watching cat videos, or reading a trashy novel is a far better use of that down time. :-) We (and you) are more resiliant than you think. I'm not going to stop subscribing if you go quiet for a week or even a month or two. You are too good and have done too much good work to be given up on so easily!
Red Laurent
Please, PLEASE take some time for you. Even if it means something has to sit unfinished for a bit. Your health is more important than a few comic pages. The Holidays are supposed to be a time of rest, reflection and enjoyment. Whatever that means for you, you need to do it.
Insignia
And you’re not weak in the slightest
Insignia
I see those bubbles. You’re not a has been. You’re a professional. And no matter what we will always care about you dude
sunkawakan
All of the above. DONT promise so much, for the future. Just pick up where you left off. I dont think anyone is going to skip out and abandon you
Beldro Mercier
If you think that you can do it, than do, but it sure doesn't feel your game plan is actual rest/ a break to avoid burning out. Do what you can but I would promise less. Achievable objective. We will still be here even if you are late.
Adam SweetTalker
Take a break whenever you need. I'll be there when you'll be back :heart:
a1e20
We love you Jack. ♥️
Dustin Money
Take a break, we all need one, a short one, a long one, it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is your well being and health. Burnouts suck, so please Jackaloo take your break as long as your heart desires much love, stay strong and safe.
Rave Redfang
Please take a break. You are the hardest working person on Patreon that I have ever seen, and your physical and mental health is what is most important.
Furlana
Spunds like you're in serious need of a break and I'm sure everyone here will understand and appretiate that. It's good that you have the courage to face it for what it is. It's better to notice the symptoms sooner than to hit a wall and be unable to get back on your feet and draw for the next half a year. Hope you can rest well and huge congratulations on this final run with Book 4! Wishing you all the luck in the world in wrapping it up fast and to your satisfaction! <3
Damie♥
Please take a break! We'll all be busy for the holidays anyway so we won't even feel that span. You're not going to make good art or a lot of it if you're rapidly deteriorating mentally anyway.
Zoren
Self care is super important and should be above all else. We appreciate, love, and support you to the fullest! You deserve a break <3
Bossdog
Change always brings with it a degree of anxiety. That said, none of us know what the future holds. I'll take a quote from Kung Fu Panda here.. "The past is history and the future is a mystery but today is a gift, which is why is is called the present". Follow your bliss and try not to overthink things, you'll drive yourself crazy
KAIJUK9✨️
Especially with MFF right around the corner, please don't be afraid to take the time you need and rest. ❤️ Sending my care and consideration during this busy holiday season, hope you can find the relief you need!
Yang Xiao Long
We appreciate all your hard work. Please carve out time for yourself and REST. You're doing great and personally I love seeing updates from you but above all else, your mental and physical health take priority. I hope your break helps you. Thank you for the art ❤️❤️❤️
Ryan Thompson
No breaking, breaking is for dancing not Jackaloo's. Mental health breaks are super important 🥰
Otterfate
Not a single thing wrong with that, in my opinion! Art shouldn't be forced out, and if ya need a break, ya need a break! Rest up, make sure you're feeling ok (and I personally don't feel there's anything wrong with taking more time if ya need), and your audience will be here as always ✨
Grey Archer
This is more than ok. You need to get your rest. It’s been such a long year and I think we all need a reboot. Please take care. <3
Asher Tail
Please take care of yourself and take all the time you need. we will all be here and I’ll continue to support you. You’re a huge inspiration <3 Thank you for all that you do.
Dodgerr
your happiness and well being first is what i say
Ollie
Please take as much of a break as you need! You've provided so much for us, and we care about your health! We'll be here when you're ready to return :)