Greetings Hoarders.

I think this has been the most exciting vote yet! Watching (aka hitting refresh a million times a day) the results were quite entertaining. 
But in the end, the drama dragons won out! (You guys can all do fist pumps and shout with joy...you know you want to!)

That means that the hungry dragon wil be the 8th design! 

Which brings us to the most interactive part of the campaign. The part where YOU decide what the dragon should look like and what quote we will use! 
Over the next few days, you will get to vote on the quote (today), colours and features like horns, wings and more of the 9th & 10th dragons!! 

These will unlock based on the quote that wins, with the second most popular vote unlocking as the 10th design.

I will try my best NOT to get ahead of myself with the sketches. And hopefully I'll have enough time to make the final reveals for these two by the last two days of the campaign. There were many good quote suggestions. I selected those that inspired images and ideas in my mind as well as some of my personal favourites. I did want to take a moment to thank each of you who suggested quotes as they were all amazing! I can already see a derpy dragon volume 2 coming next year!

Until tomorrow! 

Yours in art,

Therena

Greetings Hoarders.
Wow, yesterday's vote was a nail biter! There was an equal split on the last poll between the Drama dragons and the "Be a dragon in a unicorn world"!
But in the end the "Be a dragon in a unicorn world" won out with ONE vote!!!


It's ok Drama-dragons, you can cry a little. And then you can come back and vote for the 7th design!



It's the final face-off between the last two dragons! Who will win today's vote?
It could go any direction. Will those dragons in a unicorn world side with the drama-dragons or will they eat the unicorns?

Only the vote will tell and reveal all by tomorrow!

Now, I have some exciting news. I really want to unlock the rest of the dragons. And so I made a brand new stretch goal for when we hit 150 backers. Which means that the next two dragons will likely unlock close together.

We will unlock a design at $13000 and when we hit 150 backers! Both which are really close to happening!

(Just see the achievement bar below ^_^)

So, what can you do in the meantime to help us get these two designs unlocked?
You can share the love by sharing the campaign and telling everyone about the derpy dragons.
Or you can add on more derpy dragons to your own pledge if you haven't already pledged the all in tiers! 

In other exciting news, once we have determined tomorrow's winner, I will need your help in designing the next two dragons. (My goal is to unlock 10 designs this campaign, and I have no doubt that by the end we will hit them all)

But as backers YOU will help me decide what these two dragons will look like! From the quote, to colours, to features. You will be in control with the outcome of the final two pin designs! 

Quotes don't have to be dragon related per se. They can be anything quirky, short and life related. Since longer quotes won't really work well on pins it can't be more than 10 ish words. Also, preferably quotes not from copyrighted works. Something more generic, like the ones currently designed.

(Anyone can suggest quotes, however only backers will be entered into the final draw at the end of the campaign!)

I will also scour the internet and recruit my children for possible quotes. 
The top two will be turned into a pin design! 

So, get those scribblers ready and tell me your quotes!

Also, I was on another side quest this weekend, and drew another derpy dragon as a full illustration!
Here is living life in hard mode ^_^ Now added to the art prints! (Though sadly not the art book as he will live in my future Derpy Dragon art book! 

Oh, before I go, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in these dragons as 3x3 vinyl stickers? Either regular or possibly holographic? I might add them as a stretchgoal if there is enough interest! 

Yours in art,
Therena

PS: You can back the campaign here if you haven't yet! Help us unlock the next two dragons!

Greetings hoarders,

I trust you are enjoying the weekend. So far I am, in ways I haven't expected. On Friday, I took the kids to the beach and actually swam instead of just reading a book. (My mind was too busy thinking to focus anyways) And yesterday I procrastinated did a completely random side quest and illustrated another derpy dragon, which I will share with you tomorrow!

I also find myself looking forward to making these updates for you! Partly because I love seeing everyone's comments (Thank you to those who have shared quotes, books and other draconic experiences btw! I love reading them all ♥). And partly because I keep refreshing to see which of the dragons you guys vote for!

I have never liked social media, but somehow this feels different. Being able to talk with and interact with like minded weirdos and dragon lovers like myself is a surprisingly enjoyable experience!

Speaking of updates, it's time to reveal the 5th unlock dragon. And the winner is *drumroll please*

"Fueled by Creativity"!


This design has a bit of a story behind it. A few months ago I went to my personal trainer and it was in the midst of a stage in my creativity when I was highly inspired. I talked her ear off with my idea for my novel I was writing, and she in turn kept adding weights. It wasn't until after when I was more sore than normal that I realized I was working harder the more passionate I became. 

So we joked that I was fueled by creativity, and ever since then I wanted to turn it into a shirt. (Which I already ordered now that I have the art ^_^)

And speaking of fueling creativity. I always find myself way more productive and creative during campaigns that go really well (like this one). And instead of being tired, I create even more art. So, for today's treat, here is the fully illustrated Fueled by creativity illustration!

He has also been added to the art book, as well as will be available as one of the wall art selections now!

I don't know if I will be able to fully render all the derpy dragons, but I will share any I do as the campaign progresses, because they make me giggle and smile. Which, if you have followed my art for a while, is not usual as a lot of my art tends to be darkerand more serious.

Speaking of serious, you guys have your work cut out as we reach the final 3 pre-designed dragon pins. And now you have to vote which one will be the 6th unlocked design!
 


I can't wait to see which one you guys have picked!

For today's entry into the backer giveaway, I want you to tell me you favourite season, and or weather. Then I want you to describe a feature of a dragon who would represent/embrace this season/weather. (Making you guys work a little for today's comment!)

For myself, my favourite season is Autumn and my favourite weather is storms with high winds and lightning. A dragon I can see who embraces this would be a giant copper coloured, winged dragon who loves flying through the storm. Lightning crackling over its skin as it roars like thunder.

Now it's your turn!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Yours in art,
Therena

PS: If you haven't backed yet, now is your chance to help us unlock the 7th derpy dragon design! You can back the project, or share this with friends and family who need these dragons in their lives!

Greetings fellow Hoarders,

Wow, you guys have almost unanimously voted for the "You say weird like it's a bad thing" design to unlock next! This makes my weird little heart so happy. Because I really needed this one in my life!


I'll be honest, for a moment there the drama queen almost stole the show. But her time will come to shine, perhaps in the next vote!

There is no telling how the next vote will go as you guys have voted equally for all four remaining designs thus far! I can't wait to see who will steal the show to become the 5th unlocked design!


Which pin will you choose? Here is what is left!

I am totally not hitting refresh a million times to watch these polls. (Ok, maybe a few times a day...)

Bring out the bubbly and celebrate!
 


To celebrate, I wanted to share one of the derpy dragons I have fully illustrated which will now join the dragons in the Gilded Dragons art book, as well as the art prints!

Presenting: My weird little dragonling ^_^

Don't you just want to snuggle him? He looks so derpy and tired and lost! I just want to adopt him for myself.

It always surprizes me how much I love the final illustrations after having fallen in love with the simple pin designs. But it adds such another dimension of life to them!
I wish I could carve enough time into my days to draw all the derpy dragons as full illustrations. But alas my time this summer is running short with the other projects in the pipeline. So that dream will have to wait until the winter when life settles down a little bit.

Perhaps there will be a whole new artbook coming in the future! Who knows. I am having so much fun with these derpy creatures, I want to make many more!

And if you can't wait to see them come to life until then, you can always join my Museletter or Patreon where I share all my art ^_^.

Oh, and speaking of the Gilded Dragons art book, I have finally finished it and ordered my artist proof! The hardcover will have gold foil elements and a black ribbon! Here is the cover art I just finished designing ^_^
 


Well, it's time for today's question to enter the backer giveaway. I am really enjoying everyone's comments! And my reading list has grown by several new books based on your recommendations!

For today's giveaway question, tell me what type of dragon you like most. Is is a celestial sized dragon? Or perhaps a shoulder dragon? Or maybe you are drawn to sea serpants or giants with wings! Maybe you prefer them as shapeshifters who secretly live among us. Let me know which one you love most in the comments!

Until tomorrow, keep it weird!

Yours in art,
Therena

PS: If you haven't joined the fun yet, you can still back the project here!
So far we have unlocked 6 of the 8 designs, as well as all backers get a FREE derpy dragon sticker!



And since I know you guys are as excited about my dragon pins as I am, don't forget to follow the next pin campaign which launches in october as part of Pintober!

For this campaign I will once again have a limited edition 3D pin design as well as dragons with skulls and some other halloween themed dragons!

Greetings hoarders,

Well the procrastinators didn't slack off in this race and they pulled through as the 3rd unlocked design!


My theory is that all those book hoarders are also the procrastinators as they get lost reading instead of doing chores. (Or am I the only one?)

It's okay my fellow weirdos, you will get a chance to vote (and win) today's poll for the 4th design.


Or perhaps the new contender will make a dramatoc entrance into the race?
Introducing the finished "I will get over it, I just need to be Dramaconic first" pin design!


Who will you pick today?
I can't wait to see who joins the hoard next!

Also we crossed $10,000! 😱🥳😍 Which makes this officially my most funded solo campaign!!! And we are only $800 away from unlocking the 6th pin design!

How can you help us get it?
Share the love with everyone you know! Comment on my updates and vote in polls!

Speaking of commenting; to enter today's backer entry, tell me what your favourite dragon myth or story is. A title and author is fine. Or you can regale us with your own dragon story! (Did something funny happen in a D&D campaign? During an epic boss fight in a video game?) Let's hear your dragon stories!
 
(Anyone can comment, but only backers are entered into the draw at the end of the campaign. Each comment on each update counts as an entry. You can comment retroactively on updates)

Until tomorrow fellow hoarders.
Yours in art,

Therena

PS: you can also help us unlock the other Dragons by backing if you haven't already!


Tomorrow I have a special treat for you as well and can't wait to share it with you!

And once you are done voting, you can follow my next two campaigns coming this fall!