I'll speak more on the specifics later, but I will also likely be opening small amounts of commissions (2 to 3 slots at a time) sometime next month. I have some bones I gotta deal with first. Lol
Art crumbs coming out SWINGIN
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Checking in with everyone:
I've found two part time gigs. I'm still making only a fraction of what I used to, but I should be able to scrape by now.
With this job market, I think I'm lucky to say that. Thanks to everyone who has been helping me, providing job listings, and introduction emails. 💙
To everyone I met through GlobalComix, thank you for your friendship and support. I aim to continue my support of the comics and manga communities in whatever role I pick up in the future. Who knows, maybe I'll get a new career as a creator this time around.
Last week (April 8th) I was laid off from GlobalComix after 4.5 years in Community and Social media. I've also grown extensively as an independent creator in my 8 years on the platform. Growing professionally and independently is something I am doing my best to be proud of. Here's some recent art:
I met amazing people, got my first few professional gigs, drew over 750 pages of manga, designed 2 150+ pg books. Despite the shame I feel, I'm reaching out to my community to help me find new work. Here's my Linktree: linktr.ee/artcrumbs
& LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonma...
For folks asking if I'm still making manga: Short answer is yes.
Long answer: most of what I'm working on is either manga assistant or contest work. I'm not likely to update on GlobalComix any time soon. I have 2 one-shots I'm working on, I share on Patreon for now:
www.patreon.com/ArtCrumbs
🌊 I've been quiet on socials, but there are things going on just below the surface over here. Calm water on the surface doesn't mean it's not moving.
The religious horror anthology I'm part of is on its last week of funding and can use your help!!
My segment, written by @danverzone.bsky.social, is about an angel in a horror heaven. I've drawn some stuff I can't even describe with words ok you gotta see this
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...
