I first signed up to Patreon about 3 years ago after reading an article by Amanda Palmer. I had a look around, followed a few interesting artists and that is how it stayed for a couple of years. As Patreon developed, grew and became more flexible for an object maker like my self, I began to wonder how I could make it work for my arts practice. In May 2018 I finally hit the publish button!
Visit my page to simply follow posts or look here for details on rewards.
But what is Patreon?
Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid...
You can view it a bit like a magazine subscription; for your monthly pledges you receive rewards from the creators.
Pledges and rewards are different for each creator and you get to choose when and what suits you.
Why did I choose Patreon?
I make art in quite a niche area... fairy tales and glass that is! I'd like to create a community around my art work and get to know the people in it.
Casting glass is a slow and expensive process. If you like my work then Patreon is a way that you can appreciate and support my ongoing arts practice while I work on long term projects. It's not a one way street though...
What do I offer patrons?
A deeper insight into my arts practice; my inspiration and passions, process and thoughts behind my work and a place for you to ask questions about my work.
Monthly desktop wallpapers collaged from my art works (exclusive imagery for patrons).
Discounts on commissions or items in my Etsy store
Milestone rewards: As your pledges add up I send you bonus gifts from my every day arts practice.
3 levels of pledges:
US$1 The 'Hamelin Mice' rewards are:
A monthly desktop wallpaper design (exclusive to Patrons)
Advance access to process posts and shop updates
Milestone rewards. For every $15 pledged you get an extra something! So at $15, $30, $45, $60, $75... etc i'll post or email you a bonus reward: E.g. High quality downloads, Stickers, sketches, postcards, handmade notebooks...
US$3 The 'Castle Crows' rewards are:
10% discount on original art work directly from me or through my Etsy store.
A monthly desktop wallpaper design (exclusive to Patrons)
Advance access to process posts and shop updates
Milestone rewards: For every $15 pledged you get an extra something! So at $15, $30, $45, $60, $75... etc i'll email or post you a bonus reward: E.g. High quality image downloads, stickers, sketches, postcards, handmade notebooks...
US$5 The 'Forest Fox' rewards are:
15% discount on original art work directly from me or through my Etsy store.
A monthly desktop wallpaper design (exclusive to Patrons)
Advance access to process posts and shop updates
Milestone rewards: For every $15 pledged you get an extra something! So at $15, $30, $45, $60, $75... etc i'll email or post you a bonus reward: E.g. High quality image downloads, stickers, sketches, postcards, handmade notebooks...
A view into my making process and thoughts behind my artwork in more detail than my social media accounts.
Join me on Patreon