Acknowledgements

Here, on the Acknowledgements page, will be a public exhibition of individuals who deserve an outpouring of praise and gratitude from myself; people who have come alongside me and opted to lend their support in ways that have inspired me, uplifted me, financially helped me, and emotionally charged me.

As a Creative, the people who stand behind and around me (my vital-as-blood support group) are foundational stones in the continuation of my creative career.

So, yes, these people deserve praise and applause, and so much more! But for now, at the very least, I will express my thankfulness by sharing their names with the digital world and hope that it encourages them, as well as others.

(WE BELIEVE IN YOU) SUPPORTERS:

A very special thank you to these individuals who, without hesitation, (have) poured out both emotional and financial assistance over me in my continued pursuit of creative projects and dreams.

Chris Desmarais
Charlene Lynch
Philip and Christine Eccles-Smith
John and Marilyn Martin
Ps. Rod and Cheryl Gilchrist
Pete Lindsay
Sara Aghdami

PATREON PATRONS: JANUARY-DECEMBER 2022

Aleesha and Jacob Curran
Cassandra Brown
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Kim Leigh
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
Terri Hamilton
Thomas May

This has been a year where hopes and plans fell through right at the start (January), and so big change came and adjustments had to be made. My Patrons have been such a vital support to me (both emotionally and financially); even those who support me on the lower tiers (and may not get a mention in acknowledgements) have my deepest gratitude. But this shout-out is specifically for the mid-to-high tier patrons, as a reward for their amazing support. I haven’t had much inspiration to write this year, aside from a WIP novella (coming along slower than Id like), but I’ve been able to complete A LOT of new art, including some great new portfolio pieces that have also been done into sellable prints. I also launched my short story, Crane Hollow (which was written last year), and have been able to challenge myself in completing pics with more difficult-to-draw poses.

Here are some of the creative things I accomplished in 2022, with the support of my Patrons:

PATREON PATRONS: JANUARY-DECEMBER 2020 (catch up acknowledgements)

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amanda Banks
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
The Reclining Roleplayer
Terri Hamilton
Thomas May

Once again a special and heart-felt appreciation extended toward those who support me via Patreon. I continue to be humbled by your faith and support in me. And I am glad you are enjoying the content I provide for you! Apologies for not keeping acknowledgements up to date for 2020. It was a strange year, but, thanks to your support, I managed to accomplish so much–including launching the Lonely the Wolf children’s book (in paperback and casebound) AND the long-awaited finale of the Dragon Calling series, The Last Calling. Additionally, I was able to work and launch all the Dragon Calling books in hardcover, with NEW cover designs. Your support was integral to the success of all those projects. So, remember how awesome you are, and how grateful I am to you.

PATREON PATRONS: OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2019

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amanda Banks
Amelia King
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
The Reclining Roleplayer
Terri Hamilton

Awesome Patrons, you’re constancy is a blessing and an inspiration. THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart for your support in my creative endeavours. Thanks to you, I was able to finally break out of my Writer’s Block, as well as update the Dragon Calling Wiki site with dozens of more pages, PLUS complete a bunch more illustrations including profile pics, special print pics, and Creature Profile pics.

PATREON PATRONS: JULY-SEPTEMBER 2019

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amanda Banks
Amelia King
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
The Reclining Roleplayer
Terri Hamilton

Thank you, once again, to my amazing supporters. We reached our first anniversary as Patrons & Creator (in July)! How blessed I am to have you guys lifting me up and cheering me on. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do, without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve completed more profile pictures (including ones I can’t show publically, just yet, so I’ve added some that were done in earlier months 😉 ), as well as some new Author Antic Comics, more writing of Book 5 of Dragon Callings, a SUPER special character group picture, as well as other neat creative projects.

PATREON PATRONS: APRIL-JUNE 2019

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amanda Banks
Amelia King
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
The Reclining Roleplayer
Terri Hamilton

A special and heart-felt THANK YOU to the above Patrons for their continued support. Thank you for believing in my creative endeavours and for continuing to plant the seeds that help fund my inspirations (and mental sanity). I was able to work on more of Book 5 of the Dragon Calling series, as well as some more fun and fantastic Character Profile Pictures (plus, of course, all the Patreon Exclusives, and some content I can’t share just yet 😉 ).

PATREON PATRONS: JANUARY-MARCH 2019

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amanda Banks
Amelia King
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
The Reclining Roleplayer
Terri Hamilton

A very big THANK YOU to the above Patrons for their continued support. It has meant so much to me, and has helped support my independence as a writer/ illustrator. I was able to work on more of Book 5 of my series, as well as a bunch more awesome Character Profile Pictures.

PATREON PATRONS: OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2018

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amanda Banks (for the months of November & December – thank you for your support!)
Amelia King
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
Samuel Colbran (for the month of October – thank you for your support!)
The Reclining Roleplayer
Terri Hamilton

Thanks to above wonderful supporters (I love you guys!), I was able to finish more illustrations and content for my book series, as well as enter (and successfully complete) NaNoWriMo! ALSO an accomplishment; I finally got the funds to make the Laeka’Draeon dragon plushie!

PATREON PATRONS: JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Aaron & Noriko Eccles-Smith
Amelia King
Charlene Lynch
Chris Desmarais
Eric Hamilton
Samuel Colbran
Felicia Upton
Philip & Christine Eccles-Smith
Terri Hamilton

Thanks to the above wonderful supporters, I completed the following illustrations in the Jul-Sep period: