Ways you can help: One more try, Patreon!

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Hello everyone, 

Since it's come to my attention that Patreon is not going to be changing their fee process I'm going to re-advertise my Patreon here in hopes of gaining some traction on there one last time. 
I started my Patreon as a means to earn side money to support my occupation of art instead of taking money from my other job to invest in my other one. I couldn't make ends meet this way and found that I wound up losing money on many aspects when having to invest in art related things to keep things afloat. 
However, once I started Patreon I thought I had a bit of a change to build a funding campaign to use simply for anything art related. 
I figured if my computer -- a primary source and tool for my artwork -- broke, I could use the funds built from Patreon to fix or replace it. 
The plan seemed foolproof and the concept seemed logical -- and it is. 



I've got 4 tiers at this time and they all have different perks! Due to their popularity the $1-$5 tier threads have a ton of backlogged content -- MONTHS (even a couple years) worth of content all accessible upon your pledging support. 
If you're looking to support your local Kato please, feel free to send a monthly donation of just $1-$5; that's only $12 to $60 a year! 
There's no specialty fees YOU pay (I pay those, as it should be) and every month you'll see never before seen sketches, WIP shots, process shots, Full Resolution files for download, and once I can gain more traction: I'll post .PSD files with layered steps to study from, Step-by-step images where I explain the process via text, step-by-step videos where I'll verbally explain the process for an image, Tutorials, Tutorial videos, and so much more!
I'd really like to try and build my Patreon into something of a source for entertainment, fun, and learning for any and all my Patrons! 
However, I'll need your help in building this to be possible -- This kind of thing will take time and dedication. However, as of right now since art is my occupation I have to rely solely on the funds I make from my commissions to survive. That doesn't leave much time for side projects like Patreon :'( 

The more I earn on Patreon the more content I can provide for Patrons and so on! I could even think of starting a series of tutorials, videos, or even finally write a guidebook (Something I've wanted to do for YEARS!) to help young artists in the world of digital AND traditional media art. 
Right now as it stands, thanks to Patreon's mix-up and fee scare I've lost much of the support I once had because of that -- My Patreon is something that at this moment I cannot invest much into because I now have to supplement the losses from that fiasco with more work so my time is limited. 
However, given some time and some support I can and will be able to focus more on that once again! 

Please, I know many people are tight on funds and I know many of my watchers are young and unable but for those of you who can, please consider becoming a Patron? I know I won't disappoint! I know I can do much much better with this! 
I really really need your help guys! I know it seems like a lot to do but I assure you, the help I'd gain will allow me to do more for you not only on Patreon but also here on DeviantART as well! 

I have this nifty little sheet here to show the perks! 

Please, consider becoming a Patron today and start enjoying the perks already posted as well as the new ones coming your way thereafter! :D
Thank you so much!
- Kato

PS: I know the $40 is taken as I only had 1 slot open and it was taken some  time after this new Patreon ad page was posted/made ^^
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BellMunky's avatar
um... I think the image needs an update since the 40 tier is gone. ^^;

Also, hope you're doing well!