New Year, New Challenges

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Welcome to the new year, full of fresh possibilities and opportunities! I’m excited to have you join the atelier community, and I look forward to providing the chances you’ve been waiting for.

Before we dive in—

What are you most looking forward to this year as a member?

• Engaging Polls (for fun, effect content and youtube videos)
• Future Q&A's (for youtube videos/streams)
• Exclusive content for members only (have any ideas?)
• Raffles (potential to get free art)

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You can vote for more than one answer.

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Have any new years resolutions?

• Get on top of my weight
• Break some habits
• Try to stick to a new hobby
• Create a better lifestyle & maintain discipline

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Though 2024 was a slow year...

I still accomplished a lot. I completed several commissions, discovered more about myself, and finally found the look and style I had been searching for. Toward the end of the year, I leapt and tried out a new art style I’d been wanting to explore. Without references or practice, I created the Redraw Series. I usually avoid redraws because I always believe I can improve, but sometimes, time and discipline are key to progress.

Despite lacking experience with the style, I was happy with how it turned out, and many on Instagram seemed to agree. Some of my most popular pieces are the recent Redraw series.

By year’s end,

I felt that it was my time to shine, with much to do and prepare for. 2025, the year of the snake, symbolizes growth, rebirth, and discovery—things I’ve been striving for in my personal life and art. I may not be fully there yet, but I’m on the cusp of something new.

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My journey began six years ago with self-discovery, leading to awareness and change:

2022: was a year of reflection, where I took an in-depth perspective in addressing personal issues.

2023: I physically met my soulmate, which brought me clarity and a deeper understanding of my desires. But even as I worked on myself, I wasn’t satisfied with my art. 2024: was a year of self-healing. I went silent, taking the time to reflect and patch things up internally. Though I still have much to work on, I’m now ready to take action. This year, I will live the person I want to be, confident and strong.

I feel that 2025 will be my year of rebirth

It’s time to take my art career seriously, master the fundamentals, and develop a style I’m truly happy with. I’ll focus on creating concept art and illustrations for games, movies, and books. I aim to solidify my identity, change my habits, and build the woman I aspire to be. Even if growth is slow, my goal is to become happier and more confident than ever.

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To kickstart this journey...

I’ve created a new Discord server for my community. I hesitated for a long time to do this, having faced challenges with past online communities. But I’ve learned that leadership comes with experience and mistakes. This new server is for all of us, where you can share your work and progress in a supportive, mature environment. While I may not always be around, the space will always be available for co-working and sharing.

I also plan to be more active across my social platforms, especially on Youtube and Instagram, as my niche grows at its own pace.

Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/rmhGt3V4HH

(if you are having difficulties joining, let me know in the comments)

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Thank you for your continued support. Your presence in this journey means everything to me. Growth takes time, and while it’s not always easy, I believe in the process. I’m excited to bring this new phase to life, and I look forward to sharing more updates on Ko-Fi, my website, YouTube, Discord, and Instagram.

Here’s to the next chapter!

~ Wani