A few changes this month!

Thank you, I appreciate it. And I'm sorry for your loss as well, hope everything is moving foward to you as well. =c

Lee

Makes sense to us. Very deeply sorry for your loss. We lost one of our moms this year, too. :-(

Didi & Nok' Tus

Thank you, I appreciate your words!

Lee

Thanks for keeping us posted. I am sorry for your loss, but know that we support you. For better or for worse, what you do is art, and one can't do art without emotion.

Faxmachinen

Thank you, I really appreciate the support!

Lee

Do whatever you feel you need to do. I know you'll still be making art tomorrow so if you'd rather be drawing something else I'll still be here eagerly awaiting it.

Kim Åkerman

Yeah I think NSFW versions have a moment and place. In some drawings it's great because it's that "extra sneak peek", but in others it might kill the purpose. I definitely didn't see it coming for this one but I think it's for the best =)

Lee

Thanks! I think it was one of those things that I was more avoinding than actually handling it.

Lee

Thank you! I appreciate that =)

Lee

Thank you! It's the kind of thing that it's tricky to talk about, but at thesame time I'm glad I did. I think it's a way to tell yourself that's really happening.

Lee

thank you, I appreciate your understanding =)

Lee

I'm glad it works for you =D

Lee

Sounds perfectly reasonable, plus this way we get Asami as well, so, awesome for that.

Delta Arena

I totally understand your point of view Krys! Very sorry to hear about your mother. We're following you because we love and respect your art as it is. You always deliver quality artworks of lovely women whether they are dressed or not. Wish you all the best!

Arch

Some times scenes just plain don't work for NSFW and I'm glad you didn't try and just force it if you weren't feeling it. Art just isn't the same if the artist isn't in tune with the scene! And thank you for explaining why, it's gotta be hard to bring stuff like that up, but it always helps to make more sense of things! Still can't wait to see the rewards!!

Merritt Lord IV

The most important thing is that you are ok and comfortable with the work you are doing. So do whatever you need to achieve that. I hope things get better man.

ViperCG

Thank you for your honesty, I'm sorry for your loss but glad you reached some understanding. We're with you however you want to do things

OneLongWinter

So happy to hear that you have come to realize what was weighing you down. It can be so hard to let go of things sometimes and I totally understand why you would feel this way. I had commented on Aerith's portrait hitting me in the feels and not really wanting to see her in a NSFW way. You did a wonderful job with that painting btw. I am also excited to hear about the update in the images you are making. I know it will be amazing. Keep doing what you do and I look forward to seeing what wonders you create from here on out.

Aislinn Bailey

Thank you, I appreciate that =)

Lee

Onyxia is the poll for next month, so it's not affected by it. =)

Lee

All good. Most of us are fine with it. Do we still get Onyxia tho ;o

Header

Sounds good man, best wishes to you and your family.

Steph Polska

thanks! I always had a thing for well designed female characters. I think the entertainment industry still strugles a lot when designing female characters. And this show has amazing characters, specially the females. When I watched a few clips to see what the show was about I was instantly hooked by Korra's personality so I decided to give it go because she just seemed like a fun character to watch. In a way she reminded me of Aloy, from Horizon Zero Dawn. That "act first, think later" character that has to learn things the hard way. But I really had no idea how serious the plots of show were and how well developed the characters would be. And I really couldn't imagine it would hit me on such a personal level.

Lee

Thank you, I appreciate your words. It's funny how things have a way of mixing everything up when you think you had all figured out.

Lee

Thank you, I'm really glad you liked them as they come!

Lee

thank you, I really appreciate it!

Lee

Thank you! I appreciate your words. Yeah I've been in tricky spots with family loss previously when my brother had a serious accident and basically had a "50% 50% chance" from the doctors, but gladly he's fine nowadays. But it's definitely something that I was trying to bury it, when I should just accept that it's how things are now. And I really appreciate the support. It's really amazing to be able to communicate about those things and see that people understand.

Lee

No problem from me here. Seems like a fair trade. And sorry about your mother. We all process loss differently. But man, this feels like a REALLY good trade off! Keeps the original beautiful image intact and we get a totally new one on the side! I really am surprised with how much you’ve fallen in love with the show, it’s always been a personal favorite of mine.

Matthew Richson

I am sorry you are having to go through this. I know first hand what you are feeling and the long term effect it has on your life. Especially this holiday season please keep those close to you even closer. We are here for your art, what ever form that takes.

RJH

Sorry for your loss I understand how you feel and were you are coming from. As for the pic I like NSFW or SFW It really comes down to what you want to do.That said I am looking for word to the pics.

Zuraha

Thank you! It's funny how things are, I'd never imagine it would come from a TV show that's mainly intended for a younger audience.

Lee

lol glda you liked the change!

Lee

Thanks, I appreciate the comment. I personally don't have issues with the nsfw part, because I try my best to make them beautifull and a healthy expression of sexuality. It just that it doesn't work for every image, and I found out it doesn't work for this one after making it. I'm actually reading the follow up comic of the show (and what happens with Asami + Korra afterwards) and I think it's great they developed their relationship further. And I think that's a much more pertinent moment to explore a nsfw version than the moment I choose for the "Balance" image.

Lee

Krys, I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad Korra was able to help you realize a few things, and hopefully help you on a path through it. I totally get it, and I can't tell you how much I respect/applaud your decision. Uncle Iroh would be proud.

Slevin

Thank you, I appreciate the support!

Lee

So ... Instead of an NSFW painting of Korra, we've getting an NSFW painting of Korra with Asami. And you think people are gonna be disappointed? Are you mad? I kid, but in all seriousness, I'm truly sorry for your loss. I can definitely relate as I lost my brother in April, last year, and two weeks ago I thought I lost my mom (she was diagnosed with a meningitis, which is highly deadly for adults, until 48 hrs later they realized it was the wrong diagnostic ... Just a very, very bad flu ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) I hope you're feeling better. I can't speak for everyone, but personally, I don't give you money every month to "buy a product", I give you money every month because I think you're one of the greatest painters I've ever seen, and one who's close with his fanbase as well. Good luck on your recovery, so to speak, good luck with your art, and I'm looking forward to the Yennefer one ! :)

French Mafia

Self-awareness is such a powerful thing to have, it's wonderful to hear you've had a lightbulb moment :)

Dockleaf

was expecting Korra and I´m getting Korrasami. Thank you

Azazohl

Thank you, I appreciate that. It really did "click" something. Obviously a lot of it has to do with the place that I'm at my life atm. And I didn't want to look at it in the future and regret anything.

Lee

Thanks for understanding. To be fair, while I "made it work" the nsfw version of this image, I wasn't 100% happy with it. I think it needed a different direction and that image simply wasn't completely fit for that purpose from the start. So I think it's best to make a proper image with that variant in mind.

Lee

Thanks, took me watching the show to realize that. And I'm definitely going to check the original Avatar series. I really REALLY liked Legend of Korra. Amazing character arc, great characters, really great villains and overall a well written show.

Lee

oh yeah, that can't be broken!

Lee

Thank you. I actually had a similar thing with Stranger Things a few months ago. I didn't watch the show previously, but since everywhere there were people talking about it, me and my gf decided to give it a go. It was a really punch in the guts, for being a late 80s kid I still related to a lot of those childhood situations. So I was really overwhelmed by the sense of nostalgia and memories of a "simpler time".

Lee

Yeah, I wasn't aware at that moment of what the scene actually meant. It's not much that I wouldn't do nsfw of the character, but it turned out that scene was not exactly the best place to do it.

Lee

I'm sorry for your loss, it's indeed something really tricky. Many times you feel like "you are ok with it" but turns out it's not really the case.

Lee

Thank you! I think it's important to keep a distinction between what works as sfw and what doesn't. And all that made me realize it wasn't really working for this image.

Lee

Emotions sure can be funny can't they? You can compartmentalize issues your avoiding and fool yourself that everything is fine then you simply watch an animated series that touches on the same issues and it all floods out. It's nice that you connected with Korra this way. It think it's helpful and healthy personally. To be honest if you've connected and respect the character the way you have it wouldn't bother me if you avoided a NSFW version of her altogether. Anyway thanks for sharing this with us and I will always support any decision you make with your art.

Chris Harris

Do what ye think is right.

renkash

It makes perfect sense, and to be honest I became a Patreon because I see genuine love for beauty in your works. And the image of Korra that you’ve already drawn is more than complete. Even more, it’s probably one of your best works, and the fact that the character’s struggles have resonated deeply with you makes it even more valuable. Take care, be patient with yourself, and get well. :)

I was realy looking to Korra, but I acept amd admire your decision. Happy for some KorraSami. I also hope for some Azula in the future

Artherion

That's great you liked the show so much, and I agree the "balance" pose should not be nsfw, at that point in the story arc Korra was at one of her lowest points and very vulnerable and it would cheapen the art and what it means to you. I support this. P.S. if you liked "Legend of Korra" you should definitely check out the original "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "The Dragon Prince" both by the same creators, so many good feels watching those shows☺

Guy343

I'm happy with a sfw version! :) Also yay more Iris! I was hoping for the tradition to continue :P

Ziggurat

That's what good fiction does. It connects with pets of you that you weren't connecting with yourself. It's the wonderful sneak attack that is a good story. A piece that means that much to you should be whatever you feel like it needs to be. Plus, if this means we get Korra and Asami in one piece that's nothing but a win as far as any of us are concerned.

Vladimir Duran

I understand your feelings perfectly. Honestly I had already decided not to look at the NSFW version of balance because it didn't feel right with Korra as she is in 4th season (which the short hair and outfit place her in). But I didn't expect everyone to have watch the show and feel the same. A lot of people look down on cartoons as childish but I find Korra to be incredibly emotional. There's a few places where I cry every time I watch the show. I'm happy you took this decision and I'm looking forward to some nice hot Korrasami :)

Alex Clerm

My older brother killed himself 20 years ago, and it took many years to get through it. I can understand how it takes a while to process things and refocus.

Craig from Omaha

I really admire your introspection and decision making here! As a big fan of the Korra piece, I am glad to see it being elevated as such. As a big fan of Korrasami, I am excited for that NSFW! Win-win! 💜

Sen