Shottsy is known as “Shottsy” around the convention circuit, and online. You may know them as the creator of “Waffles” the lovable fat donkey character and his friends Fleecy and Slim. They have drawn and come up with whimsical characters since they could hold a pencil. Now they run their own business with their fiance’ creating an array of different products and creations. However, doing art full time, especially making physical products and traveling can be very expensive, so they are creating an opportunity for their fans and loyal patrons to keep them in business, and support them in creating new and wonderful things. They create: One of a kind sculptures from wire Apparel with their original designs which can be purchased here: Shottsy Arts Store “Mythical Munchies” – Adorable fat soft plush toys (Available to purchase in store soon!) “The color of Fire” series. They have their first editions published, but they are currently working on re-releasing a revised version with more content and more illustrations. It will be part of an entire fantasy series. They are working on adapting it into a graphic novel series. As you can see they are constantly creating and producing, which can be very time consuming and expensive. They have been an artist for as long as they can remember and are now working on a fantasy novel series, and graphic novel adaptation inspired by their own struggles and the struggles of other creatives lives as a passionate artist. This has been a project in the making for years, all the way back to their time in college, and its finally ready to be seen and enjoyed by all of you. #### The goal of this project is to create something amazing for the world to enjoy. Specifically: They need funding to keep their ongoing Art business afloat and to keep it growing. (Including the potential of attending more conventions). To create the graphic novel version of this story, which will involve hiring an artist. To create lost dragon statues. This is a project where a lot of people can benefit. From artists, to creators, to dreamers, a chance to actually be a part of an amazing project to show younger generations it’s important not to give up on your dreams, to keep struggling, and to realize the importance of continuing to create and dream, and never lose your creative spark, and the fact that art truly has value. They believe the best way to do this is by spreading their story to as many people as possible, so that you too may have a hand in keeping the fire burning, so to speak. The story of The Color of Fire is what’s important, not the amount raised as that isn’t important. The issue at hand is the value of Art, and making sure the legend of the color of fire isn’t forgotten. To keep things simple and light, this story is being adapted into a Graphic novel series first and foremost, but if support goals are met, several new Castles and mythical creatures will become a part of this epic adventure series. ####\n
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