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Making Mistakes, Patreon & Online Dating

By Erin Darling on April 10, 2019 in My Life, Patreon, Personal Essays

I started online dating. My app showed over 1,000 people who wanted to bang me, even though, when it came down to it, 99% of them never wanted to talk to me. I get it. A lot of us are just looking for the fantasy of something new, but meeting someone you actually care about is not as easy as a few swipes might make it seem.

I want to bang, too, but I want to bang someone I love. And love costs a lot. I wasn’t sure I could afford risking a mistake, especially not after my last broken heart. And I felt like my life was one wrong move away from spiraling out of control, and the only thing keeping it tethered was my ability to dig deep and find the will to keep going. (more…)

Patreon Happy Mail Perks

By Erin Darling on April 7, 2019 in Original Artwork, Paintings, Patreon

This week I am sending out 5 months worth of Happy Mail perks to Patreon subscribers at the $100 level. These patrons also received an exclusive monthly art print ($50 level) and a monthly curiosity ($12 level). Here is a look inside their extra special goodie box packages! (more…)

Exclusive Art Prints for Patreon Supporters

By Erin Darling on February 5, 2019 in Original Artwork, Paintings, Patreon

Last year I launched a Patreon page for my art after many of you asked to support me on a monthly basis. One of the fun perks that I made available was an exclusive monthly art print that is availanle to patrons at the $50 level and up.

My Patreon was received with such warm enthusiasm that I felt my creativity spark and dset aflame with so many new ideas. It was a truly fantastic and heart-warming experience. (more…)

Meet Rita Raccoon: read my first short story!

By Erin Darling on September 17, 2018 in Fiction, Original Artwork, Paintings, Patreon

Each month I release a new exclusive art print for my Patreon supporters. This month I added a little something extra: an exclusive look at my first short story which accompanies the art.

A peek at the art print is right here, and a preview of the story is below. To read the whole thing, support me on Patreon today. (more…)

Come stand on the blank page with me

By Erin Darling on August 13, 2018 in Artist Mom, Inspiration, My Life, Original Artwork, Paintings, Patreon, Personal Essays

I am not ashamed of getting divorced. Divorce has been a winnowing experience for me.

First, I cleared physical clutter from my life, giving up things that I did not need in order to stay close to my girls. I budgeted carefully, gave up my car and simplified my spending habits so that I could stay home.

Then I cleared out emotional clutter, letting go of relationships with people who did not believe in me. I was told to get a real job or to stop homeschooling or to parent differently. I was told that everything bad that was happening to me was my fault.

But there were other people, people who stood by me, and I couldn’t have made it through this year without their support. (more…)

The Curiosity Shelf

For the month of March, my art is being featured at the Portage Bay Goods curiosities shop located in the hip Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. On March 1st, I left my kids with a babysitter and hopped the bus up to Seattle for the First Fridays Fremont Art Walk. Assured that my kids were well loved and well cared for in my absence, I let my mind relax, enjoying the relative intimacy of sharing space with a group of strangers as we made our way up the interstate and into the city.