Howdy!

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I figured I should give my Discord server another advert. It's got a nice little community centered around art and games going for it. We recently had a big update, so it’d be great to see a new wave of people joining in. We (aim to) do a little bit of everything: art, stories, game development, music, self-promo and so on...! If you're looking for a place to hang out, then my server is for you. All levels are welcome! You don't even have to do anything, just get in and be nice. I hope you like ants.

Do NOT join the server if you are under the age of sixteen, a fetish artist or don't like ants. Jokes aside, our guidelines can be found inside the server itself. Make sure to have read them before posting.

⭐ CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ANTHILL! ⭐

If you've just discovered me thanks to this post, hi, I'm Maxime. I like ants, I make art and I write stories. You can browse my profile, and if you like what I do, there are options to support me so I can keep on drawing. There are a few exclusive channels for supporters on top of that.

⭐ On a side note, if you've come aboard the Bluesky bandwagon, it would be great if you could give me a follow. I'm trying to become more active there, thanks!!! ⭐

That will be all for today. If you know anyone who might be interested in this, do send them this post. The more, the merrier.

Thank you for reading and see you in #general!

Cheers.

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My links

Whoa...

After almost a decade of making drawings online, I am finally opening a Patreon, and I've been reworking my Ko-fi page as well!

The following description is an exerpt taken from my Discord server. Please join it if you're considering supporting me. Don't forget to also share this post if you can. That would be really really nice. Thank you.

THE SUPPORT ZONE IS HERE!

Here it is, after a long time in the making: a real way for you to support me financially—and it comes with a bunch of bonuses for you! Whoa...

Your support will help me bring some of my ideas to life, and I have many in the back burner. Having financial support will allow me to alleviate some of my essential expenses and give back to the art community even more, so the more money you give me, the more Maxime and the more ants you will see on the Internet.

I know some of you may feel the same way I do about spending hard-earned money on vain purchases, so rest assured—I’m still a humble, pasta-eating creature who is mindful of its finances. Your support will go towards essentials like groceries, art supplies, rent, game development expenses, and art from other artists, which I consider essential.

WHAT ARE THE SITES?

You can support me using PATREON and KO-FI. Both sites feature the same tiers and the same bonuses. Choosing between the two is only up to you.

Please note:

• Ko-fi has the advantage of allowing for one-time donations, which are always welcome if you are not feeling like spending money too often.
• Apple users may consider using Ko-fi over Patreon because of shenanigans.

OVERVIEW

TIER ONE: THE WORKER ANTS

ON PATREON / ON KO-FI

• Worker Ants get to see my art early when it's ready for posting.
• Members of this tier will have their username featured in everything that I do that has a credits sequence (so, video games, mostly) under a "Patrons" section. (Your membership must be active during the time of publication!)
• Whoag, a Discord role... "Worker Ant Supporters"...
• They will also get a little bonus that I'll explain below.
• More bonuses may come at a later date as I'm just getting started.

THE WORKER ANTS TIER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A MONTHLY COST OF $3 or 3€.

Thank you for considering subscribing to the Worker Ants plan!!! Many little pledges can make a big difference!!!

TIER TWO: THE SOLDIER ANTS

ON PATREON / ON KO-FI

• Soldier Ants will also be able to see my art early when it's ready for posting, but they also get to give early feedback on my brain rot like WIPs, art ideas, story ideas, gameplay feature ideas, character designs and more things that I would otherwise not be sharing publicly.
• Members of this tier will have their username featured in everything that I do that has a credits sequence under a "Patrons" section as well. (Your membership must be active during the time of publication!)
• Woof, woof! A Discord role!!! "Soldier Ant Supporters"!!!

BUT HERE'S THE REAL MEAT, BIG MEAT BEANS!

• Soldier Ants will get access to an archive containing ALL* of my art, uncompressed and in the PNG format.

*Due to the sensitive nature of some of these drawings, I had to cut them out of the archive, but that shouldn't deter you from getting access to almost FIVE HUNDRED C̶I̶G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶T̶E̶S̶ PNGs OF DUBIOUS QUALITY. (Almost a full decade of "art"!)

• After a full year of support, Soldier Ants will be able to redeem a monochrome portrait of the character of their choice (which may require some waiting!) That reward will be renewable every twelfth payment.
• They will also get a little bonus that I'll explain below.
• More bonuses may come at a later date as well.

⚠️ I AM ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT TWELVE SOLDIER ANTS AT ANY TIME THROUGH KO-FI AND PATREON IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE ART REQUESTS IN TIME. MORE SOLDIER ANTS CAN BE ACCEPTED IF THEY CHOOSE TO OPT OUT OF THE ART REWARD. THAT WILL BE UP TO THEM, THOUGH. ⚠️

THE SOLDIER ANTS TIER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A MONTHLY COST OF $10 or 10€.

Thank you for considering subscribing to the Soldier Ants plan, I am marrying you right now and we will adopt many ants together!!!

BONUS THING

By subscribing to a plan on either site or by donating at least once through Ko-fi, you will get access to the "Goofy Cartoon Ants Printed on a Mug Supporters" role, which will grant you the permission to post one (1) message in ⁠⁠#the-money-museum (a dedicated channel on my Discord server). It can be a joke, it can be art, it can be a nice message, it can be anything as long as it is only one message and it is safe for everyone. That's it, that's the bonus.

I couldn't have worded it in a better way. I hope this post has made you want to consider joining this endeavour with me.

Feel free to ask questions, and I'll see you on Discord.

Don't forget to check the corresponding art submission I just posted.

Thank you for reading.

Cheers.

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My links

Hi,

Artists, musicians, programmers, 3D modellers, world builders... You've got stuff to show off; I've got a place for you.

Click on the stupid.

(The stupid in question.)

Click here in case the stupid was actually me all along and the link didn't work.

Cheers.

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Greetings!!!

I hope this post finds you well.

As the new year approaches, I've taken the initiative to tidy up my profile:

• I have created playlists to categorise everything by type.
• Personalised thumbnails have been added to make everything come together.
• Several old pieces have been remastered for a more cohesive look.
• I have edited my submissions so that they all follow the same format.
• I am still planning on updating the look of my profile too, but I would need to finish my most ambitious illustration as of yet. Nevertheless, my page has already undergone a few tweaks.

You can probably tell, I have spent a lot of time working on my profile. Now, wouldn't it warrant checking it out, eh? That would be class. However, these improvements haven't come without trade-offs. I've chosen to unpublish pieces that no longer align with my artistic identity; I believe they do not deserve their own entries anymore. Still, a few of them can be remastered and reposted down the line. I am mostly speaking of my pixel art, which somewhat holds up.

My challenge lies in handling illustrations I no longer wish to display on my art list but still want accessible for preservation purposes. Note that this preservation project would include both pieces once posted on Newgrounds and pieces only my earliest online acquaintances would remember; so, exclusive stuff, basically. Additionally, there's the issue of sketches; no, not what I call "sketchy pieces" on my profile. I am speaking of actual sketches. I wouldn't want them flooding my profile either.

In summary:

• I want to remaster a few old pieces that still belong on my profile.
• I'm seeking an easy and streamlined way to archive my old to very old art for online access.
• I want to showcase my sketches and WIPs without overshadowing my other pieces.

How should I go about it? That's where I need your input. Would a Google/Mega/whatever document linked to a blog post suffice? Should I start making posts dedicated to sketches just like my friends do? What approach would you take if you were in my shoes?

I would greatly appreciate your insights.

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Switching gears, I want to be more present here and not just use my page as a dumping ground for fancy pieces. I want to turn it into a window into my artistic journey and life. I am working on a lot of projects, which I would love to tell you about.

Now, wouldn't that warrant checking out my profile? That would be class.²

I am also very open to receiving and sending DMs. I do not know a lot of people on Newgrounds, and changing that would be nice. 2023 has been a terribly lonely year.

⭐ I've got a Discord server, however, which is cool and good!!! ⭐

Thank you for reading; thank you even more for taking the time to respond.

Sincerely,

Maxime.

I don't know, have these, I guess.

Cheers!

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My links

Ehehe, made you look.