The Artsy Gamer

Hey friends, I am just going to leave this here because a lot has happened in the last 72 hours.

On Monday, a viewer crossed the line by bringing gossip and hearsay to my channel about another streamer. I felt blindsided and upset about the conversation and upon further inquiry with other content creators (and the streamer involved), said viewer has been banned from my streams and Discord.

I learned from this that I do have boundaries regarding hard topics, and so I would appreciate the following:

1. Please ask specifically to talk about something that you know is unrelated to the stream. I encourage people coming as they are and meeting them where they're at, but I refuse to engage in gossip about other people.

2. If you have a problem with another streamer and you want to talk to me about it (as in, it's relevant to my knowing), please DM me on Discord privately.

3. If someone misgenders me, please don't shame them. Correct them, and move on. (Yes, this happened with the viewer on someone else's streams unrelated to this whole mess. No, I don't expect people to know my pronouns automatically and I'm working to correct them myself.) Be an ally, not a jerk.

4. I am not a licensed therapist and do not feel comfortable giving mental health advice besides sympathy and self care. It's okay to not be okay. It's NOT okay to derail my streams and make it my job to take care of you.

5. Read. The. Room. There's no such thing as a stupid question. If you're unsure, ask. (Example: Is it okay if I talk about [x] because I'm feeling [y]?)

I've said this before and I'll say it again: my rules transcend my space. Content creators talk to each other. If I hear you're a problem in someone else's space, you're gone from mine.



Finally, I just found out this morning my grandfather passed away. I'm in a bit of a haze, so please be gentle if my energy is off while streaming.

See you soon,
xx Artsy

1 week ago | [YT] | 73

The Artsy Gamer

Hi friends! Unfortunately, no stream today! Got a sick kiddo at home (and I'm not feeling great myself). See you next week for more ACNH, Stardew Valley, and Pokemon OR art!

Tentative schedule for next week (Eastern Standard Time):

- Sunday, August 17: 8:30 AM - ACNH (interior designing using color analysis to turn my house into a dark autumn haven)
- Tuesday, August 19: 8:30 AM - Stardew Valley: 250 Chicken Challenge (55 down, 195 to go!)
- Thursday, August 21: 8:30 AM - Pokemon Shield OR Art Stream

1 month ago | [YT] | 36

The Artsy Gamer

Hello friends! The ACNH roost illustration that we've been working on in thanks for the amazing crowdfunding y'all did for my camera is DONE and printed. I will be sending emails of the digital version to everyone who donated, so PLEASE be sure to fill out the form if you haven't done so already. forms.gle/t6MjLLdnAVKrnKQ36

Again, words cannot describe the gratitude I have for all of you. Thank you so much for being part of my corner of YouTube. <3

3 months ago | [YT] | 169

The Artsy Gamer

Happy Children's Day!

This is a journal piece I drew over the weekend featuring a really lovely moment I shared with my son. It was a rainy morning while we walked to the doctor's for a checkup, and we were singing some of his current favorite songs while jumping in puddles.

I was thinking to myself how fast children grow up, how soon he'll be running ahead of us not looking back, how soon he'll be in pre-K with a life even more separate from us, how soon he'll have friends he will want to fill his time with.

And while I looked down at him, covering us with the umbrella, I thought: "I hope you will always want to hold my hand."

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 56

The Artsy Gamer

Hi friends! Last livestream the camera was FULLY funded (THANK YOU!!), so I'm going to move streaming Sugardew Island to NEXT week and work on the illustration on Friday. Also Tutu asked to leave, so we're going on a villager hunt!

5 months ago | [YT] | 41

The Artsy Gamer

Hi, everyone! I have a sick kiddo home today, so I'll be moving the art/games livestream to next Monday KST. We'll have a shorter Little Nightmares II stream today.

Also, the camera is 60% funded! I'll be continuing with art/game livestreams at least once a week until the camera is fully funded and work on the piece so that I'll be able to get it printed as soon as possible. I'm so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you.

If you donated, PLEASE fill out the Google Form so that I can keep track of rewards: rb.gy/kd2pjm

5 months ago | [YT] | 22

The Artsy Gamer

Hi everyone! I'm going to be streaming a combination of art and gaming all next week to help me crowdfund for a new streaming camera and an Elgato Cam Link 4K via Throne: throne.com/theartsygamer

The goal: to create a cafe illustration filled with Animal Crossing villagers and NPCs that YOU commission!

1. ANY donation will receive a digital copy of the illustration
2. $20 USD will receive a physical copy
3. $50 USD picks a villager/NPC for the illustration

Please donate via Throne only!

If you decide to donate (firstly, thank you!), PLEASE write a private message to me via Throne with your email and/or physical address and the AC villager/NPC. Toggle the "show message publicly" OFF under the gift message. Don't doxx yourself, please! If you're not comfortable with that, I'll have a Google Form available while streaming. Just be sure to put your Throne username down so I know who to credit and thank!

Presently, the camera is 19% funded and the Cam Link is 89% funded. Any donations are very much appreciated but not expected. See you tomorrow!

5 months ago | [YT] | 20

The Artsy Gamer

Hi friends! A reminder that I will not be streaming this week to take a break and work on other projects. I may stream Wednesday (KST) depending on how I feel, but if you don't see a thumbnail, just assume I'll see you next week.

In the meantime, let me know in the comments: what are your weekly goals and/or wins? Let's start the week off celebrating our awesome! :)

7 months ago | [YT] | 38