Who are you?
Most people know me as Stigmata, but my real name is Jonathan Vair Duncan. I was a budding commercial art hopeful who burnt out at age 23 and hungered for greater purpose. After years of stumbling I created a surreal but powerful job that didn't exist before! Instead of focusing on the cool factor I'm now bent on being as truthful as possible in my art, life, and discussions.

Wait a second—You're the only person with your job? That sounds clickbait-y.
Well, hear me out. I'm not too far off from a normal illustrator except for one huge difference:
My commissions represent my clients. When I take on character commissions I have to learn what my clients need on a deep, personal level, because the way I approach commissions can alter their lives' trajectories. After a few years of my techniques I spun this on myself and discovered a new form of art self-therapy! I left my addict recovery group, my therapist, and I now give lectures, write articles, and create more artwork documenting this process of bringing awareness and healing to others using art! While my solution and job choice isn't for everyone (please don't view me as a substitute for clinical help!), I'm proud of my legacy and all those who trust me with their genuine selves.

But what is this Patreon thing?
Not only does this serve as a type of mailing list, but it's a secure and no-hassle way to give me monthly donations. You can give any amount per month—even one dollar— and cancel whenever you want! If you want to stay up to date with WIPs and sensitive work I'm not yet sure about publishing, this is the best way to do it. Otherwise you can still join my public mailing list.

For just a buck per month…
You'll get access to exclusive talks and news posts. My guests and I don't small talk and there is no taboo subject. If you want your beliefs challenged you came to the right place.

What's the most popular option?
I recommend the Black Hare tier for 10USD/month. You'll get the full package of all my personal art updates and my journal entries. My strongest and most intimate pieces of art are shown here up to a year before anywhere. As the backbone of my Patreon presence, there's a reason more people pick the Black Hare tier than any other!

For a full breakdown of tier rewards, see below.

Thanks for reading!

-Jonathan