I'm really sorry to send so many updates - this was a statement I made earlier that I wanted more people to be able to see. So I'm writing an update to mass send and announce one last change.
I'm really sorry that I continue to make changes this far into the project, it was a difficult decision but it was a decision I had to make in regards to it. I know that each time I make changes, it's isolating the people who are backing my projects. I just also wanted to take this time to let you and the others know that I *know* and I *see* this feedback, I know that it's going to upset people. But I feel that being transparent and keeping my backers updated on where I am with this project is more important to me than anything.
It's never something that I want to do to continue to change things as I've always wanted to go into a project with finalized designs. My first enamel pin project of the Persona 5 kickstarter was completely finalized and had no changes during the process because Persona (and especially anime characters) ARE my comfort zone and where I have already developed my style and process for years and years - Pokemon is really, really not. This is something I'm walking completely new into.
I have to consider a lot of new processes and workflow that I should have considered before this project and thus this is by far the most amount of changes that I've had to make during any project, I was ill-prepared and I'm sorry for continuing to make these changes. Please know that I have my own reasons for changing them and while I'm very sorry for these continuous changes, it was a necessary step for me to make things more original and unique for my artistic journey.
I've heard the feedback and I'm making one final change to the Mew. I know that many of you loved Mew holding a heart, but I didn't want to go in that direction. So I did the best compromise and added an additional pop of color in the design. At this point forward I feel that I have done my very best to make the designs that I feel are faithful to something unique that I can offer while making a compromise from others. Unfortunately to meet with my timeline, I will not be making any changes from here on.
I understand if these constant changes are confusing and frustrating. I'm sorry to disappoint people and to continue changing these designs. I wasn't prepared enough for such a large Pokemon project, especially a dyed soft enamel pin project, I didn't consider enough about the people and communities around me and my project.
The only thing I can do at this time is take it as a learning experience this time around, communicate these changes as they happen, and learn and be better prepared for future projects.
Thank you for your support during my journey! ദ്ദി •⩊• ) I will continue to work hard to deliver the very best product I can offer.
