Patronize Me

Become a Patron of the Arts.

Chelsea Eldeen working at a cluttered workbench in her workshop, with tools hanging on a pegboard behind her and various supplies on shelves. She's wearing a colorful tie-dye dress and is barefoot, sitting on a Hag Capisco chair.

What’s a Patron?

Patrons are people who support an artist by sending them a small monthly payment. This revenue becomes a way for the artist to earn a steady income directly from their audience. Patronizing the Arts is a centuries-old practice of supporting and driving advancements in culture and artistic expression.

Your contributions will help pay for continuing education, subscriptions to digital art programs, running this website, supplies, tools, and the maintenance of equipment.

What do you get in return?

For me, Art isn’t just a creative process; Its a therapeutic outlet that keeps Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder at bay. Your contributions become literal medicine for my brain as I use them to facilitate creation in the Studio.

So in return for your generosity, not only do you continue the time-honored practice of Artistic Patronage, you get my sincerest gratitude for helping me manage my mental illnesses and keep the lights on.

3% Cover the Fee

Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Just like the money I earn from the sales of my work, your donations are considered income for my tax purposes.

  • Where all other funds I earn from this business go: directly to my Studio Eldeen Handmade Art bank account. From there they get used to pay for business expenses.

  • Absolutely. I would love to know who you are honoring by supporting my work.