I really didn’t expect the attention and it’s making me feel a little weird. I already talked about it on twitter so I won’t bother here. I’m just glad it wasn’t a comic about me crying or about my wiener or something. I’m glad y’all like it.
I tried to not let Lost distract me this time! and I’m trying to correct stuff off the computer and other things all those professional people do.
kandifennec asked: Don't practice. Just do it. Practicing is what ruined me. Just do it and you will get better, even if just slowly. Even if you draw more, don't just flat out practice. Because then it hurts your confidence with art.
I’m sorry about your confidence taking a beating, but I think it’s important to just keep going. there’s a difference between striving towards a goal and beating yourself up because what you put out wasn’t what you pictured in your head. confidence is something I struggle with constantly, and I can’t count the number of projects I’ve started and never finished because I hated how it was going or was afraid of the outcome. but I think it’s better to fail than to be afraid of failing.
just try not to care too much, or just know where to put your cares and focuses. your sketchbook is the place you should be the most fearless. whether you’re doing or practicing, what matters is what mindset you’re in. have a party with it.
really bad consistency here! I was watching Lost while I was inking this. this is also why this is uploaded so late. drawing with a new nib though and it’s great.
also, not sure which affect/effect to use. dumb words!
marzilla0 asked: Were you born with a natural ability to draw or did you practice
I don’t think it’s either, really, but I try to draw a lot. if you do a lot of something, I think you just pick stuff up. I should try practicing though!
colors!
Only ten days late. Happy New Year? True story: I think “Auld Lang Syne” is actually one of the saddest songs. Also, Mike was supposed to help, and maybe he will. I don’t know. Whatever. Where’s the champagne?
aww dang, my bad! I’m still coughing. I think I’ll just cough forever. it could be my trademark.
I played around with extra effort in this. I don’t think I’ll ever shade these in photoshop again.
a little background with this. Kyle is my cousin and he’s 8. He lives with us. He’s also ESL. His mom gets him those fps games, CoD and whatnot. I can understand the fun in those games, and I play with him sometimes, but in my opinion they’re completely useless to a developing child. they’re super easy to play and offer little incentive to challenge yourself or learn from what little level design they offer. As a result, Kyle just likes to play, skipping over any scene that gives crucial information, which isn’t a problem in games like those. I’ve prohibited games on weekdays so he can focus on school, but mainly so he doesn’t play those games at least 4 out of 7 days.
Pokemon isn’t the best example for challenging yourself, but I figured it would be a good, easy intro to learning from listening and not being bored. And I told him I’d count it towards reading minutes he’s assigned for school. I wouldn’t have to quiz him since progressing through the game would mean he’s getting it, and he’d have fun playing. Everyone wins. I’m hoping it all works out.
Also, I stopped playing after Silver. Don’t hate me :3
I’m broke (hence the GBA) and 250ish Pokemon is enough for me. I’ve been wanting Leaf Green though. X/Y looks alright.
basketball lawyer
he’ll see you in COURT.
I’m going back to sleep.
I’m surprised my comics haven’t reached this point sooner. Expect each one after this to be pretty much like it.
but on a real note, this is the longest I’ve kept this up. I’m really happy about it. 2013 is looking good.
this is for this. I don’t know why? I have to do things. I need to get off the computer. hi Priscilla.
I did this yesterday while doing the jury things.
A lady came and sat near me and told me these drawings were nice and then I smiled and took a nap because I don’t know how to be a real person.
I also read The Hypo while I was there. I learned new things about Lincoln. it’s a good read.
I did this while doing jury duty. it was my first time. it really sucks and it’s boring and nothing fun happened. courts need arcades. the lady at the desk was nice and lent me a pen because I brought a sketchbook but no pencil since I’m dumb.
“JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE”
“FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINN”
today I learned why watercolor paper is important.
this is more rushed and more crudely drawn than usual.
No Regrets 2013.
the NES thingy we got is called Retron? the video is super wonky on static screens, and NES Open is pretty dang near unplayable on it. but I can use the original controllers. and it’s a gift, so it’s free. always nice.
