thoughts, musings and other rambling…
Alan Moore quote: “This stuff that you are dealing with – words, language, writing – this is dangerous, it is magical, treat it as if it was radioactive. Don’t doubt that for a moment. As far as I know, the last figures I heard quoted, nine out of every ten writers will have mental problems [...]
Alan Moore quote: “Any form of art is propaganda. It is propaganda for a state of mind rather than a nation-state but it is propaganda nonetheless, and it’s best if you accept that and understand what you’re doing and be honest about it: you are trying to change the mind of your target audience. You [...]
In 1966 my grandfather bought a piece of land up north on Lake Simcoe and built a cottage. It is the place where my father and two uncles would spend the better part of their summers. Over the years, on the wooden shelf across from the original bathroom, a collection of books accumulated. There were [...]
Chuck Palahniuk quote: Q. “Do you ever wonder whether you’ve taken a story or book too far?” Chuck. “That’s when I know I’ve taken it far enough.” * . Alan Moore quote: “As to whether I ever thought I’d gone too far: Yes, a couple of times I thought ‘is this going too far’ but [...]
Here are some more doodles while sitting at my day job (the one I sort of quit three weeks ago). Getting myself prepped for SPY GUY #1. -
Last week I was discussing life with my wife. I have always advocated that the way to get ahead is by making a firm decision on exactly where you want to end up. And then being aware of it, and sticking with it. Now, that in itself won’t get you anywhere, however once you have [...]
Here are a couple of sketches done for some Cerebus Yahoos! The first sketch makes reference to Cerebus #7. The second sketch makes reference to the comic Cowboy Actor. …but I’m sure you knew that already. -
This analogy sums it up the best. The pages arrived at Lebonfon on Wednesday. The printing was paid for on Friday. With any luck, we’ll see some comics in 10 days. May the force be with you. Always. -
I see spots… Spud & Harry dots are done. Just a little more miscellany to go…
The following message has been brought to you today by Ice-T I’ve never inked so fast in my life, as I have this week. Now, over the next 7 days I have to photoshop the gray tones into this thing, then it’s off to the printer. At this rate, it may even be done for [...]