Archive for January 13th, 2009
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I’m really digging the old guy. I wish I could use these other characters more often, but seeing as I can’t muster 12 panels most weeks (3 updates, 4 panels at best) I don’t know how I’m supposed to do that. I considered today starting blogs for some of the characters. That’d be nice and easy, comparatively: Log in to a pre-built site, dash out the part of the story line you can’t see from the characters’ perspectives, post it. That’d be MUCH quicker than drawing up a few measly panels, and I’d get to use all the stuff I write that I end up dropping to meet (read: run over) my deadlines. Plus, I may be able to do that more often, and if I’m rushed (read: I’m watching 24) I can still post something.
I’ve also toyed with black and white. On the one hand, this is great coloring practice, and I’ve been doing it so long (242 strips, give or take a few uncolored ones) that it would look weird. On the other hand…More updates! It’s a tough call.
Of particular interest in today’s strip, the three ovals are all slightly different, enough to be quite noticeable but not enough (I think) to totally stand out. I did this intentionally. I’m experimenting with different positions/sizes to see what I like. If you have any comments, as always, please speak up. E-mail link is above and I do read (and usually respond, at this point) to every e-mail I get.