It is known that children need a balance of praise and critical guidance to learn.
Adults are no different. There needs to be a balance of praise and criticism to grow in a productive and healthy manner.
You are never going to get all the praise from external sources.
Therefore; it’s okay to praise yourself and be proud of your achievements without always looking at what needs improving, Feff.
I’ve done some quick changes to my site – would be grand if you took a peek. Of note is the fact that the contact form is back up, and the Standard Character Commission request form is back up and running.
The shop is empty for now – I’m looking at trying to integrate Shopify/Gumroad/Storenvy so that people can buy my stuff through trusted platforms (and also make use of their bigger userbase).
I’ve also restored some of the Britland City website – right now I’m just waiting for my host to fix the SSL issues.
In other news; I’ve finally achieved my dream of working part-time in an experienced role. Expect more art but I’m recovering from a mental health episode that started last autumn, so don’t expect two full extra days’ worth of art from the get go. Obviously this involves a pay-cut, so I’m going to be ramping up efforts to make it worth supporting me on Patreon and/or Ko-Fi.
Work on The Final Lullaby is still ongoing, and Panel Show Comics is finally up and running with some work up on Comichaus, and Ben Haith-Bedford’s Stormhaven Techs hitting Comixology next week!
2020 brings more comics. I’m sure of it.
First of all, the artwork[note]That’s what we’re both here for, really[/note]; More watercolour practice[note]Hurray for colour wash backgrounds[/note] and an ink doodle I did while at work. Not much this week, sadly, there’s been a lot of alternative commitments, and a fatigue that’s been messing with my hand-eye coordination meaning I’ve spent more time inking the Britland City comic pages this week than I intended.
Now, the good news[note]For those in West Yorkshire,mostly[/note];
I’ve began talks with Geek Retreat Leeds, and shall be doing a morning drawing session for the grand opening on the 28th of April. If it goes well, I’ll be working with them to form a face-to-face community for Comic Creators in West Yorkshire along with helping them with a couple of comics-related events. Keep your eyes peeled, it looks like Panel Show CC is coming back!
In addition, Britland City has now become an approved publisher of Project Wonderful ads[note]Currently bidding at $0![/note] so if you want to advertise on the site head-on over there and sign-up!
Following a much needed trip to the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (nothing more inspiring than seeing a bunch of successful comic artists), and a very pleasant email chain that I’ve been having with someone who is commissioning me, I felt like it was time to update this blog with what I’ve been up to, what I’m currently doing, and what future things I’m planning.
Without further adieu;