| Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 |
8:14 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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RE: the artistic hiatus
I have to say that time off is exactly what I've needed. After much thought, it seems clear to me that the comic in it's current form is more of a burden than it's worth. I think my decision has been made. I will still do comics, but they will be done as the whim of my inspiration and will most likely be posted to my fA account. With that, I will probably retire the ComicGenesis page. I'm a bit disapointed that I didn't complete the Crappy Cable storyline, but I learned quite a bit about writing and plot development during these past 3 years. This was my 1st attempt, not only as a cartoonist, but as a writer and while I never developed the fanbase I'd hoped for, I consider it a success.
...and for those who'd consider continuing to follow my artwork...I will see you on furaffinity.net Current Mood:  satisfied |
| Friday, February 15th, 2008 |
10:22 am
[d_l_leonine]
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Almost the weekend!
Well...the weekend is almost here, and while I won't be at FWA, I do get to go to Myrtle Beach for another Big House appearance.
I figured out what is up with the comic....there is too much overhead in the process and it stopped being fun. I have been able to streamline the process and I will continue. I plan on taking advantage of the hiatus and building up at least a month of comics before I start posting again. I start working on that as soon as possible so I can get things up and running. |
| Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 |
3:08 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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Sick....
Blah! Started feeling the crud yesterday and last night it hit full force. Don't know if I'll go into work tonight.
Of course, finishing the comics is pretty much the last thing on my mind now. To be perfectly honest, over the past 3 months or so, I've had difficulty getting excited about anything I've been writting. I've started to wonder if I should continue putting this thing out there or move on to other artistic persuits. Or perhaps ditch the Crappy Cable storyline and become a strictly fandom based comic. I think I will officially consider myself on hiatus until I decide what I want to do.
I think the thing that frustrates me most is the fact that I hear so many people say, "you're artwork is so good. Why not sell some?". Easy....no one will buy! I still recognize that I'm not in this for the money, but it can be frustrating watching artists of lesser calaber pull in non-stop commissions while my uncommon requests for commissions get met with the chirping of crickets. I guess I haven't been effectivly marketing myself, but I have no idea how to get around that. Of course, the bottom line for me right now is that all my new obligations (Gabriel and all my new fursuiting gigs particularly) have continuously eroded time that I used to have for other persuits (poker and artwork). Current Mood:  sick |
| Friday, February 1st, 2008 |
11:21 am
[d_l_leonine]
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stupid CG!
Well....I got today's comic loaded, but I can't get to the stupid site admin AGAIN! So, the comic will not post until tomorrow.... Current Mood:  frustrated |
| Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 |
10:13 am
[d_l_leonine]
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Crud!
Looks like CG is down and I can't trigger the update....maybe after I wake up.... Current Mood:  tired |
8:51 am
[d_l_leonine]
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Life once again is kicking my butt and not giving me much time to get stuff done. I've got to ditch today's comic to get my obligations finished, but I have February completely scripted and my trip to Charlotte was canceled, so I will have LOADS of time this weekend to get ahead (finally).
I will favor you with one more pic from this weekend. This one easily got the most attention of all the pics I posted. Gabriel walked about 30 feet to me at the mall. It took him a little while to get there since he was so distracted by all the people. Of course, while this was going on EVERYONE at the event was photographing us...lol Current Mood:  silly |
| Monday, January 14th, 2008 |
11:00 am
[d_l_leonine]
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1st late comic of the year....
...it was bound to happen. I havn't been able to get out and get today's comic scaled down for publication. I won't get it up until tomorow morning. I am working on more right now, so I can finally get back ahead and eliminate the finishing today's comic today patern I've been in for the past year or so. Current Mood: annoyed |
| Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 |
9:39 am
[d_l_leonine]
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today's comic
Today's comic is on it's way. I had to overcome some adversity to get it done. My pen set wasn't in my bag last night and I had to "rough it". I still think it turned out ok despite that.
BTW, I am making some modifications to the characters. Just trying to make them look a bit more like their own species and not so much just carbon copies of the same basic design. Just another natural step in the process of getting better.... Current Mood: accomplished |
| Monday, December 31st, 2007 |
9:01 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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Happy New Year...
Happy New Year everyone! I'm going to work now, blah (would so rather be fursuiting some NYE event somewhere, LOL)
BTW, scripting for the comic went very well over my hiatus and everything will resume Wednesday.... Current Mood: silly |
| Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 |
8:36 am
[d_l_leonine]
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Christmas holiday...
With everything that's going on right now, I've made the decision to continue the comic after the new year. I've hit a good breaking point as it is....the next comic with begin at the morning after that screwy ice storm hit and will get hectic pretty quick. Current Mood: busy |
| Monday, December 17th, 2007 |
5:31 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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errr...ummmm
Didn't get back from Charlotte anywhere near as early as expected..... Todays comic wasn't ready as it should have been. I'll need to push it back to next week. I will be VERY busy with family the next 2 weeks, updates may continue to be sporadic until the new year. I will do my best..... Current Mood: tired |
| Friday, December 7th, 2007 |
9:47 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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irony...
Isn't it ironic that as I write about the quarter inch ice storm that crippled Raleigh, NC, something similar took place this morning.
40 jammed up in both directions and about 150 reported accidents in the triangle area this morning. All over what is reported to be a "glaze" of ice. Not even a trace....just a glaze, ROFL. Current Mood: silly |
| Monday, December 3rd, 2007 |
9:58 am
[d_l_leonine]
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sorry....
I've had another sinus attack and it's put me down for a day or 2. I'm not going to get today's comic posted until tomorrow most likely....
Sorry...... Current Mood: sick |
| Monday, November 12th, 2007 |
9:45 am
[d_l_leonine]
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Comic resumes....
Leo will resume on Wednesday.... The time off to clear my head was exactly what was needed. |
| Sunday, November 4th, 2007 |
9:37 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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Hiatus...
I have decided to take a week off. I really need time to think some things through. My mindset since beginning this project is so different now than it was when Leo began. Writing the current storyline has done nothing but dredge up some really bitter memories from my former employer and I'm beginning to wonder if a complete change of direction or even abandonment of the comic might be in order for me. I will most likely complete this storyline regardless of my decision, but I would fast track the ending. I still want to do a comic, but I will likely shift to a general slice of life type of comic instead of one that focuses on one subject exclusively.
If anyone has any input on this matter I wouldn't mind hearing it.... |
| Thursday, November 1st, 2007 |
9:33 pm
[d_l_leonine]
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grrr @ CG
Sorry for the unannounced hiatus....I was WAY too busy with activities this weekend to get my stuff done. I did load some photos from halloween, but for some reason, CG doesn't want to move them into my comic rotation. Possibly a file format issue. The comic will resume in the morning (not that anyone missed me, lol). Current Mood:  pensive |
| Thursday, September 27th, 2007 |
8:34 am
[d_l_leonine]
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looking for extra money....
Just as it seemed like I was going to have a break even (or even slightly ahead month) the car breaks down. I'm looking at $450 for a new radiator. I could really use some help and for the 1st time, I'm completely opening myself up for commissions (or even just be so kind as to donate to my comic). I only have set prices for badges ($15/per will include shipping) and willing to negotiate on anything else. I could also use some advice on other possible places to drum up some business. Any responses will be done on a first come, first serve basis and quite frankly, unless I get donations to my comic, commissions will take priority. |
| Thursday, September 13th, 2007 |
11:38 am
[d_l_leonine]
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We're back!
Tina's surgery went well yesterday and we just got back home. I didn't get a chance to do yesterdays comic or even post that I wasn't going to be able to do it. The comic will commence full time tomorrow morning. Current Mood: tired |
| Monday, September 10th, 2007 |
1:50 am
[d_l_leonine]
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monday's comic...
Todays comic will post, but it will be late. The rest of the week will be dependent on what the surgeon says about Tina in the morning..... Current Mood:  anxious |
| Saturday, September 8th, 2007 |
10:44 am
[d_l_leonine]
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For those that don't know
My wife Tina got sick on the way home from MFM and will probably have gall bladder surgery next week. I will do my best to get this weeks comics up but I make no guarantees.... Current Mood: busy |
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