For wins this last week, I put in at least 30 minutes to over an hour of drawing time for both Atomic Tails and personal projects. I still waste a fantastic amount of time, but at least I’m back to drawing.
This past week I worked on Perry’s first appearance, and I kind of like the comic I came up with for it. It may not be funny, but I think it will be a good way to introduce him to Chud and Trog’s world.
I also worked on Waddle’s character. I know I should have started on Perry since I was writing for that character, but I just had a lot of fun trying to draw what I hope will evolve into Waddle. I’m not posting every drawing here—just a few that I doodled out on some scrap card stock paper.
Waddle’s getting closer, but I’m still not there yet.
Personally, I’m doing a bit better. I’m still “itchy.” Everything irritates me, but I think that’s more from severe lack of sleep. I can’t sleep anymore! It’s getting really bad, but I haven’t used any cannabis, smoked a cigarette, or had any alcohol or other drugs in over a month now. I’m also going to the gym and swimming in the ocean a lot more. I’ve gotten in the habit of going to the beach every day just before work and making myself go into the water. It’s really cold—even on hot days—but it feels good. After a short splash around (swim), I use the time to pray, meditate, or read a self-help/improvement book.
I know it’s taking me a while to finish a simple strip, but I also just like getting involved with this world again.
Anyway, I’m taking a trip out of state this next week, so I may miss a post—or I’ll try to post Wednesday or Thursday morning before I leave.On my trip I’ll at least have nothing else to do but draw and write. So, I’m hoping to get a lot more done as far as character design and story ideas go.
Cheers!
