Hi, all, just popping in to make an update. There’s going to be some changes to the site soon, as I update everything now that I’ve got some web design classes under my belt. We’re starting to get into flash now and I’m loving it (not nearly as intimidating as I thought). I FINALLY update N:Bi, which was long over do, but I’ve had a lot of school work (matching with working 30 hours a week) so finding time for my own stuff has been difficult. I’ve included a little show below of my latest work, and expect a massive upgrade of the portfolio section. That’s about it for now, everything else is just the same old gripe about monies and not having any time for anything (even though I could easily solve that by not constantly procrastinating.

Posted: February 4th, 2009 under Blog, News.
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I had no idea I’d let this blog sit for so long. It’s not that nothing has happened in two months so much as….well, I’ll be honest, I’m in a rut. But for once I’ve managed to do something about it. I’m going back to school.

And I don’t mean in the ’some time in the future when I’ve got th money and the free time’, I mean in two weeks. Why? Well, let’s be honest, I’m never going to have all that much free time–we’re adults, we traded our free time for working ‘personal growth’ exercises (or in my case random bouts of alchoholism) and money isn’t going to come until I get a better job–which isn’t going to come until I get more schooling. So, time the bit the bullet, accept the debt increase, and get ‘er done.

Of course, the debt won’t go up that much, such is the glory of community collage after university. The bills just aren’t comparable. I’ve actually got it worked out that I should have most of my tuition paid off by the time I graduate, and since I’m going into a field with lots of job opportunities and my course involves a work term, I’m looking at a much better start than with my BA.

I’m studying Graphic and Print Design, which will give me a lot of the technical knowledge I haven’t acquired on my own. As my Argosy peeps will attest, if I can do this sort of thing for 20-30 hours a week (mostly pushed into 2 days) for no money, surely to god I’ll do it on a regular schedule on a salary. And not hating what I do for a living is pretty damn high on my list of life goals.

Which is not so say that I’m rejecting my writing side. Far from it. I’ve finally started writing the story that’s been in my head since high school. Of course it’s changed a lot over time, but I’ve gotten a good start. I spent a lot of time trying to decide if it should be a graphic novel or just prose, when eventually it came to me–do both. An ambitious but very rewarding medium for creation, at least if you’re someone like me that has to have it all.

We’ll just have to wait and see how all this pans out. Certainly you can expect to see more art here (actually, it should be noted that the portfolio does get periodically updated with no notice here, the same with the links section), and I may start a journal of sorts of how my story progresses–outlines and character sheets, that sort of thing.

Posted: August 24th, 2008 under Blog, News.
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Getting some things done today. Rare day off and after procrastinating all morning I finally finished somethings, like setting up an appointment for my puppy’s yearly check up (what all good pet owners do! don’t wait for them to get sick before you do something about it, kids!), and finally finished sprucing up this page. Actually spell checked the sections (why hadn’t I done that already, I’ll never know) and customized things a bit more. Though briefly about integrating my portfolio into the new design but the current system is just way to easy (also, it would take me hours just to do the damn thumb nails). Anywho, if you notice something please let me know, otherwise I think everything is as I want it. Oh, and I added a few new pages to the Links section, and if you’d like to do a link exchange you can comment here or email me.

Posted: January 16th, 2008 under News, Uncategorized.
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So, just in case you’re blind (though if you are I’m not sure how you’re reading this) I’ve done a new design. It’s based off of a template from here (and they have lots of other wp templates so you should check them out), and I think it works much better than the last one. I’m still tweaking it here and there but I think I’ve pretty much customized it to my satisfaction.

I’m really loving the wp engine, if only because it allows me to change my site layout every two weeks with relative ease (it’s a bad habit, i know, but it’s like an addiction now). In fact, I like it so much I think I might convert some of my other sites over…

PS: I’ve also added a few pictures to my portfolio, one in the digital painting section and a few to the traditional line art section so check that out while you’re here.

Posted: November 7th, 2007 under News.
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The Scruffy Comic hosted by DrunkDuck.com

I’ve updated the comic with page four, go check it out.  I promise the next one will start with an actual STORY, which could be interesting (I’m just not good with one liners…)

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Now playing: Bear McCreary – A Distant Sadness (From ‘Occupation’)
via FoxyTunes

Posted: October 26th, 2007 under Art, Features, News, Sequential Art.
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My Photos on Face Book

I’ve updated my Face book account, if anyone cares, with a few gems. It took me a while to get my camera working, even longer to find the damn cord.

Posted: October 24th, 2007 under News.
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Honestly, I haven’t been this prolific since high school. I went to university to become more creative and it sucked all that I had. Then I did horses and my reservoirs filled back up. I’ve got all kinds of stuff stacked up and more to dole out. First, check out the new Scruffy Comic (up to page three as of this post) and see what you think. Also, if you have any funny stories concerning your frosh years that you think might fit into the Scruffyverse, let me know.

I’ve also updated my Naruto doujinshi. We’re at chapter 7 and I’m half way through drawing chapter eight so maybe I’ll get in more than two chapters a year (*sighs* Four years of writter’s/artist’s block is the suck).

I’ve also added some new prints for sale, and I’m having all these original art urges that I’ve never experienced before, so I think there’ll be some more. Maybe some Scruffy pin-ups (you know you want one). Anyways, check them out:

And last but not least, a website design that might stick around. (HA!)

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Now playing: A TOYS ORCHESTRA – Peter Pan Syndrome
via FoxyTunes

Posted: October 22nd, 2007 under News.
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