November 19th, 2009
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November 19th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Ooooo! I love this page. What happened to baby Etan? Did you get rid of the Seasons of Spring when you moved blogs? I was enjoying that storyline too.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:13 am
“Seasons of Spring” will eventually be completed, but naturally I can’t tell you what happened! LOL!
Yes, moving the blog took it down. All my old posts are goners.
I have to confess I don’t like the tone sheet patterns I put on Jessica’s dress in this shot, nor the foggy effect behind Aeren. Meh, too much.
The hatching and all other detail work are by hand.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:14 am
BTW, I really appreciate all the comments about my work lately. It’s very inspiring to have you guys coming here and sharing your opinions. I don’t know if I can relate just how important that feedback is, and how much it helps give me energy for my work.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:35 am
You want feedback? You got it…
Years and years ago, I was sitting in the passenger seat of a car, reading my newly acquired booty when the driver cranes his neck over and has to read what I’m reading. Thankfully, the car was stopped at a red light. The light changed and he was still reading the comic over my shoulder. I quickly closed my issue and yelled at him to pay attention to driving. I figured I could wait till I got my ADS fix – it was a lot safer! Your work distracted him that much.
A few years ago, the same friend was nominated for a bad driving show and denied this ever happened. The funny thing is that I am certain it was that page I was open to or at least that issue. So, you’re mentioned to a tv studio in Canada as being the reason why someone deserved to be Canada’s Worst Driver.
Your work is so good it drives people to distraction. *snicker*
November 19th, 2009 at 8:40 am
I don’t know if I speak for anyone else here, but ADS was a formative work for me. It’s nice to go over the stuff that lit me up when I was a teenager bit by bit and discuss it.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Amen, Carla. I’ve said it before, and I’ll go on saying it: A Distant Soil is one of the finest comics ever. It’s complex and compelling, with beautifully realised characters, artwork that shines with crystal clear storytelling, and a script that demands careful attention and repays repeated readings.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
ADS was the comic that I traveled hours if not days out of my way when I found out an issue was published. There were times when I would come home with 2 or even 3 issues at once because trying to find a comic shop that carried it was a rare treat. I have a subscription for it at Imperial Hobbies in Richmond BC and I hope they remember that when the next issue comes out.
I support my local comic shop even though it isn’t that local. *laugh*