March 30, 2005
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Not feeling very communicative tonight...Thought I'd let the world know.
Posted by Ed at 11:42 PM | Comments (0)
March 29, 2005
Go paint that wall with this toothbrush
More and more I'm realizing just how much empty space I have laying around in this here website. I guess I appreciate that I now have some sort of platform or precense here on the web, but I'm not sure what to do with it.
Originally coming in to this I liked the whole 'free-range' feeling of this blog. However recently I've been slightly annoyed by the lack of structure. It's the opposite of my desk, which is full of old magazines, comic books and drawings. I have nothing in this case, but it begs the same thing...order.
This weekend I'm gonna try to set up some sections and categories. Perhaps I'll even put up some new artwork. Oh yah, and I think I'll look into seeing how I can get people to come here in the first place.
Maybe all this will help me shake off my funk. I've been in one for a little over a week now. My mind has begun to have negative thoughts like I did in college. I used to be so depressed and lost, but I've shaken that off for a few years now. I think I'm just being stifled.
Well time for bed.
Posted by Ed at 11:47 PM | Comments (1)
March 28, 2005
But I remember to feed the dog...
Man, I've disappointed my loyal readers by missing both Saturday and Sunday. I hope all 2 of you can forgive me. Often times I'll just check spicylunch.com and be amazed that I actually have a website. Then I get angry that nobody has updated it yet...then I remember "Oh yeah, that's my job." 'Doi.
I posted my comic on a message board the same day I posted it here. I got a lot of wonderful advice from people there and wanted to give them another thanks on my website. I don't hang out with enough artist types, so it's hard for me to get artistic advice. So when I do get it, I really appreciate it. If anyone is curious, here's the board, Psuedome Forums. My comic is posted in the Tokyopop Rising Star Critique Center.
Incidentaly, that board is on the website and run by the people who won 1st place in the 1st Tokyopop contest.
Posted by Ed at 11:25 PM | Comments (2)
March 25, 2005
Ta~Dah
Sorry I'm late, almost didn't make this post tonight. Was kinda playing this new Dragon Ball Z game I bought. Yes I know, Dragon Ball Z is one of my guilty pleasures. I got hooked on it in high school when a friend introduced me to it. Don't look at me like that, I'm sure a lot of you are stilled hooked on your 90210, O.C. and um...um...Saved by the Bell. Same thing, instead of Dylan McKay it's Son Goku.
Anywho...I finally have my comic up! Before I unveil the comic, here's the story behind it's creation. There's a company, Tokyopop, which normally translates and publishes Japanese comics (and does a good job at it). Well they have been holding a contest for American artists to enter their 20 page creations in hopes of being one of the top 10 winners.
They started this a couple of years ago, I tried entering that one and failed miserably. I didn't even finish the book and learned a hard lesson on how to plan this kind of project.
I later tried their 4th contest, and I barely entered that one (with help from my brother's aggressive encouragment). Again, learned more about creating a comic's story.
So, now this takes me to the 5th contest, where I still didn't give myself enough time, but managed to enter something closer to my original vision. I didn't win...but I learned more lessons and I will win the next one.
With no further ado here's my comic:
Posted by Ed at 12:43 AM | Comments (3)
March 24, 2005
They should've sent a poet
Yesterday was such a crappy day in NYC. After about a week of decent weather, we got hit with some odd wintry slurry of rain, sleet, snow and wind. I wish I knew more adjectives and clever ways to describe the disarray. Oh well, I'll get a digital camera someday soon and then everyone will be happy.
Was depressed yesterday, 'cause of the rain and other factors. However was perked up when I heard from a friend who had been going through family issues but is thankfully doing better.
Today, I'm determined to post this comic I drew. So by tonight it should be up, as well as the sad story behind it. Alas, it's a losing entry in a comic book contest. But it's good enough to post here!
Heck, it's mah blog, I'll do whatevers I's like....
Posted by Ed at 12:04 PM | Comments (0)
March 23, 2005
Feeling things out
Just changed the template, whatcha think? Ack, it's probably going to change every other day as I settle in...
Posted by Ed at 02:58 PM | Comments (1)
March 22, 2005
So, what is spicylunch.com?
Very good question. I spent sometime thinking about what to write here. At first I was going to be all ",These are the rules of spicylunch.com..."
...all Fight Club....
Truth is I have no idea what it'll be, so I can't say what it's not and can't be. Alls I know is most of my posts will be written pretty much as they are in my mind. So you're getting a pure feed, untouched by the conveniences of grammar checkings, drafts and the sort.
So as time goes by, I'll gauge how comfortable I am in sharing the goings-on of my personal life and see how anonymous I want to be. But here's what I want people to know about me (right now at least):
- I love to draw & tell stories (and I will be showcasing comics here)
- I'm interested in other cultures & languages (especially food from other countries)
- I wear my heart on my sleeve (so if you see it on the ground, kindly don't step on it)
So whom ever is reading, you probably know me directly since I'm telling you to visit this bloggish thing. Well I think I smell my Shake n' Baked chicken burning, so I better just end this post. Um...ciao? (is that how you're supposed to end these things?)
Posted by Ed at 08:52 PM | Comments (0)
Is this thing on?
Um, hello? I finally got this blog thing working and put some use to my website (after 4 months of having the darn thing). Expect more interesting stuff later...to whoever is reading this...
Posted by Ed at 01:31 AM | Comments (2)