I promised myself I wouldn’t publish any more bound collections of photography, but I’m pretty tenacious. I’m not too worried about who picks this up, it’s pretty heavy, but if anyone get’s a copy of it, I hope my friend does. If it wasn’t for her, this book literally would never had existed.
A few weeks ago I swore off photography. I promised myself I wouldn’t publish any more bound photography volumes. So this the last chance to purchase my work, until I change my mind again.
Here’s the extra special collector’s edition. Full of fancier paperwork, and stronger glue.
If that’s too epic for you, there’s the softcover version of it as well as a digital release.
Alexandria Rose - December 27th, 2011, 9:32 am - 7.8 lbs, 19.5 inches.
I am pleased to announce the birth of daughter. I don’t know if I’m biased as her father, but she certainly is just lovely. She broke my heart. I’m very happy and content, and I’m looking forward to exploring the world by her side.
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…and here comes December. We watch as NaNoWrimo comes to a close (and sadly, I did not do as well as I hoped, but I also had some legitimate concerns that got in my way), and we look forward to what’s next.
Before anything though, I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who donated to the charity I was writing for. Every little bit helps, and I’m sure people will give even more next time around. So if you chipped in, high five. You did good. Everyone else, I’ll see you next year, right?
Don’t think the charity is over yet, it’s still on. And I’m going to keep it going until they shut me down. So if you’re still kicking yourself for not helping, don’t fret. It’s still going on.
Now let’s talk about what’s next…
It’s almost as if I totally forgot that I had a blog here, it’s been so long that I’ve posted something. It’s just that ended up being really busy recently. There’s been some family changes (congrats to Justin and Renzler), and I had my mustard knocked in the dirt by a sudden illness.
However, things have stabilized enough (as well as they do for me) that I was able to pursue a light interest of mine.
BUT, before I get into that, can I just post an image really quick? I took this back in April, but I totally forgot to post it. I’m a horrible blogger, no matter how much practice I have.
From left to right, the pencil sketch, the first pencil, and the final.
So yeah, next up, I’ll be talking about my next attempt at becoming infamous. It involves some dangerous chemicals, some heavy machinery, and a pretty hardcore 3D program.
Also, I need to start talking about other people here more. I like talking about what my friends and dotcomrads are up to.
Last week at my favourite local comic shop (which I mentioned earlier and will mention again next week), I was introduced to Todd Klein.
For those of you know don’t know, Todd is considered by both fans, critics, and scholars of graphic novels to be the eminent master of lettercrafting sequential art.
Todd Klein @ Locust Moon Comics
I recommend looking at his history and getting a feel of exactly how much he’s contributed to comic books. When people talk about any concept even remotely related to comics, they always picture those thought and word balloons. And I honestly believe when people picture word balloons, they all immediately picture Mr. Klein’s contributions to the craft.
He is the very embodiment of lettering, and I think he’s genuinely a nice guy.
I want to take a moment to personally thank Todd for appearing at Locust Moon.
It is always a great pleasure to watch artist at work.
Commission: Locust Moon. Lettering: Todd Klein. Character: Neil Gaiman
Thanks to Locust Moon for helping create one of the high watermarks of my career.
Hey,
You don’t know me. You really don’t. I’ll wager you don’t know a thing about me.
That really doesn’t make a difference to me, however, it matters to me that I mention it.
I don’t owe you a thing, and at the same time, you don’t me a thing either.
However, things have changed recently, and I hope you kinda get this.
I just saw that movie you made a few years ago. It was called “Beer League”. Not gonna lie. It was definately a low budget movie. You know what though? It made me laugh. I’m not gonna lie. I don’t think you did a good job as an actor. But I think you did a great job of being funny. That’s what counts though, right?
Alright, let’s be square. I feel I need to contact you briefly, for some quick vague reasons.
1. I have spent all day watching documentaries of varies comedians. The first was about Don Rickles. The second was about Richard Pryor. After dealing with those assholes, I kinda feel like I know a thing or two about being funny. Those guys were funny. I also watched Caddy Shack tonight. That was funny. You… you’re funny. Seriously.
2. I have lost chances to tell very special people in my life that I was thankful for what they did for me. A few friends. A few family members. A few artists.I really regret the fact that I never told them “thanks”.
3. I don’t pay much attention to “celebrity news”, but I heard your name mentioned. Seems like you got into trouble. Cool, whatever, I don’t judge anyone. Whatever. Everyone makes mistakes and that should in no way be held against you. Or anyone for that matter.
4. Short, but to the point and honest. You’re just plain awesome. An honest laugh has been hard to come by and in times like these, they’re much appreciated. Thank you.
Four good reasons to contact you. They all make sense to me. If you kinda mix them up. They are related.
So really, after mentioning all of that, I wanna say one thing.
Thanks.
Nothing like "Happy Hour" at the burn ward.
Congratulations to my fire performance troupe for another full year without any serious show-threatening accidents. Here’s hoping for more for next year… Here’s a promotional project from the beginning of the season.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsO-n1nX7qE
Also, we’re currently looking to book places. If you’ve got a party, event, or gallery that needs some stupid human tricks, you know where to go.