This video is sort of a subtweet about some art twitter discourse. But I wanted to respond in video form rather than in written form so that you wouldn't misinterpret my words. Also not linking the discourse directly because I don't want to dogpile on the inspiration for my thoughts. But here are three ideas that I wanted to share with artists for us to keep in our brains as we go into the new year.
Dear Kane...
January 1, 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Spent the new year drawing comics so I wouldn't leave ya hanging. Hope 2015 didn't kick your butts too hard. Fucking hell, seemed like a shit of a year. Here's hoping 2016 is better for everyone. Although, it is election season here in the US so it's gonna get quite shouty for a bit. Guh.
MOUSE OVER
Could still be worse.
PANEL 1
Lance walks up to Kane who’s sitting in front of Tara’s door.
LANCE
Here’s the key. I can’t believe you made that meat bouquet.
KANE
Thanks. I thought she’d be here.
PANEL 2
Lance opens the door and they both enter.
LANCE
Yup, no one’s home. That’s a good sign. At least you know she wasn’t ignoring you.
KANE
So leaving is better? God, I’m such an idiot. Oh, here’s a note.
PANEL 3
Close up on Tara’s note.
TARA (Note form)
Dear Kane, I’ve been where you guys are now and I know how tough it is. I just need some time to think things through. I’m off to mum’s for the rest of the week while you deal with your dead mall. We’ll talk when I get back. XOXO - Tara
MOUSE OVER
Could still be worse.
PANEL 1
Lance walks up to Kane who’s sitting in front of Tara’s door.
LANCE
Here’s the key. I can’t believe you made that meat bouquet.
KANE
Thanks. I thought she’d be here.
PANEL 2
Lance opens the door and they both enter.
LANCE
Yup, no one’s home. That’s a good sign. At least you know she wasn’t ignoring you.
KANE
So leaving is better? God, I’m such an idiot. Oh, here’s a note.
PANEL 3
Close up on Tara’s note.
TARA (Note form)
Dear Kane, I’ve been where you guys are now and I know how tough it is. I just need some time to think things through. I’m off to mum’s for the rest of the week while you deal with your dead mall. We’ll talk when I get back. XOXO - Tara