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.
For Freedom [Comic]
August 22, 2014
Yes indeed, we won the Cold War because we slept less! As a former history major in college, I know what I'm talking about.
WEBCOMIC BEACON
I was interviewed for the Webcomic Beacon Podcast! So instead of watching me prattle on ten minutes or so at a time on my vlog, you can listen to me prattle on like an idiot for a good forty minutes! Thanks to Fes for the interview.
SUPER ART FIGHT ONLINE INVITATIONAL
SAF is a Maryland-based event and though we sometimes get to travel as far as sunny Los Angeles, if you don't live in the DMV (the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Yeah, it's a dumb ass abbreviation) chances are you won't be able to see us live.
We have heard your cries! We present to you the first ever SUPER ART FIGHT ONLINE INVITATIONAL! Eight of our super stars will compete in a series of battles broadcast online. The ultimate winner will face the current SAF Champion when the tournament is complete.
How do we determine a winner? You, the viewers, get to vote!
First up, newcomers El Russo Rojo and The Dudeler square off. Who won the match? Vote for your choice! You have until September 19 to choose the winner of this first round. And tune in next Tuesday for our second match!
MOUSE OVER
Because 'Murica!
PANEL 1
Ally walks up to Kane.
ALLY
Hey, Kane. Whoa, you look like you haven’t slept at all.
KANE
Sleep is for the weak! And Communists! Why do you hate freedom?!
PANEL 2
Ally puts a hand on Kane's shoulder.
ALLY
You are a true patriot.
KANE
Damn right.
PANEL 3
Kane puts his hand to his brow.
KANE
I’ve been up working on my pieces for our art show open/house thingy.
ALLY
Oh, yeah. We’ve gotta figure that whole thing out.
PANEL 4
Kane gets an evil grin.
KANE
The filthy monkey, it plans.
MOUSE OVER
Because 'Murica!
PANEL 1
Ally walks up to Kane.
ALLY
Hey, Kane. Whoa, you look like you haven’t slept at all.
KANE
Sleep is for the weak! And Communists! Why do you hate freedom?!
PANEL 2
Ally puts a hand on Kane's shoulder.
ALLY
You are a true patriot.
KANE
Damn right.
PANEL 3
Kane puts his hand to his brow.
KANE
I’ve been up working on my pieces for our art show open/house thingy.
ALLY
Oh, yeah. We’ve gotta figure that whole thing out.
PANEL 4
Kane gets an evil grin.
KANE
The filthy monkey, it plans.