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.
So Squishy
July 18, 2014
Awkward sexiness! I can draw that! Also naked ladies.
So I’ve never worn a catsuit, but I always imagine that they get super hot awful fast. Leather is not known as a breathable fabric and I’m guessing patent leather is even worse. I guess squishiness can be sexy, but I’m guessing it’s also uncomfortable.
Talk Story: Shattering the Secret Identities of Yellow Peril: Telling Asian American Stories in Comics
Boy, that’s a mouthful.
July 27 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, I’m going to be in DC for a little event at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in DC. We’ll be talking comics and Asianess and pretty much anything else we can think of. There are some more details on the Facebook page including directions to the place. I’ve been told it might be an older audience so if you’ve ever wanted to see me squirm trying not to curse, this will be a good opportunity.
MOUSE OVER
Ahem. WHAT'S IN THE BOOOOOOOX?
PANEL 1
Ally stands awkwardly wearing a patent leather cat suit.
ALLY
YICK! How is this sexy? I'm all sweaty just standing here. So squishy.
ANNIE
Yum!
PANEL 2
Ally squirms. Annie gestures.
ALLY
This is weird. No wonder you strip these things off so quickly.
ANNIE
HAH! Well go on an' get something else.
PANEL 3
Ally looks through Annie's closet.
ALLY
Hmm. Let's see…
PANEL 4
Ally sees a box and crouches down.
ALLY
Oh, hello.
MOUSE OVER
Ahem. WHAT'S IN THE BOOOOOOOX?
PANEL 1
Ally stands awkwardly wearing a patent leather cat suit.
ALLY
YICK! How is this sexy? I'm all sweaty just standing here. So squishy.
ANNIE
Yum!
PANEL 2
Ally squirms. Annie gestures.
ALLY
This is weird. No wonder you strip these things off so quickly.
ANNIE
HAH! Well go on an' get something else.
PANEL 3
Ally looks through Annie's closet.
ALLY
Hmm. Let's see…
PANEL 4
Ally sees a box and crouches down.
ALLY
Oh, hello.