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.
Let's Go to the Mall [Comic]
March 24, 2015
Finally! Greg's girlfriend gets a name!
RUTGERS GEEK WEEK
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MOUSE OVER
Oh, Cecily! You're breaking my heart. You're shaking my confidence, baby.
PANEL 1
Cecily walks up to Bodie.
CECILY
I’m really impressed with the buzz you created. I’ve never heard of the band but this place is packed.
BODIE
Thank you, Cecily.
PANEL 2
Bodie hands Cecily a business card.
CECILY
I manage a mall department store and I definitely could use your help.
BODIE
Here’s our card. Shoot us an email and we can work things out.
PANEL 3
Cecily walks off with a weak smile and furrowed brow.
CECILY
Great! That’s really such a relief. Really. I’ll be in touch.
BODIE
Ah… sure…
PANEL 4
Bodie looks confused.
BODIE
That was weird.
MOUSE OVER
Oh, Cecily! You're breaking my heart. You're shaking my confidence, baby.
PANEL 1
Cecily walks up to Bodie.
CECILY
I’m really impressed with the buzz you created. I’ve never heard of the band but this place is packed.
BODIE
Thank you, Cecily.
PANEL 2
Bodie hands Cecily a business card.
CECILY
I manage a mall department store and I definitely could use your help.
BODIE
Here’s our card. Shoot us an email and we can work things out.
PANEL 3
Cecily walks off with a weak smile and furrowed brow.
CECILY
Great! That’s really such a relief. Really. I’ll be in touch.
BODIE
Ah… sure…
PANEL 4
Bodie looks confused.
BODIE
That was weird.