I’m an animator/artist that has hit the metaphoric mental wall. I have a regular job by day and work on my art by night. I’m too easily distracted by home things such as family obligations, Warcraft, the internet, and TV. I’ll work, but my mind returns to the idea that “This is home and not work.” Even in college, I had to leave the dorm room to get anything serious done. I work best when all the distractions are removed and I can focus on just my work.
I’ve tried to use the garage or basement as an office, but those do not work. I’ve looked for small studios, but have not had any luck anything affordable. Any tips for finding a place to use as a studio that won’t break the bank?
Hey guys, recently listened to episode 24 and at first was a little buggered by the reaction to the critical e-mail, mostly about the whole “comedy vs. drama” thing. At first I planned to write you all a long well thought out response with why I disagree and some sort of suggestion of a compromise at the end.
Then I went to the forums to see if anyone else had posted about it and was horrified at what I found.
People ripping each other to shreds in there, accusations and anger and insults flying back and forth. I was shocked. I assume that a good deal of people in the forums are probably artists/illustrators/cartoonists/writers themselves and I’m amazed at how unsupportive and awful they were being to each other.
We want to do well in the industry and become successful, but how can we do that when our own community is so harsh and full of hatred for each other? What helps make you four so successful is your friendship and support of each other, sharing experiences and learning together.
I worry that the new generation of webcomic-ers will not do as well due to this massive amount of in-fighting. I know I was afraid to post there because I was worried I too would be torn apart and ridiculed. I’ve found a similar response in a good deal of other webcomic related venues and it troubles me.
I guess my question for you is how can we change ourselves as artists to foster a more supportive community?
Say a big hollywood studio calls you up and offers a Television show or movie deal based on your webcomic. I’ve noticed that the guys at Penny-arcade are making a video game based off their comic which is pretty big and obviously Mr.Kurtz has taken the leap to making his own show based on PVP.
Aside from being afraid that hollywood will turn your characters and story into something terrible (like some of the superhero and based-on-novel movies today), would you take the deal? I assume some of you have pondered on this question before.
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Hey Guys, love the podcast.
I’m an animator/artist that has hit the metaphoric mental wall. I have a regular job by day and work on my art by night. I’m too easily distracted by home things such as family obligations, Warcraft, the internet, and TV. I’ll work, but my mind returns to the idea that “This is home and not work.” Even in college, I had to leave the dorm room to get anything serious done. I work best when all the distractions are removed and I can focus on just my work.
I’ve tried to use the garage or basement as an office, but those do not work. I’ve looked for small studios, but have not had any luck anything affordable. Any tips for finding a place to use as a studio that won’t break the bank?
Thanks!
Hey guys, recently listened to episode 24 and at first was a little buggered by the reaction to the critical e-mail, mostly about the whole “comedy vs. drama” thing. At first I planned to write you all a long well thought out response with why I disagree and some sort of suggestion of a compromise at the end.
Then I went to the forums to see if anyone else had posted about it and was horrified at what I found.
People ripping each other to shreds in there, accusations and anger and insults flying back and forth. I was shocked. I assume that a good deal of people in the forums are probably artists/illustrators/cartoonists/writers themselves and I’m amazed at how unsupportive and awful they were being to each other.
We want to do well in the industry and become successful, but how can we do that when our own community is so harsh and full of hatred for each other? What helps make you four so successful is your friendship and support of each other, sharing experiences and learning together.
I worry that the new generation of webcomic-ers will not do as well due to this massive amount of in-fighting. I know I was afraid to post there because I was worried I too would be torn apart and ridiculed. I’ve found a similar response in a good deal of other webcomic related venues and it troubles me.
I guess my question for you is how can we change ourselves as artists to foster a more supportive community?
Hey guys,
Say a big hollywood studio calls you up and offers a Television show or movie deal based on your webcomic. I’ve noticed that the guys at Penny-arcade are making a video game based off their comic which is pretty big and obviously Mr.Kurtz has taken the leap to making his own show based on PVP.
Aside from being afraid that hollywood will turn your characters and story into something terrible (like some of the superhero and based-on-novel movies today), would you take the deal? I assume some of you have pondered on this question before.
Thanks and I love the podcast,
Neill