Hello Gentle Readers,
I know I haven’t posted since April (as a good friend reminded me last night), so I thought now would be a good time to fill you in on what’s going on. First off, in about an hour, I’m playing in a $200 poker event on Ulitimate Bet. I tried to warm up with a few sit-and-goes (sngs) but that didn’t go so well. However, I should know better than to play ultra turbos to prepare for long events. So wish me retroactive luck. Also, the most recent draft of my screenplay is complete and currently in the hands of 3 of my 5 readers. Nate and Pat, your’s are going in the mail next week. Also last week my father successfully went through surgery and is now home feeling better. So, all in all, all is well in King-sheep’s world. Last night I had the pleasure of attending a summer meeting of the scotch malt whiskey society of the Palouse. It was lots of drink, eat, laugh finished off with a little outdoor poker. When the evening came to a close, I had the opportunity to drink some Chinese whiskey. It came in this blue porcelain bottle that made it look like an ancient artifact. We pulled the top and gave it a whiff. The owner of the bottle leaned back. It smelled like pig shit. But of course I tasted it anyway. It was like drinking wood alcohol with a fish oil aftertaste. Nasty. So I guess the lesson of the day is, beware of foul smelling whiskey in pretty bottles.
Laters,
KS
Yes, I’ve finally finished the all-consuming illustration job! I say “all-consuming” because it’s actually eaten years off the end of my life, though the fault was ultimately my own. When one foolishly quotes a production schedule of 10 per week (with 3-4 hours per drawing), and forgets that he already works 40 hours at a regular job, he ends up with extra bags under his eyes.
Just to give you an idea, here are a couple examples of what I’ve been doing.
How’s that for fun? It’s been an incredible learning experience, and a real joy (who doesn’t like drawing pirates?).
Thus, I feel refreshed and invigorated, and will have a Coming Distractions for you all later today!
Groove on.
I’m literally gasping at the surface of an ocean of work right now, coming up for air and paddling frantically. I’ve completed the 25 illustrations required to complete my contract, though a few alterations are being requested.
However, my contract has been extended to another 10 illustrations (due Sunday), and there is talk of pushing the deadline to the next quarter of the year because they’re toying with the idea of having me do another 22 illustrations.
Thankfully, if it is decided that I’ll be doing another big batch of these drawings, I’ve negotiated a much more relaxed production schedule. Doing ten 3-4 hour illustrations per week on top of a full-time job has a way of straining one’s body, mind, and marriage.
I know, I know. All ahead, Whine factor 5!
Whatever the case, you should know that regular updates will begin again after this Sunday. King Sheep and I have been writing strips together (well, he writes them, I tweak them, then he tweaks the tweaks), and I have a few surprises in my magic box that will make this long and very boring wait worthwhile.
I hope you all have big plans to see Pirates 3 this weekend. One hopes it’ll be better than both Spidey 3 and Shrek 3, thus busting the opening weekend record for the third time in a month. So peace out until then.
P.S. – Write something, Pat, so I don’t feel like a blog hog.