Archive for June 14th, 2010

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transform

by Johnny on June 14th, 2010
transform

i’ve come to realization of the years that it’s ok to be depressed every once in awhile.  i’m not talking severe depression, just the occasionally sad/bad day that really heightens your emotional state.  there’s something to be said about caring so much that it can get you sad.  now, very critical and crucial thing is to snap out of it eventually!  for me, feeling depressed is only ok if i can quickly snap out of it – and use it to motivate myself some.  whether it’s to build stronger relationships or go live life more somehow, it’s important to transform that negative emotion into something positive.  besides, just watching tv and eating ice cream feels good every once in awhile!

artwork-wise, i continue my exploration of body movement and body language.  in this strip it was important for me to focus in on finn and elle and see how they communicate to each other, in a way that’s reflective of a now long relationship.  pretty happy with the first panel.

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remind me why

by Johnny on June 14th, 2010
remind me why

is that really the key?  everybody at some point goes through some depressed days, and maybe it was because of a specific incident or maybe it’s just the culmination of stress in today’s world.  either way, is the way to get through to focus on those good things in your life?  easier said than done.  in moments like that, it’s just so tough to even find that ONE thing that brings a sense of comfort.  that’s why you should hang out with friends, even though you don’t feel like it.  they’re remind you why you’re so awesome!

for this week’s strip, it’s all about body language.  i think i’ve gotten steadily better with this over the past few months and i’m still looking to improve it.  in real life, body language says so much sometimes and if i can get my art to convey that, i think it’ll be a lot more powerful.  and hopefully it doesn’t become a crutch, but i’ve been relying on real-life poses and pictures to do these strips.

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