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Fight!

by Johnny on January 23rd, 2012
Fight!

should friends ever fight?  i’d like to think not but i know the majority of friends do fight and they’re all the stronger for it.  but what can you reasonably fight about?  politics?  religion?  girls/guys?  let’s focus on that last topic.  is it really ok for friends to fight over a potential love interest?  most of the time, it’s the love relationships that come and go, and the friends that last through it all.  but in the grand scheme of things, when you meet the right person, that love relationship will last your entire life.  so, should you fight for it?  hmm.

yeah, i apologize for that last panel.  going without reference, i was trying to figure it out by hand, kinda like sculpting using a pencil and paper.  in the end, i don’t think i got it right.  but i do like that second panel with Ace!

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talk to me. for real.

by Johnny on December 12th, 2011
talk to me. for real.

so, are you speaking the right language?  i mean, when you talk to your friends or family, are you saying the things that will resonate and actually mean something to them?  chances are you do, but it’s always good to make a conscious thought if you are doing that.  let me explain myself a bit more.  some people like to talk about themselves.  are you asking them lots of questions?  some people want to laugh.  are you playing off each other and joking a lot?  some want deep conversations.  so, are you opening up yourself enough?  and then finally, ask yourself, what do you want out of a friendly chat.  and see if your friend and family do a good job of doing just that.

i enjoyed the art this week.  i really feel like i’m about to break into another level of art.  this week i didn’t really use too much real-life references, so that’s gotta mean something.  and the car ‘jumping’ off the pavement and the half-head of Ace.  i’m telling you, things are a changing!

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find the true reason

by Johnny on September 12th, 2011
find the true reason

let me be shallow and you can hate me for a bit.  i think there’s actual scientific proof that hotter people get more leeway in life.  for instance, hotter people get more dates.  BUT, just because you’re hot, doesn’t mean the relationship will last very long or be very happy.  if you’re hot,  the relationship may last longer than if you weren’t, but in the end, it’s still a doomed relationship.  so, what’s the message?  that it takes true compatibility or some type of connection to actually sustain a relationship.  whether it’s one week, one month, or one year, there will come a day when you realize, “wow, i’m dating this person because they are awesome, inside and out.”

super fun drawing this week.  c’mon, Finn doing a bird impression!  and a tiny side story of how Ace is such a player by getting girl’s numbers in the background.  classy.

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pause. soak. enjoy.

by Johnny on July 25th, 2011
pause. soak. enjoy.

do not, i repeat, do not underestimate the importance of making a good entrance  i’ll go as far to say it doesn’t matter what the event is (first date, a meeting, dentist appointment, etc.), you should always strive to make it memorable.  an article i read once had some tips, including always arrive right on time, not too early, not too late.  another tip, pause at the door’s entrance just for a second… and just soak it in.

i’ll be the first to admit, coloring is one of my weakest skills.  this week may have painfully demonstrated that with my attempt to show some nightclub-like lighting.  despite, always fun to draw!

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bling

by Johnny on June 20th, 2011
bling

where is that fine balance between dressing to impress and dressing to be yourself.  is it too shallow to always wear designer clothes with expensive bling?  or are you not trying hard enough with the messed up hair and old, stained t-shirts?  the obvious answer is probably somewhere in the middle and the fun is in trying to strike that balance without losing your identity.  another fact i believe is, the trend in a relationship is that you try harder to look good at the beginning and then you start getting sloppy the longer the relationship.  that’s a trend i don’t wanna believe in!

one of the artistic points i struggle with finn comics is how far out (ridiculous) of artwork can i get away with.  i mean, i try to make everything in finn comics relatable and believable.  but it’s a comic!  it’s supposed to be exaggerated to capitalize on the humor!  hence this week, how big a watch do i draw for Ace?!  your thoughts on the topic in general?

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untrue attitude

by Johnny on May 16th, 2011
untrue attitude

don’t lie, you know it’s true.  and it’s quite a paradox for a nice guy to eventually figure out.  that there’s some truth to ignoring a girl or standing your ground firmly that makes her want a guy more.  i think the nice guy perspective is that as long as he does anything and everything for her, she should love him all the more.  once you realize that is false, it becomes a more dynamic relationship, sometimes filled with more selfish and game, but it’s one that will last over the long haul.

so, are you all tired of the bar conversation scenes?  i tried spicing it up with the second and third panel but i sort of like the fact that there’s a constant place where these characters go to have conversations.  should i make it exactly the same place every time?  or would you rather see as many different scenery as possible?

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convene the board

by Johnny on April 25th, 2011
convene the board

you get the phone call.  you rush over quick as possible.  your friend is in need.  and you’ve got the answer.

it’s perhaps one of the most important job as a friend – to offer your advice to whatever scenario your friend needs help with.  i think the fact they’re asking you for your thoughts is a great compliment.  not only do they trust you enough, but they feel safe enough to hear what you have to say.  so, don’t abuse it.  offer your heartfelt suggestion and see what happens.  of course, if it’s a friend that calls on you way too often, then well, it’s a good thing we have caller ID these days.

whew, this week’s comic took quite awhile.  trying to draw the realistic style for this week, i still don’t think it’s realistic enough.  but i am happy with the panel breakdown though.  your thoughts?

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share

by Johnny on April 18th, 2011
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so, hopefully we’re not going to the extreme of rating our dates (even though there are sites for that!) but i know most people do (and should?) talk about it with your friends afterwards.  i say should because i think a second opinion on how you did and/or having the other person take note of what works and what doesn’t is great.  i learned years ago hogging onto information is no way to live at work.  so, why not translate that into the social scene as well and divulge what works and what doesn’t work to your friends?  it feels like we’re all in this together anyways, let’s make the most of it!

very happy with the concept for this one.  turning the simple silhouette into something a lot more detailed, yet, dare i say, simple!  not sure if the cityscape in the background turned out great, but that’s what happens with you’re crunched for time!

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flop flop

by Johnny on March 7th, 2011
flop flop

now, this here is an important two-step process.  step 1 is find a great place to meet women that hopefully is also something you’re into.  step 2 is to bring your game and hopefully win-over some of the ladies!  of the two steps, i think step 2 is much harder.  it should be very feasible to find places to meet people, but once you’re there, what do you do?  this is the point where most guys freeze and clench hold of their drinks for the rest of the night.  and then there are guys like Ace, who brings his game wherever he goes!

not quite sure if i got the perspective quite right on this but it was fun bending the eye around the room.  i was going to go with a much simpler pose but thought in order to pull off the yoga/pilattes gag, i should go with a more complex pose.

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do your duty

by Johnny on January 31st, 2011
do your duty

now, i gotta believe this is universal among guys and girls – that if one of your friends breakup, you immediately ‘hate’ on their ex in order to make your friend feel better.  i mean, it would be ridiculous to defend their ex during this time of need, right?  so, why does it feel so good to have your friends right there defending your actions?  maybe it’s as simple as validation and approval.  i would think breaking up is a difficult thing and to get some reassurance that, “yes, that was the right thing to do” would mean a lot.  who knew this came with being a good friend!

not too bad in the artwork department this week.  first panel sets the stage without revealing the punchline at the end, plus we get some close-up shots that showcase Ace, Owen, and Finn’s personalities some.  storyline wise, i’m gonna take some feedback from you and go back and really try to brush up on the humor.  having just read Bill Amend‘s My Hotdog Went Out, Can I Have Another?, i think i’m feeling funnier already!

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