Wow that comic π. I wanted to illustrate children's books. Got put off by a published artist. It's amazing a bit of nastiness can affect one for years. I also started a comic a bit before the days of the interwebs. So many ideas so little time. I spend so long earning money to do what I like, time to do what I like and earn money from it! But familial pressure is high, you can't make money as an artist or an academic apparently. But my brother proved them wrong. Although I might not necessarily go as far as he does, letting his PhD students write his research...love your emails, I watch out for them βΊοΈ
So this is really interesting about leaving comics behind for the kind of drawing/work you do now -- can you elaborate more on that? I always love hearing your thought processes on this!
Comics began as a way to share stories in visual/humorous form. It gave me a lot of freedom to "just say something quickly" and widened the scope of ideas I was able to express. It was the early years of FB, and to be noticed I had to be on top of every trend, political and social, and every change of algorithm. Over time, I found that to be a very draining process. The job of writing/drawing a comic is also incredibly arduous, and my perfectionist attitude and ambitious ideas meant that I made it even harder for myself. Most of my comics were political, at a time when India was just entering its right-wing, nationalistic phase. I took a lot of flak and some online vitriol, which affected me too.
The business of "being funny all the time" is peculiar. And I realized it was killing off my ability to process other emotions. I was becoming more one-dimensional in the endless, cynical pursuit of viral likes and laughs.
All of this meant that I was looking for something timeless, and equally profound to anyone regardless of political and social affiliations. Something no one could object to, because it was the undeniable truth? I did not know it would be Sneaky Art, until it happened.
Wow, I absolutely enjoyed reading your comic! Are you planning on writing more posts featuring your past comics?
Also, hello fellow perfectionist and procrastinator-I see, hear, and understand how you feel when it comes to trying to completing a project! I very much enjoyed your speech! Howβs that novel coming along?
Really enjoyed this issue. I also just watched the Vimeo of your talk--was very good. You should watch it. Not even remotely cringey at all. You have a natural sense of humor that carries out nicely and makes the talk flow. I laughed at some of the things you said and reflected on other points you made. A sign of a great speaker is one who engages and connects with the audience with curiosity, information and entertainment. You are a great speaker. Kudos. ππ·
So, have you taken a peek at your Vimeo yet? Itβs a really good way to see what you feel needs improvement as we are our own most severe critic. Iβm sure you already know that!π
Love the comics!
Wow that comic π. I wanted to illustrate children's books. Got put off by a published artist. It's amazing a bit of nastiness can affect one for years. I also started a comic a bit before the days of the interwebs. So many ideas so little time. I spend so long earning money to do what I like, time to do what I like and earn money from it! But familial pressure is high, you can't make money as an artist or an academic apparently. But my brother proved them wrong. Although I might not necessarily go as far as he does, letting his PhD students write his research...love your emails, I watch out for them βΊοΈ
So this is really interesting about leaving comics behind for the kind of drawing/work you do now -- can you elaborate more on that? I always love hearing your thought processes on this!
Terrell, many good reasons. :)
Comics began as a way to share stories in visual/humorous form. It gave me a lot of freedom to "just say something quickly" and widened the scope of ideas I was able to express. It was the early years of FB, and to be noticed I had to be on top of every trend, political and social, and every change of algorithm. Over time, I found that to be a very draining process. The job of writing/drawing a comic is also incredibly arduous, and my perfectionist attitude and ambitious ideas meant that I made it even harder for myself. Most of my comics were political, at a time when India was just entering its right-wing, nationalistic phase. I took a lot of flak and some online vitriol, which affected me too.
The business of "being funny all the time" is peculiar. And I realized it was killing off my ability to process other emotions. I was becoming more one-dimensional in the endless, cynical pursuit of viral likes and laughs.
All of this meant that I was looking for something timeless, and equally profound to anyone regardless of political and social affiliations. Something no one could object to, because it was the undeniable truth? I did not know it would be Sneaky Art, until it happened.
Wow, I absolutely enjoyed reading your comic! Are you planning on writing more posts featuring your past comics?
Also, hello fellow perfectionist and procrastinator-I see, hear, and understand how you feel when it comes to trying to completing a project! I very much enjoyed your speech! Howβs that novel coming along?
I haven't touched it in many months! But I hold out hope that one day it will happen. :)
I am glad to hear you enjoyed the comic, I will certainly share more over time! Thank you!
Oh, I forgot to add that the comics you shared here were done very well, quite different from the work you do now.
Really enjoyed this issue. I also just watched the Vimeo of your talk--was very good. You should watch it. Not even remotely cringey at all. You have a natural sense of humor that carries out nicely and makes the talk flow. I laughed at some of the things you said and reflected on other points you made. A sign of a great speaker is one who engages and connects with the audience with curiosity, information and entertainment. You are a great speaker. Kudos. ππ·
Aha thank you Celeste. I need to get over feeling this way. :)
So, have you taken a peek at your Vimeo yet? Itβs a really good way to see what you feel needs improvement as we are our own most severe critic. Iβm sure you already know that!π
Hahaha no I have not!