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• 14:46 just wanna sleep today and fuck work. Isn't that what the founding fathers fought for? #
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Back print in the center.



Finally, we got Grope ™ tees made.
20 tees of each design only, available in M,L,XL.


Model is wearing size L as a long tee dress.



Contact us for purchase : fullservice at kingofgrope dot com


Paypal accepted.



P.S. please buy because i was enslaved into hand printing the little pentagrams on the back. :(



Hopefully, I'll be finishing the new Faust stuff in 2 months. Ironically, I'll have to spend next week studying for an $300aud English test.

I try not to post too much music shit, otherwise this would turn into my "MUSIC BLOG" but I can't stop listening to this album! It's crazy awesome! And it's on DUCK DOWN!!! And it's pretty easy to find "Pay Jay" now too (the unreleased MCA album by Jay Dee/J Dilla), which is also AMAZING.

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A guy at WizardWorld gave me a cd with THIS SONG on it, and now all I want to do is read Super Skrull comics.

(Btw, the Superman: Man of Style Finalists are up!)

http://www.flightcomics.com/?p=495

I finally wrapped up the ninth issue of my cute (and somewhat disturbing) sci-fi series, ZED. The books are back from our printer and available at our GAGNE International website. Check out an 8-page preview here.

On a sadder note, we’ve been informed by our distributor, Diamond Comics, that they will no longer carry ZED. This means that you won’t find ZED in comic stores anymore. If you’re a fan or a potential reader who wants your ZED fix, your options at this point are to order the book directly through our website; to catch me signing at a convention; or to encourage your local store to place an order with us.

Will this blow from our distributor discourage me from doing ZED? No way! I thrive on adversity. If there are only a few readers out there who enjoy ZED, that’s good enough for me.

Click here to find out more about ZED.

Looking good, with a typically mental cover from Lorenzo Etherington. James Turner's Super Animal Adventure Squad made me laugh, there's something so very English about his sense of humour. I got very absorbed in the robot war in Mo-bot High, but then the sudden switch to a particularly cosy episode of Vern & Lettuce seemed a bit stark, hmm. (Did anyone else think so?)


And I was just on my way back from coffee with Jeff the Aussie barista in Greenwich and stopped by to see the newly converted rail carriage cafe on Deptford High Street, just between the rail station and the street market.

I am so glad about the interest in my experimental stuff. Prints are a good idea, except it is summer outside and I don't really want to think about merchandise momentarily. I have entire sketchbooks of unseen weirdness if you want to know. Here is something.

• 10:58 @seasonothebitch like Riley Wilder #
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I don't have a sketch to post this morning, I've been kind of distracted by this. I feel terrible for the families and a lot of people were very scared, made much worse by the media fuss. But the neighbours are starting to pull together and talk and it's been good getting to know a few of them better, even if it's not ideal circumstances.

I just posted a Write Away review of How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham, which seems sort of fitting. I think a lot of people interested in graphic novels might miss this book because it will most likely be placed on chlidren's picture book racks. But it is also very much in the bande-dessinée tradition, something I think is starting to take the British children's book industry by stealth.

Photographer Sara Leigh Lewis just posted some lovely professional photos from the Sarah Party here.
And Candy Gourlay posted a funny picture from a SCBWI meeting we went to here.

that would be if it wasn't my last day and nationwide hadn't cut off my credit card despite me having a PLUS amount in my account. I hate them and wish so many bad things upon their staff right now. Is it 5 fucking am? Yes. Did they have me on hold for 10 minutes whilst I'm in another country? Yes. Did they answer? No. Are they cvnts? Yes. Will I be making a complaint and trying my hardest to claim back money from them for ruining my fvcking holiday? Yes yes yes yes yes.

No one is ever in plus with a credit card! If I was dodgy surely I'd have wiped the account. Dicks. Never EVER use nationwide, don't trust them, they are hacks. This is just one in a long line of shit they have put me through. ARGH.

Other than this new york is fun, sightseeing, cinemas, bars, not as much shopping as I was saving my money to buy this bag...much good its done me, but hey up, you live and you learn. I will make them pay when I get home though, must remember time they told me I didn't exist on their accounts and how it took six months from application to receiving one of their pointless cards.

I'm always happy when my friends achieve something; it's a great feeling to see someone hit that target they've been aiming for.
Even more so when it's something they have really worked their ass (and their wallet) off on and when it's something that seemed pretty much unreachable.

When my friend Fehed first talked of filming parts of his SLG book 'The Clarence Principle', my honest feelings were: wow, that's an awesome idea, but a little unrealistic. I guess I've spent too long in the past around people who say things like 'we're making a film' or 'i'm writing a novel' and the results never quite come to fruition (hell...I'm one of them!)...but Fehed is not part of that world it seems.
When he wants to do something, he shuts up and does it. And so, for the last however many months he's been building a team, and just recently he did an actual shoot!

Click here for a thread with some photos and details

I'm so proud and happy for him. It's an amazing thing to do. This is something he wanted to do for the sheer self-satisfaction of it and to see if he could - and look what he achieved. It puts me and my talk of 'i'll record some songs one day' to utter shame ^_~

To cheers to you, Fehed. Congratulations and I can't wait to see the finished result!

I'm going to be editing the 19th issue of this comics anthology. I'm quite excited and sent out a flurry of poorly written pleads for submissions to many of you. If you didn't recieve one it's for one of two reasons, A) GMAIL failed me. B) I failed YOU.

I would be honered to recieve any submissions, and if you'd like any information on that process you can check out http://donttouchme.ca/ or send me an e-mail, which you will have to do to submit something in the end anyway.


My sweet mail is - thesach AT gmail DOT com

The no-bones deadline for all submissions is the 15th of September, 2008.



It's gonna be a sweet-ass issue, I gurantee!*






*cajun accent.

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haha cheeze names are golden.





inspired by megaman.

Some of you who pay attention to my shenanigans know in your mind that Sharknife Double Z has been a love / hate labor of love and pain for me to create, yes?

There are a few reasons for that. Working in the long-form OGN format is one. My own frequent lack of focus is another big one. But also, I think it has something to do with the impact of such a titular character. Sharknife is daunting. You can't really half-ass anything about it. It has a simple core, but it's also quite complex. I'm representing a lot with this book. As is anyone making a graphic novel worth a damn. For me though, I feel I'm still learning a lot about comics.

And, struggling with such an important book, missing solicits, deadlines, taking on other projects, etc, is not the best way to have a stunning career, or fix problems. But it's the way I'm handling my shit. So bare with me (all who care). I've done a lot of stuff wrong the last few years, but that makes the lessons learned all the more sticking.

I'm happy right now with the progress being made. I made a couple crucial discoveries the last couple days (content for the beginning and end of the book) that take it to a new level, and motivate me much more than originally planned. I also get bored of drawing fights all the time, so the new discoveries I've made will hopefully freshen things up quite a lot, and in the end, turn this book from just a simple "next step", to something really meaningful (to me, at least).

The Friday Five for July 4th, 2008

1. What drink wakes you up best in the morning?
I don't need a stimulant to 'wake me up' - i just get up (the shower is good, though). I drink apple juice for breakfast.
2. During the day, what do you drink to keep going?
Again, i don't need a stimulant to 'keep me going'. My usual drinks are apple juice, water, watered down apple juice, or if i'm in a cinema or restaurant, iced tea, ginger ale, diet coke, or on occasion wine or cider.
3. Do you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day? Why/why not?
No, because it's a fallacy - the idea is actually we need 8 glasses worth of water, but a considerable percentage of that comes with the food we eat, and the other drinks we drink. You don't need to drink 8 glasses of plain water on top of that (though water is better for you than sweetened drinks, of course).
4. What are the ingredients of your favorite mixed drink? (Doesn't have to be alcoholic!)
I dunno - whatever's fruity (daiquiri, margarita, fruity martinis).
5. Are you a coffee drinker? How do you take your coffee, if so?
Nope.

Yesterday morning, i had another physio session (20th). My regular therapist had a funeral, so i got someone new. It was a bit odd - we were going to make a decision about whether to continue, or whether to do acupuncture on my hip, but she didn't want to make any decisions. She did give my left foot the once-over. It was actually... well, Joe's a tall guy and he stood at the end of my foot. She's shorter, and stood between my two feet, so her butt is 2 inches from my right heel. And then she starts pressing my leftfoot into her hip and upper thigh - Joe used his hands and arms to apply. I'm sure she's just as good a therapist, but it was kinda distracting, lol.

The last session we added qnother exercise for the hip - rolling along a pool noodle, lol.

Did i mention my dental appointment last week? No cavities, but they brutalized my gums during cleaning.

Yesterday was supposed to be a 'man-shower', to get the manliest baby gift for the birth of John's son, but his wife had the nerve to give birth the day before, so no BBQ. That sorta set me off, that plus the feeling that once person was talking to me just to be polite, and someone else was brushing me off, after i thought we were supposed to go see a movie. So, i was kinda down yesterday. I kicked myself out of the house, to go shopping for a gift card for Saturday, some gag gifts for whenever the man-shower happens. Stopped by the school to check the internet. Talked to Jackie for a bit, got comics, had a burger at Licks while reading comics, saw a movie, That kicked me outta my funk. Nothing like denial to improve my mood, lol.

Today i just did crap at home, not very efficiently, but at least i got my windows done. Wondering about whether to go to Fireworks at Ontario Place (10:30 tonight), or maybe see Wall-E again?

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I saw Wall-E again...

http://inkandthunder.blogspot.com/2008/07/captain-america-who.html

So I saw Iron Man today (yeah, yeah I'm late- it's been a busy summer!)... but sweet shit, I think I just switched sides!

Who's side am I on?? FUCKING TONY STARK'S, BABY!!!

Ahem. Here's a brushy sketch I did a while ago:



Nothing new to report, I'm working hard over here! My little sister is visiting for a week, I'm pretty excited about that too! Then is comic-con, which, oh man, makes my head spin just thinking about it! Instead I'll think about Iron Man. HEH HEH.

Oh YEAH?! More Cardboardoodles!



A Slice of Apple Pie



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SUPREME PIZZA!

I'm working on a fanart, actually two for the same artist/character, that I've been meaning and promising to do for awhile now. Can you guess who this might be??? (granted, it's MY version of someone's certain character, but certain things are kinda big clues):



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Last night we had a HUGE storm, which subsided today to warmth once again. Portland weather is ridiculous! After taking 447 pictures for about two hours, this was the best shot of the lightning I captured (I've been wanting to catch lightning by camera for a long time now, finally did it!):



I have much more to talk about right now, but I just don't have time. Quick updates:

-Unfortunately, I will not be making it to Comic-Con. It's just cutting my financial responsibilities way too close to go on that trip.

-However, I will be at this year's Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco this November! I will have my own table, third year in a row, and there will be Tabouli Brothers!

-I may be in Hawaii around September. Anyone on here from Hawaii? Kauai? I'll be there for a week or so.

-Japan for a month, 2010. Felipe Smith, I'll be seeing you then!


Much more to come soon!

Here's a picture from my brand new sketchbook. It began as a tribute to the film Русалка (Mermaid) from Edinburgh film festival, but then evolved into something very different, as things do.


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Heres the final one, just waiting to hear whether it's ok. I bloody hope so.



Finally starting Rum Lad 4, I've put if off for ages! I've plenty to draw and write about, theres no excuses really...

I'm writing my research outline now, it's wonderful to be actually back to writing again, I've actually missed it quite a bit. The outline is a document you have to hand in roughly 20 pages long (I'm at about 20 with probably 5 pages left. It's really good to be seeing some progress and having some of my arguments there in print, a sense of accomplishment. It will also form the backbone of a paper I'm going to write next month

Also a few months ago I spoke of the brilliance of Yes, Prime Minister, and well I'm addicted still, one of the funniest things I've heard is the following from one episode;

Hacker: Don't tell me about the press. I know exactly who reads the papers: The Daily Mirror is read by people who think they run the country; The Guardian is read by people who think they ought to run the country; The Times is read by people who actually do run the country; the Daily Mail is read by the wives of the people who run the country; the Financial Times is read by people who own the country; The Morning Star is read by people who think the country ought to be run by another country; and The Daily Telegraph is read by people who think it is.

Sir Humphrey: Prime Minister, what about the people who read The Sun?
Bernard: Sun readers don't care who runs the country, as long as she's got big tits.

In many ways The Thick Of It, which I thought was the greatest political comedy ever, looks weak compared to this