June 19, 2014 11:44
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June 19, 2014 10:36
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Tim why /aren’t/ you thinking about submitting to slipshine.
You’re right. I should draw the porn. Where does the penis go? …I’m sure I’ll figure it out.
June 19, 2014 07:31
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adeadhamsterblog-deactivated202: Heya, Ovens! I dunno if you remember following me (I'm the dude whose shiba sticker you bought :)) but I've been considering submitting to Slipshine for a few years now and I think I am finally in the right mindset and workflow to go for it. Would you happen to have any words of advice? I would appreciate it greatly, but no pressure! Thanks for reading!
I remember! (I love the sticker, my tablet makes me smile every time I see it now) Some things Slipshine is looking for; proof you can commit to a comic, experience is a must, having a webcomic or been in anthologies helps. Sex friendly work is a given.
If you’ve never completed a 10 page story, I’d say don’t apply. Pushing yourself to draw 10-15 pages every other month is completely doable, but I know from experience it takes time to get into that work flow. When I started comics I couldn’t even draw 5 pages with out losing motivation and giving up. That’s why I originally started drawing Effort comics. It was to challenge myself and experiment with the comic format. Also having a long running webcomic for free on the internet is a great way of proving to future employers what type of worker you are. I’ll give a ton of credit to Effort comics for getting the jobs I’ve had over the years.
I’m not saying you need a webcomic to be hired, but it sure does help. I’m not in charge of hiring, but there’s some opinions I have on what I’d like to see more of on Slipshine. I’ll keep it to myself.
…I’m probably never going to submit to slipshine but this is good advice for getting comics jobs in general.
June 18, 2014 22:17
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king-of-carrot-flowers: Since for you both draw and write your graphic novels, do you have a preference to writing or to drawing or can you not separate the two?
Writing and drawing are inseparable for me. They both are working toward the same goal. I treasure them equally and also i despise them equally
Trufax: I have trouble distinguishing writing from drawing. I write by drawing.
Me too! Like… I never write prose because it feels unnatural without pictures and I rarely draw illustrations without putting some amount of thought into the story or characters behind them.
June 18, 2014 19:53
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signsoflifeonearth: I'm a writer, or trying to be one, anyway. I was just wondering if you ever had moments of crippling doubt that made you want to give up, and if so, how did you get past them?
About every 3rd question I get is a variation on this. How do I get past self doubt in order to create the work I envision myself creating?
There is no answer to this question.
Keep trying until you can’t, then keep trying some more, then maybe take a short snack break, then keep trying some more.
We might not ever get there but we have to keep trying.
That’s the lesson at the end of Scott Pilgrim cause it’s all I knew to tell you.
June 18, 2014 10:01
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Season 2 of “No, YOU Shut Up!” wrapped today. What a joy it was to work with so many insanely talented people. Thank you for making me break on national television! #NoYOUShutUp (at Univision Canal 34)
June 17, 2014 19:24
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I’m not sure what I just witnessed, but I enjoyed it.
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This is byphilmcandrew. He is cool. Check out his stuff.<3
June 17, 2014 19:09
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Pickpocketing
But is it still a misdemeanor if it’s dogs?
that lady can sure fit a lot of pugs in her bag
(Source: foxadhd.com)
June 16, 2014 17:36
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Guys With Pencils Ep 165 - The TAAFI Talk!
This weekend was TAAFI! Toronto Animation Arts Festival International! We hosted 3 panels and got to meet up with a lot of friends and colleagues who work in Toronto. Lots of great times were had by all and the TAAFI crew did a phenomenal job putting everything together! This episode is just a taste of what we did at TAAFI. In the weeks to come we will do a follow up episode with the folks behind the event. But for now, Have a listen to the awesome things that we got to witness!
June 13, 2014 08:05
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June 10, 2014 10:32
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This weekend is the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International and we’ll be exhibiting at the festival’s first ever market! So while you’re between film screenings and inspirational panels, come hang out with us at table A15 (right beside The Beguiling comic shop)! :)
June 10, 2014 00:48
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Ratchet & Clank - E3 2014 Movie Trailer
June 9, 2014 22:55
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Greatest Rides
Israeli designer Ido Yehimovitz has created a collection of vehicles from movies and tv shows that the liked from their childhood.
Some terrific vehicle fan art from the 80s.
(Source: behance.net)
June 8, 2014 03:56
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June 7, 2014 13:31
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After 19 years, Bill Watterson, the reclusive creator of Calvin and Hobbes returns to cartooning as a secret guest artist in Stephan Pastis’ Pearls Before Swine (read the whole story on Stephan’s blog).
June 7, 2014 13:26
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Opening emergency commissions after work; if you think you’re gonna want a spot, send me an ask. Probably going to be 10 or 15 dollars, coloured. Sorry for the price hike, but I could really use the money as I’m only working 10 hour weeks at work now.
June 7, 2014 12:35
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June 7, 2014 11:48
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I very much hope this is the first scene in the first episode of season 3: All the people that Hannibal has hurt getting together and deciding how to catch the bastard.
also everybody is still alive nobody died what are you talking about
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Hi, I'm Tim Lai! I'm a cartoonist living in Ontario, Canada. I like drawing cute and colourful things. This blog is a hub where you can find all of my Tumblr, DeviantArt, Flickr, Blogspot, and other posts in one place.
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I write and draw Lemon Inc., a comic about a seven-year-old who wants to be a business tycoon when he grows up. Until then, he runs a lemonade stand. You can read it at www.lemon-inc.com.
I have done some professional web and graphic design work, including designing the website for the webcomic, Just Joel. I'm also a member of the webcomic collective, Ink Bomb Comics.
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