Get ready kid, you never know when you’re gonna have a bumpy ride…

Weasel Barf Coffee

Originally uploaded by Nick Mizgala

What’s better than a fresh, hot cup of coffee made from beans puked up by a weasel? Thanks to Barry and Kalyn for this memorable present!

Well, he gets points for enthusiasm…

It’s that time again…

Suddenly all the frustrations make sense, huh?

(Edit, 1/21/09: I’ve uploaded the colorized version of this comic.)

Art reflects life…

Self-tangling for your convenience!

(Edit, 1/20/09: I’ve posted the colorized comic.)

(Edit: Go take a look over here.)

First you find the decorations, then you unpack them! How fast that goes depends on how well they were packed in the first place…

I thought you might want to see the early version well… EARLY this time! More later.

(Edit, 9:16 p.m.: The final version is uploaded! Below is the sketch version.)

Christmas time, when you dig out the decorations and put them up. Remember to watch that last step when grabbing the boxes…

Here are the early versions of the Christmas illustrations for the site. They will be in full color by the time they are in use.

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer was on tonight! Just remember, anybody can watch things on DVD, the challenge is to catch it on network TV.

(Edit: The final version is up. Below is what was posted earlier.)

Well, I was wondering why they were done so quickly…time to start on this year’s!

As has been said here before, focussing on making the strips and pages of a comic can be difficult. Eliminating distractions such as the Internet or music helps. However, some of us have families and other jobs to do. So how do we combat this? A few thoughts:

1. Set up a schedule. Many of us are unorganized. We do the work when there’s time — and often there isn’t. Write out a list of things that need to get done on a day, and then set up deadlines. Be sure to include some breaks for meals or just general laziness — but not too much. If you need help, enlist a friend or family member to make sure you stick to this schedule. Not only will you have more time for comic making, but your life will be much more structured.

2. Set up your area. Some of us claim a desk or separate room, while others take the dining table or kitchen bench. Wherever you pick, make sure it’s comfortable for you to work in. And if you don’t, move somewhere that works.

3. Isolate yourself. It’s all well and good to say you’ll do the task, but what happens when the little one comes along to show the picture they drew, or your partner/parent/roommate starts up a conversation or something? Make it clear that comic time means no bothering in the nicest way possible. But if that doesn’t work, do what some novel writers do and get a hotel room for a night, using the time alone to do everything you need to for your comic or whatever else you need to do. You’ll be away from distractions and when you’re done, you can have a whole night to yourself if you’d like.

4. Find a partner. It’s hard to keep on a project for too long unless someone is there to help push you to do it. A partner not only shares the load, but he or she will help you stay honest on your deadlines.

Thanks to the man that posted this, his thoughts were much appreciated.

It’s Black Friday: The Day of Reckoning…

The Klingons were right, today is a good day to shop!