I’m trying to steer my work towards a more ‘writing’ centric type of comic in the hopes that the process it becomes fun again and I am not spending 10 plus hours on a single comic/gag. By the time I finish those type of comics the joke is no longer feels funny to me and I wonder why you just killed myself doing it.
There are so many different types of comic but these simpler ones are the kinds I enjoy reading and creating the most. I have always been drawn towards these type of comics. Like Jules Feiffer, Schulz or Roz Chast style comics are the sort of comics I have always been drawn towards for some reason. Perhaps because they are really funny. I love the way they observe human nature. This is not to say I do not love the crazy, energy filled toons of Mad magazine, Milt Gross or Tex Avery but for right now I want to write the comics that are more mellow in delivery and art style. Will see how long I can keep the crazy energy out of my work. Probably not for long. Or at least when it happens I hope the joke fits it and I enjoyed making it.
Hope everyone had a great Holiday and has a terrific New Year’s too.
10 hours….who has that kind of patience..hah
Not me – or at least not anymore.
you gotta do, what you gotta do!
i understand you completely.
go for the fun frank!
I am a bit the same if I re-read comics that I have in my “Comics not posted” folder. They seem funny when I do them but if I read them TOO many times the familiarity seems to make me start to feel that they really aren’t that good.
I think that woman really reflects well how a lot f people feel about the whole event. I haven’t celebrated Christmas for about 15 years & it’s so stress free without it.
Exactly. I guess that is the nature of writing comedy/humor. The most important thing is for you (the creator) to like it but comedy is so ephemeral that it is difficult although comics strips were meant to be ephemeral too. That’s why spending too many hours on it just seems dumb unless the art work is playing a big role in the joke or you just want to show how talented an artist you are. That’s fine too, but it’s not want I want to do or what I’m attracted to in comics.
Here here Sir! Reevaluating and simplifying will do wonders!
Thanks. I really dig your comic on Tumblr.
I suppose you could celebrate Christmas once a month if you really wanted to.
I don’t have the time now luxury to spend hours crafting a strip. I think if I spend too much time dwelling on it, it stops being funny for me and I begin second-guessing. I try to make it thru one hour with a comic then send it on its way.
I really like this one though. It’s very heartwarming.
I could not agree more. I guess it has just taken me a while to realize this. Thanks for the insight on your process.
Even though it’s hard to tell if the sentiment is positive or negative it’s still feels TRUE nevertheless. Well said!
The sentiment is left a little ambivalent although it is mostly negative I suppose.
This definitely reminds me of Schulz’s comics, well done and a happy new year, Frank!
In the end, it’s a matter of doing what’s sustainable and enjoyable… If it’s enjoyable for you than hopefully, that should come across to the readers!.