I hate slowing her down
We approach
My second D&D doodle. Drawing these characters keeps me sane when my hands start to shake and I think of World of Warcraft or Dark Age of Camelot or Everquest or any of the MMORPG or RPG or D&D nights that kept me up long hours. Conjuring these costumed Horribles is as good as rolling up a new character, leveling him up, and then casting large fireballs. Well, almost.
Notice Julie is in front, and we're cowering behind her. That's exactly how we play video games: Julie runs ahead, and I cast from behind. Allegory for life, or just my love of magic coming out. I'll let you decide.
Seattle, WA | 2007.07.17 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Blue Guy, D&D, Julie, Ranger, Warrior, Wizard
"I feel like we're stuck together and I can't pull free"
This was something Julie said after we were married. I thought it was pretty funny, especially since it reminded me of taffy. I soon after drew this doodle.
Seattle, WA | 2007.09.03 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Julie, Taffy
There's not much energy left
Another headache, another lethargic and wasted day, followed by an inspired doodle.
This doodle came out surprisingly well. I've had a lot of practice with the glass effect, and I think I worked out most of its kinks.
This was one of the first doodles where I used a simple geometric shape as the background. I saw this done in a number of other comics, and decided to give it a try. It does work in certain circumstances, and it make the doodling process much faster.
Seattle, WA | 2007.09.16 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Suffering
There are some things I don't want to know
Julie complained when she saw this horrible. She said my horribles did not bleed red blood. Looking back through my crop of Horribles, I found two bloody doodles (that's clearly not enough, something I plan to rectify in the near future), (now) conveniently tagged with Blood. In the first one, we see that the blood is indeed flesh (or David-Horrible) colored. In the second one, we see the more traditional red blood (although it's arguable whether that is Horrible blood or dragon blood). What does this all mean? Absolutely nothing, or in other words, I had too much time to write this.
I received my early birthday present from the Julies on Tuesday. In my About section (which I won't correct until after NAIS, the New And Improved Sewcrates.com), I lament about not having a Cintiq monitor/tablet to bring my doodling to the next level. Well, the Julies broke down and spent too much moneys on the David. I am now the proud owner of a brand new Cintiq 20WSX (disregard the price--I'm worth it!). I created my first three doodles on it over the last two days. I'm still setting up the very useful buttons, but already my detail work has greatly improved. We just finished watching an anime, and I'm very much looking forward to creating my anime Horrible this week.
I'm now expecting my audience to grow two fold. With my newly acquired skill (of which nobody will see for probably another month as I work through my queue), I'll, well, do something. Maybe draw doodles.
I came across this very apt comic at one of my daily Video Game stops. I immediately sent it to the Julies. It is very apt: Julie and I pick the same classes when we play RPGs: Julie is the warrior, and I'm the wizard. Just look through my version of events. (On second thought, perhaps you shouldn't. Tim Buckley, the artist/writer of Ctrl+Alt+Del, is what they call an "artist." I'm what's known as a "hack.")
I apologize for the excessive linking today. I don't know what came over me.
Seattle, WA | 2007.12.20 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Suffering
I'm losing it
This suffering doodle was apt for yesterday when my normal Saturday blues returned. I didn't suffer while away in Kauai, but as usual, I woke up with a storming headache, which got worse throughout the day. I know I promised to keep complaining to a minimum, but yesterday was miserable, and I feel like the universe owes me a do-over Saturday.
We saw a few houses today. We're looking to upgrade from the Castle. While we love the house and the view, having two dogs without a proper yard is a bit more complicated than we imagined. And since Julie is working more on the east side, it's starting to make sense to improve both of our commutes. We're in no rush, and we might not find something for quite a while, but we are spending some of our Sundays at least looking.
Button and Ziggy are working out well. They've had a few stomach issues lately. My friend Shannon finally identified the cause: the two bacteria floras living in each dogs' stomach are intermixing as they spend more time together and mix saliva and share food. As it mixes, it causes stomach issues until arriving at a steady state. In Shannon's experience, this takes a few weeks. We were afraid they might have a stomach virus. His explanation sounds better. We will probably have to delay Button's spaying until the stomach issues pass. We're still happy (if a bit overwhelmed) to have two dogs.
Seattle, WA | 2008.02.03 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Rope, Suffering, Upside down
Some mornings barely crawl along
I'm posting a bit early since tomorrow (technically, tonight, or very soon) is Yom Kippur. For those fasting, have an easy fast--since most of my family is on the east coast, they likely won't read this until after it is over. Oh well. It's the thought that counts, I guess.
I've been feeling extra tired recently, so, once again, this is a timely doodle. I'm not sure if it's the Warhammer Online or just not enough (or possibly too much) sleep. My new job is still keeping me busy, and coffee is getting me through the tougher mornings. There is way too much punctuation in this post. Damn punctuations.
Oh, I forgot to mention I once again signed up for the Marathon the other day. I think this is my fourth year. I keep forgetting why I do this to myself.
Mercer Island, WA | 2008.10.08 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Morning, Suffering
And I smote with much vengence
This has nothing to do with today's news (I'm fine for now). I was angry over something much smaller and more petty when I drew it. That's me: Mr. Petty Angry Guy.
As always, this is a timely drawing. I tell you when I go out of order, and this was the next doodle in my queue. I'm beginning to believe in the incredible psychic powers of my doodles.
Update: It occurred to me after I posted this that I did push a doodle earlier in the week to break up my negative doodles. Some may argue I had insider information about today's news. This may raise serious questions about my claims of psychic powers. I guess it all depends on what the word "argue" really means.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.01.22 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Fencing, Purple Boss, Vengeance, Work
"I think I found the problem"
I woke up a bit later than usual. Yesterday was busy, and the hammer banging on my brains didn't help things. The headache passed in the evening to be replaced by queasiness from a questionable Tapas place. I decided not to cook last night because of the headache and the late night at work. Wow, that's too many complaints for a beautiful Saturday morning. I'll stop now.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.02.28 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Hammer, Headache, Robot, Suffering
I need a release at times
They're trying to force me to bet money on a March Madness bracket. I'm trying to resist. I know nothing about college basketball (except go 'cuse! Okay, I can't even pretend enthusiasm), and I hate betting when the odds are against me. I like a strong 50.1% or greater. It's the peer pressure. It's too strong. It's like grade school again: they dangle friendship in exchange for filling out a form and paying $10. Wait, that never happened in grade school. The friendship thing, that is.
Enough babbling. Enjoy today's doodle. It's one in a long line of bloody doodles.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.03.18 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Suffering
I thought I'd stick
It's another Monday morning. I don't have anything else to report.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.07.13 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Suffering, Wall
You grow desensitive to it after awhile
A beautifully cloudy Monday morning. The weekend was long and eventful. That is all.
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.01.18 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Sword
It's all starting to come out
I'm not sure it was ever really in there.
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.04.28 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Brains
Who says violence isn't for kids?
Long time no speak. It's been a busy few days.
Here's a goody. Julie and I saw this movie back in April before Dalia took over our lives. It was a surprisingly good if bloody movie. And since it met the bar and had interesting visuals, I had to Horrible-ized it.
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.11.02 | Cast of Horribles | Anime, Blood, Hit Girl, Kick Ass, Movie
It won't stop leaking
That's my creativity there. It's gone. All gone.
Mercer Island, WA | 2011.02.01 | Cast of Horribles | Blood, Headache, Leaking, Suffering, Upside down
I told you there was something in there
