Hi, Folks!

Item: I recently discovered the forums over at webcomics.com. This community looks to be shaping up into a pretty useful webcomics thinktank, so I suggest checking it out.

Item: I’m going to revamp my portfolio site that promotes me as an illustrator. It hasn’t done much for me lately, so I’m considering making it less formal. Instead of just showing off my best finished work, also showing works in progress, sketchbook material, figure drawing from open studios, watercolors, and the like. Plus, I am going to make more of an effort to push myself as a fantasy artist. I think it’s time for a change.

Item: I think that after I’m done with all my current work, and I get a good buffer built back up on Johnny Saturn, I’m going to start taking commissions. I will probably limit myself to fantasy commissions, or those that do not infringe on other parties’ copyrights. I’ve had a longstanding rule that I don’t draw other comic book characters unless I’m commissioned by the character’s owner—That costs me money, no doubt, but I can live with myself.

Item: I recently found an old hardcover book, “Frank Cho: Illustrator.” For those who don’t already know, this guy is a monster talent. From funny animal cartooning, to classic pen & ink, to modern superhero comics, to cheesecake, this guy has pretty much mastered it all. If you aren’t already a fan of Frank Cho, I suggest you check out his work pronto.