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LIVE STREAM – FINAL HOURS for The Legend of Jamie Roberts, Volume 2 on Crowdfundr!

Today’s live stream features the FINAL HOURS for my latest graphic novel, The Legend of Jamie Roberts, Volume 2 on Crowdfundr!

So what happens after volume 1? Who’s the Basho twin Jamie’s been talking to? What will happen to the Chief? What’s going to happen to the orb? AND WHAT’S UP WITH THE DRAGON??

There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to get The Legend of Jamie Roberts, Volume 2 on Crowdfundr. New stretch goals have been unlocked, including exclusive stickers. PLUS, you can select rare and limited edition acrylic pins as part of your rewards!

In today’s stream, we’re fundraising for the final stretch before the campaign closes! All while drawing new material for the book.

And then, we’re also talking up the next Crowdfundr campaign launching Sept 1 (the next day) – Mr. Dino Pride Keychains and Stickers, yo.

What can I say? There have been some exciting things happening with Fantasyville Productions, aka my art business.

I hope you enjoy the live stream. Thanks for watching!

You. Are. Awesome.

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Live on the Nerd Initiative Network to Chat About My Latest Book!

Today I’m LIVE on the Nerd Initiative Network YouTube channel to chat about my latest book – The Legend of Jamie Roberts, volume 2!

The stream starts tonight at 6 pm EST. To tune in, watch on YouTube or through the embedded stream below:

And don’t forget to pre-order your own copy of The Legend of Jamie Roberts, Volume 2 on Crowdfundr. It’s now a Staff Pick and featured on the front page!

screenshot of Crowdfundr front page, with The Legend of Jamie Roberts, volume 2 featured as a staff pick

By the way, I highly recommend you subscribe to Nerd Initiative Network. They’re cool people talking about cool comics in an inclusive way and they’re overall a great vibe.

And if you would like, here’s a post with the cover art for The Legend, from sketch to finished piece.

That’s all for now. Thank you for your support!

You. Are. Awesome.

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There Is No “Right Way” To Be a Working Creative

I have returned on YouTube with a new, short video. This time, it’s all about why there is no “right way” to be creative.

Here’s the thing – we know the starving artist stereotype. And we know the stereotype of the “sell-out” artist. So I hope that this video with my thoughts on the matter helps give a little clarity.

At the very least, you’ll know this: what works for one person doesn’t always work for another.

It’s actually hilarious that I finished this video, in which I mention having a full-time office job. Because I just turned in my notice. My last day at this office is June 30.

After that? I’m returning to being a full-time creative.

I’m doing this for my own health – the office was (and is) hugely transphobic, the HR department is shit, there are no benefits, and the job no longer serves me. The place is awful, and I can earn my living through other means.

Like Ko-Fi, commissions, and the Fan Clubs (shameless plugs).

Honestly, this works for me. Quitting a day job may not be the thing for you right now. And if you’re unable to do so, man do I get that HARD. I wasn’t able to quit this one until recently. So I get it. Hang in there, my dude-erinos.

I hope you found this video useful in some way.

Thanks for watching!

You. Are. Awesome.

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How I Use Trello As A Comic Book Artist

Today, I’ll show you how I use Trello to track and manage all of my comics and projects!

I have been using Trello for two years now. It has been an absolute game-changer for me and how I organize my projects. If you’ve ever wondered how I’m able to make so many comics, give this a watch.

Members of my Art Club saw this video before it became public. If you would like to get early access to tutorials (and club-only downloads), join on my Subscribe page.

Ok, more shameless plugs time: you can read my webcomics, The Legend of Jamie Roberts AND Vanita and the Demon King online. Some other things I do, though, will be on hiatus. Here’s my update schedule for May.

Oh! If you’re in Toledo, OH, I’m at Toledo Game Room tomorrow (May 6) for Free Comic Book Day! I’ll have discounted merch and other cool stuff.

That’s all for now. Thanks for bearing with me and my shameless plugs. I gotta get back to packing boxes for Free Comic Book Day and the upcoming move.

Thank you for watching and reading!

You. Are. Awesome.

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LIVE STREAM – Drawing and Vibing

On Feb 5 at 1 pm EST, I’m gonna draw…stuff. Let’s just vibe while we draw.

Keep an eye on this blog for a special announcement. I made a short comic for an anthology project, and it launches for crowdfunding tomorrow! More details to come.

In the meantime, let’s just draw, vibe, and chat.

That’s all for now. Thank you for watching!

You. Are. Awesome.