In case you haven't heard the word, I am going on break. I am breaking myself from my art and story writing to find some peace of mind. No Roger, no Baxter, no Tlaloc raping Alex - NADA.
No wait come back! This does not mean "I'm dropping GF, fuck y'all" as I have always said I'd never ever leave you without an ending. Do you see an ending anywhere in sight?
That is exactly the reason I am taking a break. While you, the reader, may not see it, I am working my brain full-tilt 24/7 trying to write, plan, draw and update a comic I make no profit on. I've lost sleep over ideas and ruined nights out to come home and doodle something. My job is killing me as it is; I don't need what used to be an enjoyment turning me inside out.
So I'm dropping the cards and saying "fuck this shit" but only as a "for now". I may only need a weekend to recuperate, but I may need longer. Coming back won't be easy but I want it to be natural. I want GF to be something I WANT to do again as opposed to something I push myself to do and feel guilty when I fail.
I refuse to feel guilt. It's a comic. It's something I used to love and have turned into a monster. With approaching return to school I simply can't have something like this.
If you've made it this far through the blog entry, congratulations, there's more!
Despite being "closed until further notice" I am still taking contest submissions...if you have any.
I'd like to thank the people who have tirelessly waited anxiously for updates, prodded me along and even outright bitchslapped me into doing more pages. But I need a break. When I can love my characters again and stop talking to them about lotions and baskets while they sit in a well, I will return.
And I WILL return.
3 comments:
Hope you feel better! And don't worry, things will get better. Just give it the time it needs. ^^ <3
Eh, can't say I didn't see this coming. In all honesty, you sound as if a break would be a life saver, we aren't complaining.
And I've already chosen my page for the contest, it just may take me a while to make since I'm a little wrapped up in not failing school. ;)
I'm so excited to get contest entries. It isn't about crapulence; I really just like seeing my world through other people's eyes. It's all about art! And money. People still like money, right?
I am going to relax at the "beach" on Memorial Day with some friends and do some reading. I think I need an influx of creativity and appreciation before I can spew anything else out. I'm glad you guys are taking it so well and I hope we can all look forward to a really triumphant return!
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