Post 150. Look grateful.

Yeah, 150 posts officially now here on BLOGGER. I quite like blogger. I hope that one day I achieve some sort of status where people comment more often on the crap I spew from my talkhole. But till then, I am gratefull that you are at least reading what I think is important to say. Thanks.

Today's discussion: Environment and productivity.

Up till now, I haven't had a real "studio" to work in. Its always been coffee tables, kitchen tables, diners, etc. Just get done what I could, where I could. No designated place for me to be. So when we moved, we opted that instead of using the second bedroom as a storage room/catchall, we agreed to let me have a "geekroom." I put up all of my prized action figures in the boxes, a bulliton board, some prized pics/autographs, posters, my college diploma, and favorite pieces of my art. Then I put both my matching bookcases in there, lining them with my favorite novels/comics and action figures out of the box. I organized all my old paintings, comic long boxes, old art and sale stuff in the closet, all things clearly labled for easy access and storage. I got a shelf and put it on my art desk so I could store my reference books/mags/journals and loose action figures. I put both my PC and MAC on the desk and I have the window next to my desk to bring in light. My CDs and Porn sit on a table/shelf next to my bookcase.

All in all, its nicely organized and clean. I know where everything is and I can easily access it. So, rather than draw out in the living room, I draw in my studio. and I've noticed how much better my productivity is as a result! I finished the 11 commissions I was supposed to do. I did two posters for Pleasant Life. I pencilled 7 pages of WISE INTELLIGENCE today and am starting to ink them now. I've done more writing. I sit and listen to podcasts or music while drawing. I can also watch DVDs in my PC. Its just a perfect setup and I am very happy about it. I am excited to get home and go to my studio and work. I've been bursting with creativity as a result. I look out the window and see the sunshine on the lake and I am just feeling so free and happy. Happiest I have ever been.

So, I am assured now that this move has been the best decision. Not only for my mental health, but my creativity in general. I am now tackling other people's writing... which is something I've never been too keen on. But it feels good to be pursued like that.

I've never felt that my ART is my strong point. If anything, I wanted to be a writer or a director. But to get offers to put my art with other people's words is flattering. Its like they are saying "you are good enough." I like that feeling. Lets just hope I don't fuck thier shit up.

Oh, and our digital cable is awesome. Its pretty cheap and we can order movies for free! Today we watched the original FRIDAY THE 13th in digital. Pretty fuckin' sweet I gotta say.

Anyway, point is, I am happy as shit about everything. My job... who cares? As long as my wife, cats and comics are here, I am happy. I'd like to see my loved ones more. Once things roll and money starts coming back in, we'll be on track to do that. Namely, see my son! I miss him.

But I am randomly talking now. Back to comics and porn.

Luvs, T