Busy, Busy, Busy…
You guys know that I have no particular desire to disappoint you. Having said that… I’m gonna do it. You saw that coming, didn’t ya?
I mentioned earlier in the process of a huge project, that I have a huge project. And looking at this huge project, I find that the very optimistic schedule that had to be drawn up to hit the client’s deadline has risen up to bite me in the drawing hand.
I’ve been at it sixteen hours today, and only got fifteen of the twenty drawings in today’s schedule inked up. And since I had twenty drawings a day scheduled for yesterday, today, tomorrow (which is your today) and the following two days, with time to scan and email the whole giant pile on Monday figured in… I’m monstrously behind.
So Hubris will be back… just not today.
Yikes. Just typing this is making my thumb ache after inking all day for the past few days. I think I’m going to glue a pad onto my brush in the morning.
So! Many apologies to those of you waiting patiently for Patron goodies and for original strips you’re in… I’m getting there.
Pay the bills & kill your deadlines first. We’ll wait. Yes, I’m knashing my teeth, waiting (love, Hubris!!), but you know what? It’s a free service you’re giving us/me. Do it on your time, not mine. And don’t feel guilty about it.
We’ll wait, “patiently,” Greg. We’ll wait, “patiently.”
*looks at Curtis, then taps my fingers*
Yes, very patiently. Very very very patiently.
We hope. *taps finger more and looks at the nails*
Guess I could clean and cut these.
Got clippers Curtis? lol
oh it’s OVERWORKED GREG SEASON it seems
just take care of yourself, Greg )
“Bomb threat” is what John yells as he runs for the “throne” 🙂
So working to complete a job you will actually use to cover the bills or draw a comic that pays you in tips.
Which one takes priority…?
Ideally, I don’t have to choose and they both happily get done. Sometimes, though, these big ol’ corporate clients need to stick to their schedules and, y’know, not throw off the fifteen other people that are involved in the project.
Drawing hand injuries??!? Noooooooooooo!
Take care of that hand, Greg.We need you!
Yep — the paying jobs take precedent. [takes a seat on pins and needles]
Take care of that drawing hand. We can wait!
You can’t rush quality. Do what needs to be done, and we’ll still be here waiting patiently for the next Hubris.
Because it’s worth the wait.
I would absolutely LOVE to see what you are working on after you have completed it.
I’m with Yuhas. We like looking at your work.
Dude.. You give us PLENTY!! When you tell us about delays due to paying work? That shows you give a damn about your audience. 90% of webcomics just go offline and shrug. We will be here, go make some money.
I am pretty sure I have said this before.
Take a month off.
Please.
Build a buffer, enjoy your life and have some ease. We will be here. PROMISE!
I so, so agree with that… I’ve witnessed way too many great webcomics being snuffed because their artist(s) just couldn’t bear the pressure of their schedule anymore… A schedule they put upon themselves! and rather than taking a break, and figure a better schedule, they just tried to force through it.
And they made themselves sick and tired, even to the point of actually break their drawing hand beyond repair and thought of themselves as failures for not being able to deliver.
I’m terrified when I read an author’s comments, or alt texts, or even your tag, being along the lines of: “excuses, excuses”. Because that means that even if you know it’s the right thing to do, you still feel guilty about it, and it’s just not healthy.
Take care of yourself, take some time-off after your paying gig. Keep us informed, so we don’t worry about your well-being, and remember that your health always, always, ALWAYS comes first.