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Today I report on a new workflow that cut 45 minutes out of the time it took me to draw a page of comics, which got me wondering about artistic speed limits. Links mentioned: The Emergent Task Planner Art Soundoff
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Today I reflect on yesterday’s TPD entry and think a bit on helpful and non-helpful fear in making things. Links mentioned: Ubehebe Crater Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd. Audio hosting provided by
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I’m back from a trip where the goal was to focus and reflect and I’m not feeling that focused or reflective yet. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd. Audio hosting provided
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Today I finished teaching a course on comics and reflect on why I’m grateful to be doing what I’m doing. Links mentioned: SRSLY Chelsea Jerzy’s Patreon Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd. Audio
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Today I share some thoughts on suspicions I have about my reluctance to loosen up my penciling. Links mentioned: Zack Giallongo on Instagram Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd. Audio hosting provided by
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Today I respond to today’s Art Soundoff Prompt.  DAY 11: How do you go about getting fresh perspective? Links mentioned: Science Comics: Rockets – now for pre-order on Amazon! Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by
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Today I share some of my thinking with regard to potential blind spots I might have when inviting people to participate in the Art Soundoff challenge. This is part 2 of a discussion started on Rob Stenzinger’s Polytechnicast, so he
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Today I follow a prompt from Jim Zub and share my job journey from my first job to where I am today. Comic Pros: What’s your job journey? What jobs did you have before comics?#makecomics #creativejourney — Jim Zub (@JimZub)
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Today I was surprised by a student who brought one of my latest projects to class. Links mentioned: My Instagram post about the comic Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd. Audio hosting provided
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