Bare with me

Yo,

I know ive been quiet, bit delayed for the Extra Stage Disc 2 pages and overall low response mode during the last few weeks so i might as well give a sign of life aside from sketches and such.

I fking hate political crap, i really really hate it and just diving into those has often made my head spin since i just want to draw, earn money to help the family and try to break into the f-ing game industry.
But -
I cant and shouldn't ignore whats going on in Montreal - Quebec , Toronto and Canada in general.
During the last few weeks, ive been witness to some of the most un-diplomatic maneuvers in my lifetimes which actually sent chills down my spine just thinking of the extent they went.

Wait - Before i hear " It could be worst " or the famous " Its worst in other countries".  I would like to clear out the fact that - I know - and i also do NOT want things to get to theses levels - thus i am worried about things slowly spiraling to such extremes.

We're cool? Alright, Student protest - Uve all heard about it, seen the solidarity between countries and how there's been alot of spark in quebec, its nuts but even since our government has instated its famous law 78 - prohibiting protests  of MORE THAN 50 persons without 8 HOUR NOTICE - sparks turned into full on blazes. It became more than protesting against tuition hikes, it became about freedom to protest and speak out against government miss-steps. From then on, there were ferocity hikes on both sides - Multiple protesting factions have popped up, each with different plans and motions in attempt to awaken people towards the government's lack of tact in this situations. On the government's side, they have sent the police force to contain the various protests using tear gas, riot charges - the whole chabang. Its been disgusting to see, well actually, both sides are kinda irritating to see.
The fuck do i mean?
Ok well, look  Protesters vs Cops vs Government
Protesters are striking out on the Government's lack of tact and back room deals (oh boy thats a whole podcast on its own)
Cops are weary, over worked and over stressed - It doesnt excuse their recent actions but they ARE humans and ARENT ALL EVIL.
The government is sitting back and adding more laws to strike down protesters. (Reinforced park curfew, tickets on sight, profiling.)

As the Protesters and Cops are considering each other as enemies, why aren't they realizing that this whole mess has been started by our Government in the first place?
There wouldn't be hikes if there weren't this much money wasted on back room deals and (oh boy) explaining why the hikes are in place using public commercials (Quite expensive to explain why you have no money.)
In the end, there has to be a push towards finding a middle ground and fast. Im not saying that denouncing corruption and bad government management is wrong but finding a middle ground could kinda bring balance to the whole situation, at least for the moment.

And all this is just the Montreal - Quebec level . Shit got even more real on the Canadian level with Harper passing crafty laws while the enter Montreal Mess and G-20 protests are taking center stage.



Ok ok ok - were am i going with this?

Oh right

You may not like politics nor give a shit about current events - Its alright, many things are hard to keep up with and require hours to research on your own. (Youtube, press, google, blogs)
But caring make a difference.
Staying informed makes a difference.
Debating and researching makes a difference.
The more informed you get on the situations around your location, the better your chances to impact them and possible make things better.
Always look at both sides of the medal and if one side doesn't show its light, ask them why, get an answer.
Dont simply follow one source of information since, as we're constantly reminded theses days, information can be tweaking, modified and changed to favor one side and its so easy not to do research that the spoon-fed information can become law after a while.

Best to give a shit than to ignore and get bitten back in the ass a few years later on.

Same thing can be said on the gaming industry but fuck typing ill do a mini voice blog on that.

Later people  !

Can no longer be cheap

Its been running in my head for a while : I know im no Udon artist or official disney person, nor marvel but im no longer giving dirt cheap commisssions, hell i was charging below minimum wage, constantly relying on my boring day job to fit things in. Screw that, enough with the self pity, might as well charge hourly rates without going overboard of course.

Basing from a 10$ per hour rate:

 {Sketches} 

8x11 - 10$     ====== 20$

12x17 - 14$   ====== 25$

(Digital)

8x11 - 20$    ======  50$

12x17 -26$   ====== 56$

{Marker}

12x17 - 40$  ====== 70$

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{Badge} - Marker badges

3x4 ~ - 15$  ====== 30$

4x8 ~ - 25$  ====== 40$

{Comic}

Extrastage Disc 1 + Free sketch - 10$

Extrastage Disc 2 + Free sketch - 10$

{Icon}

Static - 5$  ====== 10$

Animated - 20$   ====== 30$

Video game debates

Here's a few comics done on the side to debate current Video Gaming industry quirks and BS. Trying to spread awareness while having people laugh at the same time.

Aside from that, still working hard on disc 3, will try to get some previews rolling soon.

Salty memories

Art pet peeves

See-through bangs:
Arent those artists forgetting to erase eyes drawn under the hair layer? Is it considered stylish !? It just looks looks weird and incoherent.

Re-using famous model sheets:
Ive seen Ariel, Simba, Balto, Alladin pasted over an array of characters making them all feel like an army of clones with different hair styles. I kinda see why my old friend Eric was pissed off at disney shapes in general, there's been so many people reusing those previously made shapes but not understanding how theses shapes create character traits which were designed for specific character, not an clones of them.

Kingdom Hearts/Sonic/Hetalia fan art:
Putting it all in the same basket since all testosterone has been removed from theses franchises due to fans letting their fantasies drive them do draw nightmarish scenes with those characters.

Anime eyes:
Most of the times, they have no form, its just flat with no eye sockets, im sure ive seen advanced artists give them dept and actual volume but not many take the time to tackle that method.

Pretty sure there is more but thats all i can pop up this early in the morning. Back to bed.

What fuels you.....

All in the spirit of constant reminders, whether its training, phone calls, task  - I need to keep an image representing what is fueling me to push forward and constantly learn new techniques.
And seeing indie game development just sparks back that fire in me again. Completing projects, getting the feedback then moving on to the next with more experience. I want this industry to go back to its roots, no DLC scams, no online pass BS, no movie like production, just a simple, fun interactive game with likable, unique characters and replay value.
And as for animation, less puppeteering animations and TV shows.
Back to work.

Work barf

Streaming focus on hair volume analysis. Another personal work but i wanted to get Abrao, elisa and lisa’s hair to work in 3d space. Had a fun chat about various things. 
All at: www.livestream.com/mokuu 
might make another quick stream during the night but its gonna be for minor side project.

Brainfart ! 

Posted in the wrong blog

Audio logs here : http://extrastagecomic.blogspot.com/2012/02/audio-log.html

I guess i was too tired to notice where i was uploading. Sorry

Hm [+X]

Still not unleashed enough, kinda leaned too much towards "finished" - "presentable" things but the interest and strength kinda lies in the construction, form and rhythm. Bigger canvas doesnt always force it out, gotta keep reminders of the main goals all over the place.

Im down with the sketch  XD

mini comicon mtl

INGRAM BOND PAPER - Oh do i enjoy drawing on thee. No joke, it just feels great to draw on this paper. Alright, heres some mini comiccon MTL commissions, more coming soon, cant slow down atm since this is basically my Christmas bonus earnings. Extra stage planning is taking a hit but im hoping to get the layout done after this rush is over. 

Thanks for the comments btw, ill try to get back to you all soon, very soon - i hope :S

Sketchin-g

More comic purchase sketches, still battling with the work and drawing. its soon coming together

Hand out

Training, commissions, planning - Sheesh, theres just no time to play around.

Rushing X2

Sorry for the no show, im trying to finalize Disc3's story and setups while practicing hand drawings and finishing commission sketches. Gotta see if i can stick to schedule. More audio logs coming up, just need to transfer them. 

Thanks for all the comments btw ! Will try to be more interactive XD 

commission sketches and such, gotta get ready for comiccon montreal !