Hi gang.
I thought I'd throw up a link to some comics I've been doing. My work environment is depressing (10 rounds of lay-offs since January of this year). It appeals to my passive-aggressive streak to turn my job into a comic, so I did. The site is bare-bones, just a place to post some things I've been playing with. I don't know how often I'll add a strip or single panel cartoon, but thought I'd share.
Anyway, feedback (positive, constructive, or derisive ) is welcome.
I'm working in a fairly tech-heavy brokerage company, so we've been doubly hit over the last year or so. Still, I've hung on (more like "flown under the radar") so far.
I especially liked the strip where the main character wishes his employer were as good as Dilbert. Excellent way of stating just how crappy his workplace is.
Also, the exec. who's cutting jobs on the second page reminds me of the Monopoly guy -- it's a nice touch if it was on purpose, and an interesting coincidence if not.
i like em too! it's good to see more work from you, tim!
keep it up, man!
have you thought about color? how about maybe making the site a weekly or three times a week site and trying to drum up a readership, etc. you're good enough, that's for sure! and in doing it, you'll only get better.
speaking of which, i'll be posting a redesign of magicinkwell.com next monday. there will be a stripped down archive (to leave room for the new comics) and some upcoming goodies. are there any in particular you guys want to me include for sure? let me know.
forgive me for turning my response in to an inadvertant plug.....
Very nice! I sympathize greatly with the 'comics as catharsis' for finding inspiration.
Each day I print out a comic that I run across and pin it up outside my office for co-workers to see. Today's is the Dilbert-referencing "I wish I worked there." Thanks!
Max: Yeah, I meant to do that. It kind of just happened while I was penciling, but I made chages to go more that direction once I saw it.
cat: I'm too slow and too unhappy with my coloring right now. I'm really working to improve all of my anatomy, penciling, inking, and color skills preparing for a big project. These strips are sort of like "popcorn" - 2 hours start to post kind of things. I'm likely to be included in the next round of layoffs. That plus a major bathroom remodeling job and wonderful wife and 15 mo old daughter makes it tough to keep any updating promises. Some day I hope!
Greg: Having something of mine hung on a wall somewhere other than my livingroom is a great honor. I thank you!
Well gang, I'm off to a meeting where I will be informed that I am part of the 40% staff reduction at Commerce One.
A "Reduction in Force" it is termed here (RIF).
) is welcome.