December 11th, 2009
Anger Anger Danger Danger
Bleh. I know I already did a comic that touched on this last week, but it seemed necessary to talk about it some more.
Though it’s a downer of a comic, I get really happy every time I look at it because I am infinitely pleased with the art. I need to remember to play around more in Photoshop with the many possibilities of black and white and gray.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Athena –
First, I completely agree with you about the art - this comic fucking rocks. I love the text. Also, no panels. Your final pose is fantastic.
Second, I’m pretty sure that this is the part of your life where you realize that you’re “different” than everyone else - you have *powers* - and, despite your best intentions, are seduced into joining the Brotherhood of Mutants.
Also, in retrospect, it is frustrating how gender roles play out in the X-Men universe, particularly on the villian side of things.
December 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I describe this feeling as having an itchy butt. You want to clench your butt muscles SO HARD…but there’s only so hard you can clench them. It’s like I used to feel when having to sit through a REALLY boring lecture. Now I just leave. My mother used to knit. Even during City Council meetings when she was on the council. I think it may have kept her from killing the other council members.
So…either you’re going to have to take up knitting or you’re going to have one helluva butt.
December 12th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I agree, you do have too much anger. Remember: Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate…leads to suffering.
CHILL OUT AND BE HAPPY
December 13th, 2009 at 3:54 am
hate leads to THE DARK SIDE. the fucking dark side. darth vader. v to the a to the d e r he constructed the death star.
December 13th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
shades of gray are fucking awesome, right? you’ve got some rich, warm grays going on here. looks around 60% black and yellow with just a touch more cyan and magenta. nice.
December 13th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Athena and Becca’s Christmas Break Schedule:
9:00 A.M. Butterful Breakfast
10:00 A.M. Primal Screaming
11:00 A.M. Kickboxing
12:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00 P.M. Art, Music
4:00 P.M. Lookin’ for a Fight
5:00 P.M. Fight
7:00 P.M. Dinner
8:00 P.M. Clean up Blood and Dishes
9:00 P.M. Kung Fu (Watch the Masters, Practice Moves)
11:00 P.M. Destroy those smug-ass Jedis, construct Death Star
12:00 A.M. Bedtime
December 13th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I forgot knitting and buttclenching…we can do that at 8:30 A.M.
December 14th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Div three is also filling me with bitterness and more anger than I think I have ever experienced (maybe one time in high school). I’m sick of relying on people all the time. I want to belong to a community without things getting so tied up with failed responsibilities. My expectations have just become totally out of sync with what Hampshire can offer me at this point. Maybe yours have too.
For my anger I am considering revenge schemes, screaming in empty rooms over the course of tough days, and coloring in bright patterned coloring books, also on break I plan to watch violent tv shows with taking breaks to listen to very loud very bad music. I might try some committee voodoo.
December 15th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Casey: Thanks for the art compliment! And despite superhero comics being what they are, there is still no way in hell I’d turn down an invitation from Professor Xavier.
Mom: I have never really been into knitting, BUT I have been doodling comics and/or song lyrics and/or mean notes in class since as long as I can remember. Ooh! OR I’ve been making origami boxes and cranes. That’s what got me through 7th grade math. But I know about the itchy butt feeling. I’ve gotten a little better at just leaving/skipping events that I know are going to be frustrating.
Dylan: OH NO! I AM HAVING A HEART ATTACK AT THIS VERY SECOND!!! YOUR WORDS CAME JUST…TOO…LATE…
Sam J: Oh MAN, you have me torn. Dark Side = Cool but Young Vader = Hayden Christensen = Not Cool. Also not cool = quoting that fucking rap.
Molly: You are so dead on. You are my graphic design HERO!
Becca: Dear god, I love that schedule. I wish that was my whole spring semester! I would be a much better person. Especially if you were hangin out on the Hampshire campus with me. But I think we can skip the early-morning knitting/buttclenching and get a little more sleep.
Diana: God, I LOVE how you always make me feel like my moods and opinions are okay by having the same kinds! Not to mention we have much of the same awesome taste in music and movies and Americana.
You rock.
Yeah, I know how you feel about Hampshire people being flaky and unreliable for collaborations. I think this is a prime factor in 1) my not ever being a signer for anything but burlesque (Taryn and Hannah were SO efficient and responsible!), and 2) doing an extremely “I CONTROL EVERYTHING!” Div III. Filmmaking and theater are soooo frustrating that way. I commend you for your ability to wade through all of the bullshit that comes with being in theater at this place. And I can’t wait to see your show in February. But I will totally understand if you end up being an artist/printmaker somewhere down the line… Your talents are too good to be squandered by needy/flaky/idiotic collaborators.
I love all of your anger management plans, and plan to apply many of them during my own break.