So, my apologies for the progressively deteriorating artwork, but I'm more of a landscape drawer than a people drawer. I chose to describe a somewhat normal day in my life because it wouldn't take an entire book to fill. Some questions that need to be answered: I am an insulin dependent Type 1 Diabetic, that's why there text like "blood sugar" and "test." My daughter Autumn is more important than being overwhelmed about getting into grad school or finding a job, but I do work diligently so that she gets everything she needs and wants. Oh, and yes, some days its seems like I've been awake about 15 minutes before someone tells me to leave for the shuttle.
I'm more influenced by text and story rather than the artwork. I think my influences had very little effect on what I was trying to get at in the scene. Lynda Barry's collage and sort of jumbled text style certainly had an influence as I was making this, but I think if I had more time, and energy, it would certainly have other influences. I used an old Manga drawing book to come up with my first page. There is something stylistically pleasing about Manga. I like it, this is my best attempt at drawing it.
As a form, I like how its easy to hide away superfluous details with panels skipping time periods, like its 6:45am and then its 7:00am.
I'm happy you drew on some manga elements in executing this-- such a rich genre. The first page is particularly effective with the racing words and nothing but a face taking up the page.
ReplyDeleteThat space between familial responsibility and making progress for oneself is certainly a hard place to occupy, and your art speaks a lot to the strain. I am proud of you for making it so far-- best of luck!
I like the "deterioration" in the artwork. I think it could be seen as intentional--symbolic of the pressures of having a family and being in school. And, the photo works well, too.
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