What's in a Name?

So, my friend and I were discussing what would happen if we had a baby. I can't remember why but the baby ended up being called Jumanji...and I think we're all agreed that this is a brilliant name. And look how cute lil' ol' Jumanji is!

FUN FACT: The second-to-last panel features a brand new facial expression. Exciting, eh?

So it's Friday and I've taken the day off work so I can attend the MCM Expo. Remember - if you're coming to visit me, please do this dance. I'm really looking forward to the next three days but anticipate being exhausted by the end of it.

IN OTHER NEWS: I had a lie in this morning. It was amazing.

Kinky Girlfriend...

I feel a bit gross for doing this drawing...but a friend asked me for something about him and this puppet he got his hands on (in?). Who am I to disappoint? Oh! I did a drawing about him a while ago. He looks much better now. Or maybe that's just my drawing?

Anyways. Hello! With working hard and socialising, my evenings have been eaten up... which is a real pain since I've still got LOADS to do before MCM Expo. Ho hum.

Speaking of MCM Expo, remember last time I made a dance routine for you to do? Well, I haven't had the chance to make a new one so feel free to do that one again... Here it is again:

Wizarding Wednesday #4

It's Wednesday! There are Wizards! What does it mean? I think you know...

It's WIZARDING WEDNESDAY! This time, with added witch! I've always wondered whether wizards and witches are BFFs or just not friends. What do you think?

Today was another nice day. I worked hard and then we listened to songs that we liked from 'back in the day.'Mine included...um... 5ive, B*Witched and Roxette. That's how cool I am.

IN OTHER NEWS: If it's your birthday today then Happy Birthday to you!

Making Out

It's Tuesday...and I'm start to worry since there's still a bumload of stuff I need to do before MCM Expo. Except there isn't the time. Where has the time gone? Did someone steal it? Boo hoo. I want my time back!

But yes. Monday was a busy day. I did lots of work. In fact, I was quite angry since I got an earlier train to work so I could be super early...except my trains took ages to get anywhere so I got an early train for nothing. That train totally stole some of my time - and I'd like it back.

To make up for it, I had to svae lots of time in the evening by doing lots of stuff. I sewed labels onto bags and I made another giant owl. Oh! And I received some amazing photos...but I'm saving them for later. They are amazing though.

IN OTHER NEWS: It's bed time.

Saving the World

PEAKABOO!

I had a fun weekend. It was busy and I didn't get as much done as I was meant to...but it was fun, and that's important. Saturday was spent stuffing owls and watching television. I did some drawing too. There's one drawing which is just really weird - even by my standards. It's pretty just a whole page of pirates. And there's a boat? And I don't remember drawing it... Hmmm...

Then Sunday was a pal's birthday and we went to the cinema to see the Book of Masters - the first Russian-produced Disney film.



The film, like my drawing, is BIZARRE! Great - but WEIRD. I liked the talking ball of string the best. And the mermaid with the magic hair. I didn't like the fact that the susbtitles were in white and sometimes you couldn't see them. Oh! And my popcorn was pretty nasty-tasting.

So it's a new week - and don't forget, it's MCM Expo at Halloween weekend! Will I see you there?

Stay out of trouble
TWx

Justin Bieber: Gotta Catch 'Em All

It's Friday! Which would normally mean it's time for the weekend... except I'll be spending most of my weekend in front of the sewing machine as I try to get things ready for MCM Expo. YEAH!

Speaking of yeah - all my comics have arrived now. Some of the covers and sizes are a bit different to what I was harping on about a few days ago - but that's ok. It just means you're getting limited editions or something?

Oh - and here is a drawing about Justin Bieber. And he's referencing Pokemon! Pokemon was a MASSIVE part of my childhood - so I can sort of sympathise with the Bieber Fans. They too will feel a bit silly when they grow up and find all their trading cards and plush toys in the attic

IN OTHER NEWS: I did my first week at New Job! I think it's been OK? No one has kicked me and I still haven't cried. Phew.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND GUYS!

The Bee's Knees

I have a real soft spot for those slightly odd sayings - "the bee's knees," "the proof is in the pudding," etc etc So here's a cute drawing about the knees of bees. Isn't it cute? I think it's cute. The cuteness rating says "yes."You better think it's cute too!

Anyways - I just worked a lot today - but in a good way. And I did a lot of exercise which must be a good thing, right? It made me super hungry though...

EXCITING NEWS: Remember how I was harping on about all the new stuff I'm hoping to sell at MCM Expo? Well, People I Know: The First Year arrived in the post today. Without blowing my own trumpet or anything, it looks lovely. It's in full colour! FULL COLOUR! It's not just black and white - there are reds and yellows and whatever colour tears are. It's really raised the bar for me in what my comics should look like.

Which is just as well since I started work on People I Know #12 tonight! Just a rough plot outline but here's a clue: there might be crying!

IN OTHER NEWS: There's an amazing comic shop in Nottingham called Page 45. They launched their website today and it is incredible. If you like comics, what are you waiting for? Check. It. Out.

Underwear (and some exciting news)

It must be really tough to be a Pussycat Doll. I mean, not only do you have to sing and dance *ahem* but you have to do the whole thing in your knickers. And not even your nice, comfortable knickers... No, no, no. You have to do it all in really sexy and impractical knickers. Ugh. How depressing.

Anyways - I was going to go on a rant about how terrible and shameless the Pussycat Dolls are - but I'm sleepy. I had mini panic this morning about my printing but it looks like it should arrive in time for MCM Expo after all. PHEW.

And to celebrate this, I have a sort of exciting reveal. If you go to the comics section of my website, you can see all the nice covers of the stuff I've been working on.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW:

1. All the mini comics are now A7 sized and therefore much cuter
2. The new mini comic is called Twins and is about being twins with someone. I think two of my real friends make cameo appearances in it...
3. I've updated the covers to the collected volumes for no other reason than I hated the old ones
4. People I Know: The First Year is a collection of my favourite drawings from the first year of my website - IN FULL RUDDY COLOUR!
5. People I Know #11 is not in full colour but it's still super cute. Toby and Christina return! You might remember them from #1, #4 and #9 as well as the website... Christina bumps into an ex but something isn't quite right

Emma: The Painters

I know - it's an awful joke. But I wanted to draw Emma again since I enjoyed her last appearance so much...

Anyways - this is a bit of an odd drawing since I made it a few weeks ago but it kept getting pushed back and back because there were day-specific drawings that had to jump the queue. So, if I were ever to collect my favourite drawings from the last year into a FULL COLOUR COMIC then this would totally be in it. Hypothetically speaking, of course...

IN OTHER NEWS: My frist day of the New Job seemed to go well. The people are nice and I worked hard. And I didn't cry! Surely not crying is a very good sign? Thanks for the good luck guys!

Also! I just realised I didn't say who my favourite was in the X Factor this week. That's because I didn't really like any of them. Bleurgh. Hmmm...



OK - so this isn't great...except for Cher's bit at 1'20 which is ace.

Happy First Birthday!

So...it turns out that I started uploading drawings to my proper website a year ago yesterday! That's a whole year of website. How exciting.And although I've only recently started doing daily uploads, there are something like 200 drawings up there!

I was pretty late to the whole "getting a website," thing, even though I've been making my print comic for a while... But I've really enjoyed uploading drawings and seeing how they've been received. And the nice thing is that there are some super nice people out there who actually like my stuff! Thanks guys! I totally promise to keep trying my hardest. BFF FOREVER!

Speaking of trying my hardest, I start my new job this week. I bought myself a fancy notebook! Fingers crossed.

And since it's my website's first birthday, I have an exciting thing to reveal.

YES! That's right! I got tote bags made up! They are super cute and bright orange. Plus there is an owl on the front. And a pun. I'm pretty sure that this is the recipe for greatness.

The owl bags will be coming to MCM Expo, Comiket and Thought Bubble... so come along! And say hello.