Our Kickstarter is funded! A big THANK YOU to all who backed us. Can’t wait to get started on this. The above image is from one of our stretch goals: an illustrated children’s book based on Jonathan Coulton’s The Princess Who Saved Herself. Stoked!
TAK
Not that it makes much of a difference to me but I did manage to get out of the city for some R&R. The weather’s been great after this unusually long cold spring. In the midst of juggling a bunch of projects still while waiting on approvals or go-aheads on others. Our Code Monkey kickstarter is still going strong with another major announcement due in the next day or two so keep your eyes on that.
In the meantime, some new Madoka art:
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Aside from freelance work, I’ve been ironing out the image series for this. It will probably end up being a collection of about 25 pieces. Need to get a bunch of reference photos this week. Once it’s done, I’ll collect it on my own and find a cheap printer. Kinda excited.
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The response to our little Kickstarter project has been overwhelming. Kudos! I never believed we’d be getting such a response. Greg has been busy adding more pledge goals and sweet bonuses that if you haven’t visited the site in a few days, it would be worth your while to take a look. More exciting updates are on the way!
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Yes, it is. Aside from inking pages, doing layouts and starting other freelance work, I’ve been chipping away at this pet project of mine; finally titled “Makai no Madoka” or Hellspawn Madoka. I spent all morning cooking up the logo. lol
The image itself is finally getting to a point where I’m happy with the results. I’ve been testing and finding the right balance between the amount of detail and pencil look for the past couple of weeks. There’s still room for improvement but stay tuned for more images as this progresses.
Anyway, hope you like it.
TAK
35 today. I should be happy but a dude I used to drink with a few years ago suddenly passed away yesterday. He was the same age as me. I don’t know the details but its turned into a reflective day instead of a celebratory one. Birth and death come just as easily as the other doesn’t it. I haven’t had much experience with this type of loss but I take it as a sign to take the time to appreciate everything and everyone.
On the work front, I’m inking pages, waiting for e-mails and taking ref photos. Might go out today for more pics and to just walk off my depression :p
More design work for that thing below:
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So, our little Kickstarter project reached it’s goal TWICE OVER. IN 2 DAYS. Amazing. I’m overwhelmed at the response and can’t wait to start drawing it. I won’t let you guys down. Greg is busy adding perks and target bonuses so please keep your eye on the site.
In other news, after about 2 years of doing nothing but layouts for publishers, I’ve taken a break from that to actually draw things. I know. Shocking. There are a few things that will be announced soon but, in the meantime, something personal and still very raw to show you.
Trying to utilize what I learned during my webcomic days and the architecture around my place. I’ve always felt my backgrounds stink so it’s been a good way to brush up on that. This will eventually become part of a series of images to tell a short story but I’m still pondering and working out the details.
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I’ve been very busy on a bunch of projects lately. Most have yet to materialize enough to talk about except… CODE MONKEY! KICKSTARTER! CLICK HERE!
An interview with Greg and Jonathan here.
Please consider backing. It’s only been half a day and we’re 2/3 to the target amount.
TAK
Hello! Yes, still here. Still alive. It’s been a turbulent year and I sort of ignored this place while I was figuring crap out. Hope all of you have been well. No earth-shattering news to report but just wanted to drop in and post a few things.
Firstly, the Kaigai Manga Festival that was held along with Comitia was last month and a big “thank you” to those who came by for signatures and sketches. It was great to be sitting at a table and meeting fans again. Haven’t done that in a while. I made a zine for the con along with fellow creator Ken Niimura of I Kill Giants fame called “2″.
It includes a 6 page short from both of us in Japanese. (sorry, no English version) We have a bunch of extra copies left so if have $5USD/CAD lying around and would like a copy please drop me a line at: <tmiyazawa@hotmail.com> It was hand-folded and stapled by us. So, y’know. It is love infused.
If you happen to be living in Tokyo you can also grab a copy at either Taco Che located in Nakano Broadway or Blister Comics located in East Tokyo near Hamacho Park. 400 yen at either of those locations, btw.
Secondly/finally, I hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday. All the best to you in 2013. I hope to have some exciting news for you in the new year!
Tak
Heyyyyyyy. So, first post for 2012. Hope your year is going well. My site seems to have been spammed with software links touting cheap copies of photoshop and windows so apologies if you came here expecting a deal. I’m not sure how to fix that but I have a feeling not touching my site for the last while is the cause.
Anyway, some new things for me this year. I finally got an iphone after holding out against my carrier for about a year. It’s pretty amazing. Everyone said how you couldn’t go back to a flip phone after and it’s completely true. I’ve joined instagram and twitter as well so if you want to follow me please do.
In terms of work, I finished 2 issues of Generation Hope (16 and 17) last month and I’m back sweating on layouts. Things didn’t work out with my last story and I feel I’ve taken it as far as I could, so I’ve started on something new. Yeah, a bit disappointing after over 8 months of work on it but I’m using that experience to good use now. I’m still struggling with it but not as much. lol
What else… oh, yeah. Tax season is upon us again. Gotta get that done and sent off next week. Oh, also, an image I drew for a friend’s film company’s new years card. I figure it’s okay to post it now:
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Takeshi Miyazawa is based in Tokyo. He draws comics and stuff.
