Hey, there sports fans, Al here with the latest:
So, in the last several posts, I had previously mentioned how I've had to constantly go over my story of Richard Parker and his watery adventure.
It has been a trial for me. Because like every artist I have ever known, the initial concept NEVER equals the finished piece. Sometimes you can come close to that ephemeral idea, but almost every time, it never happens.
SO as an editor on your work, you have to be super critical of your work. Those other types of artists who think that their work is the shiz are those who don't deal with criticism- of any kind. I think the popular word to describe this is "spreg out."
The only way to grow as a person, both personally and professionally, is through criticism. There is no such thing as bad criticism. If you're honest with yourself, listen and then move forward. Yeah, you might like what they have to say. They'll even try to troll you. But take it on the chin. Right now, there are art critics who roam this town of Portland's art scene that are toxic just by comments alone and have some artists in fear of their professional lives. That is just a side note btw.
With that, a few images fill in the gaps to make transitions between significant parts of Richard Parker's story.
A Combo of images of transitional images for “The Watery Adventure of Richard Parker”
I have been working on the battle before Parker's ultimate demise and strengthening (in my opinion) the reason why the mermaid depicted has an emotional change of heart towards Parker.
As I write this, the Prodigy's "Firestarter" is playing in the background. This song is a great sign to start a fire under me to get work going and finished.
I want Richard Parker's story to be done.
I know that a lot of other people are waiting as well. I know that a lot of other people are waiting as well. They keep asking me about it. Many people want to support the book when it's done, but they've been hearing tales of this epic tale, but the epic continues to keep growing, and it's epic Ness. So I got a finish it. Not only for me but for them, and it'll be a monumental piece of work. So here are some more images of the book groups and pages, and I got to get to work, and this kid is out of here.