I updated the about section to the left. Just a simple bio and some other info. I plan on adding some photos of my studio once I clean up a bit. Don't wanna look like a slob for the public.

Weekend was spent coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose. I think the worst of it is gone now. I've never been a fan of pills or drugs but, damn, Contac really works.

I picked up some books today in Richmond. New issue of Afternoon and the 3rd volume of Pluto. I've been following Pluto through raw scans which spoiled it a bit but there was an interesting article about Urasawa at the very back of the book describing "Urasawa-realism". How he used each of his books to improve his storytelling and technique and to further solidify his style. It was most interesting reading about how he refuses to add sweat drops in order to stress the real. Something I never really noticed. Something I really admire about the man is his minimal approach to drawing and letting the story, characters and situations drive the plot. In Pluto, the setting is a futuristic earth where flying ships and tubed roadways exist, yet, none are ever over-designed. I suppose he is working off of Tezuka's foundations for a futuristic city where simple, broad lines are utilized but thinking back to works like Monster or Yawara, much of his settings and backgrounds remind me of pedestrian photography. Clean shots, showing exactly what you need to see and nothing more. Makes me reflect on what really is important in a story.

TAK