Quick kudos...

Genecatlow · Post by **Genecatlow** » Tue Oct 31, 2000 3:01 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ludo:
I just wanted to take a few moments to congratulate you on an extremely well-drawn strip. There is a very good eye for detail at work here, and two instances stand out in particular. The first was when Cotton was talking to Bev in the coffeeshop durung the C^2 arc. The lack of apparent clothing in the 'fogged' panels spoke to me of the profound intimacy of the moment. Very well done.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What Cotton was doing was perceiving Bev's
aura. It's kind of tricky to depict paranormal
events in a comic, I came as close as I could
under the circumstances. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>
The other was when Cotton went to talk to Ernie. First, there's the relative rarity of a chairbound person in a comic strip. Second, Ernie seems to have the slightest hint of a pot belly, as so many of us in wheelchairs develop; or perhaps he's a low-level paraplegic and thus can't really sit up straight, contributing the same effect. In either case, a small touch but one of many that show the people of Furriston as people.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thanks, a lot of readers have aprreciated
Erine. As with most of the people in this part
of my comic, he's based on a real person I
knew when I was drawing it the first time.
(And he was a very cool person to know iRL.)
<IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">

Ludo · Post by **Ludo** » Tue Oct 31, 2000 8:35 am

I wish I knew how to quote <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> That's what I meant when I mentioned the 'intimacy of the moment'. He was looking past the surface at the inner Bev where prevarication is impossible <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> Well, that's not exactly what I meant, but this medium doesn't allow for much nuance.------------------
One day I will find Bill Gates. When I do, I will say to him,
'Hallo. My name is Ludo Montoya. You killed my network. Prepare to die.'[This message has been edited by ludo (edited 10-31-2000).]

Ludo · Post by **Ludo** » Tue Oct 31, 2000 11:04 am

I just wanted to take a few moments to congratulate you on an extremely well-drawn strip. There is a very good eye for detail at work here, and two instances stand out in particular. The first was when Cotton was talking to Bev in the coffeeshop durung the C^2 arc. The lack of apparent clothing in the 'fogged' panels spoke to me of the profound intimacy of the moment. Very well done.
The other was when Cotton went to talk to Ernie. First, there's the relative rarity of a chairbound person in a comic strip. Second, Ernie seems to have the slightest hint of a pot belly, as so many of us in wheelchairs develop; or perhaps he's a low-level paraplegic and thus can't really sit up straight, contributing the same effect. In either case, a small touch but one of many that show the people of Furriston as people.------------------
I'm not evil, I'm just really BORED.

Genecatlow · Post by **Genecatlow** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 1:33 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BillBrd1:

I agree. You don't see many wheel-chair bound people in comics. The only one I can think of is Miss Edwards in For Better Or For Worse. But anyway, I liked Ernie too. Usually, in comics or TV shows, when there is a person in a wheelchair, they are usually stereotyped as crabby old people, retarded, or the wise-cracking comic relief.
They usually disappear once their purpose in a storyline is done. I hope Ernie becomes a regular character in the comic.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ernie *will* be back in the comic from time
to time. He's the one who figured out how
Coffee^2 affected Cotton, and Cotton is a
relative of his as well. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">

BillBrd1 · Post by **BillBrd1** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 6:45 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ludo:
I just wanted to take a few moments to congratulate you on an extremely well-drawn strip. There is a very good eye for detail at work here, and two instances stand out in particular. The first was when Cotton was talking to Bev in the coffeeshop durung the C^2 arc. The lack of apparent clothing in the 'fogged' panels spoke to me of the profound intimacy of the moment. Very well done.
The other was when Cotton went to talk to Ernie. First, there's the relative rarity of a chairbound person in a comic strip. Second, Ernie seems to have the slightest hint of a pot belly, as so many of us in wheelchairs develop; or perhaps he's a low-level paraplegic and thus can't really sit up straight, contributing the same effect. In either case, a small touch but one of many that show the people of Furriston as people.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree. You don't see many wheel-chair bound people in comics. The only one I can think of is Miss Edwards in For Better Or For Worse. But anyway, I liked Ernie too. Usually, in comics or TV shows, when there is a person in a wheelchair, they are usually stereotyped as crabby old people, retarded, or the wise-cracking comic relief.
They usually disappear once their purpose in a storyline is done. I hope Ernie becomes a regular character in the comic.

Schissel · Post by **Schissel** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 7:21 am

There's also Carla in <A HREF="http://www.cultureshocked.org" TARGET=_blank>C.Ulture Shocked</A> - not, I'll grant you, a positive portrayal... (though she's only just been introduced...)(But then, is Ernie? Hrm. Will have to go back and look at that episode) (WHOOPS! I was thinking of someone else entirely. Yes, I remember Ernie now. My memory, as I've said somewhere or other?, is on vacation- where?)-Eric Schissel needs to focus.[This message has been edited by schissel (edited 11-01-2000).]

Genecatlow · Post by **Genecatlow** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 12:56 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ludo:
I wish I knew how to quote <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> That's what I meant when I mentioned the 'intimacy of the moment'. He was looking past the surface at the inner Bev where prevarication is impossible <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> Well, that's not exactly what I meant, but this medium doesn't allow for much nuance.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I sort of thought that was what you meant.
(Also important is that one cannot perceive
such things without allowing oneself to be
perceived in the same manner.)
[This message has been edited by genecatlow (edited 11-01-2000).]

Fetch26291 · Post by **Fetch26291** » Fri Nov 10, 2000 4:01 am

Gene, you are just TOO good!
::gives Gene a scritch behind the ears::Keep up the good work, you nice cat. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">

Schissel · Post by **Schissel** » Fri Nov 10, 2000 4:14 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Maboo:
 I LIKE Carla!! she's smart and sarcastic and bolshie. (having seen some of Kitsune's preview strips.)Mab<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I like Carla too- in a hopefullyfromadistance way, at the moment, but I do like her. She has serious (in the other sense, not the literal sense) character... but I really should be posting this in a more appropriate forum. Say, that of the webcomic she actually appears in. Apologies, Msr. Catlow. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> My fault entirely...
-Eric Schissel

BillBrd1 · Post by **BillBrd1** » Fri Nov 10, 2000 6:43 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ludo:
I just wanted to take a few moments to congratulate you on an extremely well-drawn strip. There is a very good eye for detail at work here, and two instances stand out in particular. The first was when Cotton was talking to Bev in the coffeeshop durung the C^2 arc. The lack of apparent clothing in the 'fogged' panels spoke to me of the profound intimacy of the moment. Very well done.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, I wouldn't want Cotton to see my aura. I'm rather modest. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">

Maboo · Post by **Maboo** » Fri Nov 10, 2000 11:59 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by schissel:
There's also Carla in <A HREF="http://www.cultureshocked.org" TARGET=_blank>C.Ulture Shocked</A> - not, I'll grant you, a positive portrayal... (though she's only just been introduced...)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I LIKE Carla!! she's smart and sarcastic and bolshie. (having seen some of Kitsune's preview strips.)Mab------------------
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Genecatlow · Post by **Genecatlow** » Fri Nov 10, 2000 12:19 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BillBrd1:
 Well, I wouldn't want Cotton to see my aura. I'm rather modest. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I can suggest only that you take care
around Cotton when there's Coffee^2 in his
system. He doesn't get to control what goes
flooding into his head at times like that, and
anyone's aura is as susceptible. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/eek.gif">

Genecatlow · Post by **Genecatlow** » Fri Nov 10, 2000 12:22 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Fetch26291:
Gene, you are just TOO good!
::gives Gene a scritch behind the ears::Keep up the good work, you nice cat. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin ... QUOTE>I shall do my best, Fetch. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">

Genecatlow · Post by **Genecatlow** » Sat Nov 11, 2000 12:37 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by schissel:
 I like Carla too- in a hopefullyfromadistance way, at the moment, but I do like her. She has serious (in the other sense, not the literal sense) character... but I really should be posting this in a more appropriate forum. Say, that of the webcomic she actually appears in. Apologies, Msr. Catlow. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> My fault entirely...
-Eric Schissel<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I don't mind the occasional off-topic post,
as long as it doesn't go on too long.