Towards the end of last year, I decided to stop - at least for a while - making autobio comics. Finally, I had time to sift through all the work I had done between 2017 and 2022. Here’s an oldie:
For the first time, I can look at my older comics with a more objective eye. I decided to make a selection and see how many I like.
Then I found this one I made almost a year ago:
I rejected this idea, because I felt my work was not ‘there yet’. I’d tell myself I don’t have time and I rather draw than market my own book because I suck at selling stuff - and I’d need more followers.
I‘d point to all the artists that had to eat take-out for weeks because their kitchen was stacked with books they needed to ship. But if I’m entirely honest, I was more afraid my kitchen would never see stacks of books because my campaign had failed and I’d feel like crap.
But you know what? I was scared about making autobio comics before I got started. I did it anyway because I simply wanted to know what would happen if I did. I went in not knowing I would keep going for five years, becoming a better cartoonist and connecting with you over our shared experiences.
And I’m so glad I did! I’ve selected over 250 pages and although I’m incredibly nervous, I honestly believe this work deserves a book.
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