first four pages

Here is a sample of the first four pages, in thumbnail. Still needs some tweaking obviously, but it has started.



That's all you are going to get for awhile. enjoy

ALICIA

Alicia is a character from the graphic novel I am working on.

prop8 BS

I said this on twitter this morning:


"I am so tired of all the prop 8 shit. tired of it when I voted on it, tired of it now. I don't like either side's arguments either."

And here's my deal:

I don't care who you fucking marry. I really don't*. The hetro crowd isn't doing great things with the institution anyway. I know God isn't a fan of the gay lifesytle, but ya know what? He dislikes divorce even more. (notice I didn't say he dislikes gays, just their sexual decisions. big difference that intolerant fucks don't get).

but yes. God HATES divorce. BIG TIME. what the fuck christiandom? There's divorce all over the place. Let's do something about that before we get all crazy about more marriages. It's not like we as Christians are doing any better with the divorce rate than the secular folks. Yes, I am a Christian and married so include myself with their ranks. However, when I made the vow UDDUP**, I meant it and plan to keep it. (for the record, Jews, Christians and Muslims all agree and believe the old testament and God's lack of compassion for same sex relations, so it's NOT just a Christian thing)

So, Gay and Lesbian people want the right to marry. go ahead! they can't do any worse than the Hetro couples have done. what about those atheist hetros who never want kids, getting married by a judge in court? No "family" potential there either. I however am tired of all the fucking whining "It's not fair! I want to marry who i love!" But it's not about that. No really, it's not.

stop and fucking read. then rant away.

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the whole argument comes down to ONE POINT.

The nature of being gay as a choice.

To most Christians (Jews, Muslims, etc) it's not a question of bigotry, as a skin color prejudice is, becasue gays CHOOSE to be gay, so why should they get special treatment for their choice?

Most Gays believe they are made that way and feel VERY differently. They feel persecuted, and understandably so. "I didn't choose to be like this. You're not giving me equal rights."

I'm quite sure some people DO choose to be gay. Good for you. While others KNOW they have been gay their entire lives. Good for you too. enjoy.

BUT UNTIL THIS ISSUE OF CHOICE IS SETTLED SCIENTIFICALLY THIS DEBATE WILL GO ON.

and sadly, even then it won't be over. How do you separate the ones that chose and didn't choose? Will the Conservative right accept the science?
there is nothing but drama in the future. and I HATE DRAMA.

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SO: gay marriage? frankly, I don't see the problem. I don't care much either way.

I DO CARE ABOUT DIVORCE.

Divorce is rampant and is destroying marriage and families all over this country. Divorce tears everyone involved asunder and scars them for life. Don't make it illegal, but bring back FAULT. Infidelity? great reason to divorce. "Oh I fell out of love," or "we just don't agree on things anymore." NOPE. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Husband beats you? DIVORCE THE FUCKER. She won't give it up because she is an ice queen? NO CAN DO. Warm her up you fool.


If you're unhappy with my view, go ahead and comment. I'm sure God's a bit peeved at me too.





*okay, I lie. Don't marry idiots or abusive fuckers. That might help. And you might want to have known them more than a couple of hours. Seeing as you're going to spend the REST OF YOUR LIVES WITH THEM.

** Until Death Do You Part for the numbnuts out there



end rant

metrogirl

So this girl got on the metro redline at Highland the other day. yes, in this outfit. a brave lass.

new art

well newer anyway

MOVE COMPLETE

So we have moved yet again. This time to a house on the west side of Burbank. We still have a lot of unpacking to do and have to delay that to clean the apartment. So iin a bout a month or so it'll be the way we want it, right?

house warming party to follow. yes you are most likely invited.

25 facts abou tmy jobs

Jobs I have had and stories about them:

1. Bagging tea for Celestial Seasonings in boulder in 86. yes. let it go.

2. House sitting for Mrs. Anderson in Sacramento in highschool. She paid good money to watch her dogs.

3. Concessions at the Cinedome on Greenback the summer of 94. Pop corn is not so appealing now.

4. Cafeteria, (94-95) Student Services and the Housing office(94-98) at MCAD. I was assistant housing director by the time I left.

5. California Department of Food and Agriculture - Summer of 96 -long term temp

6. Bellman for the Raddison Hotel Sacramento -Fall of 98

7. Bookseller A&S Bargain books in Burbank. Where I met Michelle. Say A&S quickly. people look at you funny. ( cleaning up the sewage erupting from the floor was NOT part of my job description)

8. Various Temp jobs around LA. KCET (Spielberg is a member), Hallmark Channel (hung up on So many people. oops), Some design firm in Venice

9. Paramount Pictures Financial Planning Department. Copy-steward. Yuck.

10: Enter Hell: City of Los Angeles,Department of Building and Safety: Financial Services. I slogged 4 years here to provide some much needed job security to my new family. Typing elevator inspections into the mainframe is NOT a good use of time, energy or creativity.

11. City of LA. Department of Cultural Affairs - Barnsdall Art Center- Office Manager I am here currently.

When at paramount :
12. Mel Gibson almost ran me over with his golfcart.

13. The Angel trailers were right outside my building. Dave and Charisma are cool people.

14. Soleil Moon Fry and Melissa Joan Hart are TINY. I mean really small. minute.

15. Chris Rock is a talkative fellow. Robert Picardo is not. Huge entourage around that guy.

16. Jonathan Frakes is surprisingly tall and has a great laugh.

17. on Sept 12, 2001, after working overtime on the budget, my car broke down at midnight on Santa Monica. I pulled over to find a phone as I had cancelled my cell plan due to low funds. I cross the street and use the pay phone. Two guys (whose driveway i pulled into) help me push my car to a better spot after freaking out that the car was a bomb.

18. Received a DVD player as a parting gift from my department.

19. Vince McMahon walks like a sherman tank.

20. Henry Winkler and Sean Astin are small dudes.

21. Make friends with all of the assistants if you need anything from their bosses. sorta common knowledge here in town.

While at Bldg & Safety
22. It states in Ben Affleck's contract that he cannot ride in an elevator with out a current operating permit. We had the daredevil shoot on a standstill for days. Too bad I couldn't have stopped it altogether.

23. People get really ticked off when they have to pay for something that isn't theirs.

At Barnsdall
24. Tom Sizemore used to come hang out on our patio. Don't think he can do that any more.

25. There is a mural buried in the hill outside my office. I had one of the students that help make it stormed in demanding to know where it was. She was sad when I told her.

another 25 facts

1. I was born in Chicago, moved to Boulder at 2, then Sacramento at 12, then College in Minneapolis, then moved back to Sacramento for 6months, then down to L.A.

2. I have lived in seven different places in LA

3. I wanted to be an architect. sometimes I still do.

4. I often forget how big I am. 6'4" 240

5. My handwriting is atrocious. In fifth grade I had to go back and " relearn" the proper way to write. My cursive still looks like a 10 year olds.

6. Thusly i was asked to start typing papers in 7th grade.

7. I played in the drumline in highschool.

8. My dreams are technicolor movies. I am often in a house.

9. I learned how to ride a bike in the fifth grade.

10. My blood temperature is 97.8 (about a degree colder than normal)

11. My hair is rapidly turning gray. which is fine. JUST STAY IN

12. I went to art school in Minneapolis with out visiting first.

13. I moved to LA without a job or a place to live

14. I got married in Vegas without inviting my parents

15. raw onions are the bane of my stomach's existence.

16. I used to go dancing three times a week.

17. I love the smell of newly printed books.

18. I learned more from Ken Waterstreet and Jack Peletier than any other teachers.

19. shawrushentenir. if that makes sense to you, you rock.

20. in 4th grade I bit through my bottom lip falling off the balance beam. ( my chin landed square on the beam. not fun I tell you)

21. At the sixth grade grad party at some pool in boulder i sunburt my self so badly i had blisters bigger than quarters. My back peeled off in big sheets. it was gross. skin cancer for me when I'm old.

22. At the same party I first saw a dive called the drunken sailor. patrick was a crazy mutha.

23. I used to wear shorts year round in highschool. now i don't like wearing them much at all.

24. I teach a comic book class to 11-17 year olds at barnsdall.

25. the cool genes I passed to my son are: being able to turn my tongue sideways and double-jointed thumbs. Brenden can practically fold his over to his wrist. It's gross.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Michelle and I have been married nine (9) years today. YEAY US!

here's to 9x9 more.

25 random facts

So the 25 facts thing is blazing around facebook lately.

and I couldn't be happier. If there is one thing I am good at talking about, it is myself.

here is my first batch.

1. My last name at birth was Johnson. I took Michelle's name after we got married.

2. I have written two screenplays and three comics. all non produced. I'm working on a massive graphic novel right now that will be.

3. I have lived in LA for 10 years now. As long as I have lived anywhere else

4. I have been married to Michelle for 9 of them.

5. My appendicitis 3 years ago turned out to be cancer.

6. I am a lazy procrastinator.

7. I want to open up a cafe/gallery. I would hold sessions there.

8. I haven't seen my best friend in over 10 years. But I talk to him daily online

9. I work for the City of Los Angeles, managing the office at the Barnsdall Art Center.

10. I am color blind; I have a hard time with green, brown and gray. Thus I tend to use bright colors that can be garish after I'm done. stupid eyes.

11. I have 20/10 vision. Crystal clear bitches.

12. I grew 8 inches in 1989.

13. I LOVE cookies. guess who my favorite sesame street character was.

14. I drive a scooter. I wish it was a motorcycle.

15. i am a derby dolls fanatic

16. I play D&D. (far less than I'd like)

17. I used to want to work for lucasfilm. not so much anymore.

18. I am a twitter junkie.

19. I'm actually really good with clay and three dimensions but haven't built anything for a long time

20. We had a mac when they debuted in 1984. we had that same mac in 1990

21. I draw maps for fun.

22. My knowledge of cars and their inner workings is laughably small

23. I have never been in a physical fight.

24. I have a growth on my right eye caused by UV radiation. It has it's own blood supply causing my eye to constantly be red. Eventually I will need to get it cut off.

25. I'm good at all the hippy sports: frisbee and hackey sack.

and believe me I have another one. and will have more