This is the second of a set of comics I drew for Red Lemon Club, a site with articles and resources for creative professionals started by illustrator Alex Mathers. The secret to success in any creative field includes a cape, a Holden Caulfied hat, and a small herd of trained elephants.
The last point really is important. Just doing good work is not enough.
ReplyDeleteI have a question about those men with fez in small cars (planes) in the last panel: This seems to be some US custom, I saw similar references in other contexts. What is it about those? Is there some background or is it just a custom?
Hauke: the guys in the small cars and fezzes are Shriners, it's a branch of the Masonic order that does public philanthropy (Shriners fund a childrens' hospital network for example). They are a staple of US parades, and usually throw candy out as they zip by in the little cars.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anonymous, perfect description of the Shriners! They were part of every small-town Midwest parade I attended as a child.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the explanation.
ReplyDeleteAnd, while I am at it: Thanks for the great graphics!
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ReplyDeletei came across this site when i was aimlessly wandering the internet, because i don't have a facebook account now, and , yeah, as a teenager, it is kinda necessary to be on it. well. not really. in retrospect. but the holidays just seem to fly by.... i just wanted to say that your comics are amazing. words can't say just how much.
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ReplyDeletethank you!it is great to read and to watch
ReplyDeleteLove it - brilliant, warm witty illustrations. Well done you
ReplyDeletewell said!
ReplyDeleteRegards, www.lonelyreload.com (A Growing Teenager Diary)
Love your comics! And this one is so true!! Thanks.
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