#240 – Ready
Monday, June 1st, 2009HOORAY FOR ME!
I’m going into my 4th week of consistent, 3x/week updates, and it feels wonderful! I celebrated, quite personally, by doing a special journal comic that includes one of my dearest friends, Anders, that I have neglected for far too long. How can I read it? I’ll tell you.
Not working consistently has been a considerable strain on my personal economy. Now, I live in Sweden. It’s relatively low risk for me to end up entirely destitute, even working as a cartoonist full-time. However, I could be forced into finding an actual proper job should my savings be completely depleted, and they are nearly depleted. (This means, being a single mum, not having time to work on Anders Loves Maria) And therefore I have decided to hold another Sketch-A-Thon! Yes, I am opening the opportunity to purchase original art from me via donation once again!
The last Sketch-A-Thon was very successful and highly appreciated, and a lot of newer readers have written and expressed their grief in missing their chance. So here we go again:
Sketch-A-Thon 2! Donate for original art!
* Each and every donation: The new diary strip (Attention: spoilers! So let me know if you don’t want this) and the mini comic pdf Sex and the Suburbs (These will be emailed to you, make sure your email address is included in your paypal donation form)
* $25+ dollars: A6 hand-inked sketch b&w or simply coloured with Protip markers.
* $50+ dollars: A6 hand-inked, hand-painted watercolour.
* $100+ dollars: A5 hand-inked, hand-painted watercolour.
The highest donor will, on top of their sketch/painting, receive:
* An original hand-inked/painted page from the comic (available comics can be seen in the store)
* The original journal comic done for this Sketch-A-Thon (4 pages, hand inked and coloured) Includes spoilers!
* A signed original copy of the minicomic Sex and the Suburbs (nsfw). There are only 10 left and I’m keeping all but one.
Please, please, please be sure to include in the form what you would like a sketch of.
Since this sort of thing tends to take time you will be mailed an order number and you can check your order status here.
Here’s some examples of work done for the previous Sketch-A-Thon.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:01 pm
That last one is mine, guys, on the wall next to my bed. And it is even lovelier in person.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Just like you amirite
June 1st, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I can see mine ! Anders with the bottle !
June 1st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
OH my goodness, the one with the Mario raccoon suit is out of this world.
June 1st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I really wish I wasn’t broke right now….
June 1st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Were I not as destitute as you are in America (which means unless you get shit together, you fucked), I’d grab one. Maybe ask for a Anders v. Bunny crossover. Good luck with that!
June 1st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
oh man, tintin & chang in love, with captain haddock broken-hearted… soooo cute! you even got chang’s weird wobbly pants down. yeah!
June 1st, 2009 at 6:31 pm
The hand shadow reminds me of the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and yet Anders looks so hopeful!
June 1st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I can’t help but go “Awww” at the first panel. Seeing those two get along long enough to play a game was one thing, but to actually sleep next to each other? Wow.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Holy cow you’ve been busy! Lookit all that awesome art! Seeing them sleeping next each other makes me wonder how in the world Johan is strong enough to beat Anders up, he looks so tiny next to him! Low center of gravity + lots of trips to prison = thug
June 1st, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Hi- congrats on the regular posting! It’s great for me since I just found your comic and really enjoyed going through the archives. Now I’m eagerly awaiting any new posts
Thanks for your work! I love it!
June 1st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
rawr, renee. :3 Good luck with your sketch-a-thon.
It’s probably the sleep deprivation, but I find your dedication to doing what you love and finding a way to make it happen kind of inspiring.
god i hate that word. >.<
Look, I just think it’s kick-ass
Rock on
June 1st, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Good God, is there anyone in this series Anders HASN’T slept with? XD
June 1st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I’m glad you’re finding fulfillment with updating constantly, and I’m sure your readers are happy too, me included! I know the feeling of satisfaction that I get when I’m consistently pumping out artwork is just great, and I imagine that’s similar to what you get with your comics. I’ve been reading Anders Loves Maria for over a year, and it’s probably one of the few comics I’ve kept in my bookmarks since first discovering it, not to mention the very first I’ve really read regularly.. Those little drawings are adorable, by the way. I might see if I can find some extra cash to take you up on this sketch-a-thon thing…
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 am
Haha, Johan looks cute in Kuribo’s shoe. There are no words for the awesomeness of that picture.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:25 am
Man, that’s a steal. I’m recently unemployed and I still donated for a sketch. LOVE your art.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:09 am
wow it’s crazy to see my picture on the top left!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
woooo for the new post.
rock on!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
Johan is the little spoon
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Yes! That Tintin picture is the best! I don’t suppose you have a better photo of that one? I learned to read on those comics when I was 5 and have been giggling over their closet cases since I was 15.
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:35 pm
(second one)
HEY LOOK ITS DR. MCNINJA
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Tintin!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
aw! Johan is a small scrappy fella next to Anders the tree!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:34 pm
@Bugg: LOL
And in this case it is obvious they didn’t have sex.
(For me it is clear A&LS had.)
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:49 am
johan is soo tinyy
love.
June 3rd, 2009 at 4:10 am
So how long will this sketch-a-thon go on for? I have to wait for the weekend to get paid. PS: I almost posted sketch-a-thong. Oh my.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
See, I told you they were gay for each other.