Ode To Shopping
That’s all for today!
Week 2!
Here we go, week 2!
So, as you might have seen, I didn’t quite get as much posted last week as I was hoping. 3 out of 5? Not bad, but great either. The truth of the matter is, I spent a lot of time making things (also, partying), but unfortunately, not a lot of time finishing them. But good news: this week is already gearing up to be quite different! I already have lots in the works!
For a couple of days this week, I’ll be doing a special feature: a comic strip series.
Expect to see more from Maxwell Getwell as the week goes on!
Oh, and it’s worth pointing out, if you enjoy these strips, you should definitely check out Chainsawsuit by Kris Straub. These works are certainly an homage to his style and humor.
See you guys tomorrow!
A Little Adventure
Hello!
Today I bring you something a bit different! As some of you know, I’m a bit of a fan of theoretical physics, including quantum mechanics and the like. But quantum mechanics has always struck me as a bit unintuitive, confusing, and hard to define. So I set about trying to imagine what it would be like to explore the quantum world without knowing anything about it! Here’s a short short, told, as you can imagine, in true Seussian-style!
The following books made this project possible, and are great non-technical introductions to theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, relativity, string theory, and stuff like that!
Asimov, Issac. A Short History of Chemistry.
Barnett, Lincoln. The Universe and Dr. Einstein.
Greene, Brian. The Elegant Universe.
Hawking, Stephen. A Brief History of Time.
Steinhardt, Paul J., Neil Turok. Endless Universe.
The Paper Face
Hey!
So, for today, I’m actually publishing a biographical comic that I made earlier this year (well, technically, LAST year!) as part of a writing class. I’ll have something totally new for tomorrow, with the extra time to put something together.
This comic is called “The Paper Face.”
Going Solo!
Create or Die: January 6 – January 17! IT’S ALREADY BEGUN!
You can check out the first entry for this project here. Make sure to check back here for the next two weeks! It’s gonna be fun!
As I stated, I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to update 5 days a week yet (it’s a lot!). I’m going to shoot for it, but I guarantee I’ll update at least three days a week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday). And if I miss a day? Well, then I’m counting on you to help me figure out what I have to do… but I’m not planning on it!
Seriously, I’m excited. Thanks guys!
January 6 – The Flower Gem
Woah!
I’ve got some EXCELLENT news for all you Create Or Die fans out there. For the next two weeks, I’ll be doing a solo version of Create Or Die with a focus on Storytelling. I hope you’re excited!
So, without further ado, I present to you the first installment of Create or Die 2014: The Flower Gem. This is a short story based on and emulating the structure of Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
The Flower Gem
A Fairy Tale
Once upon a time there was a poor farmer who lived tucked away in the remote countryside of a vast and rich kingdom. The farmer was an honest, hardworking man, who toiled in the fields every day from dusk until dawn to provide for his wife and five children. But each night, after a long day’s work, even though he was weary as could be, he always came home with a joyous smile on his face. For a time, the family lived in simple happiness.
Then, one day, his wife, seeing how hard the farmer was working, said to him: “you always work so hard for us. You deserve help! You should go into town to hire hands to work in the field with you.”
The man smiled and shook his head. “But I love working for you and the family. It’s a blessing! Besides, we have so little. We have no money to pay for workers.”
But, with a smile, the wife produced a small box and handed it to a farmer. As he opened it, the twinkling candlelight revealed a beautiful flower-shaped gem, more exquisite than any other gem in the world. “Where did this come from?” he asked, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
The wife explained that it was a family heirloom. “This should fetch enough to pay for several seasons of work.” But the man shook his head. She was right, but he wouldn’t sell her family heirloom, he protested. But it was no use. She was adamant, and it was decided: he would travel to the market on the following morning.