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3D update #6: The End
🕑 Added 2022-10-09 14:59:47 +0000 UTCWow! It's been a while since I made a 3D update. Mostly because not much has been happening in that regard.
Once the Alfie hiatus was over I immideately remembered why I don't pick up any other big/long term projects. Keeping Alfie updated (even in the reduced 2 pages per week state) takes too much out of me to get anything big going. As it turns out 3D animations/comics count as big.
I feel silly about making that big announcement about 3D being the future of this patreon. That is definitely not the case. I will continue to use 3D to help myself along, but I just can't focus on it now. I am thinking about taking all mentions of 3D content off the tier discriptions. Any 3d/animated content I make will be too sporadic for me to be comfortable to use it as a potential reward.
I do want to try doing some more animated paintings like these two. They were a good middle ground time wise. Maybe if I build up a page buffor for Alfie? We'll see.
My new 3D skills do come in handy in setting up new Alfie pages though. Being able to use 3D models for more complex scenes is a godsend. This chapter will have some wacky crowd scenes and I can't even imagine just plotting them out by hand. No thank you.
I don't think I'll be making any more 3D updates... But I did enjoy periodicaly writing about my art progress. I think I'll keep doing that.
Comments
Pleasant Apathy
Based on what I read from your comments you seemed to enjoy the time you spent learning the process and working with it. I thought everything you put out for 3D was pretty impressive and would love to see more, but honestly all your work is impressive. Do whatever brings you the most joy, I doubt any of your patrons will be disappointed in it, regardless of the form it takes.
Fester's Lampshade
It's okay to make statements that turn out to be aspirational.
Don
Do more 3d when you have time, don't give up on it
Generic
Life is a journey. Sometimes when you look back you don't recognize where you came from, but you had to go there to be here.
NakedSunFlower
I understand you very well. Perhaps now you will not have the desire to do it again, but I think you should not give it up completely, especially since your success in 3D is phenomenal!
kawaichou
Makes sense, I can't imagine burning yourself out for this would be terribly kind to yourself in the long run- but the content you did make was incredible, so I do hope it feels like you got something out of your hard work! That's not to say you should keep at it, but - you sound frustrated, so I wanted to say that at least. I'm glad, as I'm sure most of us are, that you are making the best decision for your own sanity / well being.
Joshua D Hussa
Love the content, it's always a nice surprise when the 3D content pops up, don't burn yourself out on something that could be a nice random "treat" for yourself when creating something new! Keep up the good work!
NakedAlice
Well, yes, 3D updates must take a lot of time and effort, you're right. Nevertheless, I am sure you will definitely need these 3D skills in the future!
Lewis
Do you have links beside Twitter? I don't have a Twitter and it doesnt allow me to view it without one π
Murdock
Part of me wants to say "Something is better then nothing." I've seen too many creators get overwhelmed and just disappear. I'm hoping you are seeing this as a healthy choice.
Micah French
I miss the days of hand drawn animation. Like Gunsmith Cats. The chase scenes always looked amazing.
Micah French
Ya, as nice as the 3d looked, I personally think your 2d work is better. Using the 3d tools to make your workflow easier sounds like thatβs the way to go. Glad that your getting a method down. Iβm a sucker for 2d. Mostly because 3d always looks too perfect to the point of uncanny valley. Anime would always use that to cut corners and it always clashed.
InCase
Definitely not right now. For now I'll focus on the Waifu project: https://twitter.com/WaifuTactical Since it's so easy to do. Drawing a waifu every couple of days takes infinitely less planning and effort than even a short comic.
Shawn K. Younkin
Completely understandable! I def hope you pick it up again as what you already created is pretty awesome!
Shabozz
Does this mean you will do more 2d comics that aren't Alfie? Some of my favorite work of yours are one off comics, I'd love for them to have a place in your schedule again - even if its down the line.
