I won't be working on Dillon anymore... not *forever*, just not until I re-shape everything and have time to really put my heart into it.
When I started Dillon, it was just sort of a random doodle that I thought I'd morph into a plot--which I did, and it didn't come out half bad. I made characters I still love no matter what. I love the story and the people and the look of my art with ms paint... all that jazz.
However, I bum-rushed it like the 12-year-old that I was, to the point where some of the character's decisions weren't like them at all, but a plot device decision I used to make things make sense.
I also began to stray from the pixelated MS paint I used, and now my passion for that program is pretty much dead. I don't want to make pages feeling like it's a chore, you know?
And I also want to make Dillon better, and to do that, I'll wait for my prime and try to continue it there. That could be years and years away, but it'll happen... I'm sorry if you actually read it--I just want it to be a great comic, and I know I can't make it that if I'm not putting my whole dedication into it.
Working on Dillon made me the artist I am today. Deadpill and the other tiny comics I'm currentally doing are all thanks to the hit-and-misses or successes from this one little gem. I thank all of you for your kindness and critisisms, and your enjoying it for what it was worth. But I've gotta' move along now--I've been wanting to for ages, but never had the courage to just up and stop what I had worked so hard on in earlier years.
I'll leave this comic up on dd.com, on the off-chance I want to look back on it and remember the fun I had. And until Dillon returns better than ever--whenever it may be--please visit my other characters in my other comics.
Hey Ashleeeeee!
Yeah, I feel the same way about my first comic.. It was this thing that I thought was so amazing, but I didn't have the technique that I do now. I just rushed it and my method was so tedious.. I'd show it to my friends at school, and they couldn't tell what was going on or the difference between the characters...
But that comic made me what I am now. So I think all of us have to sacrifice our first comic like that.. And either abandon it, or redo it.
I guess I should start on reading Deadpill or something then!
I really liked that MSPAINT feel you gave, and trust me you're the only person I can say that too. Honestly, I thought this comic would go on forever. But I understand the need to restart. I'm in the process of that myself. And it feels a lot better to make something you care about that much better. Good luck :)
Abacus - Thanks so much for your support... :) I'm glad to have such nice readers.
Mina - Drats! Ha, ha! Well... I'm just really happy I got to kid around with you about this comic. I hope you'll read Deadpill and enjoy it as much as you did Dillon. >_
Damn, now I don't have an excuse to make that hot Erie/Tighe/Will yaoi triangle side-story. . . le sigh. . . ;)
Okay, I understand your reasons even though I will really miss Dillon, and hope that when the "someday" comes I'll be able to see it again. At least I own both books so that when you are rich and famous I can get you to sign them, right? I hope that whatever projects you devote yourself to in the now and future (the once and future author?) bring you joy and us obsession.
Well, it sucks, but I completely understand. I know a lot of artists who have just up and smacked us all in the face with the dreaded 'hiatus', but your heartfelt explanation convinced me that you're not one of those artists who's comfortable leaving their baby behind. It's nice to read that you're taking in to consideration everyone's feelings, most importantly your own, and deciding to leave Dillon up on DD. Even though I only found and read the archives extremely recently, heh, I've become endeared with all of the characters (we love you too, Erie). Knowing that Dillon will still be here until you decide to pick it up again, no matter how long it may be, is encouraging - and maybe a little fan-art-inducing, eh? Eh? Ha ha ^^ In the meanitime, I do and will continue to love your other comics and characters :D ♥
(Yes, pancakes are wonderful. Crap, now I want pancakes!)
