I was really hesitant with this week’s strip at first. I had the notion of the boxing analogy in my mind but I didn’t know where to take it. I had a few ideas, but I didn’t like any of them. Nevertheless, I jumped headlong into drawing it. Fortunately, a good idea came to mind and BAM! It’s amazing how often that happens. I probably could have put some backgrounds in the last panel. Other than that, I’m really happy with the way it turned out.
Your comic consistently makes me laugh out loud, haha.
I agree with Lance!
Although I have a side comment- I think you sell yourself too short in the narrative! Seems like every week you point out something that disappointed you that I would never pick out on my own (ie. no backgrounds in last panel). I was too busy laughing and enjoying the comic to notice. It’s like you’re saying “whoa whoa whoa slow down there Emily, you might like this comic strip but what about THIS!” And then you hit me with a little detail. I refuse to be discouraged! I declare that I’m impressed with Life Items no matter what you say narrative!
Good point Emily. I assumed if I pointed out the flaws as “known” flaws, I would be letting people know that I’m aware of the stuff that’s less than stellar, like bad proportions, sparse backgrounds, etc. But, you’re right; it also draws undue attention those things.
Yeah, I know what you mean. I tend to do that with my work too!