So I've been sick since Christmas. Now I did take a holiday week break from the comic to wind a bit prior, but the Flu decided I should be punished for that. I am planning to post 2 pages instead of 1 this time as part of the belated holidays. As of now, one page is basically done as of this Tuesday and other approx. 20% complete. I've been trying to get work done this week, but this sickness has been working in cycles. Just when I think I'm getting better, I find myself confined to my bed shaking. Now this would have likely passed by now were I be allowed the time off my job to recoup. But no, bossman needs the branch at risk of illness I guess. So hopefully these next two days can see to me getting some progress into the comic pages and kicking this flu.

Had handle a lot of errands that required my immediate attention, but progress on page 4 is going. Looking like it's going to be A LOT more technical in detail than I originally planned. I should have more to show in the following week. Can't say for sure when I could have it ready yet. In the meantime, I've shared PINCERVERE's protagonist, Little Scout!

Only panel progress so far this week. I think I needed some time to think and practice how I'm gonna start using clip studio paint. Since that's a whole new beast and I want to make sure Pincerveres style stays the same in the transition. Plan to get to it tomorrow though. I really have the itch to keep creating. Despite some setbacks I'm hoping just blow through soon.

Think it's time to switch from Adobe Illustrator to Clip Studio Paint. And this of course has nothing to do my free Student Illustrator subscription finally running out. 

I've made a work schedule for the comic that I've been very dedicated to. So I could average it like a part-time job in terms of time that I'm putting in now. Wish I could put in more, but my real job is demanding enough. Going to keep posting content when I'm able. And I'm in a pretty good state right now. So it goes, so it goes.

"Glory to Inkwell! Well, that used to be the common greeting and goodbye. Now we just wave to each other and go about our days. Which is ok, since it's good for temporary goodbyes too."

- Former Queen Maple

New comic is taking longer than expected and I would like to say I will have it ready "by" this week, I'm adding more detail to this one as practice for improving my paneling and style. Plus I'm making a new cover for my webtoons account to start posting The Colony there as well.

Also Stray is out so I would like to have time to play that when I have the time. Let me know if any of you would be interested to see a stream of it so the PS5 can start training.

I will be updating submission days for when new comics will be up. This time, however, I will be submitting a new comic each week when I have it ready. So moving forward, there will be no exact day when a new comic will go up. 

To clarify, there will be a new comic sometime each week (Saturday being the max deadline when a comic will go up).

This I think, is a better fit for were my current developing situation is at the moment. This way I'll have more of my weekends freed up and time throughout my week to stress less of getting a comic in at an exact day and time. As well as feel less inclined to rush myself but still put out good content. 

This still means new comics will go up to the Patreon first and in its proceeding available tier days. Lastly, new comics will go up on the website and socials on the same day. Which will be after Patreon access has been covered.

I'm also considering, depending how may more patrons I'm able to get, lengthening the early access days for patrons at some point. It's just a thought for now, but I'm wondering if it will help the Patreon in exclusivity means. Well see.

Stay tuned, and why not become a patron in meantime to keep The Colony and myself going?

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecolonycomics?fan_landing=true

Website: https://thecolonycomics.com/

Yeah, I have COVID. Thankfully, it's only been moderate and I've been noticeably improving each day, but on the initial days I was quite taken aback with symptoms that really knocked me flat. So as doctor recommended I've had to keep it easy with rest. This has meant I haven't had the days I wanted to work on and get the comic in on time. Nonetheless, you can still expect a comic this week, as I have made progress on my better days. I won't place an exact day, but when it goes up it will be in keeping with the order of Patreon (proceeding access to tiers), Website, and all related social media. 

I should also mention I'm still learning the ins and outs of Clip Studio. So for the time being I will be sticking with Illustrator for creating The Colony. I made attempts with it for the upcoming comic then had to start from scratch as I kept running into technical errors. It's a pretty robust program and I still have a lot to learn.

Till then, hang around and catch up on The Colony or become a patron in support.

I've posted an update regarding upcoming content for The Colony on the patreon. Please check out the full details in the link below:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/update-and-66225557