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.
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Posted by Sirbluescreen - November 20th, 2023
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.
Posted by Sirbluescreen - October 25th, 2023
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.
Posted by Sirbluescreen - July 22nd, 2022
"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
Posted by Sirbluescreen - July 19th, 2022
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.
Posted by Sirbluescreen - June 16th, 2022
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?
Posted by Sirbluescreen - June 1st, 2022
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.
Posted by Sirbluescreen - May 9th, 2022
I've posted an update regarding upcoming content for The Colony on the patreon. Please check out the full details in the link below:
Posted by Sirbluescreen - April 21st, 2022
So given that I recently updated/added tiers to The Colony Patreon...(www.patreon.com/thecolonycomic…)
...I will also be updating submission days to go along with it, so that patrons and fans get a good idea when comics will go up each week.
Reminder: anything you can give helps in greatest way. Making The Colony full time for me.
Wednesday - Comic available to Patron tiers 3 to 6
Thursday - comic available to Patron tier 2
Friday - comic available to Patron tier 1
Saturday - comic available on The Colony Comics Website (thecolonycomics.com/)
Sunday - comic available on all my social media
Twitter -
Instagram -
www.instagram.com/sirbluescree…
DeviantArt - www.deviantart.com/mrbluescree…
NewGrounds -
Reddit -
www.reddit.com/user/MrSirBlues…
Tapas -
Posted by Sirbluescreen - April 9th, 2022
I thought it would be good to give everyone an update of what’s to come with The Colony in the next month. First off, I don’t have to do political comedy anymore with my comic as told directly from my editor. I only have to submit four more comics in closing of my cartoonist position that I’ve held for nearly three years now. I decided around at the start of 2020 to get serious with my role and put in some real effort in creating each comic. Hence you’ll noticed the redesigns if you go back enough and compare them from then to now.
I love making comics ever since my days in middle school. The Colony itself is actually based off of a couple comic series I used to make for my own enjoyment. I actually have those collected in a think binder in storage still. Might show them off here and there. But that’s for another time. Anyhow, with The Colony I can absolutely see myself continue to make and share with you all. That is to say, at the moment. I know of creators that one day their interest just drops in what they’ve been making for some what ever reason. I like to think that won’t happen to me at all, or at least far enough where I can comfortably see myself tying off The Colony as another entry in that thick binder I mentioned.
That said, I have soooooo many ideas where I want to take The Colony after my position ends in early to mid May of 2022. Characters to introduce and develop (that includes current ones). Places and storylines to explore. Partial tweaks to some designs and improve upon (believe me I’m learning new things everyday). And a certain story arc that needs finishing now that I can do what I want very soon (the siege arc will finally come to an end).
I’ve laid out a list in order of what I have in mind in terms of my comics content in order this year.
1. Four more comics that lead into The Colony’s Espionage arc/finishing the Elden ring fanart.
2. Tying up the final part of The Siege Arc.
3. Starting The Colony Espionage arc.
4. On and off comics from The Colony that don’t deal with major story implications, perhaps minor then. I have an ending in mind, but by no means do I want to rush it. This comic is going to be long term.
5. Another potential story arc.
That’s about what I have planned out. I plan in May, once I’m out of school and in the work force, to have a more detailed time table of specific comic content this year. As my upcoming job after graduation will likely be a major factor of what I can plan to put out. So no direct promises yet.
Until then, I want to thank you all who enjoy The Colony. So far its been good, but once I’m given total reign of what I can do, I know it’s going to be great. I would be lying if I didn’t say making comics is my dream. I’ve had to put it off for a while due to life implications and past self being in a worse space mentally. But things have gotten incrementally better as I’ve pushed myself to be someone I can respect. So I’m darn proud to have kept the The Colony going. To that end, I would be lying as well if I wasn’t to say I could see myself making comics full time. Thankfully Patreon is still around and other outlets that I could try, but my best shot at the moment is having enough Patrons support my efforts. So I humbly ask you to become a patron at a moments notice. I’ll leave my Patreon link down below along with my other socials if you wish to support those as well too.
Thank you all for everything!
– Sirbluescreen (Mrsirbluescreen…eh you get the idea)
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/thecolonycomics
Website
Socials
https://twitter.com/sirbluescreen
https://www.instagram.com/sirbluescreen/
https://www.deviantart.com/mrbluescreen1313
https://sirbluescreen.newgrounds.com/
Posted by Sirbluescreen - March 6th, 2022
Check out The Colony Comics Website and join the Patreon! I bet you can't even pledge to the first tier you coward!
https://www.patreon.com/thecolonycomics