Back again, bit of a break this time. I've been contacted by Alex Hughes (no relation), and thought you might like his site: This is Alex Hughes.posted by Alex at 5:17 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2003 |
On another note, my potential lodger from last week has bailed on me, so I'm still looking. There's a guy coming to see it this evening, so fingers crossed.
Caricatures 'n' stuff...
Back again - almost a week running now. Stumbled upon the website for Jonathon Cusick today. He's one of the caricaturists that contributed to my book 'Learn to Draw Caricatures', but is probably better known now as the guy who did the caricatures for the Cadbury's Chocolate adverts in the ad breaks for 'Coronation Street'. Anyway, he's horribly talented, and his site is http://www.jonathancusick.com.posted by Alex at 7:06 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 |
Ran out of ink the other week - might not sound like much, but it's something of a pain in the arse. I don't use a particularly unusual ink - Rowney Kandahar Black Indian Ink, but couldn't seem to find someone who stocks it. The local art shops didn't have any and wouldn't order in any until the end of the month, my usual art supply websites didn't seem to stock it(I use the 1 litre bottle - the last one lasted a three or four years), but eventually hit on a site that supplies it - http://www.tattoo-supplies.co.uk. Yup, that's right, a tattoo supplier. I didn't even realise that tattooists used indian ink (not quite sure what I thought they did use mind you), but I'm grateful to them. I do know it's a bugger to wash off your hands, so maybe it's more permanent than I initially thought. Don't know what it is, but whenever I find a combination of materials that works for me, they stop making it. So far, I've had to spend time to track down paper, ink, nibs and C3 board-backed envelopes (don't get me started).
On another note, it looks like I've got a lodger for my spare room through EasyRoomMate.com, which has taken a bit of a weight off my mind. Just got to get references and whatnot sorted out, and hopefully he'll be in by the beginning of November. More details as they come...
It's the bailiffs...
Oh, goody, had a little shock when I got home the other night - a note from the bailiffs!posted by Alex at 6:26 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2003 |
Luckily not for me, but the previous occupant, so easily sorted out in the morning, but still gave me a bit of a sleepless night in the meantime.
Anyway, otherwise I've been a little off colour - I think I've got one of those things that are going around, whatever that means. Nothing too serious, but not exactly feeling fantastic. On top of that I've got a blood test tomorrow morning, which means fasting tonight. Oh, well...
StripSearch
Continuing my aim to keep this thing up-to-date, I'm currently working on putting together a two-page strip for a competition - StripSearch, the deadline for which is tomorrow. Now, I've never written a strip that's gone further than three panels (I like the quick gag in preference to the long drawn-out one - no pun intended), so this could prove to be a bit of a challenge. It's only a Birmingham-wide competition, so i'm hoping this might improve my chances a little.posted by Alex at 3:01 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 |
Anyway, if it's any good when I finish (bits of it are drying as I type), I might post some of it here. I will of course (memory willing) post here if I'm in any way successful...
I just don't know where to start...
Never having kept a diary before, I really don't know where to start, so I'll kick off with a bit of recent history... I've just bought my first house (foot on the property ladder and all that), and have spent the best part of the last six months (and a fair bit of my savings) on repairs and re-decorating - with a lot of help and support from my family.posted by Alex at 11:38 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2003 |
I bought the house with the intent of letting a room, and I'm proud to say it's (just about) ready for habitation. So, if you're looking for a pleasant large furnished room in the Bearwood area of Birmingham, please don't hesitate to get in touch. If I get round to it, I might even put some pictures of it up here as well...
