So first off I'd like to say that I actually have been drawing a lot more recently than before. However, a lot of it isn't exactly stuff I'd like to post here so that's not helping anyone watching me unfortunately. I do plan to change all that after AATR which has been a wonderful way for me to experiment with a kind of looser and more expressive style. I feel like it's really coming into it's own and I'm givin it some room to stretch it's legs, my hope is to let it really unwind, y'know, give it some walkin around money and just let it go to town.

I'd like to say I am honored to once again be working with the talented Mr. who is doing the writing for my AATR. If you're unfamiliar with his work go check him out ASAP, he's very underrated and has a style that works well outside the DA OCT kind of circuit. I've worked with him on Heroes Anonymous (more stuff I've drawn but not posted) and it's been really greatfor my development to diversify the characters I draw and the scenarios that they are in. Plus, when working with someone else's impressive characters really pushes me to take the time to nail the pacing and delivery that gives his work it's due respect.

Speaking of due respect, I want to say a mighty special thank you to all the bartenders in America. I am here currently, but headed back the UK for a more permanent stay soon, and before I leave I want to show my appreciation for the bartenders across America. Those glorious men and women who tend to the bar and the consumers behind it; mixing spirits and aperitifs with a deft hand and doling out the right drink at the right time. This isn't to snub the premixed flavor (or flavour) of foreign bars with measured amounts of set liquor per cocktail, but merely a tip of the hat to the service of giving me more bang for my buck. Now some may drink to slow down, some to speed up, others may want to just take the edge off, and others still just want to cut as loose as fucking possible. No matter what your motivation, the bartender is there to guide your journey along the magical highway and lubricate any social situation the night throws your way.

Before someone throws out the comments about "you don't need liquor to enjoy yourself!" I'd like to say that I am by no means claiming that you need to drink to get alid or have fun or even to be social; it is not necessary. Similarly, you don't NEED lube to masturbate, but we can all agree that it's more fun with it. Alcohol is called the social lubricant for a reason. Still, drinking is not for everyone and some people are perfectly loose/slow/fast/high/etc. on their own, and others simply cannot handle the responsibility that comes with inebriation. That being said for those who do drink socially and enjoy a fine rousing night please always remember that alcohol, like any other legal inhibitor, is designed to be consumed within reason. Reason,however, is often a relative term and a reasonable amount of drinks in Vegas versus a reasonable amount of drinks at a dinner party are going to vary greatly. When in doubt the golden rule of drinking, and sometimes life in general, should be "Just because you can doesn't mean you should" In other words "Just because the video is on youtube doesn't mean you should watch 2 Girls 1 Cup" or "Just because they make it in your size doesn't mean you should buy that dress" I know that historically, I am not known for my reserve and self control and I am in no position to judge or preach for I believe that many of the great inventions of our time came from doing exactly what you should not do. I'm sure that's how Irish Carbombs came about and those are delicious! But for every Irish Carbomb there are countless Jaegerbombs that accompany it, and at the end of the day you'll have to decide which side of the fence you're likely to land on and wether or not you can live with it. So be you bold or be you humble, always be true to yourself, and drink hearty me mateys!