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Finding Inspiration

3/29/2022

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Written by Manuel A. Carmona
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   Sometimes as artists we have a difficult time finding inspiration when it comes down to create. I know people immediately go to poetic answers when we talk about inspiration, but the reality is that in many cases; inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. For me, inspiration strikes anywhere and anytime; and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I could be driving around town and suddenly an old house gives me an idea for a horror story, or maybe a cool looking race car gives me the inspiration for a race story; so on and so forth. But, when it comes to sitting down at the drawing board and coming up with ideas, inspiration is elusive sometimes; that's why you have to be proactive when it comes to creating.

   What do I mean by being proactive when it comes to creating? Simple, when inspiration hits; seize the moment. Don't wait until later in the day, don't let the muse escape you; stop what you're doing and create. You might be thinking "But sometimes we can't create at that specific moment in which inspiration hits, what then?" Well, here's what I do... I used to always carry with me some sort of notepad in case inspiration arrived; now I use the Notepad App on my phone. If an idea pops in my head, I simply pull out my phone and write a quick note; that way when I actually sit down to create I have a good starting point. That's me being proactive.

   Now, the poetic answer about the things that inspire me is simple; my family. My kids have literally changed the way I view my art now, I don't create just for me; I create so that they can enjoy it as well. I've turned down projects because the themes are inappropriate for young audiences, cause as much as I appreciate fans loving my work; I appreciate my kids enjoying what I create even more. Other than my family, music inspires me. 
   
​   Music is a powerful ally for creatives, it can motivate you, calm you down and some music can inspire you to create entire universes; for me music is as important as pencils and ink when it comes to creating art. Sometimes I need to illustrate a melancholic scene so I listen to Sarah McLaclhan, maybe I'm drawing a heartbreaking scene between two lovers so I listen to John Mayer, maybe I'm working on a fight scene so I listen to Eminem; it depends on what I'm working on at the moment but music never fails to inspire me. So there you go, my two main sources of inspiration are my family and music. 
Where Do YOU Find Inspiration When Creating Art? 

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Truthful Comics Will Be At IconiCon 2022!

3/9/2022

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What is IconiCon?

IconiCon is the biggest gathering of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comic and Anime fans in Suffolk, Virginia.
The Suffolk Public Library hosts the multi-fandom IconiCon in the spring each year complete with a Gaming Tournament, Cosplay Contest, Fan Art Contest, Exhibitors and more!
This event is FREE and for all ages.
Location:
North Suffolk Library
2000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435

Time:
Starts at 10:00 AM

​Ends at 3:00 PM
Schedule
10AM Doors Open!

10:30 Fantasy Themed Storytime with Ms. Elyssa
10-3 Demonstrations with Carlos Rivas of Mt Everest Karate Studio
10-3 Lego Fun with HARDLUG (Hampton Roads LEGO User Group)
10-3 Barony of Marinus
10-3 Passive Kids crafts

11AM 
Pop Culture Trivia 

Karaoke Jam
​12PM Smash Bros. Tournament
Cosplay Contest Ages 0-8

​1PM Maus & Banned Comics Panel with Geek Wellness Education
Fantasy Themed Storytime with Ms Elyssa
​2PM Cosplay Contest Ages 13+
Art and Writing Contest Winner Announcements

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Think Indie Podcast Ep. 2

3/6/2022

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Hang out with the @ThinkIndiePod team for a brand new episode sharing the love of ALL things #IndieComics and more! Join hosts: @Dodgy86inthemix @truthfulcomics @reikiwithtracy @paulgomez790 as they discuss and review King Spawn #1, Gunslinger Spawn #1, The Scorched #1 and the Spawn Universe as a whole. What did they expect when it was announced? Did it meet their expectations? Did it surpassed them? Join in the conversation by leaving your comment on their YouTube channel.

   Also, they also discuss and review two more indie titles: first is the fantastic web comic Those Who Sleep by Kelley Leanne Harris, the second title the cover is Megatomic Battle Rabbit by Stu Perrins and Israel Huertas. Those Who Sleep is available on Webtoons and Megatomic Battle Rabbit is published by Fair Spark Books. 


You can find the episode HERE!

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