Josh  <Review Old Rants>
Post Date: 5/5/2008 2:40:01 PM
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Well folks, it seems that I'm making my come back, slow and steady. We're re-organizing the group and getting back on the track that I was forced to abandon in the past. We're setting up the weekly (maybe bi-weekly) meetings that we had long ago and we're beginning the practice and experimentation with the story and characters. Jasser's practicing his inking, Dre's working on his toning with photoshop, and Jorge is trying his best to pencil without shading and toning (he kinda wants to be a manga-ka, but we've gone thru it already); the volume is gonna come out this year, do or die.

For those in the know, a group calendar is now up and running in places were wandering eyes can't see. I'll be getting designs out for the new site and possibly outsourcing the bulk of the task. We've decided to copyright everything that has been created up until now, so I'll be working on that in the meantime.

Enough with the updates for now, this is Josh... signing off


Jorge  <Review Old Rants>
Post Date: 4/27/2008 7:57:18 AM
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Anywho... Its been a while since I've ranted. The real reason was that I really wanted to get something done before I got back online. So far I've only gotton some practice and concepts developed for Zlucy, but no real push to the story. I began reading several refrence books on writing but nothing too technical (I suffer reading). Still, I cannot push reading aside anylonger. Not if I plan on becoming a writer myself.

I've learned alot about character development and role playing, and it seems that Im not quite writing what is considered to be characters that can "hold their own". So far this has been my mission.

School has been another option to tweek my writitng, but since my last semester (2004) I think I've developed a phobia for MDCC. Although my last visit wasn't as uncomfortable, so mabey I can give it a try once again. Or try a diffrent school. That all falls on how empty my pocket is.

Josh has spoken about going outta the country for a few years and I've been reflecting on how that will affect my work here on the site and my own projects as well. He's also got plans for moving SAMNIN along by this year. Hopefully this will inspire me to push my writing.

I havent been really just sitting on my ass. Its been practice and practice- but really an artist should be expected to have something to show for once in a while so I dont feel like I've progressed with my material as I have in skill.

With this said, Im considering (which is probably not a decision that Im gonna have a choice for) working with Xaviers in his gallery. Although he doesnt have a venue anymore, his spunkyness makes me feel like he can pull this off.

Funny how a diffrent personality can make something so profoundly impossible seem so easy. Although now Im left with how I fit in with the Graff/Tattoo community, and what kind of artwork would I contribute that would reflect this cult style. I sure as hell cant just paint turtles... Or can I?

Jasser  <Review Old Rants>
Post Date: 10/28/2006 1:45:24 PM
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Hey guys... I know I've been missing for a minute. Everything has been crazy and finally this month will now come to an end. Now I can really focus on making money.

Other than that, nothing else to report. Call me up guys we need to hang. Saw 3 came out... you guys down?


Dre  <Review Old Rants>
Post Date: 4/27/2008 3:53:38 PM
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Hey folks, Josh here. This is a filler message until Dre realizes that he's got an account on the website for ranting. I guess until then, this will remain. I suppose I'll offer up a bit of a more formal introduction. The newest member, in the four odd years since I added the ranting system and only individual to penetrate the original triad, Andres "Dre" Redondo. An artist of sorts, he has been associated with the group for years and has assisted in many inventions, as well as whine about not seeing any changes. Warm welcomes.

We'll find out how often he really checks the site as I don't intend to tell him of this new account and await his request for access to his new account.

-Josh