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There's a new art forum out for those of us who miss Sketch Tavern (and I know I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that).
Check it out!
[link]
Thanks, !


Features are still goin' on, so the next six people to respond will still be featured (and I have a feeling it'll be a while before all the slots are filled).

Yes! Time for some features! Here are the rules ^^ (as stolen from )

1) For each of the 15 first people answering this journal I will put his/her avatar and the three deviations I like from his/her/its gallery on the list.

2) If you answer, you'll have to do the same in your journal, putting me on the first place, completing this way the list with 15 people.The idea of this is not to get a free feature, it is to spread art around for everyone.

A'ight! ^^

And because I stole this from his journal, the first place goes toooo...

1.


2.


3.


4.
http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/26752509/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:33:15 PDT
Dang! It's October already?
Time does fly. And my throat's killin' me.
Not a great way to start the month.

Features are still goin' on, so the next six people to respond will still be featured (and I have a feeling it'll be a while before all the slots are filled).

Yes! Time for some features! Here are the rules ^^ (as stolen form )

1) For each of the 15 first people answering this journal I will put his/her avatar and the three deviations I like from his/her/its gallery on the list.

2) If you answer, you'll have to do the same in your journal, putting me on the first place, completing this way the list with 15 people.The idea of this is not to get a free feature, it is to spread art around for everyone.

A'ight! ^^

And because I stole this from his journal, the first place goes toooo...

1.


2.


3.


4.
... ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/25733538/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/25733538/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:06:38 PDT
Today, I'm officially old.
Still can't believe it.
I don't FEEL 30...

To all my American friends, Happy Independence Day.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/25311730/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/25311730/ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:10:12 PDT
Taken from 's journal

For anyone that haven't clicked onto this directory of different plot devices, story ideas, characters, and just about everything else in the media, then I really advise that you do!

[link]

And to make things interesting as well as tie into this site... MEME! Sort off. ^^

Comment, name five tropes you apply to my work with any of my characters and I'll name five tropes that apply to your work. ^^ And then copy and paste this into your journal. ^^

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/25131820/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/25131820/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:20:29 PDT
David Carradine

1936-2009

[link]

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/24075947/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/24075947/ Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:05:30 PDT
As many know by now, the Conficker worm went live on April 1st, 2009. What was supposed to wreck millions of infected PCs worldwide really did about as much damage as the Y2K bug (or a mouse fart) did.

However, the last few days preparing for this potential catastrophe created more panic and annoyance to myself and my coworkers than the actual worm did. I can only wonder what goes on inside the heads of those that create such problems as computer viruses and spam. Are they just unemployable losers looking to rip the world off? Are they a bunch of anti-establishment cyberpunk wanna-bes who've seen The Matrix too many times? Whatever they may be, it seems to me like we are dealing with people who have absolutely no lives.

Though the Conficker worm hasn't done much yet, Microsoft has put a $250,000 bounty on the head of Conficker's creator. Personally, had I the information leading to his arrest I'd rat him out for free just out of sheer contempt.

Seriously, all you wanna-be hackers, code-crackers, slackers-- get out of your parents' basement, get a real job and GET A LIFE!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/22704575/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/22704575/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:57:42 PST
Not quite sure what I'm happier about...

Bush's departure:
[link]

Or Obama's arrival:
[link]

Either way, I guess it's win-win.
Best of luck, President Obama!
And Dubya, don't let the door hit ya where the dog
should've bit ya!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/22173370/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/22173370/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:14:17 PST
BOO-YAH!

Just passed the 10,000 mark (and on Christmas Eve, no less)!

Thank you everybody!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20864492/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20864492/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:20:37 PDT
From the Journal of

For the first 20 people to reply to this journal I will select 3 deviations that I like from their gallery, even if I featured you in the past. I will select the most recent deviations in that case.

But! You must also make a journal saying the exact same thing in order for me to feature you.

Okay, I'm gonna change the rules a bit. I'm throwing out the second rule about making the journal saying the exact same thing. The first 20 people to respond to this journal will be featured no matter what.

Now, onto the art!


[link] [link] [link]


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[link] [link] [link]


[link] [link] [link]

There's still 16 more slots to go. What's everyone waiting for?

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20863673/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20863673/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:23:07 PDT
As everyone in the U.S. knows by now, the Presidential Election is just around the corner. If you're a U.S. citizen, you should probably pay attention to this. [link]

Don't you just love irony.

But, seriously, DO VOTE!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20692605/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20692605/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:36:50 PDT
From 's journal

Fake Friends Repost

No offense, but ... People are getting too fake on me . They only want posts, comments, or to see how many friends they can get. So let's see who will actually repost this. This is a test to see who's paying attention. This is a test to see how many people in my friends list actually pay attention to me. Copy and repost in your own bulletin. Lets see who the true friends are and I think I know who you are... Repost this if you are a friend...Don't reply... just copy and paste this in a new bulletin as "Fake Friends'

True friends will read and repost this. Fake friends will just ignore it.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20269563/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/20269563/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:38:39 PDT
I just realized this today. August 28 marked the day I first joined DA. I might've updated my journal sooner if I hadn't had so many distractions (such as work and 's AFL tournament).

Here's to Year 2 at DA! Let Year 3 Begin!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/19358559/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/19358559/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:02:58 PDT
I've been tagged again by

* 1. Post these rules.
* 2. Each tagged person must post 8 things about themselves on their journal.
* 3. At the end, you have to choose and tag 8 people and post their icons on the same journal.
* 4. Go to their pages and send a message saying you tagged them.
* 5. No tag-backs

1. I'm really not a fan of today's music. Maybe I'm too old to understand it.

2. Between ninjas and pirates, I can't pick a side since both kick ass.

3. I get annoyed rather easily. Just ask my family, friends and co-workers.

4. Though I am a registered Democrat, I am somewhat conservative on certain issues (like crime). I guess I'm more of a libertarian.

5. On that thought, I used to consider Dennis Miller [link] a neo-conservative suck-up ever since he took sides with President Dumb-$#!+. Though I still wish he would pull his nose out of Dubya's ass, Barbra Streisand and her fellow limousine-liberals piss me off just as much (if not more).

6. I'll watch bad movies just so I can say that they suck. By "bad" movies, I don't mean "so bad, it's good" (I actually LIKE those). I'm talking about true wastes of celluloid, like "You Got Served", "Leonard, Part 6" and "Battlefield Earth".

7. I don't follow technology too easily. For example, I have yet to own a Bluetooth or any other hands-free communication device. When it comes to such things, I'm worried whether or not I'm throwing my money away when purchasing such things.

8. I need to get out more.

I now tag...



Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/19008401/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/19008401/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:28:30 PDT
said it best about feeling a great disturbance in The Force.

[link]

[link]

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/18882549/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/18882549/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:47:47 PDT
[link]

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17888400/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17888400/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:28:42 PDT
Rules
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc., on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press NEXT to get answer.
3. You must write that song title down no matter how silly it sounds
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Put this in your journal.

1. If someone says "Is this okay?" you say?
Papercut- Linkin Park [Paranoid much?]

2. How would you describe yourself?
Big Talk- Warrant [Don't brag around me unless you can back it up]

3. What do you like in a girl?
Crazy Train- Ozzy Osbourne [I guess I like my ladies a little... eccentric]

4. How do you feel today?
Suicide Solution- Ozzy Osbourne [Now, that's just messed up]

5. What is your life's purpose?
Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners- Foo Fighters [Apparently, I'm to be trapped in an Australian gold mine]

6. What is your motto?
A Touch of Evil- Judas Priest [Yeah, that sounds about right]

7. What do your friends think of you?
English Civil War- The Clash [They think I'm a trouble-maker]

8. What do you think of your parents?
Breaking the Law- Judas Priest [They're a bit too controlling, I guess]

9. What do you think about very often?
Flying High Again- Ozzy Osbourne [Oh, come on! I'm so not into that]

10. What is 2 + 2?
Points of Authority- Linkin Park [Don't you oppress me with your fuzzy math!]

11. What do you think of your best friend?
System 11:11- Powerman 5000 [um, it seems he's some half-assed astronaut]

12. What do you think of the person you love?
Don't Stop Me Now- Queen [She makes me feel alive]

13. What is your life story?
The Nobodies- Marylin Manson [My life's an ongoing quest to escape the shadows of obscurity]

14. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Centre of Eternity- Ozzy Osbourne [I just want to go on and on until the end of time]

15. What do you think when you see the person you love?
Big City Nights- The Scorpions [She keeps me burning, always yearning]

16. What will you dance to at your wedding?
Numb- Linkin Park [Funny, I always thought my wedding would be a happy occasion]

17. What will they play at your funeral?
Time to Get Ill- Beastie Boys [No need to mourn. I'll be partying in the afterlife.]

18. What is your hobby/interest?
Welcome to the Jungle- Guns 'N' Roses [Tarzan wouldn't last a week in my jungle!]

19. What is your biggest fear?
Sneakin' out the Hospital- Beastie Boys [I guess I don't care much for hospitals]

20. What is your biggest secret?
Hangar 18- Megadeth [I'm really an evil alien overlord here to conquer your puny world. HAIL XENU!]

21. What do you think of your friends?
Hey, F*ck You- Beastie Boys [If you don't like 'em, then hey, you know]

22. What will you post this as?
Johnny Ryall- Beastie Boys

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17829101/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17829101/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:48:23 PDT
Okay, maybe I overreacted a bit upon first reading of this cockamamie Orphan Works legislation being proposed. Here's a link explaining many of the common misconceptions surrounding the legislation:

[link]

So, maybe it's not as bad as I (along with many other fellow deviants) have made it out to be. It might not even pass. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't stay informed.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17804432/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17804432/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:30:47 PDT
Click the link below and go to the article - Mind Your Business: You Will Lose All The Rights to Your Own Art By Mark Simon.

[link]

ARE YOU F***ING KIDDING ME?!

Well, apparently they're not! Now I remember why I used to hate the government as well as Corporate America. As if we artists didn't have it bad enough as is. It really frosts my nuts to even fathom such blatant disregard for our civil and creative rights.

To all the corporate fat-cats in the world--
If you want free artwork, then make it your damned selves!

I know I'm not alone here. Who else is fuming over this?

Okay, has explained the legislation and why we souldn't panic just yet.

[link]

Though that may make a bit more sense of things, I'm still not 100% sold on the idea.

There is also a petition floating around. Anybody that wants to sign it can do so here: [link]

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17136155/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/17136155/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:46:30 PST
Taken from the journal of
It seemed like fun, so I'm putting it up here.

Movie Meme:
1. Pick 15 of your favorite movies.
2. Go to IMDB and find a quote from each movie.
3. Post them here for everyone to guess.
4. NO GOOGLING/using IMDB or any other search functions to figure it out!
5. Strike out each movie that has been guessed correctly, then name who guessed it along with the movie.
6. Those who guess correctly have to continue with the meme.

On with the quotes!

1. "I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me."

2. "Haven't you seen Boyz N The Hood? Now one of US is gonna get shot."

3. "Chip, I'm all jacked-up on Mountain Dew!"

4. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

5. "The world ain't fair. Ya gotta take what you need when you can get it. Ya gotta learn to stand up for yourself. Ya gotta quit bein' a p***y and kick these kids in the balls or somethin'."

6. "I consider myself a nerd. And this movie has uplifted me."

7. "If anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any F***ing Merlot!"

8. "You were never there for me, were you mother? You expected Mike and Carol Brady to raise me! I'm the bastard son of Claire Huxtable! I am a Lost Cunningham! I learned the facts of life from watching The Facts of Life! Oh God!"

9. "I'll shove that bat up your ass and turn you into a popsicle."

10. "You look like your head fell in the cheese dip back in 1957."

11. "I'm Secretary of State, brought to you by Carl's Jr."

12. "It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

13. "Hey, I'm a reasonable guy. But I've just experience some very unreasonable things."

14. "I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!"

15. "Those who can't do, teach. And those who can't teach, teach GYM."

Hope they're not TOO easy.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/16713930/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/16713930/ Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:53:40 PST
A pretty close game throughout, both teams were neck and neck until the very end.
Still, I found it pretty uneventful. Personally, I prefer more one-sided games where one team plays its absolute best while the other team plays like crap and gets slaughtered.

But that's just me. I'm just a weirdo.

In other news, '08 is an election year. And this Tuesday is Super Tuesday, where most of the primary elections are taking place here in the USA. I know I'll be voting. I gotta go with Obama this time around. I honestly don't care for any of the other candidates, but that's just me.

So whoever in the US is old enough to do so...
GO VOTE!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/16679606/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/16679606/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:40:44 PST
My character Masta Shroom has made it into the final round of 's RandomVeus character contest. A lot of interesting characters have made it so far.
GO VOTE!

In other news, here's some random stuff for all to enjoy:
[link]
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[link]

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/16191019/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/16191019/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:25:40 PST
Here's a resolution: I need to put more work up here. It's a start!

For those who need some inspiration, the people at FunnyorDie.com have shared their own New Year's resolutions.

[link]

Happy '08, everybody!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15937776/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15937776/ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:35:22 PST
I'm sure a lot of you folks out there know this song: [link]

I always had a hunch that there was more to the song than those immortal lyrics, and now I've discovered the first part.
[link]

So, now we've got parts one and three of the classic holiday song. I think I remember hearing part two at some point in my youth (I probably just made it up myself).

Now, when we add all parts together, I think we have a true classic.

And it goes a little something like this:

Crashing through the roof,
In a one-horse open tree,
Busting out I go
Laughing all the WEEEEEE!

Batman's in the park,
Robin's in the hall,
The Joker's in the bathroom
peeing on the wall!

Jingle Bells, Batman smells.
Robin laid an egg.
The Batmobile lost its wheel.
The Joker got away. HEY!

Jingle Bells, Batman smells.
Robin laid an egg.
The Batmobile lost its wheel.
The Joker got awaaaaaaaaay!

5000 PAGEVIEWS!!!

How's that for a Christmas gift? That deserves a celebratory drawing of some sort.

Now, I'll have a happy New Year as well!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15714258/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15714258/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:00:39 PST
Oddest thing happened today. I was surfing the net while on my lunchbreak when I stumbled upon the blog site novus.liber [link]. There I discovered a somewhat disturbing image [link]

Those familiar with my work should easily recognize my Artist Pirate Flag (my AVATAR, for cryin' out loud) design at the bottom of the page.

This puts me in a very weird place. I mean, it looks like a harmless blog (which might even count as free publicity), but whoever put the image there didn't even bother to ask me if it was okay to do so. Nor did this person give me credit for it. At the same time, I'm worried that my work will be associated with something shady.

Does this count as theft? Should I go after this site? Or should I just be happy that someone liked my art enough to put it in their blog?

UPDATE: Okay, I've let the first one slide. Now someone else has used my work (same one). This time, I stumbled upon a Belgian "t-shirts store" website called Manteela.be. Back in September they apparently held a Jolly Roger Design Contest in celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day (or so I interpreted with my limited understanding of French). If you scroll down to the headline "Un fameux Butin!" and click on the phrase "plein de variations" you will see one of three images. One of them is my Artist's Pirate Flag.

Here's the link: [link]

Though I don't speak a word of French other that "Qui a coute le fromage?" (I think that's how it's written), I didn't find my work in their Collections page, so I can probably assume that these people are on the level.

Oh well. More free publicity for me, I guess.
Maybe I should thank them for putting my stuff out there.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15622981/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15622981/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:51:40 PST
here's something to get us all in the Thanksgiving spirit.

[link]

Enjoy!

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15321502/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15321502/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:29:40 PDT
The Voice has been silenced.
Nobody really seemed to notice this with all the Halloween hoopla going on the past few days.

For those who've never heard of him, here's a link:
[link]

Some clips of Will Ferrell as The Voice:
[link]
[link]

Note: I wanted to add a clip of him when he was on The Simpsons singing "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" but I couldn't find it anywhere.

Robert Goulet, R.I.P.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15105190/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/15105190/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:14:26 PDT
Just the other day, I picked up a copy of Computer Arts Projects issue 102 as it just came out here in the US this week. [link]

Though this magazine is always chock full of useful tips and tutorials for aspiring digital artists, this issue is of particular interest as it features artwork by fellow deviant
If you haven't checked out her gallery already, please do so and you'll see what I'm raving about.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14756860/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14756860/ Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:35:11 PDT
Starbucks is now targeting CHILDREN! That's just what the world needs-- more adolescent Tazmanian devils hopped up on caffeine (as if all the sugar and artificial food additives didn't do enough damage).

This isn't a totally new thing, either. I've often seen rugrats coming in and out of Starbucks and it boggles my mind. The scary thing is that Starbucks wasn't really trying to target them until now.

Still don't believe it? Read for yourself. [link]

Children should not be drinking coffee, period.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14385265/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14385265/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:31:09 PDT
Here's to many more years here at dA!

In other news: I recently received my copy of Cereal & Pajamas and it rocks! If you haven't yet gotten your copy, get it. [link]

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, there you are. ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14139892/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14139892/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:06:34 PDT [link].

The Rules:
1-post these rules
2-each person tagged must post 8 random(... hopefully interesting) facts about themselves
3-tags should write a blogpost of these facts
4- at the end of the post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named
5-go to their blog and leave a comment telling them they're tagged

The Facts:
1. I have prehensile toes, which allows me to open doors and pick up certain objects with my feet.
2. I'm so bad at sports, some of the Special Ed kids at my school were often picked for teams before me. Then again, some of these guys were decent athletes, so I shouldn't take it TOO hard.
3. When I was about 4 years old, I used to have nightmares about Lou Ferrigno (as The Incredible Hulk). Just goes to show how much of a wuss I am.
4. Speaking of The Hulk, of all the things that helped me get over said fear, it was an episode of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
5. My dad claims I convinced him to quit smoking.
6. I probably drink WAY too much coffee than I should. Oddly enough, I didn't really start until I went to college. Now I see little kids hanging out at Starbucks and it freaks me out.
7. I tend to annoy my friends with my uncanny knack for voice impersonations. Just don't as me to talk like Lisa Simpson (that's been impossible since puberty kicked in).
8. According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [link] (among other Carl Jung Archetype derivatives), I am an INTJ [link]

I Now Tag:
1. VagabondX [link]
2. SpaceCowboy76 [link]
3. Dr-Twistid [link]
4. MattCrap [link]
5. Quite-Possibly [link]
6. SpiritsOfTheNight [link]
7. ItchyScratchy [link]
8. Socialdbum [link]

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14020187/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/14020187/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:15:14 PDT

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13871840/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13871840/ Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:37:19 PDT
[link]
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[link]
[link]

Enjoy!

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13722189/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13722189/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:01:19 PDT
Excerpt taken from LightBombMike's [link] journal

Hey Everyone!

We got the order numbers in for Cereal and Pajamas, and we came up short of what we needed to cover printing costs.

But, we are not done fighting to make this happen. I know MANY of you ordered, and we don't want to let you down. We are all pitching together to cover the costs, but it is a sizeable amount.

So what can you do to help us out? We need to sell another 100 copies before the middle of August.

- If you haven't already ordered you can pre-order it here: [link]

- If you have pre-ordered, tell all your friends to do so as well. Show them this preview link: [link]

- If you have pre-ordered, as have all your friends, then hit any of us up for commissions.

I am ACTIVELY looking for commissions now, with all proceeds going directly to the printing of this book. So I'm going to be doing $10 sketches. You give me a character and $10 dollars, and you will get back an original sketch.

If you will be at Chicago, you can pick it up there along with a copy of the book. If you won't be there, I will mail it to you.

Also, I am willing to sell the originals to any of the Eat the Pattersons pages, so feel free to make me an offer for those.

All of us in the book poured our souls into each of our stories. This was our chance to shine, and we did just that. Now we just want to be able to share that with all of you.

So check out the preview of the book: [link] tell all your friends, and help donate anything and everything you can to make this happen.

Thank you all for your support!

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13644164/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13644164/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:37:21 PDT Try these instead. No tantrum-throwing German kids this time.

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One good thing about having my birthday fall on the Fourth is that few people would dare question my patriotism. Then again, I recently found out that Geraldo Rivera also was born on this day so many years ago (which is a slight source of shame for me).

Now I shall prepare myself for the chaos that will come with the fireworks. Every year, my neighborhood alone turns into something out of a Rambo movie. Oh, well. It only happens once a year, so I might as well make the most of it.

Have a safe and sane one, folks! ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13381563/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/13381563/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:45:03 PDT
Here's the latest case of untethered gun control. [link]

Don't get me wrong. I don't care much for guns, myself (I don't think I'm even emotionally mature enough to handle a real weapon). But we need to draw the line somewhere.

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Don't get me wrong, folks. I am a Christian myself, but these a-holes don't speak on my behalf. These people give Christianity a bad name, just as Al-Qaeda disgraces Islam.

Sam Kinison probably said it best here... [link]

Amen, Sam. Amen.

And peace be with all of you.

G.

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I just heard about this today. Kurt Vonnegut, one of my favorite authors, passed away on Wednesday. He was 84. [link]

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Of all the times to catch a throat cold, I had to catch it on St. Patrick's Day. I was planning on heading down to Maizekid74's [link] Sketchbook Session over at his place. I was looking forward to meeting some of my fellow deviants in person and maybe knocking back a few brewskis. So what if it's 50 miles from where I live? On the other hand, I don't want to get any of my fellow deviants sick or make myself worse. It's a real shame because from what I've heard about previous sessions, it's sure to be off the hook.

Well, I might not be able to make it there in person. But I'm already there in spirit.

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To celebrate my new jobbie, I went and saw 300 Friday night. Having not gone to the movies in so long, I thought I deserved it.

Take it easy, folks.

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/11635353/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/11635353/ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:15:51 PST [link] journal

I'm sure any serious artist who's ever been on Craigslist can relate to this article...

Article says: "Every day, there are more and more Craigs List posts seeking "artists" for everything from auto graphics to comic books to corporate logo designs. More people are finding themselves in need of some form of illustrative service.

But what they're NOT doing, unfortunately, is realizing how rare someone with these particular talents can be.

To those who are "seeking artists", let me ask you; How many people do you know, personally, with the talent and skill to perform the services you need? A dozen? Five? One? .none?

More than likely, you don't know any. Otherwise, you wouldn't be posting on craigslist to find them.

And this is not really a surprise.

In this country, there are almost twice as many neurosurgeons as there are professional illustrators. There are eleven times as many certified mechanics. There are SEVENTY times as many people in the IT field.

So, given that they are less rare, and therefore less in demand, would it make sense to ask your mechanic to work on your car for free? Would you look him in the eye, with a straight face, and tell him that his compensation would be the ability to have his work shown to others as you drive down the street?

Would you offer a neurosurgeon the "opportunity" to add your name to his resume as payment for removing that pesky tumor? (Maybe you could offer him "a few bucks" for "materials". What a deal!)

Would you be able to seriously even CONSIDER offering your web hosting service the chance to have people see their work, by viewing your website, as their payment for hosting you?

If you answered "yes" to ANY of the above, you're obviously insane. If you answered "no", then kudos to you for living in the real world.

But then tell me. why would you think it is okay to live out the same, delusional, ridiculous fantasy when seeking someone whose abilities are even less in supply than these folks?

Graphic artists, illustrators, painters, etc., are skilled tradesmen. As
such, to consider them as, or deal with them as, anything less than
professionals fully deserving of your respect is both insulting and a bad reflection on you as a sane, reasonable person. In short, it makes you look like a twit.

A few things you need to know;

1. It is not a "great opportunity" for an artist to have his work seen on your car/'zine/website/bedroom wall, etc. It IS a "great opportunity" for YOU to have their work there.

2. It is not clever to seek a "student" or "beginner" in an attempt to get work for free. It's ignorant and insulting. They may be "students", but that does not mean they don't deserve to be paid for their hard work. You were a "student" once, too. Would you have taken that job at McDonalds with no pay, because you were learning essential job skills for the real world? Yes, your proposition it JUST as stupid.

3. The chance to have their name on something that is going to be seen by other people, whether it's one or one million, is NOT a valid enticement. Neither is the right to add that work to their "portfolio". They get to do those things ANYWAY, after being paid as they should. It's not compensation. It's their right, and it's a given.

4. Stop thinking that you're giving them some great chance to work. Once they skip over your silly ad, as they should, the next ad is usually for someone who lives in the real world, and as such, will pay them. There are far more jobs needing these skills than there are people who possess these skills.

5. Students DO need "experience". But they do NOT need to get it by giving their work away. In fact, this does not even offer them the experience they need. Anyone who will not/can not pay them is obviously the type of person or business they should be ashamed to have on their resume anyway. Do you think professional contractors list the "experience" they got while nailing down a loose step at their grandmother's house when they were seventeen?

If you your company or gig was worth listing as desired experience, it would be able to pay for the services it received. The only experience they will get doing free work for you is a lesson learned in what kinds of scrubs they should not lower themselves to deal with.

6. (This one is FOR the artists out there, please pay attention.) Some will ask you to "submit work for consideration". They may even be posing as some sort of "contest". These are almost always scams. They will take the work submitted by many artists seeking to win the "contest", or be "chosen" for the gig, and find what they like most... ]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/11235735/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/11235735/ Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:30:00 PST
If there's one thing that went right for me in '06, it's this. Thanks to all who have taken time out of their hectic lives to view my humble works. And may greater things happen to all of us in '07!

Thanks and Happy New Year, everybody!

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/11041132/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/11041132/ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:46:01 PST
Well, folks the Holidays are already here. And to celebrate I've redesigned my avatar for the season (well, at least until New Years, when I will likely change it back to the original).
He's basically the same as my Artist Pirate Flag design but now he's wearing a Santa hat (in lieu of his trademark beret) and sitting in a green background.

Happy Christmahannukwansakah, folks!

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/10828557/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/10828557/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:01:08 PST
I'VE RECEIVED 666 HITS!!!!!!!!
That might not mean much to most of you, but I think it ought to count for something.

What a way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday!

Happy Turkey Day, folks!

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/10642551/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/10642551/ Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:28:53 PST
I've become more libertarian (though still somewhat left-leaning) as of late after looking at both sides of the political spectrum with equal horror. The left can be just as full of itself as the right can be. For the most part, I've decided that I will simply look at the issues before taking a side. I'm sure that in the past that I was so desperate to be part of a gang (whether conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat) that I didn't even bother to read the issue before making up my mind. Not anymore...

Living in California, I also get to vote for governor (what fun). I'm pretty sure that
Ah-nuld will still be the Governator for another term, I think I'll go ahead and vote for Phil Angelides amyway. I made the mistake of not voting during California's 2003 recall election, thinking that it was all a sick joke (not so far-fetched considering that Ah-nuld ran along with Gary Coleman and Larry Flint). And look what it got us: Conan the Republican is now the Governator of KAHLIFOANIA!

But I digress. I'm gonna go ahead and cut this little rant short and hope I never have to hear the word KAHLIFOANIA ever again.

Happy voting. everyone.

]]> *Gpapanto http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/10587440/ http://Gpapanto.deviantart.com/journal/10587440/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:12:22 PST
And what deviation would have the honor of being my 100th?
Why this one, of course [link]

Here's to many more deviations to come. And to greater works, as well.

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