I don’t know how many people keeping checking up on this site, in desperate need of Happysad updates, but if you’re one of them: I just wanted to drop by and say hi, and assure you I’m still alive. But that’s about it. As for new cartoons, I think it’s quite clear the last few updates after the infamous #1000 didn’t exactly accomplish the task of kicking this series back into life. I have to admit, my bucket of inspiration has completely run dry. No use in trying to force it, that obviously doesn’t work. Maybe it’s about time a came up with something new, I don’t know. In any case, just like Happysad just came to me one day, we’ll have to be patient and wait for inspiration (or a new muse??) to strike again. Until then, I’ll still keep an eye on my site, because I love your comments.

Seeya, J.

Not mine, but sent to me by my Portuguese fan Mariline: she found a small bit of beautiful truth drawn by Scott McCloud. The resemblance is uncanny, isn’t it?

Meanwhile, a small reminder for anyone in or around Belgium: on Saturday I will be present at the Lanaken Stripfestival. Apparently I will be signing stuff there. Huh, that ‘ll be a first then Anyway, I sure hope to meet at least some of you there!

The question whether or not to continue the Happysad series is starting to become sort of a non-issue lately, as I’m being swamped with assignments for my ‘regular’ cartoons. Which is nice, of course (especially financially).

I say, lucky thing I don’t have a girlfriend! I can’t imagine how I’d get all this work done inbetween all the sex and the blissful happiness and stuff… :p

J.

Found this great, somewhat Happysad-like, cartoon on DeviantART. Make sure to check it out in Full View!

J.