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The difference between a professional photographer and an amateur like me is that a professional plans each shot. He explores the area, knowing which plants have which colors in every season. He knows the times of sunrise and sunset. If it doesn't fit, he returns to the landscape he wants to photograph as many times as necessary until everything fits: the season, the time, the position of the sun, the weather, and the position. He takes several shots. He doesn't have to edit any photographs, although some do. On the other hand, there's someone like me who took a camera by chance and shoots whatever he likes when he sees it. I came to a place where fog rushed by like a fast train close to a mountaintop. The wind unveiled the landscape for a few minutes, so I took some pictures. I couldn't take any more; it was freezing on that mountain, and my fingers got stiff. I hope to go back when there is more greenery or when it's covered in snow. Half an hour later, all the fog had disappeared.

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Just in from PhillipThe2: Two versions of the Xmas edition of Playtoon Magazine, with a short story.

Thank you, Phil! Great job!

These files are now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier. Click on "Images taken in the past ..." at the bottom.

The KP bunch is finished. Now, on to the guest stars!

Wade having a little 'Mrs Robinson' moment with the good doctor.

Thanks to PhillipThe2 for sharing this masterpiece.

This file is now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier. Click on "Images taken in the past ..." at the bottom.

In total, there will be 14 characters (including Rufus and Perry the Platypus) in this year's Xmas picture. Kim is already finished, and Ann is currently in progress. You will receive all the files in one package on December 24th. Platinum supporters will see a new version of the picture each time a new character is added.

All passwords for the special folders have been updated, please go to the crowdfunding site where you are registered to get them. If you have any problems, please contact me immediately.

Thank you for your support!

[Bear hug!]

First, the animation project with Candace and Lindana was put on hold, and now page 11 of KP's Last Mission has been halted as well. Frame 1 didn't meet my expectations, so I had to start over, but I didn't get very far.

It's already quite late to start the annual Xmas picture, especially since it's supposed to have so many toons, and as you know, I work very slowly. I hope I can execute the idea I have in my head. Despite my current poor health, I will try to work on it every day for as long as possible. A little hint: There will be a reporter present. The image format will probably be Panavision (2.35:1). There will be a harmless version for all supporters in 4320p.

Thank you for your patience and support. Bear hug!

Thanksgiving is here again. I would like to thank PhillipThe2 for his endless ingenuity and invaluable assistance. I also have to thank all of my supporters for their financial help. It isn't easy to stay alive with a three-digit income, rapidly rising prices, a back that hurts all the time, lungs damaged by toxins in the home, and now type 2 diabetes as well. I don't celebrate Thanksgiving because I don't have anyone to celebrate with. But as long as you support me, everything is fine. Thank you very much.

This file in two versions is now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier. Click on "Images taken in the past ..." at the bottom.

So far, I have edited together 26 seconds of dialogue between Candace and Lindana. It's actually far too much text, but it fits so well that I would like to use all of it for the animation. The problem, however, is that it takes far too long for a beginner like me to match the text to reasonably appropriate mouth movements. The poor sound quality in some episodes can be compensated for by the music and sound effects. But I don't want to work on it for too long and keep my supporters waiting forever. So the animation will be paused until further notice.

I'm now starting preparations for page 11 of the comix “KP's Last Mission.”

As captain of the cheerleading squad Kim isn't a huge stickler on punctuality when it comes to showing up to practice on time, but... Yeaaaah, three hours late is kinda pushin' it there, Jessica.

Thank you, Phil, for sharing and the great job you did!

This file is now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier. Click on "Images taken in the past ..." at the bottom.