Kickstarter Pledger, Jonard La Rosa, Guest Appearance Strip
One of the higher reward tiers for my Kickstarter was the “Hoodoo You Think You Are?” Level, which was a guest appearance by the pledger in a Zombie Boy comic strip. One of the biggest problems I had getting this strip finished was the crushing pressure I put on myself to make it “perfect.” That search for perfectionism literally paralyzed me from getting this strip done. For months I just put it aside hoping some earth-shaking inspiration would come to me, but the fact is that never happened. I had to just bite the bullet and create one of my regular strips and put Jonard in it. Once I figured that was my best option, it came together rather quickly.
I’d like to extend a super-huge, super-grateful thanks to my Kickstarter supporter, Jonard La Rosa, whose patience and support border on sainthood. Jonard was born and raised in Guam, and like me he’s been drawing since he can remember. By day, he’s a mild-mannered designer “who ponders accessibility solutions,” and by night he applies his creative energy on games, illustrations, and other art-related things. He is such a positive person, just consider it fortunate that he uses his powers for the good of humanity! Be sure to follow him on Twitter (@NotJoNacho)
Thanks, Jonard!
I thought this was suppose to be a thank you, not a wienie roast !! 🙂 Nicely done Mark you be cook’n.
Thank you, J.P.! I did put Jonard in a hot spot, didn’t I, lol. I hope he’ll forgive me!
Well the crippling fear seems to have paid off. Turned out great Mark!!!! So that’s the secret to artistic success, huh?
Thanks, P.J.! All I can tell you is you gotta do it in spite of how daunting it might be. I could have waffled for a lot longer if I hadn’t forced myself.
It’s hard to believe Zombie Boy when he says “trust me” – but it’s also hard to believe Claustria when she says she’s in a good mood! 🙂
The nerve of some cartoon characters, hunh?
Claustria on a good day!
This turned out great Mark.
Hell hath no fury like a girl scorned! Thanks, David!
Ahahahahaha, oh man I sure got tanned up like you said Mark. Thank you so much! I love it. 😀
Hey Jonard, I’m happy you like it! It’s been a looonnng time coming, that’s for sure. Thanks again for your support with my Kickstarter. I couldn’t have published my first collection of Zombie Boy strips without you!
I guess that must be tough love. It’s great that Jonard supported your project like that.
Yes, Jonard really came through big time to help fund Zombie Boy Comics Vol. 1! I’m sending him the original art to this strip, as well.
Mark, I think you did Jonard justice. Another great strip from a master cartoonist.
I’m glad you think so, Denny, thanks a lot! It took a long time to get it done!
If you can’t take the heat stay outta the snow! Great job Mark! I like the way you drew the melted snow.
Thanks for noticing that, Mat. It was one of the little details I was enthused to put in there!
looks great Mark! I think you captured it perfectly!
Thanks, Enrique!
At least they can shove their head in the snow quickly to avoid any “marks”!
Let’s hope there’s not any scarring!
Feel the burn!
And we ain’t talking freezer burn, either!
Love the new character, Mark! Delightful! <3
Jonard La Rosa is a character alright! It was fun to throw him into the Zombie Boy universe!