Hello, Bent Objects Visitors...
Mr. Flower says, "Hello! It's so good to see you!"
Awww, thanks Mr. Flower!
Mr. Flower and his significant other star in an image that I made for my book. Sorry that I can't show it here, but I have to save something for you to look forward to, don't I?
Consider this a break from the Celery Saga "Experiment." People are starting to get antsy, and anxious, or just bored (maybe they don't know that there are about a half a bazillion other blogs that they can go to). That leaves me with a conundrum- When I'm too busy to make regular posts, do I stretch something out, or just leave you with nothing at all for a week? Hmmm.
23 comments:
I'm the first to comment?
I check for something new EVERY DAY. Often more than once a day. I like finding new pictures whenever you manage to get around to posting.
My dad used to say, "Bored people are boring people!"
Love your Mr. Flower.........
i think the teasers are good.
I compulsively check your site to see if there's new pictures up, but it's because I love your work. I actually really like the "teaser" images--it's telling a story! I like that it's drawn out.
Also, Mr. Flower is awesome.
Um, RSS feeds, people.
Sorry, Bent. That's not Bob the Angry Flower, I hope?
I'd rather have teasers or a mini saga than nothing for a week. Ugh! I don't think I could last a week without a fix of a new bent pic.
On with the blather
Wondering what the story on Mr. Flower is? And who's Bob the Angry Flower?
A friend recently did a post about "Bent Objects" on her blog and now I'm here!
Agree with Zhoen - RSS feeds FTW. And as I continue to find blogs that I love, they end up on my RSS. It's addicting!
Love your posts, but you're right - there are plenty of blogs that I can't keep up with already. At least yours are short and sweet... and funny!
Oh! Will the book have hot,leaf-stirring pollination scenes with Mr. & Mrs. Flower and their young friend Mr. Bee??!!
Hmm, perhaps it'd be a good idea to take a bunch of pictures for a few different little stories when you DO have the time to make them, and save some of the pics for when you're too busy to create new content. Some web comic artists prepare extra comics in advance when they know they're going to be too busy to do them when they usually do them (say, when a convention is coming up).
People getting "antsy" - I think that says something for your work and your presentation that these people have come to have certain expectations.
Many consider it a downside of popularity, the fact that some people feel almost as if they own something of you, but I think you should take it as complimentary.
I think a good way to fill times when you're too busy to post is to have a stock of pics to hand, or maybe ask readers to make their own contributions, be it with wire or other media.
What better way to use your well deserved popularity than to showcase the works of less well known creators.
Apologies if this post comes across a little gooey, it's very late! :-)
it has been said the way to insure a return audience is to leave them fulfilled but wanting more.
You have achieved this, my friend.
I agree with rattin along. Building suspense is a good thing. I would wait for as long as you wanted in order to be rewarded with your artwork.
p.s. When I read the title of this post, at first I started reading it as "Hell Bent Objects...." Funny (but maybe just to me?)
Thanks for the words, people.
There isn't anyone, anywhere, who enjoys posting something new on their blog as much as me. One of the biggest motivators for me to get up out of bed in the morning, is to see what new comments have come in from all corners of the world. To connect with an audience is a wonderful thing, and is something that I really appreciate.
Book, or no book, I would be working on this blog, it means a lot to me. But I guess you'll have to be patient with me sometimes as I find time now for new and interesting things to show you.
Thanks for the ideas on how to approach things here.
Rest assured that the book is coming along nicely, and I have a lot of crazy things planned to put on the blog.
"Hell-Bent" (as the old saying goes) would have been an excellent name for a book. I might have to use that sometime!
Down with whiny comment haters! Mr. Flower says 'Hello' with LOVE in his, erm, middle stem area.
Terry-
You take the time you need to fulfill your, erm, needs! The faithful will return (or as mentioned before, become one with rss feed sites) faithfully.
I like the celery saga, though I expect a large boot interjecting a sudden end.
Just my take
laters!
Well, leaving teasers is one thing, but these pictures were mostly the same with no progression. I found it a little boring. But I will admit that I check ever day for an update. So it's really your call on what to do.
To be honest, I'm just glad you put these up. It's my middle-of-the-night fix.
I've been reading your blog since..the Sneeze introduced me to it. And I'm writing an article for my school newspaper about your blog for the Arts and Entertainment section (its a feature on interesting blogs on the net), so I was wondering if you mind at all? Thanks!
Mr. Flower says, "Hello! It's so good to see you!"
and mr crack pipe says "come back soon"
my wife got half a bazillion once. I didn't like it
Yup, you can definitely tell it's a male flower...no high heels as in the celery saga.
I look almost every day as well, and I don';t know how you come up with some of this stuff, but I'll keep looking as long as you keep posting. Waiting patiently (most of the time) for the book.
bob
Mr. Flower is very creative. He looks like he has a lot of personality. Well done.
Just do what you need to stay sane. Too much pressure might warp the Benties.
Thanks all.
Anonymous, unfortunately I don't have the technology to block you or I probably would! ha!
Caro- I would prefer that you worked for the NY Times, but I take what I can get.
Thanks again everyone.
I love the flower! I check your site often because I love your work. I haven't found anything "boring"!
You're fabulous. I adore this site and come in for my daily chuckle. The nice thing about it is my kids can look with me and they love the silliness and sometimes it leads to more interesting conversations. PSHHH to anon. Now that's a bored person, their only creative outlet is to think of rude comments to write about a very unique blog. Again, PSHHH!!!
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