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I Don't Know



After much reflection and pulling at my nose hairs, I have to say that I'm shelving Zsazsa Zaturnnah in Manila for awhile. I don't know when it'll come out. I don't know in what form it'll come out. I don't know.

While I do know I can do it one step at a time and one day it'll all be done and ready for the world to see, something I've been doing since the start, I have to deal with that little artist's quirk that maybe I'll get tired of it if I take too long in doing it. So the uncertainty is there, but I'm honestly not sad about it. If it happens, then good -- I really hope I'll be able to see it through. But things have happened and there are circumstances I have to face.

Anyhoos, the above image is part of the supposed promotional poster. I hope you guys like it as much as I enjoyed making it.

Comments

Tobie said…
Aw... whatever you choose to do Carl, we'll always be supportive of course.

If ZsaZsa and Ada's tale has ended for now, so be it.
If some day it returns, so be it.

But no matter what, we're here as your friends, your fans and always, your supporters.
Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 12:49:00 AM GMT+8
Marc Ambrosio said…
Great piece you posted there. No cameo appearance of a certain Diane Cruz in that story, neh? I know enough about your aversion to bringing out skeletons from the closet, it just looks good to put in a familiar face from the past, though how brief an appearance it may be. Just keep going with the artwork and things will fall into place for you to get your creative groove back in to finish the latest Zsa-Zsa story. :)
Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 11:56:00 AM GMT+8
jactinglim said…
Awww hope you feel better soon ;)
Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 12:30:00 AM GMT+8
Anonymous said…
Tobie: Always a sweetheart, aren't ya? :-)) Thanks, man. HUGGIES

Marc: I've tried drawing Passion again. Doodling, I mean. It's amazing how the lines have changed, but the essence of the character still remains. I guess she rubbed off on me good.

Jac: Thanks, luv.

- Carver
Friday, February 4, 2005 at 3:39:00 AM GMT+8
Marc Ambrosio said…
Sounds great that the essence of Passion hasn't been diluted from being away for so long. I guess characters we have handled before are pretty much a part of what we have done or doing now. Besides Passion, nothing to fantastic effect with Gabriella, eh? That would be another coloring and effects challenge for you to do when you have time on your hands.
Friday, February 4, 2005 at 11:34:00 AM GMT+8
Elbert said…
sniff...

(subtitle: miss ka na namin!)

:)
Friday, February 4, 2005 at 5:50:00 PM GMT+8
Anonymous said…
kung saan masaya si carl at si zsazsa...suportahan taka...

- angelomilco
Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11:10:00 AM GMT+8
Doc Woofy said…
Wah! La na ZsaZsa?
Tsk.
Di bale po nasa iyo ang aking suporta. :)
Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 5:06:00 PM GMT+8
sundialgirl said…
waaah. kuya carl! :-(

we'll miss zsazsa. and cross our fingers and hope for the best.

in the meantime, take care!
Friday, February 25, 2005 at 1:25:00 AM GMT+8
Anonymous said…
Ada is the epitopy of every queer's dream. Loved...accepted...beheld. From which until time and space shall be none and indifference bears passion and respect. It's safe to come out. The war has ended...

Peace Out!
-Rane
Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 9:04:00 PM GMT+8
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