Emma Vieceli Art Gallery

Well, it’s been a busy month or so for myself and also for UK manga. Today saw the release of the Tokyopop Rising Stars of Manga UK & Ireland winners…and what a bunch they are! Huge congratulations to the winners and finalists. ^_^ I have been so encouraged by the sheer quality and enthusiasm this year - it gives me utter faith in the future of the industry here in the UK.

For me, projects are coming and going. My Spacedog/Tokyopop contract has been pushed back a few months, and the Muskateers (a pitch I have been working on with writer Tony Lee) has received lots of positive feedback but again, won’t be happening right now. So, a new pitch has begun to fill the space that the muskateers leaves in my schedule…something I’m writing myself, which could be nice. Fingers crossed for that one.

I’ve had a few nice in between jobs as well, so am keeping busy. I think as a graphic novelist (which seems to be where I’m falling mostly - not that I’m complaining) it’s important to take some smaller jobs in between or you go a little mad at constantly working on things that are not seen for ages; or worse still, constantly waiting for contracts to actually start ^_~
I’m very lucky though in that the people and publishers I’m working with are all wonderful people who are very understanding and helpful - they manage to make me feel at ease despite the waiting. ^__^

On a separate note, some people will have noticed I’m not presenting Anime Network UK any more…I wish I could say more about that but, for inquiring minds, rest assured that I was not fired and that relations with the team and ADV are just fine. ^_^

So, I finish up this entry with some new art that has been added to the galleries this evening. A couple of pieces from the fore mentioned Muskateers project and also a recent private commission piece. ^_^

Take care everyone!