Scotty Newton - All Round Entertainer

     Yesterday was my last day in my 20s. Flip, am I old now?       I'm definitely guilty of being someone who puts too much stock in certain dates and occasions as a time to reflect and re-evaluate. I mean, look at this blog- I think every post is a new year's eve or a milestone birthday.  And hey, this year's no different - but it might be the last time.      I made a note that last year, on my 29th birthday, that my life at age 30 was on a wildly different trajectory than I had imagined it would be when I was younger. And in almost every way it's turned out alot better and a heck of alot more exciting!  I'm currently finishing up an animated short film, an absolute dream project that I never imagined I 'd be put in charge of and I have a hell of a stand up crew helping make something that is far too ambitious. I'm working in an industry I love, in a great house and in a long term relationship. I even have a tortoise (!) ...

 The 30 Before 30 List       Don't panic, I've only just turned 29 today. Still in the twenties. We're not at the big 30 yet.     Back when I turned 18 (or was it 21?) I wrote a list of 30 things I wanted to have done before I reached the big 3-0 and I'm pleased to say I hit them all!* The good thing is I still have a year to polish off the remaining goals and 'update' the list, just a tad. *None of them**.  **Well maybe one or two, if you twist the rules. Out with the old      The list was your typical and conventional one- married, kid(s), mortgage, fancy car, pug, have travelled the world and even more ludicrous ideas like 'have paid off my student loan' LOL Seriously, how can the interest be above my repayments?      I've picked up one or two few things since I wrote that initial 'to do list' though and noticed a few issues with the entire premise of it. So much of life today is focussed on 'where you should be at...

What??! Stan Lee is 90 years old? And he's still cameoing in the biggest films around, appearing at every convention possible, still as energetic as ever and still involved in the comics and TV industries. What a guy. I picked up a pencil for the first time in a few months and I have to say, it felt good. Been concentrating on work so much and have had a really difficult year and it almost felt like coming home when I picked up my trusty 2B before work earlier. Here's a set of rough pencils that have yet to be inked and coloured. Hey, one step at a time =) Happy 90th Birthday to Stan, the cameo king! Quick pic of me meeting the man himself earlier this year at the London Super Comic Convention =D Nuff 'said! Come back soon for the upcoming Scottscars..... Yes, that is in fact my version of the Oscars lol *EDIT* Here's the finished digital inks and colours =) Man, it feels good to be back!