Frequently Asked Questions

After years of answering some of the same questions over and over again, I've finally decided to go to the effort of creating this FAQ section. Hopefully, this will help answer any general questions you might have, and give me a break from answering any of these in the future.

Q: How often do you update?

Currently, I update a new page every Wednesday, usually in the morning, US time.

Q: How did you come up with Twokinds?

Twokinds was just one of many spur-of-the-moment comic ideas I had come up with during my early high school years. It's a culmination of years of work and has evolved into what it is today.

Q: Why use animal people?

I wanted to write a story involving issues of race and what it means to be a person. I decided using non-humans would cause a greater contrast for the issues and make things more interesting.

Q: How did you learn to draw?

I began as I think most artists did, teaching myself by studying other cartoons and comics. I used online tutorials and duplicated art from other webcomics to learn what I know now. Much later, I would get formal training in art techniques and principles, which was useful in refining my work.

Q: Do you have any formal education?

I am in the process of acquiring a degree in Animation. Outside of The Arts, I am also working towards a degree in the medical field - specifically, radiation technology.

Q: Have you thought of making a Twokinds video game or cartoon?

Well, of course I've thought about it. But even if such a thing were a possibility, I probably wouldn't use the Twokinds webcomic as a script for it anyway. The comic was never formatted with animation or games in mind. I have other Twokinds-related scripts in the backburners that would be much better-suited for such things, if they were ever feasible. Maybe someday.

Q: Will you draw something for me?

I'm afraid with all the work I have to go through, I don't have time to take requests or art trades.

Q: Can you put my character in your comic?

No, sorry.

Q: How do I send you fanart?

You may email me your fanart as a file or link. The fanart section is updated by hand, so it can take quite some time before I get around to putting yours up.

Q: Can you teach me/give me tips/critique my work?

No, sorry. I don't really like giving advice or telling people what to do. It would probably be best for you to do what I did - search for tutorials and tips online. Try Google and DeviantART.

Q: Can I adapt your work?

Yes. You may modify, translate, or redistribute any of my non-commercial work. You may use my characters and settings, or draw inspiration for your own work. For all the details and restrictions, visit my Licensing page.

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June 19th, 2012
Twokinds Kickstarter Success!

Thank you to all the supporters of the Kickstarter campaign! It was quite a success! The materials are now being prepared and should be ready by August to begin shipping out! As for the suplementary rewards, those are in the works as well. Stay tuned!

May 12th, 2012
Kickstarter Going Crazy!

Wow! If you haven't checked out the Twokinds Kickstarter yet, you really should! In a little under 12 hours, pledges managed to skyrocket passed the goal line and continue going! As of right now, about 60 hours into the campaign, we've managed to achieve more than 250% of the initial goal. And there's still 28 more days to go until the fundraising ends!

So with that news, I bring you some even bigger news: I have created a new goal for the Kickstarter project. One I know you will be interested in. If the campaign total reaches $100,000 before it ends on June 9th, I will increase the update schedule for Twokinds to 2x / week. That's right, starting at the end of August, after all the other rewards are passed out to backers, you'll begin getting comics on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Twice as many pages! I will be preparing for this change by working on a backlog in the meantime. I hope we can achieve this goal. Your support can make it possible!

May 9th, 2012
Twokinds Kickstarter Campaign Begins!

Twokinds Volume Two is nearing completion, but in order to print the number of books required by the printer, Twokinds needs your help! So today I am announcing the Twokinds Kickstarter Campaign! Getting a book to print requires a lot of funding, but I firmly believe you guys can make it happen. And for your trouble, there are all sorts of rewards for helping out! These rewards include signed posters, books, prints, and even a brand-new side comic exclusive to this campaign! So show your support and get away with some cool swag at the same time.

If this Kickstarter is successful, Twokinds Vol 2 will make it's debut at the San Diego Comic Con in July! I will be attending in person at the Keenspot booth to meet and greet any of you who attend. Twokinds Vol 1 will also be having a re-release, with a new second edition cover, and will be available at the con as well.

If you've never participated in a Kickstarter campaign before, you can read more about how it works on the Kickstarter page, but essentially it's a group-funding website that allows small-time guys like me actually get something out into the world thanks to awesome people like you! So check out the rewards, see if you find anything you like, and thanks for reading all of this!