IP problems

Went to the printer to hand him the first ENFU print negatives. Finally got to this point, it took a long time to get here, and I guess I haven't even begun. So I guess this is the starting point.

I've included a small thumbnail of "Tako Truck", Enfu's first print.

I've been having second thoughts about printing the Fat Ultraman. I mean the Intellectual Property (IP) of Ultraman is in the top 3 IPs that make money. First its Mickey Mouse, Second is Charlie Brown, and Ultraman is 3rd!!...so this means I don't want to touch this issue with a 10ft. pole. Which to me means I've gotta change him up alot more or make it more of a parody. I'm no lawyer, so this is all simply derived from my own google searches. All this to say, ...I've gotta redo ultraman, what was supposed to be the 2nd ENFU print. sigh.

I guess I'll work on another idea and refresh myself. After putting so much time and energy into one thing and having to change it ...sux.

Looked into adding a certificate of authenticity for my prints..but you know what..? I don't think thats necessary for a beginning artist like myself. Maybe if and when I get big I'll have to add certs. Until then, sign and numbering and embossing the company name on the prints should be enough.


On another note, with Ikuko (my wife) gone, my house is slowly becoming a dump! Clothes on the floor, dishes left in sink, and toilet sorta getting that ring you get when you don't clean it...all u bachelors out there know what I'm talking bout. No its not the line for where the water SHOULD be..its just a big sign of how lazy you are....you being....me. Even after being married I've found that I'm leading a semi bachelor life. I'm taking my clothes out of the freaking dryer and not even folding...looks like I rolled around on the carpet before going into work, which is the story I've been sticking with.

With my recent addiction to Cash and Carry, I've been buying more food than I really need. Good thing since I'm a lazy ass its all frozen food and won't all go bad.

What is Enfu?

Enfu was created to add structure and accountability for the growth of my artwork.

Campers

Since I don't take my motorcycle out very often, I decided to take it for a spin at around 11pm, taking a break from my ENFU duties. I saw on the news a live report of the line forming at Best Buy for people wanting the Xbox360. So I rode into the parking lot and it was packed, I mean all the home depot parking lots were full as well next to Best Buy. People had out BBQ grills and cooking stuff, the police where everywhere, projection screens were pulled out and people were playing video games on the wall of Best Buy....dang. Dedication. I would not last. Props to the Xbox Campers.

My fat ultraman illustration is in the process of being changed. Its too much like ultraman and I don't want to be sued. First, I'll not call my piece ultraman, I'll change the colors, and lastly change the patterns which make him ultraman. That SHOULD be enough of a difference. (hope)

I've come to realize how much Kinkos sucks balls. To get high quality digital giclee prints, go to Ivey. To get screen print negatives on vellum, go to Reprographics Northwest. To make freaggin copies, to fax, or to do whatever else....last resort go to Kinkos. I only go there cause I get the 20% discount. shieeeet.

Miracle Shot!

Golfed with Masaru and Keiji: Got my quota for a par per game. So far 3 pars in a row, cannot mess up my par streak.
The miracle shot came from my second shot from fairway 25 footer chipped in for birdie!! I was glad Keji was there to witness it. My overall score wasn't too great considering I played horribly on other holes.

Worked on my second ENFU illustration of a fat ultraman.