Bluboy: Daily - The Last Pumpkin

COMMENTARY:
To me, the reason why I've written it is is about a fragile life and caring for it. And about fading memories and trying to hang on to them and not let go.
Blu likes to cling to the past sometimes... until he has to let go (when the pumpkin rots).
Sometimes life or our goals in life have to stop, when we are needed. And sometimes searching for or reaching for that goal their are obstacles that come our way that demand our time and attention.

The pumpkin the symbolizes the past or that fragile life we encounter with a loved one or friend.It's funny, everytime I put the pumpkin in these strips it seems to follow this same theme...

But at least for that little bit of time we have, it's time we can at least cherish with that person while we have them before they go....


Or a realization of a death of someone or a memory that will fade or is forgotten.
Of trying to hold on to that which we can't. But at least for that little bit of time we have, it's time we can at least cherish them or that person while we have them....


SOUNDTRACK:
The Sundays - Here's where the story ends Link
and The Sundays - Gone

BluBoy - FanART

COMMENTARY:

Thanks SO much for all the amazing fanART!
Keep them coming as I will be continually adding to this slide show. Just email me or send me a note on DeviantART. ^_^

Bluboy: Daily - The Barn Owl

COMMENTARY:

PS. some of have been noticing these are old strips. I am just slowly bringing eveything over into the BluBLOG.

A strip introducing a new background character.
(Lots of bird keep showing up in my comics... hmm, Not really sure why...)

The Barn Owl is a freaky looking bird. It has always given me the creeps. But is actually quiet a beautiful bird. So in saying that, this creature fits perfectly in Blu's world. This owl, being dead and a spirit, can see Bluboy. As do the Crows. The other aspect I like about this owl is it's Heart Shaped face. Which gives it such a unique look but also ties into the themes of relationships and heartache. A neat symbol for that...

Just another insecurity of blu's. At least Blu can admit it, he's not very smart. He sees a quality in the owl that he hopes to achieve or if not at least look to for guidance. For himself or for those that come to him for help....

Barn Owl INFO:LINK

SOUNDTRACK:
Depeche Mode - Sometimes (No video for it) Link

Bluboy: Daily - Smothered Friend

COMMENTARY:

I received this cool fan comic illustrated and written by Josep Oliver writer of El Joven Lovecraft. It's so cute and funny. And actually shows a slightly darker side of BluBoy that not even I have seen yet... Poor Blu will do what ever it takes to have some fun and make a friend. So I took Cisne's fancomic and redid it. Though I changed the ending in my version, making Rommenoth's eye upset by not being noticed by his mummy. It might be out of character, but I thought it was cute...

Josep's sketch: LINK

More El Joven Lovecraft Comics --> HERE

SOUNDTRACK:
Cocteau Twins - Fruitopia Link

Characters

Meet the apparitions

BluBoy

About:
Our hero of this story.
Helps the spirits that he meets in anyway he can.
Sees everyone and anything as a potential friend...
Likes:
Tomatoes, Poppies, Books, music... Well almost anything.
Dislikes:
Centipedes, anything scary and creepy.
Lives:
Unknown, seen mostly at his tombstone.

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Cedric

About:
Bluboy's best friend.
Is usually busy spinning his webs and eating flies.
Sees everyone and anything as a potential friend...
Likes:
Flies, Anything stuck in his web, and just hanging out.
Dislikes:
Centipedes.
Lives:
Pretty much anywhere.

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Death

About:
So he thinks. Death is always misunderstood.
He's just trying to help Bluboy see the light.
Likes:
Unknown
Dislikes:
When others are afraid of him.
Lives:
In the shadows.

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Zoe

About:
A misguided soul believing to possess supernatural powers.
Trying to find acceptance most spirits push him away.
Likes:
Everything, but mostly Whisper.
Dislikes:
Being let down.
Lives:
In the Church Bell Tower.

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Whisper

About:
A flower girl who is a tender hearted soul full of love and affection for her lost soul mate.
Likes:
Her bouquette and her true love.
Dislikes:
Show offs.
Lives:
Where the heart is.

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Booda

About:
The one soul who seems to linger around Bluboy.
Not being able to speak, he hopes Bluboy can help him find his way.
Likes:
What ever Bluboy likes.
Dislikes:
Death.
Lives:
Unknown.

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Tidbit

About:
A little lost soul looking for guidance and protection.
Or for simply a friendship.
Likes:
Being liked.
Dislikes:
Scary people.
Lives:
No where in particular.

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Celina

About:
An attention seeking young girl looking for the truth about life and death.
Likes:
Her collection of Icky things and communicating with the dead using her crystal ball.
Dislikes:
Being misunderstood.
Lives:
With the living.

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Mean Spirited

About:
Is grumpy and mean spirited.
Likes:
Nothing
Dislikes:
Everything
Lives:
In the Spirit Realm.

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Rain

About:
One of the many spirits that seem to cross paths with Bluboy.
His job is being in charge of the rain.
Likes:
Unknown
Dislikes:
The rain.
Lives:
In the Spirit Realm.

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Book for the Dead

About:
A spirit guide of sorts. Is Bluboy's key to finding any answers.
Likes:
Unknown
Dislikes:
Unknown
Lives:
Unknown

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Angel Ornament

About:
Bluboy's guardian angel, in his mind anyway. Blu's love interest.
Likes:
None
Dislikes:
None, she's not real.
Lives:
In a chest in the attic.

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Scarecrow

About:
Just a neglected scarecrow, not so great at his job with scaring the birds.
Bluboy seems to have a soft spot for this fellow.
Likes:
None
Dislikes:
None
Lives:
In a field near the cemetery.

Bluboy: Daily - First Impressions

COMMENTARY:

This was my very first BluBoy comic. I just updated it into the 3 panel format and retouched the art a bit...

BluBoy was first sketched after riding on the Subway home from work, back in October of 2004.
I was feeling lonely and saddened by my Father-In-Law's passing, so I created Blu.
My own best friend.

NOTE: updated my comment here... I'm lazy, and didn't expand on my thoughts. Sorry everyone.

SOUNDTRACK:
Red House Painters - Over my head Link

BluBoy: Daily - Thoughts of yesterday

COMMENTARY:

Was inspired by what my 5 year old niece said to me about feeling lonely, like a toy she bought that was alone on the shelf. Was so cute.

I just love these lyrics:

"Just close your eyes and then remember
The thoughts you've locked away
When tomorrow comes you'll wish
You had today

And as we sit here alone
Looking for a reason to go on
It's so clear that all we have now
Are our thoughts of yesterday..."

Lyrics: Link


SOUNDTRACK:
Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday Link

Bluboy: Daily - Ouija Board

COMMENTARY:

Even when he's not alone, he is...

SOUNDTRACK:
Morrissey - Ouija Board Link

BluBoy: Daily - Thinking of You

COMMENTARY:

Lest we forget. This is my Remembrance Day submission for this year.
I was thinking of November 11th, The eleventh day of the eleventh month on the eleventh hour... So I was trying to incorporate eleven into each of the panels.

SOUNDTRACK:
Death Cab for Cutie - Passenger Seat Link

BluBoy: Daily - Letting Go

COMMENTARY:

This is my Halloween inspired strip for 2006. In his pumpkin patch!!

Intermingled with the theme of letting go of something you don't want to but know you have to. To either move on or because of what's right. Whether it be a relationship or... a pumpkin!? Or from the pumpkin's perspective, is it about abandonment?

NOTE: a new pumpkin related strip to come soon!

SOUNDTRACK:
Coldplay - The Hardest Part Link

Bluboy: Daily - Trick or Treats?

COMMENTARY:

Halloween!
Bluboy is a little new at this... For Blu everday is Halloween.

BluBoy: Daily - Dwelling

COMMENTARY:

This is what happens when our little ghostly friend has too much time on his hands.
Insecurities become the forefront on our minds...

SOUNDTRACK:
IDAHO - Just might run Link

Sightings

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About

CHARACTERS

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PREMISE

BluBoy is a lonely ghost trying to make his way through the Afterlife, simply hoping to find a friend wherever or with whomever he can. His best friend, or so he thinks, is a spider he calls Cedric. Despite his feelings of loneliness and melancholy, BluBoy possesses a naive, undying will to find his place in the Afterlife and even one day peace. Through his journey, BluBoy becomes a special spirit who ends up helping other lost souls, thereby becoming an angel of sorts. Death is always lurking in the shadows, rejected for his frightful appearance, hoping to show BluBoy the way. Wandering through the cemetery, BluBoy meets all kinds of strange spirits and critters... in the spirit realm anything can happen.

This is a comic strip about the everyday afterlife of BluBoy.

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PROLOGUE

These are the stories behind the stories... of a legend.

This is a tale of an angelic soul. The story of innocence becoming greatness. A spirit lost in a world of fear and sadness. An angel in the spirit realm whose love for others and determination grants him this high regard. Who helps and shares his hope to those that have lost theirs. Helping these souls find their way out of a limbo to that doorway home.

These are are the tales of an afterlife, a spirit they call BluBoy...

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HAUNTING FACTS

Orbs: There are different types of orbs, found in most haunted areas or cemeteries. Some, unseen to the naked eye, captured on film. Others bright shining orbs seen quickly floating by appearing and disappearing. They are thought to be the energies of a human spirit and are said to be seen before a manifestation. Blue orbs are said to be that of a good spirit, a red orb is said to be that of an evil one.

Indian Legend: I heard, in a documentary, of an Indian Legend about Blue orbs seen by gravesites and cemeteries. They say these are of a special spirit that help those recently passed find there way out of limbo. This was interesting to me because I didn't here about this legend until recently. This was exactly what I was seeing BluBoy becoming, a helpful spirit to the lost souls he would come across in his cemetery.

Blue Boy (or Radiant Boy): Link In Chillingham Castle England, there is a famous ghost sighting of what they call the Blue Boy or Radiant Boy. Coming from a room in the castle crying and moaning on occasion could be heard from behind the fireplace or within the walls. At night a bright light of blue could be seen and sometimes a vision of a boy dressed in blue clothing. In the 1920's within a wall of the room, renovations were done. Behind the wall a skeleton of a boy was found alongside a skeleton of an older man. Also some blue material was found. I recall a documentary that mentioned the boys fingers were worn down as if trying to scratch his way out, also suggesting being buried alive.

Book for the Dead: The real Book(s) of the Dead. BluBoy's Book for the Dead is a spirit Book that can speak to BluBoy, acting as his spirit guide. Being a moody book, he doesn't do a whole lot to help him. The fact that BluBoy doesn't read very well also doesn't help.

BluBoy Daily: Tiny Obsession

COMMENTARY:

BluBoy has a tiny obsession for this little nesting doll.
Part 1 here: Link

This comics is also drawn entirely by hand. Original artwork is for sale for a resonable price. Email me if interested.

BluBoy Projects: BluTea

COMMENTARY:

Another marketing project I gave myself. To deign a Bubble Tea cup with BluBoy. A BluBerry flavour of course and it's own name, "BluTEA"! *slurp* yum!

BluBoy Projects: BluTOY

COMMENTARY:

Introducing BluTOY. This is the prototype of a crocheted BluBoy Toy.
I will be setting up orders for this limited run in the near future. If all goes well.