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