Del Borovic

@deltastic.bsky.social

Comic Artist & Illustrator, Cosplayer, Gamer ➤ portfolio: http://delborovic.com ➤ tumblr: https://delborovic.tumblr.com/ ➤ plays on: https://dumbdumbdice.com ➤ the rest: https://linktr.ee/deltastic she/any 🏳️‍🌈

I think a lot of people underestimate how forgiving Kickstarter backers can be, as long as you keep them in the loop. Being late doesn't sink you. Most Kickstarters (yes, most, as in literally THE MAJORITY) blow their deadlines. What sinks you is silence.

SMILER (1978) Acrylic on Masonite - 24" x 16" Inspired by an evening walk through downtown Los Angeles. I was with a large group of authors and artists from the World Fantasy Convention, chatting away as we strolled back to the hotel, when two large rats scuttled by. 1/3 #art #booksky

A skeletal intruder brandishes a long knife with curving blade as it props open a door to peer inside. Its hand appears desiccated—decomposing flesh not bone—as it extends slender fingers against the well-worn wood to widen the gap. A bright red handkerchief is tucked into the neckline of its brown overcoat, concealing chest and throat. A wide brimmed hat completes its disguise. Perhaps from behind it could pass as human, but leering through the door its murderous intent is clear. Blue light gleams from a dark sphere set in one bony socket, and it's jaw hangs open in a grim toothy smile. The view out reveals tall buildings beyond—somewhere urban—and the cool glow of streetlights reduced to hazy saucers runs in a diagonal along a dark street unseen.

I think while well meaning, it can be a bit problematic to say "you must always love your art", because there is people who just can't sometimes (I see you), and it can put additional pressure on them to just be happy. So let me say this instead, to me, the self doubt is part of the-