HOORAY! I figured out Manga Studio 4 EX!

After much toil and trial, I can successfully construct a story, add panels, lay out dialog balloons, drop in pictures, resize them, add tails to balloons, etc. I was having trouble previously because of the particularly obtuse instructions. But now I'm writing down my own instructions as I go, and I've discovered actually how to do things!

Goodbye, Comic Life...I'm leaving you for a much more powerful program!

The new and improved Little Anneka

Originally I wanted a Notdoll Lucy for Little Anneka, but I don't have the money to buy one right now. However, I do have an extra Elfdoll Kathlen awake plate and a sleeping plate. I decided to use Kathlen's built-in smirk and create a mischievous younger version of Anneka on a cut-down Obitsu body. Here she is, waiting for her hair. Apparently, before she grew curves, Little Anneka was quite the androgynous little squirt! Tune in later when she gets a shock of spiky brown hair.  ( Read more... )

Chewy gluey cookies

Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, also known as two gooey oatmeal cookies stuck together with sugar paste, are delicious. I think the soft, chewy texture appeals to me the most; I have a peculiar affinity for glutinous foods. They're like oatmeal cookie whoopie pies, but without overmuch whoopie.