May this year 2007 be at least as good as the last one -- and let it not be worse.

Just 6 pages of chapter 3: pages 21 to 26

Next update is planned for the end of the January, and hopefully it will be the rest of Chapter Three. If i don't manage to complete the chapter, I'll update with as many pages as I have -- unles it will ruin the climax;)

Take care in this 2007.

 The best laid plans--
Updating in 'chapter-per-update' schedule just went over board. We're back to update half-a-chapter schedule, and let's hope it'll stay in this reasonable pace.

The update: 20 pages of Chapter Three

Half a chapter, because it's Christmas. And because I thought it's better than nothing till the end of the year.

Thus, next update will come after the New Year's Day -- be it two pages, five or more (I hope for more), it's quaranteed. Unless my computer drops dead. In which case, I'll probably be dead right beside her...;)

Hellish week, part two: the nightmare continues.

That should be the title of a horror movie, not yet another week out of my life. Though, it seems to be brightening on the horizon and I actually got a few hours for myself and for My Mayfly. Which eventually led to creating a few more pages. And bringing chapter 3 a step further on the road to the end. 

And, to make the wait for chapter 3 more bearable, here's another extra:

I know it's not much -- but it's a proof we're still alive and actually doing something... Till next time, everyone!

As usual, the work can kill the creative bug -- with a big can of Raid, I believe.

For the past two weeks I was doing commissions, fixing stuff for other people (who claim they are graphic designers and even get paid for that -- yeah, right.) and trying to catch a tiny bit of sunlight (the room with my PC is, unfortunatelly, situated on the shadowy part of the building...

The state I developped bounced happily on the verge of depression, exhaustion and -- eventually -- deep and bitter frustration.

It's not over, mind you. I had to take a day break from work, or else...

Now, for the crucial part - more and more pages are being put up together, but i won't update until i have the whole chapter ready. Chapter Three is one of the most important chapters, as the choices the characters make in it drop shadow on their future lives. Thus, i don't want you to experience this chapter in a jaggy way -- rather as a whole.

For a treat and extra material, that is a character design of a lady who's going to show up pretty soon --

I'm going back to work... Wish me luck, I hope to finnish the chapter before September turns into October...

Still on holidays -- just returned home for a day. I'm beginning to think that I'm more tired on holidays than at home... And I actually have more free time when I'm working! Now, that's ironic. I guess it's like that year after year, but I need to rediscover the fact each year...

As I think about My mayfly in terms of a Tv series;) -- every episode should have a set of stills, showing scenes that will be in the final version.

Worry not, My Mayfly is alive!

Hey!
I'm on the brink of leaving for a whole month (with little breaks, now and then) and -- as You're all aware of, it'll put a little stop to the works on chapter 3. Naturally, a month in the woods will proove excellent for my healt (both mental and physical, I do need a break!) and I'll have plenty of time to script the pages.

Progres so far: page one done, page two storyboarded...

And now the happy news!
My mayfly has been ranked A+, 5.0 / 5.0!


and a link to the ranking 

Finally -- those pages took far too long to complete...

The final pages of episode two

I've also updated the extra section on the main page.
And if you can see the title and small cover for episode three -- it's absolutelly normal;) As I won't be able to update till September, I'll post teasers and some concept art there. Soon. I'll let you know in the journal;)

One final note. If you'd like to be notified via e-mail whenever My Mayfly is updated, mail me on ariah81@yahoo.com
I'll add your address to the mailing list and when a new chapter is ready, you'll be first to know.

I've decided to post the bulk of the chapter two (though not finnished, yet) not to keep You waiting too long. The rest will follow shortly, either one page at a time or the whole ten at once.

My main mistake was rusing the IB lights in the clinic scenes: they look great, but take a very, very long time to render... It took me a day to do one page right...

Though, never mind. Here you go: the pages so far, 1 - 18 

Have a great read, a please do drop a line or two afterwards!
Take care!

Today i realized the sad truth: I don't do one page for up to two hours. It actually took me half of the day to do two pages. Oh dear.

I need to get a faster computer. Or stop listening to WinAmp while working...

Good news: chapter two is growing. I don't think it'll be more than 30 pages long, but it already has 7. And a cover. Here's another teaser : 

the cover with the title

And no, Maeve did not change her hair-style permanently: she just ties her hair when at work.

Hey!

Once again, thank You for the comments posted previously, I tried to answer them all. You're wonderful and one of the reasons I want to create.

Now, as for the change: I've been notified that the progressive JPEG is slowing down some of the connections. As the actual difference in size is minimal, i've changed the pages to a regular JPEG. It should work fine right now. If there's still any glitch, let me know. I don't want to shrink down the pages too much, as the quality loss is too great.

Another change deals with the navigation: now You can turn the pages of the comic by clicking on it. It's more intuitive that way.

And, as a teaser and a proof I started work on chapter 2, here's the very first page:   a teaser

There are two new characters, Katerina and Malchus, who together with Tremain form the Trinity Council.
More to come, deffinatelly.