A couple years ago I started sketching some ideas for a new comic strip based on my experiences as a third shift night auditor at the hotel where I work. The name (The Front Desk) came to me while I was tossing around ideas with a co-worker. It seemed like it was meant to be. I mean, people have written books while whiling away the late hours on a third shift (and even had them published) so why not a comic strip?
Last night at work I had an idea for the strip and decided to give it some life in Photoshop. Whenever we leave the front desk we put up this little gold-plated sign that says Be Right Back and I thought it would be comical to have it say something else. It's just a rough sketch experimenting with color and background elements. I haven't decided yet if it will be a one strip (like The Far Side) or the typical three-to-four-panel.
My pen name when I draw comics is D.C.Wayne. It's actually my real name with the initials moved around. I've always liked artists and authors who have initials in their names so I did likewise with mine.
Excellent work and the idea of starting a comic strip on your blog just make me curious for the next one ;)
"The little gold-plated sign that says Be Right Back" LOL Hope that no hotel guests complained for no service at the front desk afterward. Better put a nice mannequin to comfort them :p
I'll get some more up soon. This is a the BIG weekend (July 4) so I'm pretty busy. I thought the sign could be like a running gag; have it say something different each time.
I see lots of posts today :) Good to know you're still active... And I think a comic strip is a brilliant idea... The one you've put up is funny.. don't stop..
Hehee, very cool Uncle Doug!
You have a wonderful sketch... I love your works :-)
Bharat, Sarah, Mchilly thank you for the kind words and for stopping by my blog. I hope to see you around more often. :)
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