Updates are still sporadic, since I've been focusing on the book. I've also been trying to transfer all my files to a new computer, and I'm also learning how to export from Adobe Animate to HTML5, and I'm still working through the transition from Actionscript. Anyway, here's something I cobbled together for April Fool's day last month.
Good GRIEF, it's been a long time! I've been away from a while, but I added a new toon in the ongoing "Top Hat's Puppet" series. Enjoy it here.
Update: January 16, 2016:
I'm still focusing on the graphic novel, but I'm also starting a script for the next big toon. It's going to be a while. In the meantime, here's some of my latest comics work. Click the picture for more.
Update: August 5, 2016:
Sorry about the lack of updates. The graphic novel is taking priority right now. Also, I started a new job recently. Also, the Demogorgon keeps breaking through the walls like some kind of demonic Kool-Aid Man, driving up my home repair costs.
Here's some of my latest work. Click the picture for more.
Update: June 28, 2016:
Still focusing on my job search, unfortunately. That new short I mentioned earlier still needs a little time in the cooker. In the mean time, please enjoy this picture of Eel Marty.
Update: June 5, 2016:
Yikes. It's been a while since the last update. I've been focusing on the graphic novel, so there's been less time for animation, sadly. I am working on a plan to port my comics to this site for easier readability, though. I also have a new short I was trying to put together for April Fool's, but when it was finished, I realized it wasn't very funny, so it's going to take a bit more time in the cooker.
However, I have been working on porting my old toons to YouTube. Now you can view them in beautiful HD (which kind of shines a light on how poorly drawn my backgrounds are), and, more importantly, I can potentially make money off them this way. I didn't plan on ads for my YouTube videos, but I kind of just lost my job this past week, so... I kind of need that money.
Update: July 4, 2015:
Happy Independence Day, to my stateside viewers. (I'm pretty sure my entire audience consists of people I know personally who live in this area, so I think that might be everyone. I may have had a view from Russia, but I think that was a robot.) Anyway, I updated the Top Hat Puppet cartoon. Part 4 Part 5 is ready to go, right here. I also made this nifty Penguin gif to celebrate the holiday. It took a lot more time than I expected.
Update: May 31, 2015:
I finished Part 3 of the Top Hat's Puppet cartoon. Enjoy it here. I've also been making some good progress on the graphic novel, located on my blog. Enjoy that as well.
Update: April 1, 2015:
I've been busy on my graphic novel, which you can preview at charlesworkppl.blospot.com , but I managed to find time to put together something special, just for you guys. Ninja's Bad Day!
Update: February 17, 2015:
YIKES. Time kind of got away from me. Well, I've uploaded part 2 of my series of shorts here. I actually finished it over a month ago, but there was a weird audio bug that took me a long time to fix. Then, once I'd finished the bug, I realized the cartoon wasn't funny, so I had to fix it again.
Update: November 30, 2014:
The next couple months are going to be busy, between holidays, work, the graphic novel, and my next big cartoon, so I'm going to be making a series of shorts. I've uploaded the first one here.
Update: October 5, 2014:
Instead of uploading a new cartoon this month, I decided to take the time to do some cleanup around the site. I've updated the link bar up at the top, and I've also added a music player. More importantly, I've updated the Cartoons page with a viewer that will provide links to all the comics I've drawn (as soon as I've uploaded and indexed them, that is).
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Hey! Don't give me that look! I know it's not a cartoon, but site organization is important! I could just as easily have sat here playing Smash Bros. all weekend! Don't think I wasn't tempted!
I already posted this last week, but the website seems to have lost my changes somehow. Virtual Fathers Day
Update: June 29, 2014:
I really hate it when ants get into my house. So, here's a new cartoon. The best part about it is that it has nothing to do with ants!
Update: June 2, 2014: Welcome, "Nintendo Force" Readers!
If you've been wondering about the May update, I opted to focus on all my efforts on the comic which was printed in Nintendo Force this month. If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend you pick up a copy. (I'll try and post a link later.)
Anyway, I managed to update my game again. I've not added much to the game mechanics yet, but I've cleaned up the interface, added voices, an ending scene for Stage 1, and THREE different Game Over screens!
It's been brought to my attention that the link above might not work for all browsers. If the Flash interface in the website above shows you a strange, nonsensical scene instead of a side scrolling space shooter, please try the link below.
I added some more enemies, and worked out some of the control and hit detection issues. I also added sound and music. This is still a very rough draft, but please enjoy the Mindspace Shooter Demo, v2!
Update: January 5, 2014:
It's the new year: Time for a new thankless project, by yours truly!
Ugh... No cartoon right now. I spent all my energy trying to sell cards and stickers at a convention. Sales weren't great, but hopefully it got the site some attention. If you saw me at Soonercon, thanks for stopping by! The site is still kind of messy, but the cartoons are worth watching. You can find them at the links below. (The viewer on the Cartoons link above is a little out of date. I'm working on updating it.) Also, I've updated and uploaded the papercraft figures I was giving away at the convention, in case you didn't get a copy. Enjoy!
Update: June 2, 2013:
I present to you a tale of adventure, and amateurish Flash animation. Enjoy!
Update: May 5, 2013:
I'm trying to get into Flash game development. I hammered out something of a falling-block puzzle game out over the weekend, but it's mostly in the experimental phases. I wouldn't call it a "game," per se, but I'm working on adding some features to make it more fun.
I'm going to work on this, so that the waffles fall at a regular rate, and are possibly launched from an angle above. I'm also going to add some more animation, music, etc, and work on the UI.
Update: April 1, 2013:
If you didn't catch my April Fool's joke, you can find it here. It should be self explanatory.
Update: March 18, 2013:
Okay. That was kind of a cruel joke, two weeks ago, but here it is for real.
...I think. I've not really had time to test it. I've spent all the energy I have, and now I still have to vacuum and by groceries.
I had to split it into five scenes to make it work, since I accidentally changed the frame rate part way through the document. I must have hit a keyboard shortcut I didn't know existed.
I've had some unexpected delays, possibly due to the fact that I accidentally poured tea into my eye earlier this week. So, I thought I would post a preview of the upcoming cartoon to tide you all over until I can finish it. Cyborg King Part One Preview! (Note: The whole cartoon may not be THIS exciting.)
Update: September 3, 2012:
I know it's not as much fun as a cartoon, but I added a new select screen to the Cartoons page.
I miss the old days of baseless game rumors that no one could seem to squelch. So, I'm starting my own!
If you wait for exactly twenty minutes on the new Cartoon Select screen, you'll hear Totaka's song!
If you don't hear it, you're not waiting correctly.
Update: September 2, 2012:
I added an FAQ page. I'll also be updating the Cartoons page with something more interactive soon. A new Characters page may follow.
Update: July 29, 2012:
New cartoon. This one is kind of short. I've been spending most of the time I've set aside for the website on learning how to make a Flash game. It will take a long time. So far, all I have is Raccoon and Ninja bouncing around randomly. It's not much fun. Anyway, here is the cartoon show.
I had to burn the midnight oil (which means working past seven PM), but I managed to get another one finished. Behold, on the other side of this link, The official PPL Penguin Game, 2012!
(Please report any game bugs to captaincharleswork@gmail.com. No Spam, please. I don't like Spam!!!)
Update: February 25, 2012:
New Cartoon, and I only lost HALF my mind this time! Find it here.
Update: January 30, 2012:
Hahahaha! New cartoon! It was well worth completely losing my mind! Find it here!
Update: January 7, 2012:
I'm going to try to get a new cartoon posted by the end of the month, and, if my New Year's resolution goes as planned, every month for the rest of 2012. No promises, though. In the mean time, let the airport squirrel guide you to the comics and cartoons I've already posted. (Don't click the squirrel. That ticks him off.)
Update: December 23, 2011.
Something is wrong with my blog, so I posted my new comic here instead, until Google gets things straightened out for me. See it here.
Update: November 7, 2011.
I've added a new cartoon about Lily, to be found on the "Characters" page. I've also uploaded a new drawing of Mira and her Doppelganger buddies, on the Comics page.
Update: September 26, 2011.
I finished a cartoon about the Ninja. You can find it on the "Characters" page by clicking the link above. Also, I put up a new cartoon on the "Cartoons" page half a month ago, and completely forgot to mention it! Silly me!
Update: June 5, 2011.
I did a little touching up on the cartoon I did in April, and I uploaded it in the "Cartoons" section above. I fixed some of the animation bugs, added some music, etc. Sorry it's not a cartoon. I'm planning a new one, but it will be a while. Try to check back periodically.
