Things are going well now that I'm in Scotland - back together again with Casey, able to just focus on work and trying to enjoy myself, appreciating the change of scenery, etc. It's funny, it doesn't really FEEL any different, but at the same time, there are so many little things that ARE different - different brands of, well, everything when you go shopping (eggs and sour cream aren't kept refrigerated at stores, which struck me as some of the seemingly odder things, compared to North America), the complete and utter lack of any chain restaurants (no Starbucks or McDonalds within an hour's drive, I don't think!), the notable absence of trees and mountains, waking up to the sounds of a completely different spectrum of birds and NOT the sound of busy traffic, blaring sirens, or loud bar patrons in the middle of the night... Most of the changes are pretty nice, although what I miss most about Vancouver is the availability of anything and everything I might need to buy, and the natural environment - temperate rainforest, I will miss you!

Anyway, as for work, my apologies to commission clients as I've been slower than usual - I'm the sole artist for a Kickstarter project called Party Politics, for which I've already submitted the cover art.

Party Politics is a cut throat card game set in a fantasy world known as Dungeonkrawl. Players take on the role of a heroic class (Paladin, Cleric, Mage, Rogue, or Warrior) and use their powers in a most unique pursuit: rather than killing monster and looting treasure, the players are attempting to win elections and eliminate their opponents. But be careful, while eliminated player can no longer win, they may still use their powers to influence the outcome of the election - amass too many enemies and you will likely be the next candidate eliminated!

You can find out more about Party Politics on Facebook, at Bonus! Games Online, or if you're in Michigan, consider checking out the game in person at Pandemonium (1858 Middlebelt Rd. Garden City, MI 48135 (734) 427-2451) on March 30th for the first "International Table Top Day", a day dedicated to getting together with friends and playing all the games we love, originally announced by Felicia Day and her crew over at Geek & Sundry. I've been busting my butt to get the art together for this project, most of which can be found here if you're interested! The actual Kickstarter is set to start on March 30th, so hopefully all goes well :D

Anyway, I suppose that's enough shameless promoting for now. Back to work!