Should I?
Ramblings of a tired millennial that wants a big CHANGE
So here I am, trying my luck online again, writing in English (my first language is Portuguese) with hopes that I can reach a more global reader, that may share the same struggles as me, that may help me change my routine a little.
First of all, I’m not sure what I’m going to share here on Substack, but maybe something more personal and artistic? Let’s see, I’m improvising, as I almost always am. One thing is for sure: I WON’T BE SPEAKING ABOUT COLORS OR COMIC BOOKS.
Let me introduce myself: I’m Cris Peter, and I’m a tired comic book colorist. You can search my name after this read, if you want. I’ve been around, coloring comics, since 2004. I have 20 years of experience, some awards and nominations, more than 300 titles colored. And what makes me really upset is that I made such a name for myself (specially in Brazil) that people don’t seem to care about what I have to say unless is color related. So I’ll just make this clear right now: if you are here for tips and color theory, you won’t find it.
Other than the normal struggles of an adult, my life is pretty great. I just wish I had more money and opportunity to travel, and that I could finally figure out my mental blocks related to writing.
That’s the thing: I love creating stories, but have NONE written down all the way. Now that I feel like things are going to the point of no return (my skin is getting saggier, my joints are hurting, I’ve reached 40 and can’t go back, I’m losing relatives, etc.) one thought that makes me scared as f*ck is dying with none of my stories published. It’s time to change that. Not that I’m thinking about writing them here, but I sure want to share the experience of trying to accomplish this dream.
Writing helps me organize my thought, helps me understand the world, makes my chest less heavy. So why not write my thoughts and ideas here and share this with who else wants to read this?
Should I do this? Should I try again? This internet thing? Without big hopes of having a bunch of followers and becoming a big author! Just with the simple goal of getting things out of my chest and work my art with no pressure of being perfect and productive as a machine?
Let’s see :)