Just an update

JGray

I wanted to let everyone know what's going on. I've had several queries for the position of artist over here on MotA and, so far, a few audition pages. I'm waiting for a few more and then I'll make my decision. My hope is to be up and running again before the end of the summer if not sooner.

Thank you for your patience and your belief in Mysteries of the Arcana.

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JD
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Silly thought... maybe post up the samples one at a time and have us vote?

Just a thought.

Submitted July 30, 2011 at 3:26PM

JGray

I had considered that, actually, but thought it unfair. First, art style is only one consideration. I also need to take into account dedication and compatibility. Second, some artists might not be, as they say, ready for prime time and are being brave in putting themselves out there. I don't want to expose them to the crowd, especially after what happened with Jessica.

Also, I'm not sure art should be something that's subjected to a reality-show like environment, even a little.

Submitted July 30, 2011 at 9:42PM

Eddie
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Well said sir! ^_^ Although it would be interesting to see the audition pages after someone was chosen if the other artists were ok with it Smile

Submitted July 31, 2011 at 2:21AM

Greg
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Quote from JGray:

Erm, if you're talking of everyone saying how bitchy she was, well, that's sorta because the belated April Fools joke wasn't understood as such so everyone, including Sarrah, took it at face value. And people aren't nice to people they perceive as not very nice people and nicer to people who seem nice...it feels like your blaming your readers for coming to your defense and trashing her and/or her art in ways they really wouldn't have if you hadn't started a joke that made the whole world cry (BeeGees)...
That might not be your intention, I dunno, but it sorta feels that way...

Submitted July 31, 2011 at 4:31AM

James
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I for one would at least like to see who I was up against after you make your decision. It's okay to make bad decision, just as long as you learned from them so if you want to try it again, you'd know how to do it better, without hurting your friends.

Submitted July 31, 2011 at 5:58AM

JGray

Greg, I don't mean the April Fool's joke but, rather, how much of a thrashing her art got. Yes, artists often need thick skins. However, most of the people auditioning aren't professionals and don't have a lot of experience. I think the "American Idol" process is destructive and would prefer to nurture young talent, not crush it.

James, after I've made my decision I'll ask all the artists involved if I can post their audition pages in the gallery. I do want to share them, just not as part of a 'vote on your favorite' process.

Submitted July 31, 2011 at 8:02AM

James
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I wasn't thinking of it as a voting thing, just a showcasing of the cannidates regardless of who was picked.

Submitted July 31, 2011 at 4:31PM

Fairportfan
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While Jessica's art was not what i'd really want to see for mysteries of the Arcana, there's nothing wrong with is as webcomic art per se.

Submitted August 3, 2011 at 3:15AM

Magic_luver101
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Why dont you just do the art yourself?

Submitted August 3, 2011 at 7:06PM

JGray

You don't want that.

Trust me. You really don't.

Submitted August 4, 2011 at 7:40AM

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