Life Experiences translated onto paper

I was on the train today back home and I realized something.

Up to this point, whenever I drew something or created a story, it would be lacking something. I always tried to create some sort of epicness or heartfelt tale, but it did not feel right. I believe that this all has to do with the individual or author itself.

"One Piece" is one of my favorite mangas out there in the world and it is full of comedy, action, and full of emotion. I read in an interview once how he made such heartwarming scenes, he said:

"Whenever I create something, I need to feel the emotions my characters are feeling or else I won't draw it."

When I read this, something hit me. When I read other mangas such as "Naruto" the emotion feels rather forced than natural. To me, that is an insult to the readers.

Up to this point, I've always thought manga was about just fighting and fireblasts and insane powerups, but after reading more and more and finding out about myself, I realize it's much more. It's like nurturing a child.

Before this version of Spoon, I created a previous version in which I stopped doing because I was going through some kind of inner turmoil within my soul. But I got through it. To me, getting through that self inner struggle was one of the toughest things to ever have gone through (well for now at least) and getting through that all of that finally, I feel stronger, faster, and better (cliche I know).

And getting through all of that, my thought process has become more refined and crystalized and makes me excited to bring it all onto paper. I knew someone who told me that basing characters off of people you know is a copout, but is it really?

I'd like to create original personalities, but sometimes, basing it off of what happened in your life is sometimes just right.

For those of you reading "Spoon", I hope for all of you to fall in love with my characters as well as get to know them and feel their pain and happiness. =)

On that note, I wanted to have an update, but I have gotten very busy and no scanner on me, so on Sunday, I will definitely provide you all an update, till then,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

:)