Shakespearean New Year's Resolutions, part 1 (Remastered)

Hey! We made it to 2021! There's still a long, dark tunnel ahead before we can put this pandemic behind us, but at least now there's a light at the end of the tunnel which I don't think is a train.

The first couple months of 2021 are going to consist of remastered versions of old comics and more play page updates, because, frankly, I'm burnt out and have some actual commissions that I've been neglecting for too long. But hopefully things will settle down soon and I can get started on the next play.... whatever it will be.

For now, let’s go waaaaaay back to my first set of Shakespearean New Year’s Resolutions!

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As you can see, my style has evolved a bit. Not much, but a bit.

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I think we can agree that Hamlet’s resolution is still on point.

Farewell 2020

Well, we made it to the end of what was objectively a ghastly year on many different levels. Time to haul out the inspirational Shakespeare quotes as we look forward to 2021!

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Thanks to everyone who helped get me through this year, notably my supporters on Patreon, who have enabled me to donate $4000 this year to food banks and COVID-19 relief funds for theatre artists and underserved communities. Thanks also to my pocket dramaturg, Kate Pitt, for providing me with much-needed long-distance emotional and creative support as I struggled through A Stick-Figure Hamlet. Thanks to my climbing partner and my yoga teacher for keeping me active and helping me feel connected despite not being able to move together in the same space anymore. And thanks to my parents for literally everything else.

And thanks to you for following Good Tickle Brain. Without you, I’d just be screaming into the void.

Here’s to better years to come.

Shakespearean New Year's Resolutions, part 7

It’s New Year’s Eve! Time to check in with some of our favorite Shakespearean characters and see what resolutions they’re making for the new year.

Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt

Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt

And, just in case you need some resolution inspiration, here are past years’ installments. I’ve put them in reverse chronological order, so you can track the devolution of my artistic style.

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2020 is going to be my SEVENTH year creating Good Tickle Brain! If Good Tickle Brain was a wizard, it would be preparing for its N.E.W.T. exams at Hogwarts. That’s insane. Thank you so much for reading and supporting my work over the years. Here’s to another year of Shakespeare silliness!

Shakespearean New Year's Resolutions, part 5

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's time for another round of Shakespearean New Year's Resolutions! 

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Here are some resolutions from past years:

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And I just realized that this is going to be my FIFTH YEAR drawing Good Tickle Brain! I started back in September of 2013. That's crazy. Thanks for sticking with me through another year of Shakespearean silliness. Here's to many more! 

Shakespearean New Year's Resolutions, part 4

Happy New Year, everyone! 2016 is (fortunately) fading in the rear view mirror of life, and I'm so excited to see where Good Tickle Brain takes me this year. Thanks for being along for the ride!

Let's make some Shakespearean New Year's Resolutions, shall we?

And just in case you missed the past couple installments of resolutions, here they are: