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I've returned to my hometown after 4 years of being away at university. Although Swindon may be regarded as a joke by the rest of the country, it's home, and I'm glad to be back. What's more, a comic shop opened whilst I was away so I have somewhere new to nerd out.

It is a strange and wonderful time for me, with my "education" officially over I am a free man and I can start chasing the goals I've had since forever, but I don't know if I want to..

I love animation, love it like crazy, and I think it might be my future, but whilst the sun is shining and the girls are out and about in very little I'd rather do different things. I have projects I need to finish, namely Starbarians, but right now, I want to travel to the states, catch up on some drinking with friends, front some sort of gender confused emo rock band and do some live action films. Live action is fun. These things might not earn me a lot of money or lay the foundations for my future, but fuck it...summer's here.

I'll be at Philadelphia Wizard comic convention thing on the 19th, I don't know what the the proper name is but I'll be there regardless. Let's have fun.

In other news, come next week it's full steamy head for Mike, Maestro and I's Power of 3 game. It's going to pwn.

Happy Happy

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Jun. 14, 2009 | 5:52 PM max15946 says:

cool

Jun. 14, 2009 | 5:53 PM DanMasterFlash says:

Summer.....is the fucking shit.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 5:54 PM DestructiveDave says:

Woot Summer! GL with all your projects

Jun. 14, 2009 | 5:59 PM MyKindOfFlash says:

What did ya study at University, Mr. University?

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:23 PM HappyHarry responds:

Animation. :)

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:04 PM MindChamber says:

that first sentence reminded me of the last scene in Return of the king, lol

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:36 PM HappyHarry responds:

Snort.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:12 PM DarKsidE555 says:

El-cid, skribble and me will pwn yo asses maaaan! Fo shizzl ma nizzl! >: (

oloolol

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:36 PM HappyHarry responds:

Let's get it on.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:17 PM DonkeysBazooka says:

i thought Starbarians was going to be your final project for whatever. what'd you end up turning in? something else? or was it just a dumbed-down version of the final version youre submitting to newgrounds?

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:24 PM HappyHarry responds:

It's a long story...

I'll submit it on NG eventually though.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:18 PM Stickman91 says:

Done with college, eh? Good for you! That must feel amazing. I just finished high school and I know I'm happy. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, and always remember to have fun!

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:28 PM HappyHarry responds:

That's my motto, but unfortunately producing really good art, whatever it may be, is actually really hard work and can be stressful. I'm always unhappy with the things I make but I always come back for more and try again, I guess it's my crack.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:21 PM Wonchop says:

Lol I'm kinda bummed I never got round to joining a Power of Three team.
But yeah, the Summer meets are gonna be swell. Comic Con and London Fling for me. ;D

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:25 PM HappyHarry responds:

I was already teaming up with Mike before Po3 was announced, there's never been anything stopping you from just getting a team together in spite of the event, just look around! :)

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:36 PM AnkhClock says:

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS YOUNG HARRY

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:37 PM VidGameDude says:

Can you fucking believe that lil bastard Oney stole our idea to do a fred flash?
its a complete outrage....

lol

anyways, who's this purple veiled women i see before me?
shes peeked my interest as in if its for power of 3?

l8s

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:41 PM HappyHarry responds:

It is indeed concept art for our Po3 project.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:43 PM Homocidicle says:

Harry, either way you look at it, you're jesus.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:47 PM HappyHarry responds:

Ugh, I guess.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:49 PM Lagamuffin says:

I really wanna see starbarians, it looked really good, too bad education ruined it for you. :c

Jun. 14, 2009 | 6:58 PM HappyHarry responds:

It isn't ruined, just delayed, and it isn't education's fault, it's mine. Being ambitious AND lazy, a great combination.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:04 PM Gojiralph says:

lmao swindon.
though i can't talk, the only amazing thing to come from my town of leicester was the elephant man.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:11 PM HappyHarry responds:

Leicester breeding at it's finest.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:20 PM ChryssChross says:

Hey man, Love your stuff.. All of it's awesome!! XD

I just wanted your opinion.. I'm into art and animation and all that other shitty shit, And personally, I suck ass.
Any tips or pointers?

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:28 PM HappyHarry responds:

Suck less.

I'm sorry but there are literally thousands of places to start with something like that. Want to get better at animation? Buy Richard Williams' Animator's Survival Kit, Want to get better at drawing for cartoons and comics? Get Stan Lee/John Buscema's How to Draw the Marvel Way. Read them, study them, practice.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:24 PM LazyMuffin says:

Que freebird

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:48 PM HappyHarry responds:

Army lol.

I'm sure you will have tons of new ideas for animations after your miltary adventure, but you have my sympathy man.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:34 PM Egoraptor says:

Harry I can't wait to shake your hand among other things AMONG OTHER THINGS

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:52 PM HappyHarry responds:

Haha, like my cock, hahaha

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:38 PM Zyphonee says:

To be honest, you should try to keep a balance between both, personal life is really important, but I don't think you should give up on art, much less considering that you abviously have a gifted talent for it.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 7:48 PM HappyHarry responds:

Oh pshaww, art is my life and I intend to make it my career. I just want to have a fun summer is all.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:02 PM valval26 says:

Here in Chile it's winter D: :(
You are lucky :(

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:33 PM HappyHarry responds:

So it's chilly in Chile?

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:07 PM Ni99aPenguin says:

.......

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:18 PM Egoraptor says:

um i was gunna say groove thing but you know what you're fucking sick man

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:39 PM HappyHarry responds:

We should dance and eat ice cream.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:18 PM Scuzzfest says:

I want to know what's going on in the profile pic.... but my references library is just baffled.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:32 PM HappyHarry responds:

It's from a little live action short I was in.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:57 PM couconuthead says:

Summer rocks

Jun. 14, 2009 | 9:34 PM HappyHarry responds:

Yes it does.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 8:59 PM Kirbopher says:

See ya at Wizard World.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 9:34 PM HappyHarry responds:

Awesome stuff.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 9:32 PM TURDO says:

I was actually looking into buying richard william's animators survival kit, i've noticed practically all the reviews for it are 5 stars so thats on my wishlist, is it definitely a good buy?

Jun. 14, 2009 | 9:35 PM HappyHarry responds:

I can't recommend it highly enough, as long as you really focus on the lessons and practice you will get very good quickly, but a foundation in drawing is essential.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 10:01 PM cantflyman says:

How does it feel with all the stress off that sexy chest of yours, Mr. Free Bird?

Jun. 14, 2009 | 10:16 PM HappyHarry responds:

It's like having a beautiful woman dump on you whilst everyone cheers your name...only better.

Jun. 14, 2009 | 10:09 PM Toon-Ninja says:

Nice pic.
I'm not a big fan of horror....
So, don't expect me watching any of your horrors....
But good stuff though I'm glad to here your back at your home town

Jun. 14, 2009 | 10:57 PM metalismylife6699 says:

who cares about the verbal diarrhea spewing from your mouth what matters is that i deserve the right to drink beer and watch tits agreed?

also i feel the need to remind you that Hillary Clinton shaves her vagina

Jun. 14, 2009 | 11:12 PM thedood20 says:

summer rocks
your flash rocks
PO3 is gonna be awesome

Jun. 14, 2009 | 11:20 PM Kajenx says:

Aww man. Can I live vicariously through you? I have one year left. Next year your shoes will be MINE!!

Jun. 14, 2009 | 11:29 PM SuperLaserBeamPanda says:

Hey baby.

Jun. 15, 2009 | 12:40 AM stormwraith says:

ha. i got out from school 2 weeks ago

Jun. 15, 2009 | 12:44 AM Padoga says:

I wonder what a good school for animation would be?

Jun. 15, 2009 | 1:40 AM kokonut10 says:

Is it fucking summer in the UK? Fuck, it's winter here, and I'm freezing my ass off! You lucky bastard. >:(

Jun. 15, 2009 | 4:04 AM golden-monkey15 says:

It's a shame you've such a manly face, makes it so much harder to front an androgynous emo rock band.
I'd suggest writing an entire first album about how you 'Can't judge a book by it's cover' (scream this in every song) and 'the Torture of having Manly Facial Features'.

Digital High Five coming your way!

Jun. 15, 2009 | 7:07 AM DYN says:

so lemme get this straight...

you're power of three team is Mike, coding extrodinare. Maestro Rage who does fantastic music along the lines of epic grandeour Lord of the Rings style. And yourself, with your great 80's esque style of drawing and animating?

bloody hell... i can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

Jun. 15, 2009 | 7:41 AM secondstamp says:

Emo rock band, live action films..

Can I roadtrip with you?

Jun. 15, 2009 | 8:02 AM RubberNinja says:

I can't wait to shake your penis. AMONG OTHER THINGS.

No not really, just your penis.

Jun. 15, 2009 | 9:19 AM Necro-Lancer says:

THIS. IS. SUMMER! *Insert Cock Joke*

Jun. 15, 2009 | 10:39 AM harrypottershit says:

i'm so excited for summer vacation! i'm going to germany (where violent game are forbidden)!

Jun. 15, 2009 | 10:40 AM Nogfish says:

Animation can wait,

IT'S YOUR DUTY TO GET THAT BOOTY

Jun. 15, 2009 | 11:09 AM Eddache says:

Bah! Summer Shmummer. GET BACK TO WORK BOY!

Jun. 15, 2009 | 11:45 AM therealanimator says:

i shall see you at the summer fling happy harry and we will boogie till dawn

Jun. 15, 2009 | 3:43 PM ReignOfHell says:

Good news! Live-action Akira is pretty much dead.

Jun. 15, 2009 | 9:09 PM Hobie says:

Hey man glad your out of college, I just got in lol. Having to take summer classes. I want to see what I can do in drawing, so I'm beginning foundation art classes.

Looking forward to this horror idea you have going on. Find it hard now a days to make one. ^_^

Jun. 15, 2009 | 10:51 PM Zeppelin562 says:

XD hahaha i love your quote. Cant wait fr your power of 3 submission. Ive got my money on you

Jun. 16, 2009 | 4:57 AM NefariousBob says:

We won't be mad at you if you just hit on chicks.

Jun. 16, 2009 | 3:41 PM xacuchina says:

Yo Harry i bring you good news.... that Live Action AKIRA movie.... Warner Bros was planning to make? Well guess what it's as good as dead

here's the proof

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/14/w bs-live-action-akira-remake-is-dead/

Jun. 16, 2009 | 7:41 PM TURDO says:

you should have 'watched bacwards, jaws is a movie about a shark that continuously throws up people until they open a beach', as your thing, not that 'other than that mrs lincoln, how did you enjoy the play' shit.

Jun. 17, 2009 | 12:33 AM HappyHarry responds:

Fuck you.

Jun. 18, 2009 | 11:44 AM TURDO says:

Thanx

Jun. 18, 2009 | 9:35 PM TenshiLurodi says:

You have a great art style.

Jun. 20, 2009 | 9:55 PM FurryDemon says:

ur animations sux lol

No, seriously.
Can't wait to see your groups submission.

Jun. 22, 2009 | 11:48 AM TURDO says:

Why is Human Snot on the front page, what did you do?

Jun. 22, 2009 | 4:39 PM HappyHarry responds:

Threatened Tom.

Jun. 29, 2009 | 10:32 PM bloodthirstypanda says:

Hey man, glad to hear you finished school. Maybe now is the time to drop everything and travel. Now is the best time to see the world and do what you always wanted to do. Just make sure you don't fall face first into a shit office job.

Jun. 30, 2009 | 5:33 PM e-role says:

Swindon ay? i know your pain, well kinda, oxford aint much better dude. I like ur animation style, not bad mate.

Jul. 4, 2009 | 4:43 PM Malakuko says:

You're finished college?? :O at 21! I just did my first year of my animation course, four more years to go and im 20 now :P ive never felt so behind haha

Jul. 4, 2009 | 6:40 PM SardonicSamurai says:

I miss your manly man presence :(

IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE LESS OF A MAN WITH OUT YOU.

Jul. 4, 2009 | 7:38 PM HappyHarry responds:

It was really cool having you around.

No Jonas next time though, k?

Jul. 6, 2009 | 5:42 PM AronKong says:

Im looking at your and you seem to have 4 flashes that have 3 awards and one that won the tank award. You are fucking legend.

Jul. 8, 2009 | 5:27 AM SkaffaNL says:

have a nice summer man. btw, with the gender confused emo rock band, don't you mean japanese rock or something? xD

Jul. 8, 2009 | 6:57 PM psychicpebble says:

You need your own Television show man. You and Oney. Gawd that would be sweet, wouldn't it? What would you guys make it about?

Jul. 14, 2009 | 4:04 PM TonyAzemia says:

the picture of the girl looks like my friend lol
oh im in london and there was that warning on the heatwave woo hoo everybody's gonna burn..wait oh well i like hot weather

Jul. 20, 2009 | 1:04 AM danicos says:

I wonder if HappyHarry has ever been blocked.Have you?

Jul. 22, 2009 | 12:58 AM thepetergriffin says:

oh my

Jul. 22, 2009 | 1:02 AM thepetergriffin says:

You are Elvis.

Jul. 27, 2009 | 1:18 PM rorychally says:

make a sequel to my brothers an irishman !

Jul. 28, 2009 | 11:41 PM Zombiffix says:

I've only seen a few of your animation's like Chuck's New Tux and The Slice of Pizza or such and I have to say, you sir are a sick bastard...... and I love it.

Looking forward to future works and maybe if you're lucky you'll be able to see some of my work coming up.

Muahahaha..

Zombiffix

Jul. 31, 2009 | 7:39 PM jtm17 says:

Wheyy Swindon!

Aug. 1, 2009 | 2:51 PM HappyHarry responds:

The home of animation.