Tablets and drawing programs.

do it on paper dopefish. you'll make just as many mistakes on the computer as you will on paper, if not more. why not just surrender to the idea that your first attempts aren't going to be that great, but just go through the process anyways. it's the only way to get better. there isn't a program, or a tablet that will make the learning process any easier. if anything, using a tablet and stuff will actually feel more awkward. i've been drawing for years, and i still have a hard time doing open canvas stuff with my tablet.

also, another thing to consider, unless you're really serious about it, a good graphics tablet will run you about 300 bucks. if you've got that kind of cash then why not just take the person out to an awesome dinner.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

so you're planning out a birthday card that you're planning on giving to a girl that you like in october?! i take it you like this girl just a little eh? smoke a joint and listen to some stan getz. it'll make you a smooth cat. save your money and buy something that you want for yourself. then draw her an amazing picture... somewhere in the last week of september, if she's important enough to remember by then.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Dopefish, do you realize how Napoleon Dynamite your whole idea sounds? if you can't draw, then don't. think of something else cool that you can do for this girl's birthday. and if the card is an ice-breaker... c'mon dude. how bout, "hey, you're cute. come out to dinner with me."

How ya doing, buddy?