I've followed Michael Nobbs' for quite some time and really enjoy his work. The one thing that attracts me in his work, is that like me, he also deals with illness. Sometimes I'll stumble on a blog of someone who does great work and they'll have a job, go to college and do that great work all at once. It makes me tired just thinking about that.

Michael, however, frequently blogs (and draws!) about how he copes with his illness and others things life tosses at him. He makes his own books and sells them. The last issue of The Beany came out as an ebook today. Despite his illness he takes on (little) projects and makes stuff happen. He seems to have found a way to make it work despite being ill, something I still aspire to.

I have not yet figure it all out, and I have not yet made it all work. Thanks to Michael however, I know I'll get there, eventually.

Some other inspiring artists: * scott c * Irisz Agocs * Eric Orchard * E*phi * jess (borkedplanet) * Kurt Halsey * Mattias Ink * marc johns All worth checking out.