I suppose you all want a big long update of everything I've missed, besides what I have on Twitter, YouTube, Newgrounds, Tumblr, really anywhere... Welp, I've been busy. Now, you may ask "What kind of busy?" or "Are you busy, truly?" Well, I have an answer for that. I've been non-stop working my ass off.

   If it's not school, it's my creative side. One major thing that I've forgotten to do for so long is really tap into my passion with creativity. In the sense of drawing, I haven't done that in a couple of weeks REALLY. I mean, I've drawn the stuff for the podcast and I did that painting recently, but I'm talking more about my cartoons. Believe me, when I get the time I WILL work on that stuff. There's never a moment when I'm not working, which leads me to my next bit of quick news.

   I'm coming out with my second electronic Gynk album, hopefully soon. It already has about nine tracks, five of which are vaporwave (I hope you like that, mem bois). The truth is, I have a very big passion in music, and I've been finding that now more than ever. Don't get me wrong, I love animation and would love to start doing it. Hopefully, I get to order that drawing tablet to be able to work with my computer. If that's the case, then there is still faith, my friends!

   Another thing I've done recently (since I turned 18, which btw thanks for the b-day wishes) is I registered to vote, I'm going to vote on Election Day (which is tomorrow as of today). Don't ask me who I'm voting for, because I'm not getting into a discussion about politics where it doesn't need to be spoken about. I try to make my art pages and such entirely fair and unbiased to others, so please respect my wishes and just don't ask. If you do ask, I will remove the comment. Idk, I'm excited about voting, though. xDD

   As of other affairs (since I'm a human being who likes to multitask and kill myself), I just recently finished and even rewatched BoJack Horseman. It's surprisingly heartbreaking and tragic, while also being really mature and weirdly funny. I highly recommend this show more than I've ever recommended any show ever. I'm serious, the series has substance to it! You'll love it, go check it out..

   Furthermore, I just can't get wait to back into a constant swing of things. I am absolutely exhausted from trying to get my shit caught up and everything else, but I promise that my art and other things are still very much so a priority for me. I love all of you guys a lot, like I don't even think you know what I mean by that. You all have been in incredible, and I can't thank you enough for all of the love you have shown me. It's been difficult trying to juggle everything, but at least I'm trying to do that, right? lmao Anyway, I'll see you guys later. Thanks again, really... <3

P.S. Catch our podcast! There’s a new one going to be released every weekend. An audio version will be posted right here on Newgrounds.

https://twitter.com/TheCorkscrews

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOJVJNNcSVgCumyrfiGEAw

We have just completed the first episode as of a few days ago. Make sure to check it out and leave a like if you enjoyed it!

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HOSTS

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Gabs: https://www.youtube.com/user/GabrielNovakStudios

Ghost: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIonEK8VU4-XFdWf6hUiSA

Kerwinkle: https://www.youtube.com/user/WinWinStudios

Gmanny: https://www.youtube.com/user/GmannyIsBack

Welcome to our new podcast, The Corkscrews, where we discuss things as trivial as we are. I'm your host with the less than most, GabrielNovakStudios. Included as my co-hosts are Ghost, Kerwinkle, and Granny. Let's uncork these issues from the source... This is just something I wanted to do on the side while I'm working on school and other stuff, just to sort of do something and get something out there for you guys to enjoy from us. heh I feel bad that I haven't really been able to post anything, but I'm hoping that this may bring a start to just that. Thanks for checking this out, and make sure to follow the links for the cast down below:

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CORKSCREWS PODCAST
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCorkscrews

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOJVJNNcSVgCumyrfiGEAw

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HOSTS

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Gabs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarz5Fg0icXWblwBPJmfnPA

Ghostfreak: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIonEK8VU4-XFdWf6hUiSA

Kerwinkle: https://www.youtube.com/user/WinWinStudios

Gmanny: https://www.youtube.com/user/GmannyIsBack

CONCEPT_ (THE FULL ALBUM) IS FINALLY OUT ON YOUTUBE! Why not think about checking it out? It's electronica, and it's super cool stuff.

FREE DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP: https://gynk.bandcamp.com/album/concept

After 6 years of passion and work, I have finally completed my first full length electronic album! Enjoy the many sounds of Concept_, and I hope you guys can grab a thing or two from this work that I dedicated so much time to. Thanks for checking it out, and again, I hope you enjoy. :)

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TRACKS:
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INTRO (0:00)

1.) Intermediate (0:33)
2.) Nothin' (4:26)
3.) Dead of the Night (7:52)
4.) Memorea (12:56)
5.) Revival (17:36)
6.) Project 139302 (27:05)
7.) City Life (32:28)
8.) Space Hearts (38:21)
9.) Oppression (45:44)
10.) Nois Ance (52:05)
11.) Dynasty (58:25)
12.) Triumph (1:04:59)

I have to thank all of the people who have also helped me get to this point. Without you, I'd have nobody honestly.


NOTE: This is done merely as a hobby. I do not intend by any means to make revenue off of this content, and all samples are within their own respected rights. Thank you for your understanding.

Recently, I’ve been thinking if I want to work on my adult cartoon Clide and Leo first, or if I want to finish the kids show pilot of Jackie Simple and possibly submit it to a network. What do you guys think I should do?

If y'all wanna see the work I've made in the past or really just cartoons and music, then perhaps my main YouTube channel can be found somewhere (approximately here): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarz5Fg0icXWblwBPJmfnPA

Now please... Don't shot the messenger, amirite?! lmao

   I'm not going to lie to you guys, this month has been rough... Well, I got to do some cool things like hang out with one of my friends on the fourth of July and stuff, which actually in a sense made part of this month fun along with some other things with longtime friends and such. And I finished my online classes, almost acing all of them (which is good, I'm actually doing good in school now lol). The thing is, though, I'm really in a place where I've needed to reevaluate a lot of shit in my life. This is a bad month for our family for a couple of reasons.

   Before July, we were having the time of our lives. We had gotten to go see Sea World in San Diego, along with cruising the entire coastline along the docks. The trip was remarkable and breathtaking, as we never get to do anything like this very much. We were swimming at the beaches along San Diego, as well as in Santa Monica and around LA, as well as Del Mar. The waves were so soothing and serene, and we all (the seven of us, including my older brother) got to have the absolute time of our lives. The truly sad and honestly eye-opening thing I've ever seen is a baby humpback whale dying on Santa Montica Beach, and there was nothing they could do to help it. Overall, though, we got to really enjoy our time there and truly soak in the entire beauty of the sea. It became painful when they came back just for us to say goodbye no even two days later.

   Afterwards, the thing that unhinged me the most was my little sister's birthday and reminiscing when the three kids were here. We can't see them for longer than a month throughout months every year, and being apart from those kids almost feels like being without parts of my soul. You know, for the longest time I thought the one thing I wanted to do was get rid of them, but now it's like I want them here more than anything else in the world. I'm partially drained by them being gone, and it probably explains my sudden return to procrastination.

   The 21st of this month is when my mom died exactly two years ago, and it's still so painful I can't even describe the feeling in words. Wounds like that do eventually heal, but they leave behind scar tissue that always acts as a faint reminder. Regardless, I've almost found peace with the reality of it, as I have to believe that she isn't truly gone. In fact, I think she's probably proud of how far I've come. I could do more to get better, but nevertheless she would still love all of us the same and I want to make her proud. I no longer want to be upset and hurt by her absence, because maybe she's right here with us everyday and we would never know.

   Despite every single one of these facts, however, I have really started to actualize a great deal of my life, and I feel that I'm the one in control now. No matter what I may have failed to do in the past due to everything stopping me, now I feel that there is nothing that can stand in my way. It's funny how once you take it from life for years that you begin to stop giving as much of a care for certain things that don't matter to you. haha More than anything, though, I have learned much and I've already come this far. What's stopping me from constantly becoming a better person every single day?

   I love each an every one of you, but if you're in any sort of rutt or you feel like you have nowhere to turn to, I want you to do something for me. I want you guys to all find at least one truly redeemable quality within yourselves, and you can even comment it if you really feel like sharing it. Then, make a list of things that you want to promise yourself. These can be general statements or really anything you wish to accomplish with your life, but these have to be things that you are willing to solidify and keep on top of. That list right there is the very start to your mission statement, and the rest is all up to you. Map out your lives, and make them the absolute best that you possibly can.

   Thank you all so much for reading, I appreciate the fuck out of everybody who's always supporting my work and promoting me. Honestly, you all mean the fucking world to me, and I would be nothing that I am today without any of of you. I also intend to work on that animated pilot I've been blabbing about, so look out for more stuff involving that as soon as I'm able to get my shit together and create a little sneak peek for all of you maybe? Idk, but hopefully there'll be more art coming soon along with some new tunes, so stay "tooned" folks. And HOLY SHIT, THE SUPPORT THAT I'VE BEEN GETTING FROM FRIENDS AND FANS ABOUT JACKIE SIMPLE ALONG WITH A LOT OF MY NEWER ART HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, AND I JUST WANT Y'ALL TO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU TRULY MEAN TO ME. I love you guys so much, and you'll hear from me in due time.

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Hey, y'all! This is Gabe/Gabs/Gynk here, and boy do I have some news...

   Okay, so maybe I didn't get around to telling you guys this on any previous updates, but my little siblings came down here on Tuesday to spend a month of time with us. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am to have gotten this time with them, and to have a blast like I've had so far with my family. All of a sudden, it's like there's no worries in my life whatsoever simply because we're mostly together. So, I will try to get some artwork done on the side along with other content, but it may be minimal and I can't promise anything since I'll be (obviously) spending more time with them and doing summer school classes on the 15th of this month and then on.

   Speaking of art, heyyo! Guess what I've been up to lately?... That's right, art! Lots and lots of it, although most of it has been sketching and simple experimentation. It's nothing amazing or anything to drool over, but it'll be something for once. hehe I have missed being able to do this for so long, and I'm so glad that I'm finally out of school and can get back to what I love doing most at least part time. Well, aside from that I might get a summer job, but even that's in the air at the moment.

   I stressed so fucking much over school this year it was ridiculous, and you know what I got for it in return? A whole huge line of passing grades, and potential change in my life. Everything is just all of a sudden falling into place for some reason, and it seems selfish to try and point out what that reason is whenever it occurs to me. I think the main answer to my questions at this point is simply that there is some sort of potential, some sort of impact that I make somewhere that I need to be able to recognize and see through. I have purpose, much like many people do, and if that's stupid to say then I guess I'm glad to wear that title.

Overall, expect great things from here on out, because I'll try and deliver to the best of my abilities! Thank you guys so much for sticking with me after all of this time, you mean everything to me right now (well, besides my family, they're kind of important lol).  [:)]

Peace!

If you found this from another source or anything, please bring me some honest criticism that might determine whether not this monstrosity will ever take place? haha

NOTE: NO, it doesn't have music yet. Whereas I would be very much appreciated if somebody wanted to help with the theme song, I'm thinking about just doing it myself and making it easy. heh  It could be something, but it could all be for nothing though, right?

Thanks, you guys. You're the absolute best! :)