In this episode of ClockingOut, we sit down with Eranga D. an engineer by day and comic book artist by night to explore how he balances a full-time career with his passion for storytelling and art.
We dive into:
*His journey from Sri Lanka to Alabama
*How the pandemic rekindled his love for drawing
*Breaking into the industry with covers for Dark Horse, Scout, and Dynamite
*The birth of his creator-owned comic, Aeternal
*Navigating marriage, burnout, and creative deadlines
*Lessons on discipline, integrity, and why “clocking out” doesn’t always mean quitting
This episode is a masterclass in time management, purpose, and building a dream from scratch—even after 40.
🕰️ Don’t just work for a living. Create something worth living for.
🎨 Check out Aeternal at AeternalComic.com
📲 Follow Eranga on Instagram: @eranga.d.art
⏱️ Timestamps for Clipping or Chapters:
00:25 – Intro & background
01:00 – Engineer by day, comic artist by night
03:35 – How the pandemic changed everything
06:00 – Waking up early to draw: a day in Eranga’s life
10:15 – 700+ paid commissions later…
11:20 – First big break: working with Dark Horse
17:15 – Dream project: cover art for 300 with Frank Miller
20:15 – Balancing marriage, creativity & mental health
28:00 – Culture shock: moving from Sri Lanka to the US
34:00 – Starting his own comic: the Aeternal journey
43:50 – Lessons for indie artists: underpromise, overdeliver
50:12 – Passion vs. practicality: why you don’t have to choose
57:15 – The danger of chasing “what’s next” too hard
1:04:00 – You’re never too old to start
1:07:30 – What “Clocking Out” means to Eranga
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