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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