It was great to read about the various influences on people's comics last week. I don't know if this topic called for a second part, er, so here it is!
Once again, these are the major influences I've identified for my current comic, Typical Strange. They stretch ...
Take On Three Unordinary Experiences Every Day
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 21, 2015
Change is difficult. Decisions are made out of comfort and convenience because staying the same is safer. Anything that strays off the beaten path has a tendency to seem foreign. It feels like a strange sensation that makes the squishy parts of the brain uncomfortable.
In a way, I am ...
Escapism Via Books
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 14, 2015
You know that idea about a frog in a pot of water getting cooked before realising that the water had been gradually increasing in temperature until it was rapidly boiling? Well last week, I was the frog and my room was that pot of water.
September has been the hottest ...
Then and Now
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 7, 2015
“Save ALL your work. Never throw your old art in the trash!” was a repeated mantra from all my art teachers over the years. The reasoning behind this idea makes sense: Old art is like a time capsule for fresh ideas and it can be a great addition in a ...
FEATURED COMIC --> Tangled River
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 2, 2015
Tanya is a daydreamer. She loves sitting outdoors and drawing in her sketchbook. Tanya and her best friend Licorice are both technically natives growing up in a space colony even though she thinks of herself as a Spaceling. However, the two have very dissimilar interests. Tanya likes to talk about ...
Homebound
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, July 13, 2015
-LA Union Station taken by kawaiidaigakusei
“The next and final stop on this line is Los Angeles. Please collect all personal belongings and use the handrail when using the stairs. Please keep all hands and arms away from the automatic train doors.”
It had been a while. I needed a ...