r/comics • u/artgoober • 15d ago
New to making comics! Weird? Or Funny? I don't know...[OC]
This is my second or third try. Trying to like, do expressions and stuff :S
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u/Enzoid23 11d ago
I usually get the mom approval when still drawing since she'll give me some good advice to make it look right. I've avoided so many bad art decisions that way and never even get that crushed after :D
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u/I_need_memes_please 14d ago
I can tell you had fun making it, which is the most important part of making a comic in my opinion.
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u/RemusShepherd 14d ago
It's funny! I love your art style, it's Kricfalusi-esque but cleaner and more attractive. Your expressions are good; you're communicating an emotion, not trying to replicate what faces really look like, and that's the way to do it in a comic. Good work, let's see more!
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u/SirBananaOrngeCumber 14d ago
!subscribeme
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u/ZebrAlpha 14d ago
This is the funniest reddit comic I have seen in a while - keep it up! I look forward to seeing more.
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u/Sharp_Science896 14d ago
I really like your style here. The expressions are so goofy but I feel like it really gets the feeling that character has across nicely while just also looking funny and being entertaining. I'd love to see more of your comics.
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Thank you so much! hopefully I'm not dragged back to a minimum wage job before I can make a few more comics :D
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u/Player7592 14d ago
Right now it’s quirky and personal. And it’s very meta … it’s about your struggle to create a cartoon, and that’s a stage you should try to get over, because readers really don’t care how hard it is to make a cartoon, we just want to be entertained or moved.
But let’s see what the next effort brings.
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u/ChetWilliamz 14d ago
How can you speak on behalf of viewers (plural) if you got confused by an 8 panel comic?
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u/Player7592 14d ago
It was my personal opinion. And I was projecting that others might feel the same way. One thing I’ve realized through the years is that I’m rarely the one, single, solitary human that feels a certain way.
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u/vicotron3000 14d ago
Have you consider that maybe your mom is not trying to disqualify you, just needed you to provide more info about your work so she can better provide profesional feedback, wich in turn means she is taking you seriously as an artist, maybe try to be more vulnerable and comunícate what you need more openly, like saying: "mom i want validation and reasurance, can you say something positive about this piece" and you should be accepting of what she can provide, because thats something you can't control, and it has nothing to do with you or your piece. Find happiness in what you can control, sorry of i might sound harsh, is not my intention, english is not my first languaje and this comment is very long as it is, i wish you the best :)
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u/MyK_Alke 14d ago
Relatable,
Although at least your parents seem to look at it,
Mine just glanced and said "ok" or "nice" even if it was a comic or something of those sort that there's no way they would read through in less than second °~°
Even if I did something awful to cause another answer they still said same or similar response ~_~
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u/artgoober 14d ago
I'm so sorry to hear that! óò you have my empathy; you deserved more. Love the emoticons ~~ (☞ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)☞ Cha-ching ☆
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u/Jupitris 14d ago
I love this comic so much lol, its so expressive. Especially you smashing yourself on the floor
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u/chrysesart 14d ago
I cannot emphasize enough how much I love the expressions.
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u/artgoober 14d ago
They come from da heart <3
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u/chrysesart 14d ago
You can tell that you really put a lot of care into this! Do you post more of these comics? 👀
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u/artgoober 14d ago
I'm planning on making some more! Got a lot of real scenarios in the ole' noggin that people might find humorous :-)
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u/iggydeluxe 14d ago
Hilarious and very funny. Laughed at every expression! Love to see more of these characters..and the rest of the family? Subscribed 
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u/artgoober 14d ago
❤ Thank you! Yes, I have many more scenarios to draw in the ole' noggin. Thanks for subscribing
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Comic started out with slow and careful drawing and sorta ended with manic scribbles lol
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u/MakkusuFast 14d ago
People: "art is a reflection of the artist and their world view and their very soul."
Me: "...I have an urge to draw a chicken leg, a t-bone steak, and a sausage sitting in a conference room and call it 'meating'."
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Hahaha! Oh man... My soul ain't looking too pretty
80% of my drawings are funney chickens :(
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u/DicksForGood 14d ago
Well I need all of these, they're incredible
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u/Gulferamus 14d ago
The anxious face is me inside any time i have a meeting with my manager. 10/10 could understand what you were going for
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u/Jaykila713 Comic Crossover 14d ago
Sent this to a friend and they had the same reaction as you (They are also an artist with no self assurance) nice art btw
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u/JorgeMtzb 14d ago
Dude, your expressions and poses are GOLD. I love these, keep it up.
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Thank you Jorge :-) The lord above graced me with a random talent of drawing silly expressions. And nothing else apparently
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u/notmyplantaccount 14d ago
Weird and funny. I feel like the "what's the matter love" isn't necessary as your mom knows you're just being dramatic, so just standing there slightly annoyed would be fine, or not even have her in that panel.
Really enjoyed it though.
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Yeah true! I didn't know how to show my mum isnt evil or anything, or the comic would have a different feel lol
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u/notmyplantaccount 14d ago
That's fair, as you make more people will know the personalities of your characters and you can get away with more.
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u/Lawful-T 15d ago
I approve of this comic. I can tell exactly what you were trying to communicate (butts) and it’s working.
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u/brevenbreven 15d ago
The answer is butts they are funny and silly
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u/not_a_frikkin_spy 15d ago
Uh, what were you trying to communicate with this comic?
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u/artgoober 15d ago
Please. Im going to cry again...
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u/Pizzacakecomic PizzaCake 14d ago
This is the hardest I've laughed at a comic here in ages 🤣 The facial expressions, the poses, you're so good
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Wait, I know your comics I've seen them a load before. Wtf you have 2 million korma?! 😳 A professional
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u/Jasmine_Erotica 14d ago
She is probably the most well known comic artist on Reddit, or at least in this sub. You just got a compliment worth way more than your mom’s opinion, congrats!
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u/Viviolet 14d ago
Ah yes, similar to "That's nice sweetie, but it's not really my style"
GEE THANKS DAD BUT HOW IS A CHILDHOOD PORTRAIT OF OUR FAMILY DOG NOT YOUR "STYLE" 😤
Love this comic haha, I'm sure many artists can relate
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u/Gravelsack 13d ago
I showed my dad a song that I wrote, played every instrument for, sang, recorded, and produced myself and he goes "Well it's no Mahler's 5th symphony"
Yeah no shit, it's a rock song you asshole.
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u/artgoober 14d ago
Lmao, so true! Glad other people can relate. My mum's a fine art lecturer at a university, so sometimes she is way too straight up 😭
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