Three drawings of my childhood self at different ages. First is me at around 12-13 labeled “Strange tweenaged creature”. I have large dark bug eyes, dark eye circles, and long straight dark hair. Second is me around 8-10 labeled “Has not learned how to smile with teeth yet (and never will)”. Same bug eyes with dark circles, and a large unsettling smile. Dark hair in a low pony tail. Third is me around 5, labeled “Absolute swag stoner energy shown in kindergarten class photo. Also kind of a ginger”. Same large bug eyes with dark circles. Long messy hair with bangs. Dope flannel shirt.

Drawing of me currently. I have similar large tired eyes, and large glasses. I also have an undercut with a bun, and stubble. Text bubbles read: “My eyes are still like that, they’re just not too big for my face anymore.” “The Glasses weirdly offset a lot. Maybe it’s because they cover my dark circles somewhat.”

Got to look at some old photos of myself recently which was fun. Being bug eyed and exhausted has been my brand forever it seems

{ #art #selfportrait #sketch #biocomic }

Comic of artist Dialog: I am someone who feels alone in a crowded room. New things, people, and places are hard for me.

Comic of artist. Dialog: In these situations, I think of how exposing myself can be compared to the layers of a jaw-breaker. Will the layers reveal something sweet or sour?

Comic of artist. Dialog: This low self-esteem? Social anxiety? My nerves put my brain on overdrive.

Comic of artist. Dialog: I wonder things like: what even lies at the center of who I am? I just hope whatever it is, it is enough.

No one asked how I am feeling, but I have decided to share anyway. #biocomic

Going to have to relearn how to draw myself for these things 🤪 #autobiocomic #biocomic

Had some stressful medical stuff happen the last few days! I got my first mammogram AND bloodwork confirming that being a vegetarian for 15 years isn't enough to stop those bad cholesterol genes. 🙃

One big enemy is conquered, but boss music is still playing.

#comics #biocomic #art

A comic page where I’m reading on the plane and the old couple next to me is excited by a jumping whale —it was really cool

A comic page where I arrive at the big island Hawaii airport (Kona), meet up with my cousin, and she’s excited over the jeep rental

A comic page where we eat ahi tuna poke, rice, Mac salad, a salmon salsa (it’s actually lomi salmon) and drink pog (passion fruit, orange, guava juice)

More of my Hawaii travelogue

#biocomic #travelgoue #hawaii #bigisland #comic #art #digitalart #aceartist #queerart

First row of comic panel is my brother coughing on me and getting me sick before vacation 2nd row of comic panels is me eating oranges to stave off sickness 3rd row of comic panels is me laughing in the face of my period and summoning the sun so I can have clear weather

1st page of my Hawaii travelogue!

#travelogue #biocomic #comic #art #digitalart

Opening my sketchbook for the first time in over a month? Anyways, an oldie #biocomic about me finding happiness in #kpop hell.

Four pannel comic of cartoon persona of the artist. Dialog: Panel 1 - I am in my last semester and I am terrified Panel 2 - I am happy with my decision to get my mlis (temporary archival assistant) Panel 3 - But I am sill not where U want to he and the uncertainty spirals more anxiety for the future Panel 4 - the worry isn’t whether or not I am ready—but whether or not I will be lucky enough to “make it.”

Procrastinating with #biocomic shenanigans… just weeks away from that MLIS and I feel Fear

Cartoon titled “questionable fashion choices through the ages”. Each section features the artists dog fursona at different stages in life. First section labeled “age 13” with captions that read “trans and hasn’t figured it out yet”, “Walmart backpack”, “big hoodie”, and “basketball shorts (even in winter)” Second section labeled “age 16” with captions that read “2010s incarnate”, “infinity scarf”, “space pattern leggings”, and “knee high boots” Third section labeled “age 19”, with captions that read “comfort pretending to be style”, “beanie 24/7”, “shirt tucked into yoga pants (???)”, and “boots that don’t match anything” Fourth section labeled “age 22”, with captions that read “I saw this in a fashion mag once”, “still dresses like this sometimes”, “men’s large button down”, and “high waist shorts” Last section labeled “age 25” with captions that read “taking your mom to chilis”, “tourist shirt”, “fanny pack” and “mom jeans”

Questionable fashion choices

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Text: I desire freedom Image: hands reaching up to the sky, like a prayer

Text: so much so that it hurts Image: 1/4 back view of person, looking down at hands that were just reaching out

Text: but I'm horrified of the unknown and instability it will bring Image: 1/4 front view of person hunched over in distress. Hands on head

Text: so much so that it hurts Image: faraway view of person curled up on the ground. Frozen in fear and uncertainty

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#biocomics #comics #biocomic

Sometimes you just need a little ride in a shopping cart around a downtown art market. For the soul. #biocomic

Comic Panel 1: 'ARE YOU READY?" (Image: back view of person hunched over desk) Panel 2: (Image: close up of face. Focused drawing) Panel 3: "READY FOR WHAT...?" (Image: close up of eye) Medium: ink

"TO RETURN TO HAPPINESS" (Image: front view of face. Eyes bright and happy) Medium: pencil

Are you ready?

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A sketch comic of myself with simplified colors and shapes. I wear a black shirt and jeans, and my curly short hair hides most of my face. Panel 1: I kneel on the floor, frustrated, yelling “UGH” at the ceiling. Panel 2: Plop. I fall face-down on the carpet. Panel 3: As lay on the carpet, a thunderous purr approaches from off screen. Panel 4: My fuzzy black cat Bepis has curled up around my head, purring loudly and licking my hair with a confused sort of determination. He’s helping. “Thanks, buddy,” I mutter through his fur. (End.)

My boy Bepis tries his best #cats #biocomic

Now with TAGS!
#comic #biocomic #comics #art #chronicillness

A cell phone sticks out from a steaming plate of okonomiyaki. Title: Missed Call

April and Ali walk down the street. Panel 2: “Oh damn, someone forgot their phone!” A tiny ghost April shudders “I’ve been there before…” Panel 3: April picks up the phone. “Hold up Ali, let me take a look—“ Panel 4: April says “what idiot doesn’t lock their phone?!” The speech bubble points to Ali mid-sip

A good deed takes a wild turn after having dinner with my friend (1/4)
#biocomic #comic #autobio #art

A weird brain moment that I still think about.
#comic #biocomic