Single Serving of Pie

We each get our own, right? :)

May you eat well, travel safe, and stay sane this week. Thanks for reading and following. 

Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel comic of a cartoon girl with a bun, rationalizing emotional eating during the holiday season. In panel 1, she says, "The holidays make me feel extra sensitive and emotional..." Panel 2 zooms out to show the girl talking to an elephant in her kitchen, with two enormous pies and cups of tea, and she continues, "-which is why we each get our own pie this year." Comic titled "Single Serving of Pie" by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie 2022.]

Warning: Writer at Work

My writing process is a crime scene ;) Friends who are participating in NaNoWriMo this year will understand.

Thanks for your patience! Connie on Ko-fi

[Single-panel comic illustration of a cartoon girl with a messy bun, tackling a writing deadline. Heading reads, "Warning: Writer at Work." In parentheses: "either that or a crime scene." The girl is standing in the middle of a room, with piles of papers and reference materials all over the floor, post-its affixed to the walls, bulletin boards, and a desk cluttered with a laptop, notebook, and mugs. She is in a state of dramatic, high-functioning, near-panic and exclaims loudly to no one, "NOBODY MOVE! Nobody breathe! Do not touch ANYTHING!!" Illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Even Lone Penguins

Cheers to all our chosen colonies :)

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[3-panel comic of a cartoon girl with a bun and a lone penguin sitting on solitary ice floes. Panel 1 shows the girl, sitting on ice, hugging her knees pensively. In panel 2, a penguin also floats along on a piece of ice. Caption reads, "When you feel like a lone penguin in the world and like nobody really understands you..." Continued on panel 3: "- but it's still a colony and you have more friends than you think." The frame zooms out in panel 3 to show the solitary penguin surrounded by other penguins on nearby ice floes. In a chorus of speech bubbles, they address the single penguin: "It's been ages!" "Have you put on blubber?" "We're gonna grab some fish -" "You should join us!" Comic illustration titled "Even Lone Penguins" by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Seeking Order in Chaos

The way things are going, I feel we could all use a hug and some assurances in life. 

Happy weekend and thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel webcomic about not believing in astrology but still seeking order in chaos. Panel 1: Cartoon girl with a bun and her arms crossed, says dismissively, "I don't believe in astrology - load of hogwash." Panel 2: An arrow points at girl, arms still crossed, sneaking a side-eyed look at a laptop screen, with the caption "Also me: Casually checking today's planetary alignment." Cartoon illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Other People's Opinions

I'd like to call a time-out on all unnecessary opinions. Just my opinion ;)

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[4-panel comic strip about experiencing information overload in an opinion-saturated modern world. In panel 1, a cartoon girl with a bun raises a hand to her temple in exhaustion. In panel 2, she cradles her head in her hands, covering her ears. Caption reads, "I am so tired -- of other people having opinions." In panel 3, she has popped her head off her shoulders and is holding it under her arm, saying "I just want a place to rest my head." In panel 4, she has placed her head on a pillow cushion on the floor, as her headless body walks off the frame. There's a beat and the caption reads, "Has life always been this strange?" Original cartoon titled "Other People's Opinions" by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Wolf Votes at the Moon

When you have mixed feelings about the state of politics, but still exercise your right to vote. An election day in New York + a lunar eclipse tonight! 

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel comic illustration of a cartoon wolf howling at a "blood moon," when Earth's moon is in a lunar eclipse. Panel 1: A lone wolf howls an "Aroooouuu..." at a full moon, rendered in deep orange and red hues, against a deep navy blue night sky. Panel 2: The wolf walks off, pensively, with a thought bubble that says, "Well, I voted." Cartoon is referencing an election day that coincides with the celestial event of a lunar eclipse. By Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.] 

In Defense of Red Flags

No mistake there! ;)

Have a blessed weekend and thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[4-panel comic strip titled "In Defense of Red Flags." Panel 1 shows a cartoon girl with a bun at a kitchen counter, pouring hot water into a mug of tea. In panel 2, she is the holding the mug, thinking and standing next to a red flag that is about her height, with an equal sign between her and the flag. Caption reads, "I suspect that every single guy I have ever met - sees me as a five-foot-two walking red flag." In panel 3, she starts to walk off-frame. In panel 4, she slows, turns to the reader and says cheerfully, "And they should! Because I am." Comic illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Elephant Tries to Help

Continued from Forever Single Lady cartoon.

Thanks for reading! Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel comic page of a cartoon girl with a bun, huddled in a blanket, watching K-dramas on a laptop, while a medium-sized elephant observes the scene. Heading reads, "Elephant tries to help." In panel 1, the elephant asks, "Have you considered practicing your social skills out in the real world?" In panel 2, the girl glares side-eyed at the elephant, "Have YOU SEEN what it's like out there? People are terrifying." Elephant responds, "Well that's true." Part of a webcomic series by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.] 

Forever Single Lady

This is how we're supposed to learn social skills as adults, right? :)

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[3-panel comics page titled "Forever Single Lady." Panel 1, cartoon girl with a bun "realizes late that she is bad at reading social cues." In panel 2, she is huddled in a blanket in front of a laptop screen, with an expression of extreme concentration. Arrow points at her: "Watches K-dramas with new intensity." Speech bubbles read, "I must learn...this sorcery." In panel 3, she is drawn in side view, still huddled in front of a laptop, now with an elephant in the frame, observing the scene directly behind her. Caption reads, "An education." Comic illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Wish I Could Tell Somebody

Sometimes modern life is lonely, but still beautiful. We do whatever we can.

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[4-panel comic about modern life and being alone, drawn in grayscale, except for a window view of a sunset over a cityscape, which is rendered in full color. In panel 1, a cartoon girl with a braid stands at the window and exclaims, "What a pretty sunset! Gosh!" Panel 2 zooms out to show the interior of the room where the girl is looking out. Text reads, "I wish I could tell somebody about this sunset." In panel 3, the girl looks at her phone, as the sun sets further and the caption reads, "Nobody I know will care that I saw this sunset." In panel 4, she walks away, as the light in the sky dims. Final text reads, "I wonder what K-dramas are streaming right now." Original comic illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

To Love Yourself

If you have ever felt like an odd person out, then you know it's hard work to get to this point. 

Let's never give up. Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel borderless comic about identity and self-acceptance, showing a cartoon girl with a bun, figuring out who she is. In panel 1, she looks at her reflection in a bathroom mirror. In panel 2, she is leaning against a medium-sized elephant in an interior space with a rug, an electric kettle on a small table, and a cartooned reproduction the painting "American Gothic" by Grant Wood hanging on the wall. The caption reads, "To love yourself... / Figure out what makes you different / - and really lean into that." Original comic illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

A Weirdo in the Universe

Let's just be weirdos in the universe, k?

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[3-panel comic of a cartoon girl with a bun, trying to tune out the messy chaos of human society. In panel 1, her eyes are closed and her hands are covering her ears. She is surrounded by tight, inky, swirling, scribbled lines. In panel 2, the image pans out a little and she is not totally alone; there's an elephant and they make eye contact without words. In panel 3, the image zooms way out and we see them standing atop a small asteroid-planet-like orb in space, alone but she is holding the end of the elephant trunk in one hand, as though they are holding hands. Caption: "In a messy, chaotic world, it's okay to take a moment and just be a weirdo in the universe." Original comic illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Elephant Tea Break

Sorry that I've been a bit off schedule. Been sick with the flu. All the viruses got me this season :') 

Stay healthy and stay tuned for more comics! Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel comic page of a cartoon girl with a bun, wearing a hoodie, taking a tea break. In panel 1, she is sitting at a desk with a tablet and notes strewn about, holding her head. She says, "Ugh. I'm starting to feel sick again. I should make more tea." Cut to panel 2, where she is sipping from an enormous vat of tea that is almost as tall as she is. A passing elephant, holding a dainty, regular-sized mug of tea, walks by and stares at her. Looking at the elephant mid-sip, she says, "What?" and the elephant responds, "I didn't say anything." Original comic illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

I Wish You Chocolate

Wishing you everything you need to feel safe and comfortable and loved.

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[3-panel borderless comic of a cartoon girl with a bun, standing in the rain with an umbrella, holding a teddy bear. In panel 1, she has a worried look, holds the bear by the hand. In panel 2, she holds the bear closer, squeezing it in a hug. In panel 3, she and the bear stand under the umbrella, eating a bar of chocolate together. Corresponding captions read: "Wish you safe. / Wish you loved. / Wish you unlimited chocolate." Original comic strip by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Crazy Comfy (Creative Notes #84)

When life gets crazy, I like to get crazy comfy.

Episode 84 from my series on Tinyview. Check it out on the app if you can! 

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[4-panel comic comic by Connie Sun from Creative Notes webcomic series episode 84. Cartoon of a girl with a bun, sitting at a desk, feeling anxious and overwhelmed in panel 1. In panel 2, she is calmer and standing akimbo in very comfy attire, holding a teddy bear. Caption reads, “When life gets crazy, I like to get COMFY,” the word comfy written in pink bubble script. In panel 3, she is wearing an unreasonable amount of cozy mismatched clothing, sitting on a pile of pillows. In panel 4, an oversized cartoon heart says, "Personally, I don't think another layer would hurt." Full comic with bonus panel on Tinyview app. Link to webcomic series tinyview.com/connie by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Self-Improvement Monster

Becoming a better person isn't for the weak and neither is knowing one who is trying. XD

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[3-panel webcomic about learning to be a better person. Panel 1 ("Self-Awareness") contains a frayed-looking girl with a messy braid, eyes bulging, horns coming out of her head, fists balled at her sides, and clothes torn like "the Hulk." She asks herself, "Am I the actual monster here??" In panel 2 ("Self-Acceptance"), a beat and she admits, "Guess the monster...is me." In panel 3 ("Self-Improvement"), she assumes a heroic stance and explodes with terrifyingly determined monster-energy: "HOW DO I BE THE BEST MONSTER I CAN BE??" Original comic strip by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Me, Trying To Be Brave

Is it me or is being a person really exhausting right now? Lol. 

Thanks as always for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[2-panel comic of a cartoon girl with a braid, trying to be brave in life. Panel 1 caption: "Me, trying to be brave:" Girl stands determined at her desk and says, "I must...it is all we can do." In panel 2, she slams forward onto the desk, head lowered in exhaustion, and admits, "I am sooo -- sick and tired of being brave." Autobio comic strip by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Peace and Quiet Mooncake Festival

Peace and quiet is my favorite way to celebrate a holiday. Hope yours is also exactly to your liking. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, if you celebrate. May blessings abound. 

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[Single-panel comic illustration of a cartoon girl with a braid celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in peace and quiet. She is seated at a low table, dressed in comfy clothes, with a cup of tea and a mooncake, in front of a laptop. The full moon is visible outside the apartment window. Caption: "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May you eat your mooncakes in peace and quiet." She is blissed out, "watching kdramas." Illustration by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Forced Rest and Relaxation

My stages of covid: denial, overthinking, bargaining, and renewing life’s purpose while sick in bed.

I'm one of the luckies. My recovery was steady after a few days of bedrest. Thanks for your well wishes. Connie on Ko-fi

[3-panel comic about the forced rest you get from getting sick, based on creator's covid recovery. Panel 1 shows a cartoon girl with a braid and beads of perspiration, sick in bed with a fever, body aches, and chills. Text reads "COVID NIGHTS: reliving my biggest failures & regrets in fever dreams." Panel 2: same frame, with an exaggerated look of determination, caption box with arrow says "vowing not to give up on life goals." In parentheses: "if I live." Panel 3, borderless splash: "Forced Rest & Relaxation" is in bold text, followed by "(not the spa day I imagined)" in smaller text. Girl looks directly at reader with resigned expression, shackled to bed with a large ball and chain. Humorous autobio comic strip by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]

Sick Days Elephant

I'm sorry for the unexpected break from new cartoon posts. After successfully evading Covid-19 for a couple of years, it finally got me. Despite being vaccinated, it walloped me pretty hard. Starting to come around. Back to regular cartooning soon, I hope. Here's my first drawing after several days of full bed rest. 

Stay healthy and get re-boosted if you can. The latest virus mutations are no fun.

Thanks for reading. Connie on Ko-fi

[Digital charcoal color drawing of a girl with a braid, sleeping on the back of an elephant. Illustrated by Connie Sun, cartoonconnie, 2022.]