Sketchook: Happy Year of the Rat

2020 is the year of the rat, the first of 12 animals, marking the beginning of new zodiac cycle.

The animals that follow are the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

Happy Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, if you celebrate. Wishing you safe, cozy, and fed.

Always Overthinking

Have you ever considered that the biggest fanny pack is a messenger bag? And that the biggest hacky sack is a bean bag? Just philosophizing ;)

These are random thoughts I had while waiting for the subway train. I have been writing and reflecting on heavy topics lately, so it's nice to take a break and play with nonsense ideas now and then.

My favorite thing about this comic is the elephant eye roll.

Sketchbook: Elephant Mood

Moods don't lie.

Me Vs. Social Media

This is especially true when I'm at a difficult stage of a project or dealing with something hard or just "introverting".

A Periodic Panic Attack

Me: I'm having another "I'm-going-to-die-alone" panic attack.
Friends: Whatever you do, NO CATS.

Sketchbook: Elephant Yoga

Just try not to lose your mind until it's absolutely necessary. Elephant wisdom for the times.

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Best Gift Ever

First cartoon of a new year. I took a break from posting on social media over the holidays and it was the best gift ever.

There's a lot going on in the world and a lot to process.

For the journey ahead, I wish you solace and I wish you strength.

Take breaks as needed.

A heart full of thanks for your support and here's to a new decade.

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Told-You-So Back Pain

My punishment for bad posture and slouching.

Growing Old Pains

Everything about adulthood aches a little.

Sketchbook: Things That Made My Life Better Lately

No new comic today, but sharing a few sketchbook drawings of moments that made my life better recently, drawn from memory.

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Sketchbook: Working Through It

I've been writing through some hard stuff, which I'm learning is an important part of the creative process. I'm also learning to to replenish as I go. Thanks for your patience and support while I work through it. It's not easy, but I'm feeling the love too.

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Less Single On Average

I sometimes wish I had a naturally charming personality and that I always knew the socially appropriate thing to say.

It would make life less awkward --

But maybe also more boring for elephants :)

Very Intense Humans

Please excuse the lag in posting new journal comics. I spent my holiday focusing on writing longer-form material and reminding myself it is okay to be in the middle of the process. Thanks for reading along as I figure it out.

Artists are very intense humans :)

Sketchbook: A Sick Day in the Life

Had a cold; better now.

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Even When We Know Better

Older self to younger self: Trust me on this one.
Younger self: I refuse.

New journal comic about the lessons we have to learn in real time.

Time Limit, Emotional Support

Bad day? I gotchu. But an elephant's gotta eat too. :)

In A Perfect World

In a perfect world, we seek what we need and always find it :)

Not Wired For Relationships

A new comic about trust and vulnerability. Somehow, it never stops being hard to practice them.

Encountering Happy Couples

Whenever I encounter a happy couple, I want to ask them this.

New comic starring NYC pigeons.

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Sketchbook: Are Mud Baths Relaxing?

Sketchbook stream of consciousness comic. Things I wonder, but not out loud.