Artist Reminds Us To Listen To Ourselves With These Soothing And Uplifting Comics (30 New Pics)
Interview With ArtistJohn Euclid Templonuevo, also known as "Arkitekyuklid", is a talented artist and a dedicated Christian from the Philippines. Even with his busy schedule studying for his last year of BS Architecture degree, John finds time to create art that's infused with his deep faith. His strong commitment to sharing the Christian message through his artwork not only inspires others but also adds a deeper meaning to each of his comics.
Templonuevo's illustrations act like a comforting hug during tough times, bringing feelings of hope and calm to those who need it. With each piece of his art, he gently reminds us all to take a moment for ourselves, to relax, and take a deep breath.
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I'm voting for the first, and I hope I get rich on the TV and movie rights.
Just like last time, Bored Panda reached out to John to find out a little bit more about him and his recent endeavors.
When asked how he manages his commitments to his studies, faith, and art, John compared these different aspects of his life to colors on a palette. He said, "they're all different colors in the palette of my life. Each one adds its unique hue and together, they create this beautiful painting." Despite occasional clashes, like juggling academic deadlines and bursts of creative inspiration, John believes these elements enrich his life collectively.
If you've had traumatic experiences and they still affect you badly today, please find some help, you deserve that. There are trauma therapies like EMDR that can work really, really well. They're heavy to go through, but can work wonders, even for trauma from decades ago. It doesn't help everyone, but a lot of people become pretty much symptom free, and for a lot of people the symptoms lessen a lot. It is definitely worth looking into. I am so glad I made the decision after 25+ years to get treatment, it has made my life so much better. It helped me much more than I expected.
cats are both loyal and cute, so that's why they don't have to present themselves in any way lol
John described his transition from traditional to digital art as a rollercoaster ride. Initially intimidated by the new medium, he soon found it to be a wellspring of opportunity. "I realized it opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me. I could experiment with colors and techniques without worrying about wasting materials," he shared, adding humorously that the undo and redo functions quickly became his best friends.
ohhh, interesting thing: I heard a (what is it, simile, terminology, metaphor?) thing about how we're plants. every plant goes through seasons. winter, spring, summer, fall. sometimes it'll feel like we won't survive the season, because we dry up or our leaves fall off, but really it's just a part of life and you're steadily growing year by year
Metaphor (go Sir Plum for teaching me this! Best teacher ever!)
Load More Replies...You have to wait even longer if you’re water vapor
Load More Replies...I want to be my great-great grandmother, patience can do nothing :)
Yes, we're supposed to let go of the past and not let it define who we are. There is so much trauma from my past that if I held on to it as so many do, I'd have probably killed myself by now.
Load More Replies...Yesterday is gone, Tomorrow isn't here yet. Live for Today cause it's the Present 🌹
The questions we asked the artist also touched on the impact of John's art on others. He shared heartfelt instances where his art made a positive difference in people's lives. Recounting one such instance, he mentioned, "There've been a few times when people have reached out to me to say that my art made their day a bit better. Those moments are the real treasure for me. It's the fuel that keeps my artistic engine running. Once, a lady told me how one of my pieces inspired her to start drawing again after years. Man, that felt amazing."
My life lately means living in a hotel and sleeping in the same bed as my wife. Have not done that years. We are now closer that we have been in years, because I can hold her hand and tell her "I love you" before I turn off the lights on my side.
Mine is touch, words of affirmation, and food Edit:I forgot to add consistency😂
The Philipino artist also offered some advice for young artists grappling with procrastination and balancing their passion with their everyday lives. "Remember why you fell in love with art in the first place," he advised, "That passion, that spark, is what will keep you going. And remember, it's okay to have off days. We're not machines. Sometimes the inspiration just doesn't come and that's okay. Take that time to recharge. Your art will always be there, waiting for you when you're ready."
No cynicism from me on this one. I am a big believer in the power of hugs. My lil' dog agrees too so it must be true. She's about one hug away from hugaholics anonymous. Speaking of which, if two pals get drunk all the time and then decide to quit and go sober, do they have to go to different al-anon meetings in order to maintain the ethos? It's not important. It just popped in my head.
When people with addictions decide to get sober, I think it is often recommended they cut off contact with their drug buddies/drinking buddies. Not necessarily because the other person will actively entice you to drink, but because seeing those people's faces will automatically awaken the desire for alcohol/drugs in your brain, because in your brain their faces and feeling high/buzzed are connected.
Load More Replies...Many survivors of physical abuse or violence may not respond this way to hugs. I think the writer has good intentions, but oversimplifies mental health.
No they don't. They will succeed better together. It's a mutual hug thing then.
I don't think physical beauty fades away with age. It's more that each stage of life has a different kind of physical beauty to it and we must embrace that instead of desperately resisting it. In nature, the cycle of beauty keeps evolving and the scars on a tree trunk or textured skin on an animal doesn't take away from their magnificence. It only makes them more unique.
This was so beautifully said and so true 🖤 So heartwarming to know other people also think this, it gives me hope.
Load More Replies...Awesome! I love the simplistic way of drawing the most funny (I draw cartoons as well).
Did he just take out his one tooth or did it fall out?
I actually really dislike this one… (Not only because it stinks of theism.) Because it depicts being different as bad, and calls people who don't fit in sinful.
Maybe the white sheep should stop being such a-holes and just let the black sheep be
To those who don't understand, they aren't saying it's not okay to be different, but that the sheep had lived a life of sin and felt that he did stuff so bad that nobody would love him, but Jesus washes our sins away 😘
Oh we do understand, make no mistake. But it is religion that tells people beeing different is sinful and that nobody would love them. "Jesus washes our sins away" is just a justification for bigottery
Load More Replies...I don't know why but I always expected Jesus to have bigger feet than that.
I get it but I'd love to see us get away from this metaphor that implies black is bad and white is good.
People are missing the point here. This is a metaphor for what Christ actually does when a person accepts him as his/her Savior. The black color here is labeled sin, the sin on your soul. When you accept His forgiveness, that sin ‘blackness’ is ‘washed away instantly. The artist is a Christian and has every right to draw what he wants. It is silly and impossible to to expect and/or demand that he should include other religions in his comic. Maybe one of you should start your own?
I think it's because the common usage of black sheep refers to a person who is simply different. This leads to an implication that being different = sin.
Load More Replies...feeling it. except not really. but I will someday! I hear that walking everyday keeps your old bones and joints active and decreases the likelihood of feeling your age. think: sitting for a really long time in the car or on the couch all day vs being active, like walking or standing most of the day
Lucky you then. My neck vertabrae look like doorstops instead of disks. I don't know what my lower back vertabrae look like because we haven't spoken in some time.
Exactly. Singlehood is severely underappreciated. Don't rush to be in a relationship just because everyone else is, work on your relationship with yourself and you'll find true love sooner or later (if you want to).
To be honest your entire life is about mental and emotional growth both the single and married parts.
Why not? I'm a woman and I eat alone. Maybe its here for us to relate to. Also, because society is much more accepting of men dining out alone, its good to show how normal it really is when women do it too.
Load More Replies...even if it doesn't seem like it at the moment, I think it alway is!
Load More Replies...Sometimes God must break away certain parts to reveal the beauty underneath.
I wish I could feel this. I really tried to believe but felt nothing just depression and darkness. Now I do my best to make
People happy if I can. Little things like random compliments to strangers... Small talk to shop assistants to let them know I appreciate their job... Little (sometimes handmade) presents for friends - if I get inspired or think they need it. It makes me feel worthy of feel better.
Load More Replies...yep. how I feel in a nutshell. Whenever I get ignored or talked over or scolded at for being "too loud" when I'm normally quiet, my depression feeds off of it and I feel really low for at least a week. but if I feel ignored or disregarded, I talk to God and cry myself to sleep TvT
imm gay... you hate me jesus... you make my life bad.. just for liking someone..
Hey, I'm queer and Christian. Jesus doesn't hate anyone - He loves all of us. Jesus is love. And Jesus loves you. So much. Maybe other Christians are hateful, but they really shouldn't be - our entire faith is about love. I'm so sorry that some "Christians" hate you, but believe me, Jesus doesn't. He died for you. And He loves you so much.
Load More Replies...Well, he certainly is traveling in a roundabout way.
Load More Replies...I haven't read religious texts, except a few pages here and there when trying to check things, in years. What am I missing here?
Wouldn't it be nice if all Christians were ACTUALLY impartial? :DDDDDDDD
Load More Replies...For those who don't understand this one, there were two pitbulls that were unalived by police in the UK, because they were being "aggressive". They were barking at men coming towards them and their dad with guns drawn, because someone had reported that they were being aggressive. They were sh0t and k!ll3d on the street in broad daylight. (I hope this made sense, typing on the app isn't the easiest)
What, is this from a new one? I've only watched the first so what does these dogs apologising to j.w mean?
In my case I think the clock is broken, or functioning on another time perception level alltogether 🤣
Usually when this has gone so poorly for me, it's because I took matters into my own hands. Lol. God's not pulling the strings of puppets, we wouldn't want to be controlled like some freaky scifi show. But when your heart and God's align, you really do see His timing serves a purpose.
Id like to know why God chose to punish me when I've made a lot of effort to be a good person in my life. My husband started having seizures, went crazy, and could no longer be a husband or father. I met someone many years later and we only had one good year together before he became terminally ill. I took care of him for three years until he died and now I'm alone and unwanted. If there is a God and he makes a plan for us, then his plan was for me to hurt and be alone and I want to know why.
Just compete with yourself: to be better today compared with yesterday.
This is really inspiring. I'm not at all competitive, so I don't care of I win a game or lose it, I just want to enjoy having time playing with people I care about! I'm always happy for wherever wins (unless they are a poor winner, then I try my best to make sure anyone but them wins)
I know there are Zs, to imply the person is sleeping, but the passing of a computer to an almost spirit form, sorry of seems like the person died, to me.
heh, true. I mean, the only real time we can rest is in death
Load More Replies...Breaking News: Life warned about its future conduct after frequently pushing too hard, resulting in dirty and grazed faces. Death has issued a statement and confirmed that it will take over if life doesn't smarten itself up. There are unconfirmed rumours that God herself might step into the vacant role of Death until a suitable replacement has been found. St. Peter was unavailable for comment. Amy Schumer was available for comment but we politely declined her offer.
Sad but sometimes true. I know most of my best growth as a person came after some true hardship. But I pray that anyone who feels the weight crashing down and needs reprieve can breathe easier and soon.
As a religious Jew, I simply don't get this. I seem to keep seeing a recurring theme in Christianity of "Your sins will go away" "Jesus will wash all your sins away". In Judaism we have to work for forgiveness, and if we didn't ask the person we wronged for forgiveness, G-d won't even listen to us. Even in the themes of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, we still have to ask and pray for forgiveness. Correct me if I'm wrong tho!
Thanks for your perspective. Sometimes I am too focused on being forgiven that I forget the people here on earth I keep hurting and how I should also ask for their forgiveness, too. One place us Christians see a prophecy of Jesus taking our sins away for free is in Isaiah 53:5 - "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah is talking about a man, who was getting punished because of our sin, indeed the next verse says that this man takes our sin on him. And the results of this is peace and healing. This man takes away sin and wrongdoing which is so connected to us and gives us peace with God and a healed identity as forgiven children. We believe this man is Jesus: Whoever is sorry for the evil they've done and keep doing can ask for God's forgiveness and be forgiven because of him!
Load More Replies...Wash away your own sins with personal redemption! Take responsibility for your choices! Don't think that just because you're Christian, you're automatically justified and forgiven!
Which is not a good thing. Sure, you might have to do that now and then, but it is not a good idea to do that regularly. You risk getting a burn out, or getting so stressed/tired that you will actually start treating those loved ones badly because you're just too tired. On occassion it can help your loved ones if you put them before your own health, but in general your loved ones will be much better off if you are healthy and take good care of yourself.
I know this is supposed to be uplifting, but it tells you not to take responsibility for your own actions, and instead pin them on imaginary figures. Carry your own baggage, people! And if you can't, get help from someone real. I'm sorry if this offends someone, but it needs to be said. (EDIT: Thank you so much for all the upvotes!)
I don't think that's what it's saying... but ok. I know a lot of people take it that way and it results in self-righteous people, but it's supposed to encourage you that you're not an awful person.
Load More Replies...I think this is just saying Jesus came down so we can go to heaven… literally that’s all.
I think it's important to remember that this isn't permitting that we don't take responsibility for our actions. The bible is full of telling us how we must take responsibility. But i don't know a single person who is perfect. When all the sorry's have been said and when you've made repair the best you can you still may struggle with guilt or shame. We're a people who struggle with letting go of the past from time to time. This message reminds us that our loving Father dealt with that shame and guilt. Pursuing love for God, others and ourselves can be free of those burdens so that we don't miss out on truly living as we were intended. This gives me hope.
If you do that at high tide, you'll feel good afterwards. If you do that at low tide, you'll feel that everything is against you
I'm not 100% sure what was intended with this one, but what I related it to was drawing a line between something, like a temptation, I struggled with and how I needed the strength to draw a line or create a boundary between myself and that thing or person. I pray for those struggling with boundaries that you have the strength to do the same!!!
Sometimes prayers aren't answered immediately. Goes back to God's timing. We as humans want things immediately but that's not God's timing. I want financial stability. But I have to wait for God to deliver that stability but work on my spending habits at the same time.
sometimes God gives us what we want by having us work towards it! that one story of the man drowning and saying God would help him, but he turned down every chance to be saved is kind of like that. Edit: It means that Christian’s shouldn’t just hope that God will fix everything for them -_-
Load More Replies...Not doing a very good job though. All the millions of 'Thoughts & Prayers' after each school shooting deaths... they still happen. Kid still getting killed.
He hears every prayer, and always answers. people often take that to mean he always says yes or always does what we ask. I know the shootings are awful, but God isn't the one holding the gun. the shooters are.
Load More Replies...I believe God bottles every tear, I do. I believe He longs to comfort us too. I also have come to know that God didn't want us to be robots. Love forced is the premise of many scary scifi and thriller movies. I'm so sorry for those suffering, I'll pray for comfort and healing. I just hope people see that evil comes from those who do evil. And that God tried to shelter us from evil... but not at the cost of robbing our free will. I pray our world can choose more love than hate.
People complain that God did not answer their prayer and I always answered with " yes he did... the answer was no!"
Wait till you find out that you're the author of your own next chapter! Mind blown!
True you make your own choices in life you write your own future there are just verry verry few monents set in stone for us
Load More Replies...I feel this way too. Not that it excuses my actions or contributions, but it sure is a relief to know I'm not alone.
And real life (with all their people in it) is the executive meddling 🙄
Please don't downvote me for this but... if you don't like things with religion, than that's your opinion. There are plenty of comics like this with no religion in them. If the artist wants to make religious comics, than he/she/they can. If you don't like it, that's fine, you're comment just seemed a little rude to me.
Load More Replies...He never proof read any of my book, so many typos...also why was there a random armadillo?
"hell" and "devil" are even stronger ... but seriously what does this teach? They are alle really really bad passwords.
Sorry god cant be your password. You need 16 character that is not a word you said in the pass 10 years, 2symbole, 3 numbers and 2 hieroglyphs. And you'll have to change it next week !
Thanks for saying something funny, all the arguments are making me sad :(
Load More Replies...If you aren't the target audience, you don't need to spread hate. What happened to the comments on other community posts here, where everyone just joked good-naturedly? If you don't agree with the post, there is never a need to hate on and shame those who do. Everyone loves their lives differently, and that is what makes the world interesting. Do you really want us to all be the same?
I think the metaphor here is important. I don't think the author means passwords. I think they mean the caption. I know when I come to God feeling burned out, unlovable, or unequipped for something and ask Him to please show me, or work through me, He delights me with what He makes happen. Sometimes when we're at our least capable, He can still do amazing things through us. As long as we let love, like God intended love, be in our actions...strength can be found.
You, as a parent, are responsible for you child's future, not some imaginary god.
There not saying to leave your child- they still want you to take care of your child but there referring to the influence of the outside world that can be dangerous - and since it's bad to shield your child from humanity, all a mother can hope is that God will lead them down the right path , why are people being so mean to the Christian comics - it's important to respect other people's religion
Load More Replies...This one is freaking a lot of people out, but I think it's about relinquishing control over your child. When you're a mom you want your kid to have the best life possible and make the best choices, but you can't control either them or the world. Trying to is very unhealthy for you, your child, and everyone else in your lives. Hope this helps!
I completely agree! People should just stop bringing religion into it.
Load More Replies...It’s a biblical reference, the woman sent her son down the river to save him from being murdered and it worked. He was picked up and taken care of by another woman. The lesson here is sometimes you have to let go and trust that everything will be alright, not to abandon your children.
Load More Replies...As a mother, one of the bravest things you can do is trust your child with their own future. There, fixed it for you.
Don't do it to worship your deity. Do it for yourself and all the people you can help.
This is me but with my late cat, Baci. He's always looking out for us. He takes care of all his siblings, human and non-human.
But for those of us without imaginary friends things get more tricky
Trust your own future. You won't get anywhere by pretending the man in the sky will solve all your problems.
But there are those who use artificial light and spout artificial truths and those who live in darkness often believe these artificial truths (lies) because they know no different
I totally agree agree with this statement, if you take it out of religious context. Your beliefs are not necessarily truth, and of course they are offensive to people who aren't part of your cult.
Or do both if you believe it will help. The two aren't mutually exclusive.
Load More Replies...better than grace? shoot, if something is better than grace..!
Load More Replies...Wow. You don't HAVE to read these. I hear all the time on BP if you don't like it, don't look at it. I hope you have a good day
Load More Replies...It was God who destroyed her because she disobeyed his command. God before Jesus showed up was not really filled with love, was he?
It’s the same dude. He never changes. Back then, before people could simply beleive in his son and be saved, he had to set rules and guidelines in place. No matter what judgment he gave to his people, there was always a message saying they could repent or a message of hope or blessing. He blessed Abraham, and said he would have many descendants blessed through him. That’s the same God who said “don’t look back at the sin you used to live in” and she did, despite his word
Load More Replies...Here's an idea: love each other and leave "God" out of it. Be with someone who will always love you even at your worst. (See what I cut out there?)
yeah, and it's getting to be annoying. care to make your own list of these messages without the religion? I don't understand why you went through this whole thing if you disagree with it.
Load More Replies...Don't ignore your issues just because you're religious. Accept that your beliefs affect nothing real, and take them out of context to use as a guide to treat yourself and others well.
Well thanks for that idea. With his eyebrows furrowed like that I can’t un-imagine it lol
Load More Replies...I know it's hard to fix problems sometimes. Like, it can be very hard. But surrendering responsibility and hoping it'll go away is toxic, not helpful.
it's not just hoping. It's reading, praying, and pondering. and this is for the heart. if what you've been trying to do on your own isn't helping, asking God for help will be better. Whether it's allowing you more quiet time, bringing someone into your life, or encouraging you to take a step forward.
Load More Replies...This is kind of sad… You achieved what you have through the hard work you put in. Don't undermine yourself.
If you are going to rely upon 'God' to help you become successful... I have sad news for you
It's says "because God is with me" not "because God is doing it for me."
Load More Replies...Technically, no. In this sense God keeps you spiritually going, not physically. However he can do many amazing things, like save u from your sins.
Load More Replies...Wait, what‽ That's creepy! If this is Christianity, it's toxic!
Jesus chose to die for us because he loves us. What's toxic about that?
Load More Replies...I made it through thanks to myself and people that care for me, thank you very much.
I made through because I carried myself! Mind your own business, Jesus!
Way to go to lose all that self confidence that you did it all by yourself. Apparently you didn't.
OP will prob get a TON of hate for these but they are great! Nice to have all sides represented on BP.
Not even one hate, only people politely saying that the title should say it's about Christian religion so people don't click bait. You keep playing the victim, sure the most followed religion in the world is in fact the poor ostracized victim of everything.
Load More Replies...Some people have bad history with the church, but for some people it provides the community and inspiration to help them through hard times. Religious people shouldn't be judging other people (there's a whole verse about it in the bible) but non-religious people don't have to judge others either. Y'all don't have to make a snarky comment and twist everything the comics say just to tear down the religious community.
Gracias. I hate to admit it, but I got worked up and started reflecting the judgmental and snarky attitude towards others >~< see below for my increase in anxiety today
Load More Replies...A friendly reminder that: religion isn’t evil, the author is human and is trying to simplify their meaning into a short comic, and it doesn’t hurt to be kind. You may call Christianity a fairy tale but if that fairy tale is what helps this person keep going who are you to tell them not to. If you don’t like it, don’t read the whole post. (I’m sorry if I come off rude ❤️)
Wow everyone... While I agree that the title should contain a warning of being religious, once you see that it is religious you can leave. No need to spread hate. Everyone lives their lives how they wish, and if that way is different than yours that is completely ok! No need to shame them, they've heard it all before.
I’m Catholic and I still feel these were a bit extreme. Doesn’t touch on mental health and life’s difficulties in a meaningful way. Seems very broad and minimized, and certain teachings were taken out of context and applied too literally.
Agreed. And imagine what someone who's lost a child must feel reading these. Everything happens by God's plan, great
Load More Replies...A better title for this would be "Christian Artist Reminds Us To Listen To Ourselves With These Soothing And Uplifting Religous Comics (30 New Pics)" Better prevents those with C-ptsd and ptsd related to any religion and Christianity to be aware of what these comics hold. It's important to always place common traumas into a title. If you need help understanding what C-Ptsd and Ptsd dose to people please research. It may not effect you but I've seen people take their lives cause of being triggered.
The art style is cute, and a lot of the life lessons are good, but some of them are truly toxic and triggering. I really wish the artist had just left their religion out of it. (I agree with "xxx" that the post's title should be changed to include a warning.)
OP will prob get a TON of hate for these but they are great! Nice to have all sides represented on BP.
Not even one hate, only people politely saying that the title should say it's about Christian religion so people don't click bait. You keep playing the victim, sure the most followed religion in the world is in fact the poor ostracized victim of everything.
Load More Replies...Some people have bad history with the church, but for some people it provides the community and inspiration to help them through hard times. Religious people shouldn't be judging other people (there's a whole verse about it in the bible) but non-religious people don't have to judge others either. Y'all don't have to make a snarky comment and twist everything the comics say just to tear down the religious community.
Gracias. I hate to admit it, but I got worked up and started reflecting the judgmental and snarky attitude towards others >~< see below for my increase in anxiety today
Load More Replies...A friendly reminder that: religion isn’t evil, the author is human and is trying to simplify their meaning into a short comic, and it doesn’t hurt to be kind. You may call Christianity a fairy tale but if that fairy tale is what helps this person keep going who are you to tell them not to. If you don’t like it, don’t read the whole post. (I’m sorry if I come off rude ❤️)
Wow everyone... While I agree that the title should contain a warning of being religious, once you see that it is religious you can leave. No need to spread hate. Everyone lives their lives how they wish, and if that way is different than yours that is completely ok! No need to shame them, they've heard it all before.
I’m Catholic and I still feel these were a bit extreme. Doesn’t touch on mental health and life’s difficulties in a meaningful way. Seems very broad and minimized, and certain teachings were taken out of context and applied too literally.
Agreed. And imagine what someone who's lost a child must feel reading these. Everything happens by God's plan, great
Load More Replies...A better title for this would be "Christian Artist Reminds Us To Listen To Ourselves With These Soothing And Uplifting Religous Comics (30 New Pics)" Better prevents those with C-ptsd and ptsd related to any religion and Christianity to be aware of what these comics hold. It's important to always place common traumas into a title. If you need help understanding what C-Ptsd and Ptsd dose to people please research. It may not effect you but I've seen people take their lives cause of being triggered.
The art style is cute, and a lot of the life lessons are good, but some of them are truly toxic and triggering. I really wish the artist had just left their religion out of it. (I agree with "xxx" that the post's title should be changed to include a warning.)
