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Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, so like everyone else, I am just out here making it up as I go. I create relatable comics about my life as a 30-something bear. Whether it’s me being tired of being an adult, or spilling food on my pants, we have all been there.

Sharing my comics is my way of connecting with others out there who have also been left unsupervised for too long.

More info: bearlyrelatable.com | Instagram | twitter.com

One of my biggest influences on my style was growing up with the cartoons of the ’90s. Everything I watched seemed to have animals as the main characters. Whether it was the Ninja Turtles or the animated Disney movie Robin Hood. I was all about it as a kid, and am still all about it now as an adult.

In case you are wondering, the actual process of making the comic takes me a couple of hours. Getting the wording right is the hardest part for me. I often try out different variations, and will often change something last minute before I post the comic.

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    the ritual must be done! no excuses

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    Most of my ideas come directly from things that are happening in my life. The rest of the ideas tend to come when watching TV or scrolling through social media. If something sparks me as being relatable, I jot down the idea to see if I can’t make it into a comic later.

    I have felt burnt out several times over the years when doing creative work. This usually happens when I am working on something I am not passionate about or have taken on trying to do too much. I thankfully haven’t had to deal with any burnout yet with my comic.

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    Asta453
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know the feeling. I just had a dream about something school related last night and graduated 13 years ago.

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    I have gotten a lot of positive responses when people see my comics. They often tell me how cute the bear is and then they will tell me which comic or comics they related to the most. I am often surprised as to the comics people choose as their favorites.

    As soon as I came up with the idea for my comic, I knew I would share it on social media. The whole concept of the comic is about being relatable, and there is no way to know if I am being relatable to others if no one else is seeing it.

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    My favorite part of creating my comic is the inking process. At this stage, everything has been mostly worked out in a way I like and I am able to draw without doing much if any thinking. I often listen to music or podcasts while I work, but during this phase, everything goes away and I am in my happy place.

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    My journey as a digital artist started with me trying to do a little bit of everything. Photography, illustration, typography, graphic design, and even making videos. I knew I wanted to create but wasn’t sure exactly what to make so I made it all. Slowly, I was able to figure out what I really loved the most was drawing and telling stories, and comics was the perfect solution.

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    Lily Cowart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SO RELATABLE. then you practice re-argueing with that person

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    Zoe Archer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha me when bf tells me he bought Chinese and I have to wait for ever.😂

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    Kayhan Almir
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally feel that, you'll know the road so well that it'll end up feeling like second nature for the trip to feel quick.

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    Oscar Joseph Ben-Ary
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    We have been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty

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    Sad Panda
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    When I get home and immediately take off my bra.

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    Adam L
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had a book series like this. Read through a trilogy only to find the ending was horrendous. Can't remember the name of it but it was about a guy born without magic living in a world full of it and he had to fake his way through or he'd be imprisoned or killed because of a prophecy. Not going to spoil the ending, but it was awful.

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    Giles McArdell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forget the wine glass, better to just use the straw.

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    Adam L
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a bear dances in the Woods, can anyone else hear the sick beats?

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    Chloe
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    Legends in kung Fu may catch flies, but only legends.

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    Stephanie Paich
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate every single picture of me that has ever been taken. And I do NOT take selfies. EVER.

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    Adam L
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the whiplash is the best part.....

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    Giles McArdell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'll probably still work, Research has shown that the placebo effect still works even when you know you're taking a placebo (effect is weaker though).

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    Sanvi Naik
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    Did anyone see he/she was like 2 steps from the starting line

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    AIDEN PERSAUD
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait there is a warning for that? My parents just stick it in there lol

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    Jess
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 32 and still feel this..... and I have kiddos of my own!!!

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    Adam L
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there a door handle on the push side????? Is there a push plate on the pull side?

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    Adam L
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A gas station I used to work for wanted us to mop the floor in 4ft squares, dry-mop, then continue. We used to wait till the store was closed, mopped the whole floor, then leave. No wet floor signs needed.

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    rat telenovelas
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the face getting stuck one though 😱😱

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    ʇı ɓnɟ
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    yep. this is me every day in cshool

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    Firstname Lastname
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you turn on the subtitles, it counts as reading. Just a picture book, obviously.

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    Oscar Joseph Ben-Ary
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    Plot twist: It's original BattleToads, if so that's actually impressive

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    Federico Guerrero-Isaza
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it has the same face as the "face getting stuck" a few posts above

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    PenitentEyeball
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    Indeed, a jacket round the waist is perfect for all kinds of stains until you can change!

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