Drawtism says he's creating illustrations to disturb the comfortable. Or to comfort the disturbed. Whatever the case, one might call his works funny, low-brow, nonsense drawings... And the artist would be fine with all of these epithets. He just wants to help people escape the mundane part of day-to-day life.
"A lot of people find comfort in wholesome [content], and I do also!" Drawtism told Bored Panda. "I'm a huge fan of Liz Climo, Adamtots, and Coolman CoffeeDan. But I've always had a very dry and blunt sense of humor with an almost 'outside of the box' imagination and a slightly surreal approach. I think it's possibly a British sense of humor," he tried to pinpoint the origins of his no-BS approach to telling stories.
The UK-based artist resides on the border between England and Wales and hasn't had any formal art training or education. Officially, he's an engineer. But by no means does his profession limit Drawtism's creative capabilities. He's developed a unique visual style and is keeping it real.
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In his works, Drawtism touches on a lot of sensitive topics and has received his fair share of snappy DMs. Talking to Bored Panda, the artist said he thinks people get offended far more than they should. "This isn't to say that in all situations people should not be genuinely offended by something (i.e. violent abuse, racism, animal/child abuse, etc.). But it's when people confuse 'disliking' or 'disagreeing' with something with 'being offended' and try to think opinion carries greater weight in arguments than facts," he explained.
One thing to say to anyone who is biased / prejudiced: "Raise your hand if you would like to be treated like (insert group: i.e. African Americans, American Indians, LGBT)?" When they don't, ask them why ... they'll instantly know how the other person is treated and maybe they will get their head out of their a**e
This doesn't actually work. But it's a nice sentiment.
Load More Replies...it feels sad thinking some people will never care enough until it's them that is being persecuted.
This isn't tied to racism, it's a human condition. There are obviously exceptions, but you can say this about anything. What about the women in the Middle East that are treated like property, or the rain forests that are getting destroyed, or the environment were working hard to destroy? I don't see a lot of people that seem to care that these things happen, and everyone still wants their new upgraded phone each year. Amazon wouldn't be so big if people didn't keep filling their homes with junk. Obviously there are exceptions, but I don't see many people trying to protect those in far worse situations outside of western culture.
Load More Replies...EMPATHY -- it has been shocking to find out who doesn't have a muthafukkin' drop of empathy in them. I live near a retirement village and many elderly white people are sporting BLACK LIVES MATTER shirts and hats. It's a reminder of who protested Vietnam and fought for Civil Rights, Women's Lib and Gay Liberation. A lot of those people would be in their 70s-80s now.
As a person with a disability, my people often face discrimination too. And through neglect or the choice of a doctor or family member, even die.
Those who are unaffected think that because they don't experience it , it isn't real . It's really annoying
"Ricky Gervais sums this up perfectly with his joke about 'guitar lessons'. If you dislike something, then more often than not, it wasn't intended for your enjoyment, so just move past it and let others view it."
Drawtism said that even though some deem his work as offensive, edgy cartoons is what others expect from him. "That is what some people follow me for, and what others possibly block me for. They say the truest form of art is creating debate, and I have found that my work definitely does that more often than not; positive or negative, it definitely gives cause to converse."
They might have started to bark because they thought someone knocked at the door. Because... "Knock, knock." In case people don't know, "Knock, knock jokes" are a whole genre of jokes. Sorry if I explained unnecessarily, I just hate it when I don't get a joke.
Load More Replies...I am surrounded by barking dogs. Neighbors on each side. Bark at the wind allll day long
Drawtism's fascination with creating comics dates back to 2018 when he had a terrible motorcycle accident which left him in the hospital for almost 5 months. Unable to walk, it was there that he started doodling on his iPad and enjoyed it. "Fast forward 12 months and scrolling through social media, I stumbled across some very bad portraits someone was trying to sell, and I chuckled to myself and thought, 'I could do that' as a bit of a joke, so I posted on a local sales page a badly drawn picture of a dog which was received hugely with laughs all around, but eventually the mods took my post down."
Slightly annoyed by this, he created his own page to post and carry on having a laugh and the rest is history. "Now, my work has been shared by multiple e-zines, global businesses, and celebrities! The reception I have received has been truly humbling. I just wish I had the support to do it full-time, fingers crossed I’ll get there one day."
For those who enjoy Drawtism's artworks, consider checking out his Patreon for his NSFW comics.
Victor Leon, no, I never do it! When my daughter says "I'm hungry" I never answer "Hi hungry, I'm dad." Instead I say "Hi, hungry, I'm mom!"
Load More Replies...that's the real risk of adoption by homosexual couples no one seems to talk about - with two fathers you get twice as many dad jokes
RAISINS ARE POISONOUS. DO NOT GIVE NEITHER "SKY" NOR "PLATE" RAISINS!!
This is... ridiculously accurate... and bees/wasps are spicy sky raisins... do not let your dog eat a spicy sky raisin!!!
Hey, a ton of America's teens of TikTok got together and planned, and they bought as many tickets for Trump's rally in OK as they could so not everyone who wanted to go could, because social distancing wasn't going to be enforced, and masks weren't mandatory. Don't be dissing TikTok like that
I knew i'll see your comment here! :) Tik tok sucks!
Load More Replies...People really don’t know why they hate TikTok so much. It first was a little joke but now people theow gasbombs and pepperspray to TikTokers. It’s very weird. The only reason for this is because some people made a cringe compilation where many TikToks are seen. I have TikTok myself but now it’s a way bigger community than the cringy dance stuff. I just watch funny videos and memes. I don’t really care about the jokes but cmon why would you say TikTok is cancer?!
I love The Egg. So darn cute when my dog is doing it. Just the tiny back leg popping through is adorable.
A clap every Thursday evening should suffice as reward for the work of key workers...
Here are some names of real 2020 Hot Wheels cars that sound like they'd be fun to use in the bedroom: NIght Shifter, Tooligan, Skull Shaker, Grass Chomper, Donut Drifter, Fish'd & Chip'd, Aisle Driver, Power Pistons. (https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_2020_Hot_Wheels)
It would be the opposite to me, LoL, it would be the women harassing me, knowing that lam gay 😕
Thanks for pointing that out; didn't notice. Makes is funnier.
Load More Replies...Anyone else reminded of MASH. "That's all you do. Bird imitations!"
ikr i have been spotting them in lots of the pictures!
Load More Replies...Sadly antivaxers forget that their choice affects others too...
It has been four months now, and my husband looks like a clone of Bob Ross.
Could've been one that looked normal called "Lives with a hairdresser (little wanker...)"
Tell me about it! My hair is the longest it's been since I was a teenager.
Does the artist hide a hamster in every drawing? (In the teacup in this one) I can’t find one in all the drawings, but I may just be missing it.
Darn you now all I'm doing here is scanning the pictures for hamsters 🤣
Load More Replies...No, he's right. This is how it's spelled anywhere outside the US.
Load More Replies...The little ted between the pillows... or maybe it's a hamster or something!!
Someone already noticed it's hidden in a lot of pictures, and I've actually did find it in all so far!
Load More Replies...Now I have recovered from my spurtling laugh that almost choked me, good one, mate!
Wait until you need one for some reason... I would change it for OSCAB (only some cops are b...)
Load More Replies...I'm really beginning to think this dude doesn't like Snapchat or TikTok...
Ami Temi I love your use of words here: "Uneducated people in third world countries who have religion as the sole solace in an otherwise bleak existence, can revert to hatred in their lack of knowledge". Beautifully said. IMHO Fear is the soil in which hatred is grown. Fear can black out the brightest sun and spur otherwise reasonable people to commit unspeakable acts. History is rife with such stories. Our only choice is how each one of us chooses to conduct ourselves throughout this arduous process. Change of some sort is inevitable. I pray it is a positive change.
I like the message but not the wording. What's with the metaphors?
Load More Replies...Interesting how you can still say that to a ginger person but you wouldn’t be allowed to say black c**t or Indian c**t etc...
Yes, its particularly vile because the thought gap is so real. Overweight cats get oh my, i hope, she doesnt get sick, overweight people get: youre so beautiful. There are people you can treat badly, there are people you cant touch, and interestingly they switch sometimes.
Load More Replies...oh no that hamster is going to find the other hamster and start tickling.
Load More Replies...don't find it offensive, take for what it is, a joke. The artist doesn't know you so he wasn't talking about you. Enjoy being a ginger. A lot of people like the hair color.
Load More Replies...I thought this was going to turn into some kind of Parliament joke (maybe the caller is a Tory)
LOL... that being said, a clean house is a bigger turn on that flowers or chocolate... or is that just me?
Yes, as long as it's not done as a quid pro quo.
Load More Replies...Not every man is like this. I clean the majority of the house, scrub tubs and toliet, vacuum do laundry and still fix up the house too. It's how I turn my brain off and when I'm done I've accomplished a lot.
And ironing. Very, very soothing as a mindfulness exercise.
Load More Replies...If i clean the house, it takes 4 hours and it's CLEAN. If my wife cleans, it takes 15 minutes and it LOOKS clean.
Q: What did the elephant say to the naked man? A: "How do you breathe with that thing?"
Oh. My. Gosh! There's a hidden bear in every picture!! I just noticed that!!
also, that kid going 'lol' says "im your boy after all!" :V
Load More Replies...There are two types of people. Those who recognize the logo on #7's T-Shirt and those who are lying.
My family is definitely a 5, besides the part on where we ask ourselves how we are not saving money
On left "Itching for CRABS", Mid "Catch of the day! HERPES", on right "FINDING NEMO".
well obviously not talking bout seafood crabs then is it??? XD :)
Load More Replies...Hamster sticking out of... You can finish that sentence by yourself...
Ahh man so much work finishing someone else's sentence.
Load More Replies...I think #9 is having a bad reaction from bleaching her hair. Her eyes look swollen.
I'm apparently old and/or stupid. Can someone explain this one? OMG, never mind. I just got it.
It's about filming and posting your exercise videos on social media.
Not everyone lives in am area where you can stroll around the block without looking over your shoulder.
He should have made the hamster in the screen of the computer
Load More Replies...Or marry a girl that loves the fact everything is half off the next day. That means we can get twice the candy.
i saw some thing like this but by mr lovenstein https://www.mrlovenstein.com/comic/1000#comic
Did you not notice the twelve fingers because of the hampster in the pocket? Or perhapes you noticed yourself!
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sticking your finger under your nose doesn't prevent sneezing just like blinking doesn't prevent crying and yelling boo doesn't cure hiccups
unfortunatelly, it DOES happen, judging by what I once saw in a public toilet >_>
Load More Replies...It is on his Christmas cap (with a Christmas cap on as well)
Load More Replies...The mono brows and horribly smiles are just as bad, I think.
Load More Replies...Excellent work can't stop laughing out loud. Please make more.
The mono brows and horribly smiles are just as bad, I think.
Load More Replies...Excellent work can't stop laughing out loud. Please make more.
