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Meet Samuel, the artist behind "Samimations," an interesting webcomic series that has been lighting up Instagram since late 2020. This Philippines-based artist, driven by a quest to stave off boredom, creates comics that are as vibrant and witty as they are engaging.

Drawing inspiration from iconic YouTube animators like JaidenAnimations, Samuel's unique style infuses each frame with a burst of color and life as the artist also uses his relationship with his girlfriend as an inspiration for more funny comics.

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Given the chance, Bored Panda reached out to Samuel.

When asked about his distinctive narrative style and what inspires his comics, Samuel explained to us, "Memes I usually choose are random, depending on how funny I find the content of the meme to be. This means that I lean towards what I call the many 'situational memes.' Memes that others can relate to. I also get most of my jokes from pre-existing material and include jokes or quotes as references in some of my works. As for my style, I can't really pinpoint the exact inspiration behind my style, but I do remember that I based it on shows such as 'Adventure Time.' Several storytime YouTubers also inspired me, above all was JaidenAnimations, hence why my character design drew a few similarities to hers."

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    Balancing traditional techniques with the digital medium, the artist shared his process: "Most of the comics I post online use mainly digital art. I use the ibisPaint app on my tablet to work everything out. From sketching, framing, and till I'm ready to post the comic, I only need to use my phone and tablet. I rarely do traditional art in my comics. I do traditional art to practice my art skills, such as drawing different animal sketches, and even doing portraits."

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    SearchingForGryphons
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun(?) Fact: Roughly 20% of meerkats are killed by other meerkats, making them the known mammal that kills the largest percentage of their own species

    Scarfy VR
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aha so it did commit murder, 20 years in prison for you mr meerkat

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    Samuel actively engages with his audience to improve his artistic skills and connect with his fans. He mentioned, "Because I don't take my content too seriously, I usually end up receiving jokes and funny comments in the 'comment section' of my posts. I reply to them, and my audience just tags along. Think of it as your 'average Instagram comment section.' I usually also practice by myself from time to time, looking for various references and practicing to get better."

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hu hu hu, my sort of humour, everybody hates it :D

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the kind of joke that would make me marry someone! Just to spend the rest of our lives getting them back with worse jokes. Oh, wait...

    AngelWingsYT
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ngl this is something my BF n i would do

    Brooklyn Lanter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a short person from a sarcastic family. They would not get away with this. 💅

    MalibuClassicMan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smarta**, I'm outta here, see ya, wouldn't want to be ya!!

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    AngelWingsYT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean...quite a few ppl have said this woulda made an amazing dark ending xD

    So far, reflecting on his journey and the challenges he has faced since starting his webcomic in late 2020, the comic artist noted, "Ever since late 2020, I would say that the quality of the art has risen quite a bit more. I have since tried to stray away from the more 'reference-based' comics and moved back to using memes I see to influence what comic I may feel like making."

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    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the type of dream my fiance has. The last relevant dream he had was me in a military uniform beating up French mimes with a baguette.

    Mr.Li
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baguettes are pretty strong one use clubs.....me and my brothers, we did that.....beating ourselves with Baguettes......

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    Scarfy VR
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would stop by the food court if I were in ikea

    Looking ahead, Samuel has exciting plans for "Samimations." He revealed, "I do have plans to expand upon the characters I have: Sam, Mimi the Imaginary Girlfriend, and Stan the Sleep Paralysis demon. I plan to make a series in the future titled 'Our Everyday Life with the Eldritch Horror.'"

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    JustAnotherCommenter(she/they)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m like this, my ex made a joke like this and it took me forever to understand

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    Teron King
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    1 year ago

    Men logic!

    Alex Ruddies
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not identify as a man but as a 1998 Chevy 3500 with a 5.7l V8 with 300,000 miles and shoddy repair work at best.

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    Pandamonium
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the h is wrong with being gay?

    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a fairly widespread male trait that I have often seen around me and on TV, showing a sign of physical weakness is considered gay

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    birdo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JOLIBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    Nimitz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, most gay guys can lift more than straights so, no

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    Mr.Li
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today I just wanted to lay in bed, until I'll become to lazy to lay in bed.....

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    birdo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, here's an anti-rizz phrase: Are you the sun? Because you're round and you hurt my eyes whenever I look at you

    Evie Tually
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought 'rizz' was short for charisma. So wouldn't that be redundant?

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    Scarfy VR
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate smoke detectors, ik that they save us, but they go off randomly too

    Al (They/Them)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its off, Cookin, WTH, Arson. ( the stove settings)

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    Admiral Graf Spee he/him
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this to my friends when we are eating and they do it back

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    Pandamonium
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel seen, and not in a good way.

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    Brian Droste
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never thought about that. If they expel gas out of their mouths and lights on fire, I suppose they can since farts are a form of gas so they might fart fire out of their butts.

    Sophie Wang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Cat will find you. ” the cat with a knife he’s reading

    Draygon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its giving shower thought on YT shorts

    Brooklyn Lanter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they did it would probably hurt very much.

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    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ❤️❤️❤️it worked!

    Scarfy VR
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can I get 50 flamethrowers, asking for a friend

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    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    soooo, a cow dog who is a cat... ok !

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