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I created illustrations of a panda to depict the daily struggles of my life.

Ojisan (Uncle in Japanese) Panda, a middle-aged panda who struggles with waking up in the morning, frequently experiences insomnia and have overweight and other common issues just like you and me. If you are someone like Ojisan Panda, you are not alone.

If you are interested, you can find my previous posts on Bored Panda here, here and here

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Before The Alarm Went Off

Before The Alarm Went Off

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"Ojisan" means "Uncle" or "middle-aged man" in Japan. "Ojisan Panda" is inspired by my own journey into my 40s, becoming a middle-aged uncle myself. In my 40s, I felt a decline in my activity levels, a growing belly, and a receding hairline. It's a daily, both physical and mental, struggle to hold onto the remnants of my youth

I believe these daily struggles are common, and everyone faces them at some juncture in life. Such feelings can often be negative and can weigh a person down. My aim with my artwork is to bring a smile to people's faces and convey this message: you are not alone! The artwork is humorous, intending to give a positive vibe that, despite lifestyle challenges, one can still find happiness and authenticity in life.

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Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed

Wake Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed

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Many relate to "Ojisan Panda." I sometimes receive comments that some pieces of my artwork perfectly mirror their own experiences, bringing smiles to their faces.

I plan to expand the universe of "Ojisan Panda" to encompass themes of family and friendship, allowing for deeper character development through the depiction of daily interactions with others. I've recently begun incorporating my pet Pomeranian into some of the "Ojisan Panda" art pieces.

In my free moments, I reflect on my activities, thoughts, and conversations, brainstorming ways to encapsulate these moments in art. I also regularly browse social media, Pinterest, Bored Panda, and other websites to grasp common concerns or topics that resonate with people. I'm an avid anime watcher, which greatly influences my art style. Thus, "Ojisan Panda" often "thinks and expresses his feelings" in an anime-like manner.

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Masked Away!

Masked Away!

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

I love the movie "Spirited Away!" It has to be my fav one, and if you haven't watched it and refuse to/won't watch it, you are a monster. :)

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Not Now

Not Now

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

so many of these are about sleep and they're all reletable! I mean, im sleeping right now! zzzzzz

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