Relatable Girl Struggles Illustrated In 40 Comics By Sashotso Art (New Pics)
Interview With ArtistWe all have our own problems, frustrations, and anxieties we have to face in this modern world, but it feels a little better when we know that we are not alone in this. Sashotso Art comics are a personal visual diary of the everyday life of Sasha Tsoy where she puts funny and annoying situations, real experiences, struggles of being a female, relationship perks, and honest behind-the-scenes, as well as moments of vulnerability—all of which makes these comics hit so close to home simply because all of us can find a little bit of ourselves.
Tsoy introduced her artwork to Bored Panda almost three years ago, where she posted a few of her first comics along with her exciting life story leading to creating comics in three languages—English, Russian, and Spanish—to reach as many people as possible and prove that we all have common struggles that go beyond a certain spot in the world and the language you speak.
"Most of my comics are just inspired by everyday situations that happen to me and a lot of my friends, which later helped me realize just how many people all over the world experience similar situations," Tsoy shared her inspirations with Bored Panda.
She says her goal is to "help connect people, to help them laugh and recognize themselves," so scroll down to experience all three!
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aw gawd, that stuff is os good!(and expensive tho)
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Sasha Tsoy was born in Kazakhstan and is half-Ukrainian, quarter-Korean, and quarter-Kazakh. She told us how she started drawing comics:
"I've been drawing for as long as I can remember, but in some periods in my life I would draw more than others. I studied Media and Communications in university, so I wanted to find something to do that would encapsulate a lot of the things that I love in one. And thus, I started posting comics online in 2018."
3 is greater than AAAAWWWW??? I AM CONFUSED PLZ HELP
Load More Replies...Tsoy told us about her comics and drawing style: "They are just simple light-hearted comics about different funny things or thoughts that happen to me, my friends, and seemingly many other people day-to-day. My drawing style is still an ever-evolving thing! A lot of it is inspired by anime and cartoons, but I also try to keep it looking somewhat realistic. I’m trying to do more online drawing courses to improve my art as well."
I never wear sports bra because it makes me look SO FLAT I look like I’m nine.
I never seen a sports bra that makes you look like the left pic, or that has decorative extra strings
This isn't what happens to me I look like a queen but I am not allowed to just wear a bra to run bc my mom doesn't like it
The artist told us she is inspired by "womanhood, self-esteem and relationship issues, social media, and societal expectations."
"I try to put a funny spin on things that concern me and sometimes it makes me feel better," Tsoy says.
Here's what Tsoy wants to convey to her readers: "Probably to just not take yourself so seriously and that we all are more similar than we think! It makes me very happy when people from around the world comment that they relate to some of my comics, that makes me feel like I accomplished my goal."
no way! you do random math when you're tired but can't sleep because of some random loud noise too??!! cool. but i can never do math when i'm awake. nope. only when i'm extremely tired.
lol the other day me and my friends only got two hours of sleep after staying up til 6:30 am
Either fake sleep to fall asleep or either play on your phone until you sleep🤣. It always works
Use hair extension and face shaping makeup and you will look the same. We can't compare ourselves to unrealistic expectations of society.
yea , she's an egg without the extensions ... wearing a high ponytail all the time is like selling your hair's soul (it's cute, but faustian)
Photoshop, hair extensions, etc. Do you seriously believe her hair actually looks like that & that you can do it too? Come on, don't be an idiot.
We asked Tsoy what is the most challenging and the most rewarding part of drawing and sharing comics online.
"The most challenging is probably the nature of social media. Chasing likes, follows, and all that really messed up my mental health. Now, whenever I feel like I’m too overwhelmed and it’s negatively affecting my life, I try to take a step back from social media and have breaks. Another challenge is coming up with more ideas for comics. I very often doubt my ideas and in turn, try to go for something that is more likely to succeed, rather than following my heart. Some of the most rewarding moments for me are when people wanna commission me to do art for them, both big projects and small. I feel really happy that people trust me to do it, and I want to give it my best shot!"
I have some co-workers who wakes up early just to put on make-ups with beautiful eye make-up. Me, thinking doing it but wanting my extra sleep. My priority is my sleep. But One of my co-worker said she felt naked going out without make up. And I do understand it because probably they've been doing it for so long and it just a norm for them.
I look like very old lady who is playing in theatre with too much make up so it could be visible from back rows.
And this is why I'm always tired... My brain doesn't like to SLEEP at night 🙄
As long as I'm not working the morning after, this is me. If I am working the morning after I'm struggling to get to sleep and panicking that I can't
Some S𝖺𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗍𝗌𝗈 A𝗋𝗍 comics might look familiar to you, because the artist often collaborates with other popular artists such as Bloomi_comics and Bella Sriwantana, Lulu, and Art by Juliet, whose work we have previously shared on Bored Panda. In fact, the artist admits that her Instagram artist friends inspire her.
"I really love building relationships with other comic artists! Not only do we get to work on a fun project together, we get close and become friends! I feel really happy that I have friends I can message that experience the same issues as me in terms of art and social media. I like the support and encouragement we give to each other."
In this comic it isn’t though. That’s not what the joke was. The joke is that the pants are so nice and cheap that nobody would ever know they are so cheap. Except, the girls keep telling everyone.
Load More Replies...This seems like a collab of some sorts, the two of them don’t look like the same art style
I had a friend who always bragged about her new vase (ugly as sh*t) or the very expensive lady ornament (elongated beyond possible) or how much the exclusive restaurant cost (plates with teensy servings but pretty patterns made with gravy), and I would say wow, nice, do you like my new dress only cost me $5 at the second hand shop. I was, and still am, proud of the stuff I buy that is cheap (but pretty good quality) rather than having a dress that cost me $200 and afraid to wear it in case I spill something on it.
so true, can't help sharing when you get a deal - or when it has real pockets!!!!!!!
At my age it’s for accidentally peeing when you walk, or laugh or run LOL
Yup, and if they don't they are either super shy or just not a friend.
you say "only true friends check each others butts for period stains" like we all have at least 1 frienddddd ;^;
That friend for me, is a dude. He doesn't care, he helps out with my female things. (and no he isn't friendzoned, we're in our 30s, married. But very close friends)
Load More Replies...Or toilet paper on your shoe or something in your teeth. Hey, I would want someone to tell me!
We asked Tsoy about the proudest moment of her career as a comic artist: "It’s very hard to pinpoint one moment! But I guess being able to sometimes help my parents financially from my art earnings. I hope I will have more moments like that in the future. My biggest goal is to improve my art and storytelling skills even more and hopefully one day release a successful fictional digital comic series or even a printed graphic novel."
it takes me about 10 minutes of braiding my hair to feel the strain (long hair)
Pros of not washing ur hair in the mornings: it takes me 5 min to appear good on zoom while getting my stuff already and logging in
Load More Replies...dude, the title is literally "annoying GIRL problems" paul.
Load More Replies...She was annoyed by the pimple so she picked it, but it made it worse.
Load More Replies...That pimple on the left looks frighteningly realistically drawn, great! And disgusting, but well drawn ^^ *squeeze*
Sashotso Art currently has 80.1k followers on Instagram and this popularity comes with its challenges as netizens often seem to forget that there is a real human with real feelings and emotions behind each artwork out there.
"Mostly, I get positive feedback, especially on my own page. But sometimes, when my comics reach other different corners of the internet, I get a lot of hate and negativity too, from people telling me to kill myself to writing paragraphs about how much they hate my art. No one really prepares you to deal with it. And maybe it’s because people don’t expect me to read some of their negative comments. Unfortunately, I still get very affected by people’s opinions, be it positive or negative. But I’m still trying to work on it and, hopefully, it will improve!"
Despite the darker side of the business, Tsoy continues to create and encourages others to do the same: "Just do it! Be consistent and be true to yourself! But if you ever feel overwhelmed, don’t let that consume and negatively affect you! If I could do it, you can too!"
This only works if your feet are covered. If they're not covered than your screwed.
I do that whenever my mom leaves the room cause I’m scared kinda like that
i can finally relate to one of the posts ! but this isn't a ¨girl¨ problem. my 21 y/o male cousin has this problem
Load More Replies...xD sure, i have a math test anyways, ill text you whenever im done.
Load More Replies...Awww I want this so much, my girlfriend and I haven't been able to meet in person yet ❤
this comic is the most beautiful thing i have seen in my life ;w;
Load More Replies...my fave Disney/Pixar princess when I was young was Merida, and she's still one of my favorites
Omg! She was like my inspiration for hard work as a kid. Oh, and Mulan too :D
Load More Replies...my ex always... push push push "are you ready to go", "you know we have to leave in like 30 minutes, right", etc... then I'm completely ready shoes, purse, keys in hand, walking out the door... *now, he has to go to the bathroom*... SERIOUSLY!!!!???
Bro I think your targeting my dad exactly when say that
Load More Replies...For me it’s the “You Mother F-!” face.
Load More Replies...oh god this was me and my bf, and he like to make fun the fact it just take him 1 or 2 min to get ready
I really look like I swallowed my 3 pillows and 4 houses I would say mine is more accurate FOR ME!!!
I'd take the spider, name it, give it a comfy place to rest and supply a fly-snack if possible!
why is the other girl blushing in the last frame? is it cause op is so hot?
I would set my head o fire ad the hit it with a hammer while bleaching it pretty accurate I say.
I get them there, and every other crack. All over the place!
Load More Replies...Oh. Yes. Only a matter of time before I will look like Gollum, it seems.
I wonder why my cats aren't bald when I'm vacuuming up vast quantities of cat hair.
I have a blonde Mastiff who should be bald but instead she’s growing hair faster apparently than what she is leaving on the rugs
Load More Replies...This is the one you relate the... Moist... Ba dum tssss
Load More Replies...hahah my hair only looks like the first panel 5 minutes before i'm going to get in the shower
This one is pretty universal, honestly. I hate tying my hair back, within 2 hours I look like Einstein's long-lost cousin.
Lol, once I got my hair done and it was frizzy before I even got to the car.
Can I have this kind of hair please? Mine are so straight they even deknot themselve after washing. = absolute no volume!
Also when you've felt pain and failure, you might be more sensitive, and compassionate, so you can help others better.
Aww, finally a comic that appreciates and doesn't humiliate our partners. I love this message. Thank you for drawing a positive, supportive panel! I also have a similar partner who is outgoing and supportive, but he definitely needs my support too. I do my best to look out for those moments. We're a team! <3
C R O S S O V E R (the other girl is also one of my favorite comic artists on BP)
I hate tights! I am only 5,7 and about 140 lbs and I can't get into XXL for some reason. I will never learn how to put those things on.
it works as a mask too so it'll be very popular fashion as safety wear.
I guess she never saw a man shaving... the faces we make to make sure the skin is stretched not to cut ourselves xD
i'm a guy and same i hate my face when i smile although i lalways like when other people smile
Thats me with my HotWheels (yes, i collect hot wheels, and keep them in its case :)
Load More Replies...Actually, every nose is supposed to have little dots on it! Those are called sebaceous filaments & they provide your skin with the oil it needs to stay soft. They just happen to be extra visible on the nose. Blackheads are darker, but sebaceous filaments sometimes look like freckles. Don't pick at or pop them, they're supposed to be there!
Load More Replies...i saw someone driving a car with one on. i petrified and thought: "wtf is wrong with people?" i mean, DRIVING with one of THOSE! (its kinda hard to see through.)
Load More Replies...There is also a Power Armour from Fallout. Full containment and high defense ;)
What's with the dots under the eyes looking like double pupils? Creepy.
Yeah I need help with that, I even tried leave-in conditioner, but nothing. Anyone have suggestions?
Oil perhaps? My hair is extremely dry & stubborn. I’m going to try hot oil treatments again to see if that works. Just applying oil isn’t always enough.
Load More Replies...That is my dance competition make-up bag vs my every day make-up. Normally I wear mascara, eyebrow pencil and lipstick. But my competition make-up bag is a beauty case that doesn't even close anymore. And I LOVE it! :D
Because we do not have the time that the make up artist you to spend 45 minutes putting on make up and telling a great story
Cant relate- i get nude shades and wear allllll the neons but no nudes
Milk 1st, i love crunchy Cereal, sometimes i eat mine raw (Cereal that is )
Load More Replies...WHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOO DRINKS HOT MIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLKKKKKKKKK!!?!?!?!?
Warm cereal is a thing. Not a thing I’ve tried but it is a thing.
Glory The Rainwing i know its sarcasm. it still isn't funny sarcasm. or necessary. it aint funny i need new memes nor is sarcasm so please could you not even try and joke abt an unpopular opinion bc those jokes are outdated :) no hate at all/srs :) just pls make funny sarcasm next time <3 /srs
oMG she she should have had the noodle hair (⊙_(⊙_⊙)_⊙)
Load More Replies...And the bottom one is mine (although I am not a man lol)
Load More Replies...At the top I literally have the CeraVe facial cleanser. My face literally peels because of how dry it is!
Maybe you should try the mans regiment. Maybe all those things women put on their face makes it worse in the long run, especially the makeup
I actually did a bit of an experiment with this. I stopped my whole routine for a week to see what would happen. No “ch emicals”. It was terrible. My face was breaking out all over, it was oily, I didn’t look good. It might be different for everyone, but, it actually helps me immensely.
Load More Replies...Grogu was sooooo coool! Had to call him Baby Yoda until his name was revealed! I didnt mind Cara Dune as well.. but i guess thats out of the picture
Gotta do it while it’s wet, with conditioner in it. Hurts way way less
I am so tender headed, so when I was little I just wouldn't brush my hair, so my mom would brush it......... ouch
OMG totally! I have curly hair and combing my hair is a living nightmare
You're only supposed to comb curly hair when it's wet lol
Load More Replies...Very true. Also, your eyelashes will look incredibly short, even if you actually have fairly long lashes.
after a while pain goes away as you cant feel the arm anymore
Load More Replies...LISTEN TO THE WINDDD BLOWWWWWW WATCH THE SSUNNNNN RISSSSEEEEEEE
actually when I'm on my period is when I feel the most confident
I've always wanted to try one of those head-massage thingies but I'm scared it'll get stuck in my hair.
Funny how it seems like two styles of comics combined (hope this makes sense)
I just hate when people ask me when I'll have a baby. I literally can't stand kids, everybody knows that, why do they keep asking? I can't wait for my biological clock to stop ticking.
i was born a 8 yo, and my mom was 62! #adopted! ( is that how #'s work?)
Oh come on honey you ate the same then you just got down more water in between bites, LOL
OMG ALL THE GUYS IN MY SCHOOL ARE GETTING MULLETS FOR SOME DAMN REASON AND ALL THE GIRLS HATE IT
Lemme get this straight: you would rather wear a bra than eat Nutella???
Load More Replies...Actually, what would be more helpful is if you removed the invisibility cloak that only works on guys. That would be nice.
totally! if a song comes on (Disney or radio) I will sing sing sing... and I don't care if people stare @ me like i'm a crazy Disney fanatic who knows most of the songs..... cuz I am
Did anyone eles notice the 'no face' pin in the blonde girls hair!?!?!?!
A 500g bottle of Nescafe crema costs less than 4 euro when on sale. The original variant is in the comic above.
Sugar is what makes your coffee disgusting. Also that it’s coffee and not espresso. Also if it’s instant, you might as well just drink dirty water
My mother did this in walmart when I was 13 and went screaming down the aisle 'look helen I'm mickey mouse'. Could not have been more embarrassed, now makes a fond memory.
i have bangs, but when i clip them up and then take the clips off they defy gravity ; . ;
I can go to sleep within seconds of laying down. As long as I don't have my phone or tablet in my hand. My husband says he stares angrily at me sleeping at night because he can't sleep.
Tall girls wish they could fit in clothes... ;-;
Load More Replies...I'm a girl and I'm 5'6. My best friend is blonde, blue-eyed, with natural big lips, and she's 5'...I'm so jealous.
the patriarchy of clothes companies. they want women to wear dresses not pants, oversized shirts and jackets
Load More Replies...Yeah, no. That's toxic, entitled behavior. Don't expect people to read your mind.
Looks like the girl from the other day that put urine in her eyes.
And it’s always wrong for my skintone! I won’t even try red anymore.
lol making fun of someone elses nickname while u have the nickname too!
Yet another carbon copy "ReLatAbLe GiRl pRoBLeMs" list which fails to be amusing or original in the slightest. "Oh look at me, I'm a girl! I struggle with makeup stuff! Sometimes I overeat!" Yes, this may be "relatable" to some people, but how the hell is it amusing in the slightest? Is it really that rewarding to perpetuate stereotypes of girls being airheads who only care about makeup, skincare, hairstyles, & celebrities? Surely you have interests outside of that, you even had a comic that showed you're into GOT. Why not make comics about your hobbies instead of your complaints about petty bullshit? How about somebody makes comics about something that isn't qUiRkY ReLaTaBLe GiRL tRoUbLeS or the same three motherhood tropes?
Girls in 2021 are strong, independent and successfull creatures. Nails, hair, pimples are not our concerns. When you get out of Barbie's dollhouse you will realize it as well.
after seeing this, i think im a boy. bc i can relate to none of these other than the ones that aren't even ¨girl problems¨
I realize these are just unfunny comics, but they perpetuate really negative stereotypes.
My enjoyment is seriously compromised by the "@sashotso" plastered Everywhere. Wtf, it's all down peoples arms? Stop it.
I think most of these problems could be solved by not trying to look like a celebrity, who will have professional stylists, and not focusing so much on your appearance. It was entertaining, though.
but rellly tho peeps be complaining abou heir ¨girl problems¨ meanwhle im dealing wih muliple mental disabilitys
I'm truly sorry you have to deal with disabilities, I understand they're no fun. Wishing you the best, friend.
Load More Replies...You are a.talented artist. But.. nothing original in any of these. We've seen thousands of these on BP, it's getting a little old. To comment on this one specifically, if you look anything like the "in reality" drawings.. You are gorgeous! But no help to us average ugly people with real problems (bigger than pimples and frizzy hair).
Why are all the other people besides the main character and her bf drawn stylistically different?
Yet another carbon copy "ReLatAbLe GiRl pRoBLeMs" list which fails to be amusing or original in the slightest. "Oh look at me, I'm a girl! I struggle with makeup stuff! Sometimes I overeat!" Yes, this may be "relatable" to some people, but how the hell is it amusing in the slightest? Is it really that rewarding to perpetuate stereotypes of girls being airheads who only care about makeup, skincare, hairstyles, & celebrities? Surely you have interests outside of that, you even had a comic that showed you're into GOT. Why not make comics about your hobbies instead of your complaints about petty bullshit? How about somebody makes comics about something that isn't qUiRkY ReLaTaBLe GiRL tRoUbLeS or the same three motherhood tropes?
Girls in 2021 are strong, independent and successfull creatures. Nails, hair, pimples are not our concerns. When you get out of Barbie's dollhouse you will realize it as well.
after seeing this, i think im a boy. bc i can relate to none of these other than the ones that aren't even ¨girl problems¨
I realize these are just unfunny comics, but they perpetuate really negative stereotypes.
My enjoyment is seriously compromised by the "@sashotso" plastered Everywhere. Wtf, it's all down peoples arms? Stop it.
I think most of these problems could be solved by not trying to look like a celebrity, who will have professional stylists, and not focusing so much on your appearance. It was entertaining, though.
but rellly tho peeps be complaining abou heir ¨girl problems¨ meanwhle im dealing wih muliple mental disabilitys
I'm truly sorry you have to deal with disabilities, I understand they're no fun. Wishing you the best, friend.
Load More Replies...You are a.talented artist. But.. nothing original in any of these. We've seen thousands of these on BP, it's getting a little old. To comment on this one specifically, if you look anything like the "in reality" drawings.. You are gorgeous! But no help to us average ugly people with real problems (bigger than pimples and frizzy hair).
Why are all the other people besides the main character and her bf drawn stylistically different?
