From inner thoughts and feelings to bizarre and sometimes dark scenarios, Martin Rosner is a comic artist who is not afraid to experiment. He also embraces different types of drawing styles, which, as Martin said himself, "have the lowest barrier to entry."
His unique ideas and stories have gained a big following on Instagram, which today reaches over 120K. Rosner’s comics often revolve around macabre themes and explore the darker side of human nature. His characters are depicted in familiar or sometimes surreal settings, and his stories have a twisted and often unexpected ending.
So, if you are not yet familiar with this artist's work, you are in for a treat!
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Bored Panda reached out to the artist to learn more about the beginning of HotPaper comics. Martin shared his story: “I started making comics once my depression started getting better. It's not that the comics helped, more that I felt well enough to make them. Just so happened to be at a point in my life when I had enough free time to draw comics. I saw someone posting a comic a day on Reddit, their goal was to do that for 100 days. I said that's something I could do too. Once I started, I never really stopped.”
*takes out brain* STOP LYING TO MY MATE 🗡
Load More Replies...The one who says “I suck” is me. The one who took out the brain is my friend
I’m one of those people 😔 i tried listening to JubyPhonic ver of Shinitai-Chan (Miss Wanna Die) and i can relate so much. I want to die but I’m too scared to see my friend cry. Last night i was even crying before i went to sleep
Load More Replies...There is an organization that addresses this. It's called. S. A. D. ,short for Stay Another Day. My daughter has the t-shirt. Deep depression, ( medicated by doctors), runs in our family. 😔
Thanks for this info. Suicide and depression run in my family, so my medication has an uphill battle.
Load More Replies...Martin uses comics as a way to express himself. We were curious how he decides what to share with his audience and what to keep more personal.
“I make comedy-based comics cause that's what I like to read. From time to time, I'll have a thought or feeling I wanna share. If I think it might help someone feel less alone I'll make a comic out of it. It's also a nice change of pace for my readers. It's nice to not box yourself in, telling yourself what kind of art you can or can't do,” wrote Martin.
Previously, Martin mentioned that he usually drafts several versions of a comic. The artist shared how he picks the one to develop further and whether the audience's likely reaction affects his choice.
“I make a lot of drafts but ultimately decide on gut feeling alone. I also ask my artist friends, who make me laugh for input. If they say it works, I'll turn the idea into a full comic. Sometimes I'll join a trend if I enjoy it myself, but I try to keep that to a minimum so I don't turn into a fad,” explained Martin.
This is so sad, I hope these people can see a good therapist We can't change the past, but we can change the future. Starting Today Some things just need to be dropped, burned, & thrown away 🤗💞
Since Martin's comics often resonate with a wide audience, we were wondering how social media influences what he creates and shares. Martin responded: “Social media definitely dictates a lot of how I make comics. Mostly the format. Always short and easy to understand. Sometimes I'll get caught up in numbers and try chasing a trend, but I'm lucky enough to never completely succumb to what the numbers dictate.”
And lastly, Martin added: “Hope my comics make people laugh and that they can use my art to connect with others.”
I was not expecting such a profound comment from a drawing of a microwave
That would probably be me. I'm the type of idiot who sees a monster in the hall and be like "Sup, you want waffles?" Then die
You won't die alone because I'd be the one to WATCH this happen, then say "Then do you want pancakes instead?" Though humans don't need to be less social, we need to be less social to creatures cause I can promise that person wouldn't see another person and decide to make friends cause they'd just be crazy.
Load More Replies...Companies use it to lay off people? But I love AI! I would never do that!
But what if it's funny? I like it when AI it shoots itself in its artificial foot
Or go on social media to rant about how "Kids today are so lazy, they don't even know how to [action]!"
Load More Replies...This argument has always seemed to me to be a parent's redirection because they don't actually know how to (action)
Mom, how do I eat? When I was 12, I had to learn to eat without help.
I love hearing "I don't know how you don't know how to?" You answered your question
The way things are going on in the world, I think the genie got the better deal 👍😃
Wasn't that the deal the whole time? The ghost gets his freedom after he grants you three wishes.
And I have to drag you, kicking and screaming, to do the things we are here to do! Meanwhile, you are trying to eat the plants, she is attacking the npc and he... I think he is afk... Exactly like this game!
Still haven’t told my parents my self hate problems and suicidal thoughts 🥲
About a four, they were good for a beginner, but still a bit wobbly.
"It's gotten suspiciously cooler around here - aw, man!"
Load More Replies...I liked the series, but that doesn't make up for the fact that it would probably be over in one book if they just COMMUNICATED AND DIDN'T EXPECT PEOPLE TO FIND OUT IMPORTANT THINGS THEMSELVES-
As a Catholic, I found Harry Potter uncomfortably on the nose. People ask if all the scandals shake my faith in Catholicism/Christianity, but it's as impossible as asking if Delores Umbridge shook Harry Potter's faith in wizardry. Never imagined Delores Umbridge would actually become pope, though.
Load More Replies...Trust-fund jock defends the status quo, marries his highschool sweetheart and becomes a cop. A conservative's wet-dream of a plotline.
Load More Replies...Dang it ... I can't think of the cats name in Shrek, so I can think of Antonio Banderas' voice 😉😆😂😃🤣
Funny thing is, it probably said "Whale" - cause you know, Orcas and such.
To create ambiguity: "Wich is it - Whore or Whale?"
Load More Replies...Correct me if I'm wrong, but this seems to reference The Last Airbender. Just me?
Don't need to kick 'em off, the ice has melted and dumped 'em in the ocean.
Load More Replies...I KNOW right? And with the plus, I can skip queues when there's too much traffic.
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You have to do the.....the dog?!!!! Oh the horror!!! Yes I'll see myself out 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The person is the stress, they disappear to get away from the stress as recommended
Load More Replies...*boss music starts to play ominously* *screen darkens* *cutscene flashes*
Who says the cop isn't two hogs in a police uniform and the pig isn't 2 penguins in pig suit
Load More Replies...There's a game about this! it's called Hello Puppet! (I mean, about this but without the eyeball-licking)
Elden Ring and Dark Souls player. Can confirm. In fact, can just confirm... XP
The words on the floor are summoning runes and the knight is a summon from the video game elden ring. He summoned something to beat the game for him. Also elden ring is basically impossible if you aren't good at it.
Load More Replies...Where the arrow is about to go is um yeah you’ll know what I’m talking about
The only traditionally gendered pieces on a chess board are the king and queen. A p**n can become all pieces but the king... All other chess pieces are therefore female... I clearly need more sleep if my brain is doing this to me.
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