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I'm Prudence, a 28-year-old illustrator and comic artist from Belgium. I first started my webcomics on Instagram years ago as a way of journaling and keeping a diary in the form of cartoon drawings. I wanted to remember my progress by keeping some sort of collection online even though I was unaware of how Instagram really worked. It was seen by multiple people and since I always had issues with my self-worth, struggled to love myself entirely and completely, and battled with mental health issues, I also talked about my issues. There were many people who found value and worth in my drawing ideas because I spoke for those who were unable to speak up for themselves. I created a community for people to show them that they are not alone. I still find inspiration in my own battle with mental health, my own thoughts, and sometimes sorrows, and just everyday problems.

More info: patreon.com | planetprudence.com | Instagram

My comic strips have been featured on Bored Panda quite a few times (you can find my previous posts hereherehere and here) and each time, there is so much love and positivity, that I just have to do it again!

Currently, I am working on another big personal project which is a second book. It's still in its baby phase though. But I want to help make the world a better and brighter place and make it less hard for many people out there who are struggling like I have. I also want to grow my community on Patreon and be able to give out more rewards. I'm saving up to get into digital work more and show people my progress on that in streams so fellow art lovers can learn with me. At the same time, I'm also still doing my traditional comics about girl problems every single day.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The left one is what people who don't understand feminism think what feminism is

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MermaidQueen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an accurate portrayal. I, personally, (I am NOT trying to offend anyone, just stating my feelings.) think the people on the left, the "women before men" people are crazy.

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Luala Dy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but why is the "bad feminist" all made up and sexy white the "real feminist" is just normal?

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Rachel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My guess is because a lot of real feminists reject the idea that women need to be "made up" to be presentable? That women are beautiful just as they are.

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Jessica
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know that no matter anyone's opinion on beauty standards both men and women feminists and "feminists" everyone has days where they feel like dressing up or days where pajamas are for everywhere I just wish the artist stressed more that feminism isn't a look it's a belief system that and you can believe in the correct form of it regardless of how you choose to present yourself to the world that day

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Denise Melek
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Signs left beside, thats a dumb cliché. Feminism doesnt mean you cant show off your boobs in a red dress and have a feminine haircut. It also doesnt mean you cant shave your armpits or use make up. Focussing on stuff like that putting other women down bc of their looks, THATS b******t feminism.

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Jessica
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't entirely think it was attacking beauty the actual feminist was just her portrayal of herself.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really appreciate this message but i just wonder why the "fake" feminist is wearing more makeup, low cut shirt, etc. was this intentional? i really think embracing traditional beauty/femininity is just as valid as not doing so. maybe it wasn't meant this way at all :)

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Michał Jastrzębski
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sadly, the type on the left is the one that gets funding and gets laws passed. Thus, becoming real feminism.

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last time i checked, feminism was a movement for women, not for everyone -_-

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Royakuss
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The left one loses me the moment they try to tell me "how" to be a man.

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Leo H
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Nope pretty sure the woman on the left is a real feminist..the woman on the right actually wants equality for any gender

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Riiiiight... so how many of you ladies have offered to buy dinner for your date? 🙄

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Well, they both are feminist anyway. One of them caring about women a little bit more. And if you are feminist this should not bother you at all.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In some cases I do agree with the left one, like when making decisions regarding women's bodies (abortions, period product taxes etc) it should always be women before men making those decisions. But in general classifying feminism as women wanting to get ahead of men is harmful and shows a lack of understanding on what feminism is

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How do I come up with the content for these relatable comics? It's quite funny, actually, because often times it happens at a moment when I'm in the shower or on the toilet, but other times it's also at less comfortable times like when I'm on my period and then I stand up and you can't hold up the blood flow coming unsolicited from your uterus into your pants and you need to awkwardly walk around -because you know, there are people around. At moments like this, I need to rage-draw this off of me.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What you were wearing should have no significance and the police should be forbidden from asking this. Whether you were wearing a burqa, a revealing dress, a bikini, or nothing at all, rape is a rape and the victim's clothing of choice is irrelevant when investigating the crime.

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Over the last 7 months, since the last post, I did some commissions for companies, but sadly I wasn't really treated well as an artist. I had to wait very long for my payment and learned to value myself instead. I asked my community to support me through Patreon to keep Planet Prudence going, and I've been doing mainly personal work on there and caring about my community. I talk to them every day on stream now and I made a safe zone from Instagram, my streams and Patreon. I still need a lot of support to be entirely self sufficient and sometimes have to still take on a commission to get through the month, which still gives me quite the stress, but I'll get there thanks to my lovely Planet Prudence fans. I did however, had a nice local exposition that really warmed my heart. It was about anti-bullying, which I'm a firm advocate for, and I got to talk to many children about my experiences and there are a few of them now that are following me closely online now as well. I was happy to be able to influence next generations for the better through this project.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I realized that an oversize white dress from thin cotton fabric feels so much better during warm weather.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haven’t seen these comics in so long! Please post more. Relatable and funny ☺️

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Psychologically convincing you that hiring me was your best decision while not being threatened by me.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is kinda offensive though... most cats are not mean and scratchy and some dogs may be jumpy and bite people

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