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Hello, I’m Ren, the 20-something-year-old American comic artist behind kampingchicken! Born, raised, and residing in the Pacific Northwest, I’m best known for my terrible sense of direction, a slight obsession with pineapples, and binging shows on Netflix. Of course, when I’m not utilizing those skills, I spend my time drawing. My comics, like their name, are often unusual, a pretty good mix between amusing slice of life encounters and the weird.

Drawing has always been my creative outlet, and paired with a love for storytelling, comics quickly became an ideal way to express myself. In 2017 I showed some comics I’d scrawled out in a notebook to a friend while we were camping, and surprised by how much he enjoyed them, I began sharing with friends and family, and then took to the internet. Whenever I can get people to smile, laugh, or relate with my work, my heart is warm. I make art for love, kindness, and the weird things in life.

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    leeroy jenkins
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    too bad ill never experience that kind of hug..... 😢😢

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    When You Finally Reach The Bar

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    Daria B
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    STOP RIGHT NOW! Thaaaank you very much! I need sommmebody with a huuuu-man touu-uh-uch ♫♪

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    First Impressions

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    When You See Your Crush Doing Something Totally Normal

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    Tia Hansen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything is so much cuter with pandas in it... bored-panda PANDAAAAAAAA*-*

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    #13

    It's Always Good To Have Honest People In Your Life

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    Tia Hansen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep I’ve dated those mean teasing guys ;-; the whole relationship I was either blushing or trying to punch him... it all ended pretty quick...

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    Some People Just Don't Like Hypothetical Questions As Much As I Do

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    happyapple89
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hubby and me. I live asking hypothetical questions, but he takes them too seriously. Lol.

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    キミ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because it gets the best reviews out of everything I've done that I keep procrastinate ^^. Would probably have stopped a while ago if the results of it was bad !

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    L McN
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmmm, short male here. Wife often....ok, always has to reach items on the top shelves in the pantry. Or...anywhere.

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    #21

    Better At Growing Friendships Than Plants

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    Sea Urchin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they just haven't gotten to know you yet, that's all...

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    No Matter How Long I Live With Anxiety, It Still Catches Me Off Guard When It Pops Up

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    K. LNU
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a Seattle-ite... I love it when she (the mountain) comes out!

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    What Does It Take To Find Happiness?

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    But At Least It's Friday

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    I'm A Scientist At Heart. I Needed To Know

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    BusLady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people closest to you are indeed the ones you get mad at the most. It takes balance to maintain a friendship.

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    Does Anyone Else Have Low Impulse Control Around Art Supplies?

    Does Anyone Else Have Low Impulse Control Around Art Supplies?

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    My Arms Are Too Short To Reach My Selfie Dreams

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    This Is How I Like A Relationship To Be

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    Cloud Gazing

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    反社会的
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "clouds, are marchin' along, singin' a song, just like they do, if the clouds, were singin' a song, i'd sing along, wouldn't you too?" (kudos to anyone who got that reference)

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    Come On, There Has To Be A Word For This

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    #37

    Why Does Free Shipping Have This Power Over Me

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    BusLady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazon: add $3.53 to this order and get free shipping. So you order something that costs $24.99.

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    I Think I Like You

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    M
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry. . .don't let it go to her head? (I know I'm over-analyzing, but still, wtf?)

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    When I Get There I Can't Wait To Share It With You

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    Positive Affirmations

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    When I Go Out I Put On Layers Of Sunscreen

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    Sometimes You Find A Shirt And You've Gotta Have It

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    Laura Roberts
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .. we buy the same Star Wars shirts. Men’s geeky shirts are waaay better.

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    Samantha

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    Panda Kicki
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Samantha from Frozen 2? No wonder Olaf never found her :D

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    electricskuller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always make the candy canes sharp then bite the sharp part and make it sharp again

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    Keilyn Hiilei
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    jello makes everything better. I like to watch the jiggles

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    L McN
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe this one was supposed to b e followed immediately by the one where she rushes and get's and A

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    Baking Is A Humbling Experience

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    Always Struggling With Last-Bite Etiquette

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    Inktober Is Making Me Nostalgic For My Humble Analog Beginnings

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    the wolf den
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True but the thing is people are to scared to by themselves flowers 💐

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    Back From The Beach

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    XxInstantKarmaxX
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm scared of the open ocean but i love the beach

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    It Felt Important Before I Forgot It

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    Tagging

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    The Only Thing More Dangerous Than A Front Facing Camera Old Sketchbooks

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    Shopping

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    Making Art

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    the wolf den
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The is the second time she has her pineapple necklace

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    #61

    Nothing Like Getting Caught Belting Out Some Off Key Cher

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    #62

    Anyone Else Find That Hot Chocolate Is Great When It's Lukewarm?

    Anyone Else Find That Hot Chocolate Is Great When It's Lukewarm?

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    Kathy Baylis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does it always have to be served scalding hot anyway? Once it burns my tastebuds off I can’t enjoy it.

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    #63

    Bigger Floofers Have Bigger Toofers

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    Laura Roberts
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love them all, from big floofs to little toots!

    #64

    I Miss You, But I'm Glad We Still Have Weird Phone Conversations

    I Miss You, But I'm Glad We Still Have Weird Phone Conversations

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    #65

    Same Page

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    (Dramatic music plays)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but now to decide where to eat... Ten years later... wont be on the same page then..

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    #66

    If I Were Going To Write A Play, I Think My Main Characters Would Be A Princess And Someone Dressed Up As A Flower

    If I Were Going To Write A Play, I Think My Main Characters Would Be A Princess And Someone Dressed Up As A Flower

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    Snacks

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    TV Noises

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    Feeling Good And Feeling Like I Look Good

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    Doggo: *y A W N* "I Guess It's Time To Walk My Human Again"

    Doggo: *y A W N* "I Guess It's Time To Walk My Human Again"

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    A Water Bottle
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t say “walk” otherwise my dog will get up and stare into my soul until I get off the couch

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    Tis The Season

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

    I love gingerbread. Therefore you should give it to moi

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    New Wallet

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    #74

    Not My Cup Tea, But I Do Like To See What Other People Are Ordering

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    #75

    Me: "Is It Youuuu?" Doggo: "Duh"

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    Alec Benjamin

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    #78

    Revolution Sushi Is About The Wait

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    the wolf den
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love those places but I’ve only been once

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    #79

    Gotta Pay The Toll Troll

    Gotta Pay The Toll Troll

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    Firework
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. Having to pay for anything that should be free is annoying.