Are you ready to fuel your one-panel comic addiction one step further? If yes, today we'd like to introduce you to Ellis Rosen, who is a comic book artist as well as a digital artist.

If you are wondering what his trademark is (as if you didn't click on this just by reading the title itself), well, he is an expert in making people laugh with just a single panel of his comics! The illustrator became popular thanks to this, gathering more than 154k fans on his Instagram.

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smolspeedycats
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...and you don't want to know what's under yours.

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Bored Panda reached out to Ellis Rosen, the artist behind these hilarious comics. First, we asked the artist about how he got started with the comics.

"I have always drawn, but I started cartooning in 2016, after a friend of mine suggested I try it. The New Yorker had ‘look days’ where you could come in and show your batch of cartoons to the editor. I loved those, days because you got great feedback and you got to hang out with the other cartoonists while you waited. I was hooked pretty quickly."

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    Why?
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what the stick men thought of the cavemen?

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    BoredPanther
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read the entire thing in a distinguished british accent 😂

    Why?
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nature versus nurture.

    Dave Nalesnik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry kid, we all know how this one’s gonna end…

    Worst Cop in Britain
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's even lines on the dog's back for his fur standing up!

    Michelle C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha! They’ve managed to outwit their canine pals, have they?

    Lil Potato
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the hair raised on the back and everything!

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

    dog: how about i just creep overrrrrr HERE hahah i got u and the baby didnt even wake up

    Jairah Clarencio
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog kill squirrel baby will cry and dog will kill baby and parents

    sara fulmer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God i wish i could send this to Jason Mantzoukas....if he didn't hide so well on social media

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    We were wondering how the artist came up with the idea of one panel-comics as well as what inspired him to make them.

    "I think if a cartoon makes me laugh, it will find an audience to one degree or another. One aspect I love about cartooning is that it makes you start to notice little things in life that many humans can relate to. It’s funny to realize that little occurrences in your life are shared by so many other people. It’s great to see how we are connected."

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

    Lucky guy, he only has FOUR Horsemen. I have twelve.

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    Besides his comics, Ellis has quite a few other things he works on when he's not working on his cartoons.

    "Cartoons are my primary focus, but I do some illustrating and writing as well. I’m trying to write more. I love it."

    With that being said, we were curious to find out a little bit more about the artist's schedule and how often he releases new comics.

    "I make cartoons every week. I try to keep an alarm in my head, one that’s constantly asking 'Is this a cartoon?' as I go about my life. It reminds me to look out for the common occurrences that become great cartoon fodder. I write them down in my notes app, and later I’ll go through them, and start to sketch out ideas. If I’m lucky, a joke will fall into place."

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    Firstname Lastname
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I now want a nesting horse with increasingly tinier horses inside, great.

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    In case you didn't know, some of Rosen's comics also get published in the New Yorker magazine, having said that, the artist still has some other things he'd like to achieve.

    "I would like to write more. I want to write more humor, and also horror, or a combination."

    Lastly, we asked Ellis if there was something he'd love to share with all of you Pandas, and here's some advice for you all!

    "Here’s some random advice from the top of my head: Become involved in your community, if it’s cartooning, or illustration, or comics or whatever. Find others and get to know them online and in real life if you can. Find a good voice that feels authentic and not too cloying and put your work out there. Self-curate. You don’t have to put every sketch up on social media. Get used to rejection, don’t let it make you bitter, or at least for too long. You can be bitter for an hour or two but figure out how to get over it. Take breaks. Hope this helps!"

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    Lawrencium
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I bring you these 15 commandm... *crash* ...these 10 commandments"

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    JUINNO TAN Moe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's the real reason why dinosaurs went extinct, the asteroid murdered them.

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    rspanther
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a dialogue with my printer, it's usually at a high volume and a large percentage of swear words.

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    Channo Sagara
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, mine only have two buttons: freezing cold and hot lava.

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    TailsFangirl03
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every night I have to put myself in a sleeping bag, weighted blanket, and then a few more blankets. And let's not even get started on pillows...

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    rspanther
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they have to be running to get a shirt? Because some of the people who really should be wearing a shirt don't run.

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    VonBlade
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well what do you want? I don't mind. Neither do I. Okay how about x? Nope. Okay y? Nope. Z? Didn't we have Z the other day? Okay then you choose! Well I don't mind! NEITHER DO I! Well this is just like that June the 4th day back in 2006 when I asked you which hat you preferred...

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    JUINNO TAN Moe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yup, that's my mom (I'm the one who carries the items)

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    𝖊𝖆
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here to your left we can see a trash panda, a beloved cousin of the bored panda.

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, good for Hyde! It’s hard to complete a proper university education when you can only get credit for the classes you attended while transformed!

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    Dave Nalesnik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Yeah, can you pick up some of that random hardware that you don’t know what it goes to, but you’re afraid to find out as soon as you throw it away?”

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s only TWO wolves on that shirt! It’s a bootleg ripoff of Three Wolf Moon!

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    Cat Palmer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cat said meow. Repeatedly, if mine is any indication.

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    Dave Nalesnik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pffft. What do you think the devil will be serving?(hint: it’s in the fridge)

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    Dave Nalesnik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Tha winnaaah, and still-reigning champeeen, THA WAAAASP!”

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    Waddling Land Fish
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please! No! Anything but that! *Breaks down sobbing* I’ll tell you anything! Please, don’t make me be social!!

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I *know* I've seen that bear in an old picture book but damned if I remember which one. That's really going to bug me now.

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    BeepBeepBoopBoop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and I'm over here still trying to figure out how to tell people that I don't wanna make plans bc I'm tired

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pff. I START at 6 stops. Full escalation in 0 seconds. XD

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually think this could be an amazing real painting!

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    RMA
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly I’m being thick today - I don’t get it.

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    ZeroCapacity
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Otherwise known by it's common name ...... Apple

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    Mentally Unhinged
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am weraing my cool glasses come to Pedro's glasses emporium to get cooler glasses

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    Ann Dennis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why doesn't she count sheep like the rest of us do?

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    BeepBeepBoopBoop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    jeez .. my mind went straight to Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz. (great book btw if you like historical fiction. It's kinda sad. it's about the Holocaust which can be a touchy subject.)

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad once lied about being interested in "investment properties" just because he was bored and wanted a tour of a house around the corner which was for sale.

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    VonBlade
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does anyone take a book to read*? Don't just lounge on the beach, visit countries with interesting sights and museums. *apart from the travel bit

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see this being a thing for young adults who have moved far away from home to attend college XD Leftovers in a Tupperware, just like mom makes!

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    harpling
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Harp & Halo Associates! I want to work there!

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    Ann Dennis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's keeping track of the days since it's been watered.

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