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We humans tend to think that we rule the world because of our superior capacity to think and love. Other creatures on this planet are left with jealousy that they don't have such talents and abilities. Or... maybe we assume that they don't. Perhaps animals know more about us and the world we live in than we think.

Let us introduce you to Erik and his project "Bonus Context". These comics depict our world from the perspective of animals, plants and things. It might surprise you how thoughtful and philosophical they can be.

After being asked what inspired Erik to create these illustrations, the artist replied that he doesn't know exactly, but he "does find birds funny for no good reason." We hope that you will find the comics as amusing as we do!

More info: Instagram | patreon.com | twitter.com | bonuscontext.com | ko-fi.com

Erik is an artist and a father of three kids from Sweden. According to the artist, he started drawing comics way later in life than he guesses most people do!

Erik has tried writing (novels, etc.) with mixed success for a long time. "I felt for a long time that I wasn't a good enough artist to create comics (or any visual art), but eventually just forced myself to try! I can really recommend that. Don't wait for something vague—the right time, inspiration or something else—just do it!"

The artist shared that he always loves it when his comics create a discussion. "If something I create can make people have a nice discussion or just think about something they hadn't before, it makes me happy."

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

Well, I dearly love all Fox too. But that crying bunny got me. I'm a pushover. All creatures great and small, I love them all...

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While the artist is happy to know that his comics sparked a discussion, he tries to avoid forcing a message into anything he does—"if I can present a question or an issue where people can infer a message, that's the best!"

We got curious about what makes Erik passionate about creating comics. The artist replied that he just loves comics! "I grew up reading mostly French/Belgian comics and I still love those. And comics are so good at conveying messages—graphic novels such as 'Maus' show that very clearly. And jokes, of course—the combination of text and visual comedy is probably what I appreciate the most."

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

When ministers or generals gave bad (but true) news to Stalin, he murdered them... So the other ones started feeding him pleasant lies. Conclusion : if you don't like the answer, don't ask... and also, Stalin was a bad guy.

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

And don't plant it too deep in case you cause continental drift or an iceberg to split or something.

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

"Nature" translates to a life that is almost universally nasty, brutish, short, and ends violently. Yes, I want to experience nature, but not like is is experienced by, say, these wolves' dinner.

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

On the bright side, you could end up as an attraction in a museum.

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

Acually, it has been proven that crows can pass on information from one generation to the next. See: Nova "Bird-Brain"

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

Actually, all parts of the dandelion are edible... though, as I just discovered by googling, same for the sunflower (minus roots). Gotta try out some of the simple recipes this year when the sunflowers flower...

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