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Artist Illustrates All The Struggles She Runs Into In Her Daily Life In Fun And Quirky Comics (35 New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Akshara Ashok is an Indian illustrator who is known for creating humorous comics that highlight the common struggles and challenges faced by women in their daily lives. From poking fun at period jokes to addressing body image issues, Akshara's illustrations aim to break taboos and challenge stereotypes surrounding women and their experiences.
Having initially pursued a degree in architecture, Akshara discovered her love for illustration in her third year of college and has since turned it into a full-time career. While her work often touches upon sensitive and serious issues such as mental health and gender equality, Akshara's simple and cute style keeps her illustrations light-hearted and relatable. Through her work, she hopes to spark important conversations and make people feel less alone in their experiences.
If you are interested to see her previous comics posted on Bored Panda, click here or here.
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The truth is some women probably do want someone who can give them luxury items AND some women don't care about money and just want someone who understands them. Not to mention all the women who don't want or need boyfriendos at all. Women aren't a binary group, they're complicated and individuals.
Bored Panda has reached out to Akshara to find out more about her recent work. We wanted to know what were the most rewarding experiences she has had as a comics artist in the past year. She said: “The internet isn’t the safest space out there but that being said, I think I have managed to create an open-minded community where people feel safe enough to come forth with their insecurities and share them with people to make each other feel less alone. I’m proud of the tiny community I’ve built.”
When asked about the most surprising reaction or feedback Akshara received from her audience, she answered: “Being open to change. My art has changed tremendously in the last few years and my audience have adapted to it. Each new topic has received a warm welcome and I’m kinda surprised, to be honest.”
Seen some ads with blood poured on pads so the blue thing is slowly going out in some countries.
It’s like that in the UK. Which is what it should be. Women do not have blue blood.
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To be fair I kinda don’t wanna see blood or fake blood pretending to be period blood on tv 😂
This is a great example why it's important to be informed: Commercials need to sell, if they don't bring in money they bankrupt the company. So companies always follow what sells. Originally they used red colour but women were repelled by it and wouldn't buy the products. Same with hair, the customers don't like to see it and won't buy the product if it's shown. With beauty: companies used plus size models but it turned out that people only find plus size attractive if the face is slim. As this barely exists in real life but there is a small trend for "big is beautiful" slim models are used that get made to look overweight with shaped pillows or go back to healthy weight models again. Companies base their adds on what sells. If it doesn't sell they look for the reason and fix it.
It's true and it's not true at the same time. I've been in those board rooms where they critique models' bodies as though they were pieces of furniture. A lot of the decisions are made, not because of any data, but because of the gut feeling and bias of whatever creative director is in charge. There were never any focus groups, just a lot of people claiming to 'know what sales.' I remember one creative director had a thing about feet. Anyone with larger feet was either photoshopped or not booked again. Another model had slightly darker skin in her underarm area. She was dismissed because the (female) creative director thought people would think that she hadn't shaved. The list goes on.
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I honestly prefer the first one. Even red coloring. I don't want to see actual blood.
I really like that 'period drama' tampon advert. Just imagining the reaction of Boomer generation+ men! If you haven't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J4PkAhW3Sk
As a woman, I prefer the blue tbh. They use blue for baby diaper commercials too, right? Imagine if they dumped a cup of yellow or brown on it 😂
I've seen blood on a few commercials. Venus has a commercial out with pubes, it's kinda funny.
Ok I get the idea but some people are very triggered by blood, although I guess some people are triggered by razors too so…
In all fairness if this sanitary pad ad is on TV it’s really gross seeing blood on a pad in general and especially if one is eating while watching TV.
I don't follow trends, so if someone could please clarify for me, is fake tanning to get real cancer really finally out?
Akshara mentioned some specific pieces she is particularly proud of: “My comics that talk about mental health or sexual health are very close to my heart. It’s a subject that isn’t taught in schools (from where I come from) so it gets swept under the rug. I would like to educate my audience on these topics to create a better tomorrow for us. I started off in 2017 by talking about taboo topics and I’ll always continue to do so.”
I pack in a way that it's really easy to process afterwards. You keep folded, ready to restore to cupboard clothing on one side. Dirty inside a plastic bag, shoes in a plastic bag, only take 1 pair shoes, and cosmetics etc., in a separate bag. Result: unpack folded clothes, empty shopping bags into laundry basket, move cosmetics bag back to the bathroom where it normally sits. Done in like 1 minute.
We were wondering if she ever had to deal with creative block, so Akshara said: “Every artist goes through an art block. I’m actually going through one right now. It’s important to take a break when you feel too overwhelmed or uninspired. It’s okay to take some time to get back on your feet. I like to watch shows or observe my surroundings. That gives me ideas that turn into comic strips.”
For those who can't make it out, that is 500 rupees which is about $6
Like many artists nowadays, Akshara shares her works on her Instagram. Asked what role social media plays in the success of a comics artist, she told us: “I think social media has given us a platform to put ourselves out there. It’s much easier for us to display our work now. It helps you monetize your work and build a career out of art even if you work with a very particular niche.”
Akshara shared her prediction for the future of comics and illustration, and she hopes to fit into that future: “I hope people start seeing it as a real job because it is. Any form of art is very time-consuming. Especially when it comes to comics, you have to be a writer and an illustrator. People do appreciate comics and love reading them but it’s still not taken seriously as a career option. I hope that changes.”
We have learned to have separate blankets so that I can cocoon myself and he can still have one.
Enough with the idiotic censorship BoredPanda. It is beyond stupid now and you are ruining the artist's work. Do you honestly think that censorship of a cute cartoon is alright? Whose delicate sensibilities are you trying to "protect."
Look in mirror before leaving for work, looks fine. Look in mirror at work, how did someone manage to comb mayonnaise through my hair without me noticing
So he's eating a pizza in front of her and not sharing? Or is she just trying to confirm to society's rule that women aren't allowed to be hungry? It's rather ambiguous, as he has a plate and she doesn't.
ENOUGH WITH THECENSORSHIP BOREDPANDA! The censorship on this site has gotten to the point where is it bordering on crazy. First you censor the word a*s and now you are censoring a cartoon boob and bottom? Is a female cartoon body "dangerous" and revolting? What are you trying to prove with the censorship on this site?!The whole point of some of the artist's comics was to show themselves being comfortable in their bodies and you ruin the impact by censorship. Please stop it. If people are that offended by a cartoon bottom or breast they really should not be on the Internet.
Its because of advertisers. Its the same reason for the stupid censoring of "kill" and the unalive bs on tiktok.
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I agree actually about the censoring. I've had to go find several things I've seen here elsewhere bc they were censored so badly I couldn't figure out what they were supposed to say!! And now little cartoon bums? Really?
Y'all why we hating the artist so much? It's just a frickle fracken comic, some are vent comics, some are funny, some are relatable. Just cause you ain't been in the same situations doesn't mean other people also haven't experienced this. Y'all need to chill
Why am i being downvoted? I am just wondering what is up with all the butt stickers and stuff.
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ENOUGH WITH THECENSORSHIP BOREDPANDA! The censorship on this site has gotten to the point where is it bordering on crazy. First you censor the word a*s and now you are censoring a cartoon boob and bottom? Is a female cartoon body "dangerous" and revolting? What are you trying to prove with the censorship on this site?!The whole point of some of the artist's comics was to show themselves being comfortable in their bodies and you ruin the impact by censorship. Please stop it. If people are that offended by a cartoon bottom or breast they really should not be on the Internet.
Its because of advertisers. Its the same reason for the stupid censoring of "kill" and the unalive bs on tiktok.
Load More Replies... I agree actually about the censoring. I've had to go find several things I've seen here elsewhere bc they were censored so badly I couldn't figure out what they were supposed to say!! And now little cartoon bums? Really?
Y'all why we hating the artist so much? It's just a frickle fracken comic, some are vent comics, some are funny, some are relatable. Just cause you ain't been in the same situations doesn't mean other people also haven't experienced this. Y'all need to chill
Why am i being downvoted? I am just wondering what is up with all the butt stickers and stuff.
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