I started this comic as a challenge to myself to create something new when the rest of my life seemed to be stuck. I try to create things that I enjoy, which means lots of books, cats, spiders, and general coziness. I've been grateful to have a little corner of the internet to put spiders in tea cups and write ghostly proposals.
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As long as I have a blanket and book, and a cat, it’ll be a perfect day
I started the comic when I was struggling with depression and a couple other things in my life. I hadn't drawn in a long time and I wanted to get back into it, so I thought a comic would be a way to encourage myself.
I spend about two to three hours a week brainstorming. Oftentimes after I brainstorm I'll send my ideas to a friend to see if it's actually funny. Then finishing the drawing is another 1-2 hours.
The best part of drawing comics is having a little space to try out jokes and make something. I'm glad that other people enjoy them, too.
I've been a fan of comics for a long time, so it was always a dream to create something similar. I'd be here all day if I listed all my favorites, but a few of my top ones are JL Westover (Mr. Lovenstein), Chris McCoy (Safely Endangered), Zach Stafford (Extra Fabulous) Sarah Andersen, and Hannah Hillam.
I hope people enjoy the comic. It's been fun to make, so as long as people keep enjoying it I'll keep making it. It's always great to hear when a comic really hits home. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by.
Genre first, then author. I definitely don't understand sorting by color; how would you know what book is where??
Yeah this is what I wish I could do all the time. Minus the being sick part
All my fish came from the "feeder fish" tank. They were my rescue fish, saved from being eaten by their bigger counterparts.
Quick tip: Dryer lint is INCREDIBLY flammable! Be cautious around certain temps whilst gathering dryer lint.
I'm sorry, I walk like a man? Did I ask for your non-relevent comments on my every day functions? Nope! Yet here we are.
The signs were all there... how come I only figured out my queerness recently?
I now aspire to be a books spider. Or a tea spider. You know what? I will be a cozy window nook spider with tea and a book! 🕷🍵 📙
I just got past this stage of sickness, now I'm at "watching simplistic kids shows with a pile of stuffed animals and living off of cough drops and chamomile tea"
I iz puddle hedgie lap cactus dramatic fluffy toothpick holder
My anxiety just makes me do everything at 5x speed if I'm not actively doing something it gets worse
Reminds me of when 22 from soul said meh to all the suggestions for life
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These are utterly charming! I love the lil spi-spis (as we call spiders at my house).
Queer rep was literally the last thing I was expecting on this site
These are utterly charming! I love the lil spi-spis (as we call spiders at my house).
Queer rep was literally the last thing I was expecting on this site
