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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Bored
You
White Shirts
Comfortable
Snapping Turtle
When You Finally Reach The Bar
First Impressions
Pictures
Last Chip
When You See Your Crush Doing Something Totally Normal
Everything is so much cuter with pandas in it... bored-panda PANDAAAAAAAA*-*
New Projects
It's Always Good To Have Honest People In Your Life
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...
Movie Date
Dancing
Hairnet
Some People Just Don't Like Hypothetical Questions As Much As I Do
My hubby and me. I live asking hypothetical questions, but he takes them too seriously. Lol.
Slow Down
Essay
Tall Friend
Better At Growing Friendships Than Plants
Kevin
Deadline
Don't Stay Out Too Late
No Matter How Long I Live With Anxiety, It Still Catches Me Off Guard When It Pops Up
Mt. Rainier
What Does It Take To Find Happiness?
But At Least It's Friday
I'm A Scientist At Heart. I Needed To Know
Arguing
Does Anyone Else Have Low Impulse Control Around Art Supplies?
My Arms Are Too Short To Reach My Selfie Dreams
This Is How I Like A Relationship To Be
Cloud Gazing
Happiness
Come On, There Has To Be A Word For This
Why Does Free Shipping Have This Power Over Me
Plot Twist
I Think I Like You
When I Get There I Can't Wait To Share It With You
Eye Contact
Positive Affirmations
When I Go Out I Put On Layers Of Sunscreen
Sometimes You Find A Shirt And You've Gotta Have It
.. we buy the same Star Wars shirts. Men’s geeky shirts are waaay better.
Samantha
Belly Rubs
Candy
I always make the candy canes sharp then bite the sharp part and make it sharp again
Art Store Coupon
Diary
Essay
Baking Is A Humbling Experience
Always Struggling With Last-Bite Etiquette
Inktober Is Making Me Nostalgic For My Humble Analog Beginnings
Flowers
True but the thing is people are to scared to by themselves flowers 💐
Back From The Beach
It Felt Important Before I Forgot It
Tagging
The Only Thing More Dangerous Than A Front Facing Camera Old Sketchbooks
Shopping
Making Art
Nothing Like Getting Caught Belting Out Some Off Key Cher
Anyone Else Find That Hot Chocolate Is Great When It's Lukewarm?
Why does it always have to be served scalding hot anyway? Once it burns my tastebuds off I can’t enjoy it.
Bigger Floofers Have Bigger Toofers
I Miss You, But I'm Glad We Still Have Weird Phone Conversations
Same Page
but now to decide where to eat... Ten years later... wont be on the same page then..
If I Were Going To Write A Play, I Think My Main Characters Would Be A Princess And Someone Dressed Up As A Flower
Snacks
TV Noises
Feeling Good And Feeling Like I Look Good
Doggo: *y A W N* "I Guess It's Time To Walk My Human Again"
I can’t say “walk” otherwise my dog will get up and stare into my soul until I get off the couch
Tis The Season
Followers
New Wallet
Not My Cup Tea, But I Do Like To See What Other People Are Ordering
Me: "Is It Youuuu?" Doggo: "Duh"
French Tuck
Alec Benjamin
Revolution Sushi Is About The Wait
The art style is makes the comics awesome. Original and well drawn comics make my day!
I love this style. Mine is very similar I wish i could do comics tho :P very nice love all of them
The art style is makes the comics awesome. Original and well drawn comics make my day!
I love this style. Mine is very similar I wish i could do comics tho :P very nice love all of them