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Writing Whimsy's avatar

Just amaxing. I have just come home from a school staff meeting about ways in which to teach content in more creative ways. What a fantastic visual example that could be used in so many contexts within any classroom. My favourite comic so far.

Grant Snider's avatar

Thank you, hope you students are inspired! And check out my How to Make Poetry Comics posts if you haven't already: https://incidentalcomics.substack.com/p/how-to-make-poetry-comics

David Perlmutter's avatar

A clever usage of the multiple meanings of "story".

Joeth Barlas's avatar

Another thought -- what if each of these stories became a much beloved story where people could find a place they could make their own? [One of our pressing economic crises for many today is the impossible dream of home ownership ...]

Grant Snider's avatar

I like that for a sequel!

Sandy Bishop's avatar

So creative and whimsical!

Bekah Nelson's avatar

This was so wholesome! I loved the play on words with the stories of the house. Very excellent work.

Lisa mersky's avatar

Love this, Grant! I appreciate your creativity and whimsy so much!

Jodie Morgan's avatar

Such a delightful comic and a beautiful analogy! I love your style. Did you use watercolors for the backgrounds and coloring? I know my readers will also enjoy your work, so I've shared it in my Sunday post.

Grant Snider's avatar

Yes! Well, sort of: I drew the lines in ink and printed them on watercolor paper, then colored the drawings in India ink, which blends similarly to watercolor. Thank you for sharing my story!

Jodie Morgan's avatar

India ink! No wonder the colors are so vibrant and cheerful. The affect your process created is perfect for the story, and I'm glad I found it so I could share it.

Grant Snider's avatar

Thanks so much, Jodie!

Sue Bradford Edwards's avatar

Love this!

Vicki Smith's avatar

Sweet.

Lisi-Tana's avatar

I love this. So much tucked away under the …rafters?

Thanks, Grant.

Kate Brennan's avatar

I love how you dive into a visual metaphor and unearth new meaning. It is so refreshing, a reset from the grind. It invites my mind to work the way it wants to and not the way it has been conditioned.

Grant Snider's avatar

Thank you, that's a great compliment!

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Thank you, you've brightened my morning.

Caroline's avatar

Adorable!

Theresa's avatar

I didn’t expect that ending. How positively delightful. Thank you for sharing that!

Grant Snider's avatar

It surprised me too :)

Ahalya Wise's avatar

Love this tale and the illustrations.

Toby Neal's avatar

Love this delightful play on words and imagination! 🥰