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.
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 ...]
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.
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!
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.
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.
A clever usage of the multiple meanings of "story".
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.
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
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 ...]
I like that for a sequel!
So creative and whimsical!
This was so wholesome! I loved the play on words with the stories of the house. Very excellent work.
Love this, Grant! I appreciate your creativity and whimsy so much!
Evoked a bit of sadness in me, but it was that kind of nostalgic sadness in which one can find comfort and reassurance.
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.
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!
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.
Thanks so much, Jodie!
Love this!
Sweet.
I love this. So much tucked away under the …rafters?
Thanks, Grant.
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.
Thank you, that's a great compliment!
Thank you, you've brightened my morning.
Adorable!
I didn’t expect that ending. How positively delightful. Thank you for sharing that!
It surprised me too :)
Love this tale and the illustrations.