Amanda, the cool mind behind “Amandapanda comics,” used to juggle being a lawyer, single mom, and a comic artist all at once. Recently, she’s hung up her lawyer hat to focus more on her passion for drawing and making people laugh. Even with a busy life, especially with teaching her 4-year-old life lessons through Mario Kart, she’s all about creating comics that make her and everyone else smile.Now, without the crazy hours of a law job or school to deal with, Amanda’s finding more chill time to get into her art and start working on her dream of writing a fantasy novel. Her comics are her way to unwind and share some fun with people all over the world, proving that laughter really knows no language.More info:Instagram|Facebook|patreon.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Amanda, the cool mind behind “Amandapanda comics,” used to juggle being a lawyer, single mom, and a comic artist all at once. Recently, she’s hung up her lawyer hat to focus more on her passion for drawing and making people laugh. Even with a busy life, especially with teaching her 4-year-old life lessons through Mario Kart, she’s all about creating comics that make her and everyone else smile.
Now, without the crazy hours of a law job or school to deal with, Amanda’s finding more chill time to get into her art and start working on her dream of writing a fantasy novel. Her comics are her way to unwind and share some fun with people all over the world, proving that laughter really knows no language.
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Given the chance,Bored Pandareached out to Amanda with a few interesting questions!
When it came to her creative process, the artist said, “I always start with the joke or the story I’m trying to tell. Even though it is a visual medium, the writing will always be the most important element of any comic (even ones with no words).” Amanda believes that the essence of a comic lies in its storytelling, which can overshadow artistic imperfections if the narrative is strong.
Amanda feels she has “evolved a lot” since her initial foray into comic creation, exploring different series and audiences to discover her unique voice. She finds the most joy in niche comics, such as those about her favorite book series or law school experiences. “Looking back, I’ve received some pretty cool recognition for my comics from people and organizations that I respect and admire, and I consider those my biggest artistic achievements.”
Currently, the artist is at a crossroads, having recently left her law firm job to ponder her next career move while focusing on writing. “I’ve always dreamed of writing a fantasy novel, so that is where my creative energy is focused for now,” she shared.On the topic of motivation, Amanda also expressed to us, “Motivation is fickle. I have never been able to count on motivation or inspiration to strike when I want it, and I think that is true of most creators. I think that forming habits and developing discipline is essential to powering through challenges and overcoming the blank page. Being a lawyer has actually helped me there, as lawyers do a lot of writing. I write when I don’t feel like it. I create outlines and organize my ideas before I start writing. When I get stuck, I look at my outline for direction. If the story diverges from the outline, I let it happen. I also try not to put a lot of pressure on the first draft. The first draft of anything is always going to be s***, and that knowledge helps me get words onto the page in those moments when I feel like a total hack.”
Currently, the artist is at a crossroads, having recently left her law firm job to ponder her next career move while focusing on writing. “I’ve always dreamed of writing a fantasy novel, so that is where my creative energy is focused for now,” she shared.
On the topic of motivation, Amanda also expressed to us, “Motivation is fickle. I have never been able to count on motivation or inspiration to strike when I want it, and I think that is true of most creators. I think that forming habits and developing discipline is essential to powering through challenges and overcoming the blank page. Being a lawyer has actually helped me there, as lawyers do a lot of writing. I write when I don’t feel like it. I create outlines and organize my ideas before I start writing. When I get stuck, I look at my outline for direction. If the story diverges from the outline, I let it happen. I also try not to put a lot of pressure on the first draft. The first draft of anything is always going to be s***, and that knowledge helps me get words onto the page in those moments when I feel like a total hack.”
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