We have some exciting news for all of you today - Berkeley Mews comics are back onBored Panda! This series, which many of you are likely familiar with, is known for its funny twists and unexpected endings. The author, Ben Zaehringer, never disappoints his fans and consistently delivers the best strips to brighten everyone’s day.
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We were wondering how Zaehringer’s art style evolved over time and what factors influenced these changes. Ben said: “When I started out, I tried various art styles because I wanted to organically discover a unique style over time, while still generally staying in the orbit of circle-headed, dot-eyed characters like those in ‘Perry Bible Fellowship’ and ‘Chainsawsuit.’ I eventually settled on thick lines and purple characters because that’s what readers seemed to like!”
Lastly, we asked the artist how he balances the creative aspects of his work with the business side of things, such as marketing and promotion. Ben told us: “I’m terrible at marketing and promoting myself. I should be doing a lot more. I should be selling ‘Berkeley Mews’ T-shirts, mugs, and window decals. I should be plugging my Patreon every chance I get; it’s a great way to support me and get a glimpse of how I make comics. But really, if you want to make money creating comics, the grind is unending. The thing that will enable you to endure the monotony of the business side of things is your love for the craft. Without that driving force, it’s impossible to make ten social media posts a day without getting crushingly bored.”
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