Stephen Beals, a comic artist with a background in animation, has been creating comics for as long as he can remember. Although he studied animation, he discovered his love for print and graphic art, where he shares his humor and experiences.His comic series “Adult Children” captures the funny and relatable moments of adulthood and working in retail, connecting with anyone who’s dealt with customer service. Beals learned how to create comics through lots of trial and error, focusing on getting the pacing and dialogue just right. He finds the feedback from his readers more rewarding than money, though he jokes that he’d still like to see how it compares.More info:Instagram|x.com|Facebook|gocomics.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Stephen Beals, a comic artist with a background in animation, has been creating comics for as long as he can remember. Although he studied animation, he discovered his love for print and graphic art, where he shares his humor and experiences.
His comic series “Adult Children” captures the funny and relatable moments of adulthood and working in retail, connecting with anyone who’s dealt with customer service. Beals learned how to create comics through lots of trial and error, focusing on getting the pacing and dialogue just right. He finds the feedback from his readers more rewarding than money, though he jokes that he’d still like to see how it compares.More info:Instagram|x.com|Facebook|gocomics.com
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Bored Pandareached out to Stephen to find out a little bit more.His comic series, “Adult Children,” draws from the comical and often absurd aspects of adulthood and the retail work environment, resonating deeply with anyone familiar with customer service. Beals describes the inspiration behind the title of his series, stating, “I titled my comic series ‘Adult Children’ because being an adult seems like a made-up story we tell kids to make them behave. Sometimes it works and a child will master the art of pretending to be responsible. They become politicians, incarcerated, or potentially both.”
Bored Pandareached out to Stephen to find out a little bit more.
His comic series, “Adult Children,” draws from the comical and often absurd aspects of adulthood and the retail work environment, resonating deeply with anyone familiar with customer service. Beals describes the inspiration behind the title of his series, stating, “I titled my comic series ‘Adult Children’ because being an adult seems like a made-up story we tell kids to make them behave. Sometimes it works and a child will master the art of pretending to be responsible. They become politicians, incarcerated, or potentially both.”
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Discussing his influences in comic creation, Beals notes the impact of several classic series on his style: “If I’m rereading Calvin and Hobbes, it will brush off with me. Same with Bloom County and Peanuts. I’ve read so many, and there are many wonderful oldies. Lately, I’ve been checking old newspapers. If you go back several decades, you can discover comics that never made it to a book collection.”
For aspiring comic artists looking for guidance, Beals offers simple yet profound advice: “Do what interests you. If you try and guess what people will like, it most likely won’t work. Have fun. That’s the most important.” This approach highlights the importance of authenticity and enjoyment over trying to predict audience preferences.
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