From Sticky Notes To A Webcomic: 40 Illustrations Of An Artist’s Relationship With Her Partner

Steph and Julie are a couple living with their dog Nutmeg, in Toronto, Canada. While Julie is a librarian, Steph is an art director and cartoonist who creates fun and cute comics about their life’s adventures.

“Little note comics” started as silly drawings on sticky notes left for Julie as a surprise for when she wakes up. According to Steph, “Julie thought they were special and framed some of them,” which made the artist inspired to keep going. “I took a week-long course at the Centre for Cartoon Studies as well to help develop the craft and just fell in love with all the cartoon artists out there. It’s such a fun way to express yourself and tell stories,” added Steph.

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Adventures Of A Dork, A Nerd, And Our Dog Nutmeg: An Insight Into Stephanie’s Comic Universe

Bored Pandainterviewed Steph, who kindly shared more about herself.

Adventures Of A Dork, A Nerd, And Our Dog Nutmeg: An Insight Into Stephanie’s Comic Universe

Steph recounted what initially drew her to the world of cartooning and artistry.“I loved reading graphic novels but cartooning wasn’t an art form I knew much about or practiced before.” When Julie framed some of her sticky notes, the artist wrote that she “would occasionally pull out the iPad and draw digitally as well”.

Steph recounted what initially drew her to the world of cartooning and artistry.

“I loved reading graphic novels but cartooning wasn’t an art form I knew much about or practiced before.” When Julie framed some of her sticky notes, the artist wrote that she “would occasionally pull out the iPad and draw digitally as well”.

Adventures Of A Dork, A Nerd, And Our Dog Nutmeg: An Insight Into Stephanie’s Comic Universe

We were curious to learn more about the creative process behind the comics. Steph wrote: “All my comic ideas are 100% based on real-life moments and conversations. It all started with me meeting Julie and so the inspiration really mostly comes from our relationship. Relationships are infinitely funny and interesting! Julie (and Nutmeg) are so interesting to me because they’re so different from me. Julie says the craziest stuff! I have to draw it and record it for prosperity, and it turns out many other people and couples are the same.Every time something funny happens, I try and write it down on an ongoing Note on my phone. When I have the time, I’ll pick one and draw the comic!”

Every time something funny happens, I try and write it down on an ongoing Note on my phone. When I have the time, I’ll pick one and draw the comic!”

Adventures Of A Dork, A Nerd, And Our Dog Nutmeg: An Insight Into Stephanie’s Comic Universe