Dave Contraemerges as a compelling figure in the world of comic art, known for his unique blend of dark humor, vibrant illustrations, and thought-provoking narratives that span a wide array of subjects from the mundane to the existential.His comics, rich with complexity beneath their deceptively simple cartoon facade, invite readers into a deep reflection on the human condition, all while entertaining with a distinct sense of offbeat humor.More info:Instagram|davecontra.com|patreon.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Dave Contraemerges as a compelling figure in the world of comic art, known for his unique blend of dark humor, vibrant illustrations, and thought-provoking narratives that span a wide array of subjects from the mundane to the existential.
His comics, rich with complexity beneath their deceptively simple cartoon facade, invite readers into a deep reflection on the human condition, all while entertaining with a distinct sense of offbeat humor.
More info:Instagram|davecontra.com|patreon.com
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Over the last few posts,Bored Pandahas been capturing the essence of Dave Contra’s journey through a series of interviews, offering a glimpse into the mind of a comic artist whose work blurs the line between humor and existential musing.Reflecting on his path back to comics, Contra shared, “I actually wanted to be a cartoonist when I was a kid… Then many years later as an adult, Covid hit and I had lockdown time and needed something to keep me busy - a creative project. So I finally picked up the old dream, and after the lockdown finished I just kept going.”
Over the last few posts,Bored Pandahas been capturing the essence of Dave Contra’s journey through a series of interviews, offering a glimpse into the mind of a comic artist whose work blurs the line between humor and existential musing.
Reflecting on his path back to comics, Contra shared, “I actually wanted to be a cartoonist when I was a kid… Then many years later as an adult, Covid hit and I had lockdown time and needed something to keep me busy - a creative project. So I finally picked up the old dream, and after the lockdown finished I just kept going.”
Expressing frustration and admiration, he noted, “The problem with my art style is I don’t feel like it’s evolving enough… I am constantly looking at other comic artists on Instagram and trying to mimic their styles, but I can’t! I think my favorite drawing style at the moment is @beetlemoses. His stuff is just ‘a chef’s kiss’.”
Describing his approach to character creation, Contra said, “A lot of my characters are based on people I see in the street, or on public transport. I will notice them because of how they look, and then in my head, I give them a story, a personality, etc. As weird as it sounds, I can get ideas from things as simple as watching a middle-aged guy licking the froth off his coffee cup lid on the ferry.”
Reflecting on the significance of his art journey, the artist offered, “Well, I’m the kind of person who always needs a project, otherwise I start to get really anxious… I feel like I need to create something that addresses the absurdity of life to actually feel a little better about it.”
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