Hugs Are Transferrable

Grateful for the positive energy in my life, but oof - rough days can slam hard. If it's true that energy is neither created nor destroyed (first law of thermodynamics), then bad days won't last forever. I'll just hold on to that for now.

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I'm back to sharing new cartoons on my blog and Ko-fi page and on Instagram selectively. You can sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio site. More new artwork and cartoons to come!

How To Survive Yourself Online

Needed a pep talk to cope with this weird moment in human history when our reality exists so much in our technology and devices. Here, I'm reminding myself of what actually makes me happy. What survival strategies do you have to stay centered in the fray?

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I'm back to sharing new cartoons on my blog and Ko-fi page and on Instagram selectively. You can sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio site. More new artwork and cartoons to come!

This Time Of Year

I definitely feel like I'm not getting enough done, but I'm doing what I can. We'll make it through somehow. If you're surviving, you're winning. 

Sharing good, calming vibes <3

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I'm back to sharing new cartoons on my blog and Ko-fi page and on Instagram selectively. You can sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio site. More to come!

Looking Back At My Younger Self

This is the time of year when I tend to look back and reflect on the past with a mix of nostalgia and regret. But mostly gratitude that I'm no longer young ;)

Thanks for reading and wishing you all the fun and games you can stand. - Connie

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After some time offline, I've started sharing updates again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively. You can also sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio site. 

Permission To Be Happy

Drawing comics is how I learned to let myself be happy. My friend Bridget McElroy was the one who told me what I needed to hear to take the first step toward cartooning. Everyday, I think about the gift of what she said to me and it still keeps me going. Thank you always, B.

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After some time offline, I've started sharing updates again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively. You can also sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio site. 

Drawing Yourself Everyday

"Remember who you are today. Write it down for tomorrow. Draw yourself into existence daily."

These are creative mantras I build my art practice on. Sharing them here in case they are useful for you too. - Connie

After some time offline, I've started sharing updates again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively. You can also sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio site. 

Uncertainties

This week's cartoon: I've done what I can do today and, tomorrow, I will also do what I can do. 

(After some time offline, I've started sharing updates again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively. You can also sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio website. Thanks for reading!)

Practicing Courage

Life seems to test our courage constantly, in big and small ways. It would be nice if it were easier, but maybe the practice makes us stronger in the long run. 

I definitely struggled to come back to cartooning, but I'm glad I convinced myself to be braver than I felt in this instance. Often, all we can do is be a little bit brave, everyday. 

Wishing you daily courage, wherever you need it most. - Connie

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(After some time offline, I've started sharing updates again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively. You can also sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio website. Thanks for reading!)

Modern Existence

After over a year offline, I’m having to change my relationship to blogging and social media. Not easy to start up again, but I’m glad to reconnect with friends and readers. 

Does art need an audience? I’m not sure yet. I’ve been filling private sketchbooks and journals, which has been great for developing ideas and techniques. But there is something about sharing work with you all that forces me to “translate” and clarify ideas a step further.

Thanks for reading and for your patience as I get my blog up and running again. Lots of new work to share in the coming weeks! - Connie

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(Starting this month, I'll resume sharing updates and artwork regularly, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively. You can also sign up to hear from me directly on my portfolio website.)

Godzilla Algorithms

Thanks for your love and support, especially after all this time. I've been working offline to develop my ideas into book-length stories. 

Since art and algorithms don't always mix, thanks in advance for your patience as I figure out how to come back online with brand new cartoons. I'm excited to share new drawings with you in the coming weeks.

Starting this month, I'll resume sharing updates and artwork regularly again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively.

My new portfolio website is up as well, where you can also sign up to hear from me directly.

Thanks for your patience as I get my systems up and running again. - Connie

A Long Time Away

I've been a long time away, but I'm back! Though I was offline for longer than expected, I never stopped writing and cartooning, and I'm excited to share what I've been working on with you.

Starting this month, I'll resume sharing updates and artwork regularly again, on my blog and Ko-fi page. I'll be back on Instagram selectively.

My new portfolio website is up as well, where you can also sign up to hear from me directly, if you haven't already.  

Thanks for your patience as I iron out my schedule and get my systems up and running again. - Connie