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Check it out: Dave’s Favorite from *THIS DAY* in the Archives!

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

Pals! Here’s my favorite Sheldon comic from THIS DAY IN 2021! 

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PANEL 1: An orange SCORPION rides of the back of a green FROG, who is wildly splashing in the water. The sky is blue. FROG: OW! Scorpion! Why would you sting me int he middle of the river? Now are both going to die! PANEL 2: The SCORPION looks annoyed, the FROG is angry, but has stopped thrashing. SCORPION: Ah, my friend. Because it is my NATURE to sting. FROG: Your nature is to be a tremendously huge but ahead! THAT’S your nature!! PANEL 3: The sky has turned a darker blue, the FROG looks ill and starts to sink. The SCORPION looks introspective. No text. PANEL 4: The sky is a darker blue now, the frog is head-down in the water, bubbles popping on the surface. The SCORPION is still on the frogs back, his eyes wide. SCORPION: Well that is just hurtful. ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller

This week’s ComicLab is live!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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LINK: https://www.patreon.com/posts/f-me-that-worked-120751701

TITLE: “F*** me! That actually worked!”

This week’s episode is sponsored by Hogan’s Alley magazine! We’ll discuss those moments in our careers when we said, “F*** me! That actually worked!” Also, a listener writes in to say that they want to take our advice and make the jump to Bluesky, but it causes too much anxiety.

Sponsor

Hogan’s Alley magazine sponsors this week’s episode!  In the next issue, they’ll cover the Tijuana Bibles and much more! Get your copy now!

Today’s Show

  • Hogan’s Alley magazine
  • “F*** me! That actually worked!”
  • UPDATE: Diamond Comics Distributors
  • UPDATE: The Wrong Way
  • “Bluesky stresses me out!”

Summary

In this episode, Dave and Brad are pleased to welcome the sponsorship of Hogan’s Alley Magazine! The conversation starts with a discussion about unexpected successes in the comics industry, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on what works in webcomics and the importance of niche topics. In this conversation, Dave Kellett and Brad discuss their evolving experiences with monetization in the comic industry, reflecting on their initial skepticism towards various platforms like T-shirts, advertising, and crowdfunding. They share personal anecdotes about their misjudgments regarding new technologies and trends, emphasizing the importance of humility and adaptability in their careers. Two mid-show updates touch on the recent bankruptcy of Diamond Comics Distributors and their new show, The Wrong Way. In this conversation, Brad and Dave discuss the challenges and anxieties surrounding social media for artists, particularly in building an online presence while focusing on their craft. They explore the importance of self-promotion, the consequences of delaying engagement with social media, and the potential of new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion emphasizes the need for artists to balance their creative work with the realities of marketing and audience building while addressing the mental health aspects of sharing their work online.

This week’s ComicLab is live!

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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LINK: https://www.patreon.com/posts/business-advice-120267872

TITLE: Business Advice: Embrace Discomfort

We’re heading into a year promising significant upheaval in business, social media, publishing, and more. But after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial to growing as an artist and as a businessperson.

Today’s show

Summary

In this conversation, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore the importance of discomfort in personal and artistic growth, emphasizing that taking risks is essential for creativity. The duo reflects on their experiences in the comic industry, discussing the challenges of adapting to change and the innovator’s dilemma faced by established artists. They conclude with insights on the necessity of continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this conversation, Dave and Brad discuss the challenges and opportunities of innovation in creative careers, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort and taking risks. They explore various strategies for creative growth, including collaboration and mentorship, and share insights on navigating social media dynamics, particularly with new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion highlights the significance of being proactive in one’s career and the emotional complexities of online interactions.

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