Awkward things you might say as an artist

[RobboAKAscooby]

Just a list of things I've said or thought that have gotten THAT look.
(some with context)

"This butt doesn't look right"
"I think my boobs are a little lopsided"
"Oh men are easier but I hate penises" (discussing life-drawing and overheard)
"That's interesting anatomy"
"I need to warm up or my hand gets stiff"
"I did a marathon session last night now my hand hurts" (responding to a mate asking how the comic's going and again overheard)
"Damn I don't have a rubber" (rubber is Aussie slang for an eraser)
"I prefer small breasts but they're harder to work with" (answering a vendor's question on why I don't draw big tits)
"It's easier to start naked, then dress them up" (same conversation as above on if I'm drawing a nudie pic)
"I've done some nude work but not often"
"Stop touching my pens" (said with a mouthful of food so one keyword was misheard)
"I mostly do teenagers" (discussing the ages of my characters)

[McDuffies]

I think you're saying those things on purpose.

[RobboAKAscooby]

I think you're saying those things on purpose.

Me? saying dirty double-entendres on purpose? Who do you think I am, Cornpone or something?

[VeryCuddlyCornpone]

I think you're saying those things on purpose.

Me? saying dirty double-entendres on purpose? Who do you think I am, Cornpone or something?

I usually draw in the darkened cave of my own room, so I rarely get to say awkward things to people. Something that does happen, though, is I'll draw a picture and not realize until it's beyond saving that there's some subtle suggestions in the artwork. Or, more frequently, every speech bubble I draw ends up looking like a twig and berries. Why must so many of my dialogue balloons have ballsacks?

(i just went back to look to see if i could find prime ballsack examples to share. it was actually quite hard for me to find them, i guess they pop up less frequently than i think)

[Dutch!]

Nah, I never have anyone around when I'm working on the strip, so the best I could contribute would be various comments to the dog to stop trying to jump on my lap, bury his chew toy under the desk, or attempt to get me to play 'that game where I run around barking and you get frustrated'.

I did end up with a cloud or something like that which looked suspiciously anatomical... thank you, Speech Bubble, for covering that slip!

[peterabnny]

I'm nearly always at home and by myself in my office/man cave when I'm drawing. Even those few times I work on artwork at work I'm by myself. However, once or twice I've been working when someone's happened by. In a way, I actually would welcome them asking me what I was doing, so I could show 'em. Course, part of me is also a little hesitant to do so, too, lest I get that "Oh, so you're one of *those* people (i.e. furries), eh?" look. I've already had a conversation with one of the guys explaining the difference between anthro art and furry art.

[McDuffies]

I usually draw in the darkened cave of my own room,

That can't be good for your eyes.

[Mastermind]

I usually don't comment my own "art". But I'm always the first one to go THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!! in this sort of situation.

[RobboAKAscooby]

I usually don't comment my own "art".

Neither do I really, but the more that people know I do this stuff the more questions I get asked (especially at work 'cause I draw between customers in the morning) and it's kind of rude not to answer.

Also I have a tendency to think out loud when I forget people are around.

[Mo]

"Oh men are easier but I hate penises"

Yeah, they can be hard...





...too draw. TOO DRAW DAMMIT!

[VeryCuddlyCornpone]

"Oh men are easier but I hate penises"

Yeah, they can be hard...

And when they're hard, it takes a long time to finish them. Can get tiring for the hands. You might go through several rubbers before you're done with one.

[Mastermind]

I usually don't comment my own "art".

Neither do I really, but the more that people know I do this stuff the more questions I get asked (especially at work 'cause I draw between customers in the morning) and it's kind of rude not to answer.

That's why I avoid doing it in public (aw crap, I walked right into this one). People ask questions that seem simple to them and one-sentence answers always end up awkward.

[VeryCuddlyCornpone]

That's why I avoid doing it in public (aw crap, I walked right into this one).

Better to do it in private


darn you schoob for initially tempting me!!

[RobboAKAscooby]

darn you schoob for initially tempting me!!

[Phact0rri]

but.. but... drawing in public is a great device to chat up the ladies. Or to look like a creepy lookie-lou.

[McDuffies]

I can't remember the last time I drew in public.

"Oh men are easier but I hate penises"

Yeah, they can be hard...

And when they're hard, it takes a long time to finish them. Can get tiring for the hands. You might go through several rubbers before you're done with one.

I don't know what you people are talking about.

[VeryCuddlyCornpone]

Of course you wouldn't, you're a cat!

[Fading Aura]

Of course you wouldn't, you're a cat!

One who professionally purloins panties has no need for uncouth word-play. The actions speak for themselves.

[robotthepirate]

"Damn I don't have a rubber" (rubber is Aussie slang for an eraser)

That's just was we call them here, I don't even think its slang.

Though the phrase "Heeere's Jonny!" has its own double-entendre to make up for it.

I usually don't comment my own "art". But I'm always the first one to go THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!! in this sort of situation.

Aw, I haven't played that game in years. Kinda miss it now.

but.. but... drawing in public is a great device to chat up the ladies. Or to look like a creepy lookie-lou.

*Sits drawing people in a park* *Girl comes up to me* "Hey. Were you just drawing me?" "Yeah" "Can I see?" "Sure" *Shows her the picture* "Why do I look fat!?"

And that is why I don't draw in public. I really should work on not making people look fat, or old.

[Ti-Phil]

but.. but... drawing in public is a great device to chat up the ladies. Or to look like a creepy lookie-lou.

The rare times I was noticed to draw people, I never was seen as a creepy person. However, there was a few who asked me to give them the sketch afterward.