Reward Interrupted

Inspired by a comic in Pablo Holmberg’s amazing book, Eden.

You will need:

Pencil or pen
Paper
Post-It Notes
Some life experience

Instructions:

  1. List a few small, everyday things that prevent relaxation or contentment.

  2. Create a simple sequence where a solution is found and relaxation is achieved, only to be ruined again almost immediately.

  3. Keep it as short and direct as you can and use one location.

Example:

Thoughts:

Pablo Holmberg’s comics feel whimsical and clear and look like they are a breeze to make. He seems to pare things down to their simplest, most poetic form. They are light-hearted and meaningful, funny and melancholy all at once.

I made a story about a barking dog.

Making comics is really hard.

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