Summary
Webcomic Nameis as it sounds, a webcomic series, one that’s centered around a pink blob trying to make their way in a vibrant, colorful world filled with other blobs trying to do the same thing.Created by cartoonist Alex Norris,Webcomic Nameis a decidedly unique seriesthat sees the amorphous main character caught in the middle of a great number of varying situations, all of which end with them uttering the iconic punchline fans of this series know all too well, “Oh no”.
There is no set plot thread that binds this series (as is common with comic strip-style webcomics), which allows the protagonist the freedom to see life through many different lenses. One such lens is that of a ‘starving artist’, trying to find their way in this bizarre and imaginative world. Through the eyes of the pink blob protagonist, real-world artists everywhere can relate to their experiences, as anyone who creates art knows there is no shortage of ‘oh nos’ on that particular journey. Here are15 of the funniestWebcomic Namecomics about creating art!
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15Webcomic Name Depicts the Frustration of Imagination Not Matching the Artwork
Webcomic Name- “Imagination”
Before putting pencil to paper, or whatever the form of one’s art happens to be, an artist has an image in their head that they want - need - to bring to life. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s nearly impossible to translate from what one sees in their head, to what they are able to produce on paper. ThisWebcomic Namecomic perfectly captures that ‘oh no’ feeling every artist gets when they encounter this problem- and usually ‘oh no’ is putting it mildly.
14Webcomic Name Knows an Artist’s Workspace is Far Less Glamorous than People Assume
Webcomic Name- “Workspace”
When an artist creates a piece that is beloved by those who gaze upon it, sometimes those admirers are curious to see where it was created. Perhaps they have an image in their heads of a charming studio filled with light, color, and obvious sources of inspiration. But, as many artists can verify,that studio in question is usually more akin to a den of chaos, one that would make anyone unfamiliar with the process say ‘oh no’ - andWebcomic Nameunderstands that.
13Webcomic Name Identifies the True Enemy of Any Starving Artist: the Pretentious Art Student
Webcomic Name- “(Neutral Face)”
Every artist, especially those in the ‘starving’ stage of their career, is their own biggest critic, as they attempt to not only understand their own unique style, but also wrestle with the internal horrorshow that comes with presenting a finished piece to the public. And that is whythe opinion of a pretentious art student, someone who has yet to take any risks with their own art yet claims to understand what makes all art ‘good’,is the single most annoying thing for an artist to hear- starving or otherwise - andWebcomic Namecaptures that annoyance beautifully.
12Webcomic Name Stresses the Importance of Living Before an Artist’s Art Can Truly Be Great
Webcomic Name- “Art”
The artist in thisWebcomic Namecomic shuts out the world before trying to capture it with their art, and the result is as bad as it looks. This is a perfect representation of how important it is for an artist to go out into the world and live before they can try to bring their version of what life is to their work.The best pieces of artwork come from a place that is real, and that can only be achieved through life experience, something one won’t get by shutting out the world.
11Webcomic Name Highlights the Damaging Impact Social Media Can Have on an Artist
Webcomic Name- “Value”
When an artist creates a new piece, especially one they are particularly proud of, they will likely post it on social media. Sharing one’s work on social media has become integral to building a following, and the feedback can oftentimes be rewarding. Though it can also be a damaging process, especially if - like what’s depicted in thisWebcomic Namecomic - a new piece isn’t as ‘liked’ on social media as a previous piece.The digital age is a rough space for starving artists, but it’s important to persevere, and just keep creating.
10Webcomic Name Knows an Artist Doesn’t Always Match the Expectation Set By Their Art
Webcomic Name- “Artist”
When people look upon a piece of artwork, those who truly feel moved by the piece will likely want to meet the artist responsible. At that point, they’ve already created a version of the artist in their head, perhaps a dark and brooding recluse to match a piece that evokes that particular feeling. However, as is hilariously captured by thisWebcomic Namecomic, that’s not always the case, assometimes the artists are just seemingly regular people who happen to create great art, and are not ‘art pieces’ themselves.
9Webcomic Name Warns Rising Artists About Meeting their Heroes
Webcomic Name- “Hero”
Sometimes, when things seem hopeless, or like a starving artist will never make it, it can be inspiring to look to an artist who has seemingly achieved a level of success a starving artist is working toward. However,it’s very common that ‘fame’ does not always equal ‘fortune’ when it comes to widely recognized artists. Sometimes their work can be recognized around the globe, but they have yet to make a living from that success. That can be disheartening, especially for artists seeking fame and fortune, and theWebcomic Nameprotagonist said it best with the simple “oh no”.
8Webcomic Name Knows It’s Sometimes Impossible to Separate the Art from the Artist
Webcomic Name- “Art/ist”
‘Separate the art from the artist’ is a common saying when a beloved artist does something that is immoral, illegal, or even just disagreeable. Sometimes it is possible to separate the art from the artist - for instance, if they made forgivable mistakes in the past that they’re trying to make up for. However, there are also times when separating the art from the artist is impossible, especially if the artist did something especially egregious, andevery time one looks upon their artwork, they’re reminded of how bad the artist really is- which is theWebcomic Nameprotagonist’s exact experience.
7Webcomic Name Understands an Artist’s Artwork Does Not Always Match the World at Large
It could be argued that an artist’s job is to capture the world as they see it, and create a piece that expresses that vision. Oftentimes, that’s not always literal, and has more to do with the artist’s frame of mind as opposed to the current state of the world. However, no matter the influence or inspiration,sometimes an artist’s work simply does not match what the world expects or wants from them.
In the case of thisWebcomic Namecomic, the artist created a happy piece featuring people together, and they released it during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. No one wanted to see that, as it made them sad about what they couldn’t have - though one could argue that, no matter how this piece was received, the pink blob protagonist did their job as an artist.
6Webcomic Name Hilariously (Tragically) Calls Out Why Starving Artists Stay Starving
Webcomic Name- “Monetise”
While creating art is its own reward, the dream is to have one’s art be successful enough to sustain them financially. A starving artist is only called that because they’re not making any money from their art, yet dedicate time to creating it. Andthe only reason a starving artist stays starving- especially when they’ve reached the stage of selling their pieces -is that no one is willing to buy their art, or support them in other ways. People want art, but too seldom support their local artists, which is a tragic truth hilariously called out byWebcomic Name.
