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Santiago Bara is an artist from Spain who creates aesthetically pleasing illustrations as a commentary on modern life. In a previous interview, Santiago revealed that he started making these "little cartoons" as practice for more serious jobs. Unexpectedly, they've evolved into something bigger than that and now the artist has more than 6k followers on Instagram!

Santiago's creations attract attention with their simplicity and accurate depiction of the present-day world. He makes people laugh highlighting the absurd elements of today's society and we can't wait for you to see these illustrations yourselves! So, scroll down for some good humor and make sure to check out part 1 to have a complete view of what Santiago's art is all about.

More info: Instagram | sbara.bigcartel.com

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alias D.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes clearly the problem here is advertisement when you literally decorate your own body with it

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Bored Panda got in touch with Santiago to get to know more about him and his creative process. The artist shared that he has drawn for as long as he can remember. According to Santiago, this form of expression comes most naturally to him. But he finds any form of art interesting, even if he has no talent for it. "The comic itself is a kind of meeting of several arts that suits someone who’s not excellent at any one of them separately, but decent enough in the combination of each."

We asked the artist about where he gets inspiration for his comics. He replied that he is not particularly inspired by other comics. "Most of the ideas come from the real world, from contacts with people. That's inexhaustible. Apart from that, what I find fascinating, and it leaves me thoughtful for a long time, is books of essays on subjects like the brain, artificial intelligence, the universe, or sociology, for example."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Just take second piece to get rid of loose pieces”

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The part that Santiago enjoys the most about the creative process is the inking, because "at that point, the intellectual work of writing and composition is over, and it's just a matter of doing a nice manual job. Not thinking is undervalued."

According to Santiago, people react to his works differently. "I understand that maybe it's not for everybody and some people don't get in. Some are a bit harsh. One thing I've noticed is that cartoons about romantic relationships don't usually generate controversy, but as soon as the subject matter approaches, even if only glancingly, politics, people can't contain their tribalism. They suddenly become unable to see these cartoons as a metaphor, as if they were real. They take it too seriously."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the comments so far are missing the point. I contend, this is not "how it should be". I read this as a statement that homeownership is as far out of reach for this mother as flying is for the child. It's not showing paying the mortgage bill, but getting approved for a mortgage in the first place. This is sad because it's accurate for far too many people.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎶 “I’m better off all by myself, though I’m feeling kinda empty without somebody else” 🎶

ThatBiBookLover
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear you crying out for help, but you never showed for me when I was ringing your cellphone 🎶🎶🎶

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mark glass
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If humans came with FDA warning labels, life would be so much better - especially regarding romance... and elections.

Phyzzi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If humans came with labeled contents everything else would seem harmless by comparison.

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jon gilbertson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm waking up, i feel it in my bones Enough to make my systems blow, Welcome to the new age, to the new age I'm radioactive, radioactive

E. Hamilton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally read this wrong and was WAY too literal. I thought it was a artistic commentary about the dynamics of energy production.... Then I read the comments.. I was WAY off!

Rylee Evergreen🦋
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how everyone in these comments has a different song brought to mind

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Penny Tent (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I usually only add to cups of Fear of death, any more could cause an existential crisis

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Laura Isabel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I made that horrible mistake very early on in what would become the most abusive re lationship I've ever had. Within 3 months, I had his name on the back of my neck to "prove my love" to him... till this very day I've had a hard time finding a Tattoo Artist who can properly cover it up. It's embarrassing and I feel like he branded me like a freaking 🐄... His exact words were when he left us [we had a Son who is now 7] 3 years ago "hahaha no man will ever want you with my name on your back... who'd want to look at that hahaha!" Please don't ever make that mistake...😞

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Colin Timp
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If half the pages were being torn out or scribbled over it would be more accurate.

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Roland Gosselin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure sure about this one. General mistrust of REAL experts is a huge problem nowadays. Some people value opinions more than facts ; scary stuff...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like Guaraná Antarctica, it's the best one after Guaraná Jesus... /sarcasm

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like how kids are told you are the future in high school and just a few short years after graduation they become the present and not the future anymore. No one warned them just how quickly time passes.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give me the book any day! I’m currently working on a classic novel and can’t put it down when I do get a chance to read for pleasure!

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