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Meet Landysh, the artist who turned her lifelong cat obsession into a funny comic series that resonates with cat lovers (owners) all around the world. Despite her mom's disapproval and a degree in linguistics instead of art, Landysh has turned her feline-fueled life into a bunch of relatable chaos and rather cozy moments.

Her comics, bursting with eye-pleasing colors and more than just familiar scenes, capture those everyday cat antics that make us laugh and cringe all at once. She might not have formal art training, but her passion and determination bring those purring, mischievous furballs to life in a way that makes us all feel a little more understood.
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Just like always, given the chance, Bored Panda reached out to Landysh or in other words the creator behind Lingvistov. We started with a few questions regarding inspiration, and here's what the artist had to say, "I've always admired French illustrators, with Jean-Jacques Sempé being a major influence on me. My encounter with his books during a trip around France was a revelation. It was incredible to see how he could convey powerful stories solely through illustrations, especially since I've never been great with words myself, despite studying English linguistics. His work truly opened my eyes to the potential of illustration."

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    Art, in any form, requires a significant investment of time—not just in practice but also in production. We asked Lingvistov how long it typically takes to complete her comics.

    "It varies a lot. The actual drawing part is relatively straightforward, but the toughest challenge is coming up with the idea and mentally piecing it together. Sometimes inspiration strikes unexpectedly during the day (I always jot down notes on my phone), while other times, I spend a long time mentally crafting the concept."

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    Tabitha
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing how a ten pound cat can exert a hundred pounds force on your ribs by putting their entire weight on their one cute little paw.

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    Being an artist can be challenging, with issues like creative blocks and burnout frequently arising. We also inquired about the sources of inspiration for her comics. "Most of my ideas come from my own life and the lives of my friends. Daily experiences often spark inspiration, and sometimes I even ask my friends to share stories about their cats."

    As mentioned earlier, creative work can often lead to burnout, so we asked the artist how she handles these challenges.

    "Burnout is a common issue in any profession, and I experience it too. Even though I'm very organized and diligent, there are days when I just can’t draw. When that happens, I try to be gentler with myself and avoid pushing too hard. I remember John Fowles’ advice about taking walks and seeking inspiration in nature—it's a great way to recharge."

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    We also inquired about the public’s reaction to her work, and here's what she told Bored Panda: "The best and most frequent response I get is the sense that I’ve captured their lives with a tiny camera in their homes! When people see themselves reflected in my work, it’s the highest compliment I could receive."

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    Tabitha
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every single day, every word you say, every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you.

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    Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sometimes.... if you put a sheet of blank paper beside what you are working on, they will choose the paper... sometimes

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    Lucca Wenner
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a cat that thinks she is a tiger because her tongue is that rough!!!!!!

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    Nykky
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, absolutely love kitties, but totally understand the creepiness.

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    james
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could say kds from 1-9 for no reason be like ^🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    Tabitha
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids or animals, doesn't matter. You are never alone, even in the bathroom where you want to be alone.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Approaching limit. Checking that murder mittens and murder teeth are fully operational and ready for mayhem. 3, 2, ...

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If used cat litter shaken off a cat's paw was gold, I would be the wealthiest woman in the world.

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    tee-lena
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We tried bubbles. Terrified the c**p out of her. She ran under the house

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Striped cat: "But it sounded so great in my head." Gray cat: "You should have kept it there."

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    Frances Pitchoune
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who remembers the Disney cartoon Bolt? There was a little declawed calico cat that her humans had abandoned during a move. And she wondered what she could have done wrong to make them leave her to her own devices 😞 That's me going into the other room to hold my calico cat while crying: "I will never abandon you! EVER!" 😭😭😭 My cat: "What the!..."😵

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