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“Sweet Corn And Lettuce”: 24 Comics For A Lighthearted Break From The Daily Grind (New Pics)
Interview With ArtistRuth Martin is a science teacher by day and a cartoonist by night. Her comics mix humor and insight, offering a fresh look at everyday life. With over 27,400 followers on Instagram, people love her witty and relatable content. If you need a quick laugh or a new perspective on daily routines, Ruth's work might brighten your day.
Ruth often finds inspiration while running, using those quiet moments to think of new ideas. Her comics capture the ups and downs of life with a lighthearted touch. Even with her busy job, Ruth is committed to creating content that connects with her audience. Her growing popularity shows just how talented and relatable her work is.
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As we previously noted, Ruth is a science teacher by day. We asked her how her teaching experience might influence her artwork and if there are any specific ways it shapes her creative process. "As a science teacher, I can see on a daily basis the struggles my students go through when it comes to understanding certain concepts, and I apply that to my comics, showing the funny situations we sometimes encounter. When it comes to my comics, I'm very aware of every detail when referring to science. I have a few projects in mind, as I do believe science is more fun when explained with cartoons."
We asked Ruth if there are other artists or creators that inspire her work. She said there are a lot! "Quino, Flavita Banana, Sarah Andersen, Alex Norris, War and Peas, Steinberg, and many more. Instagram has been a great source of amazing discoveries. Most of them keep me going and make me realize we're all fantastic artists in different ways."
Many artists experience creative blocks, so we asked Ruth how she manages those moments or what she does when she isn't feeling inspired.
"I used to think I didn't have creative blocks, as I was constantly writing my ideas everywhere so I wouldn't forget them. Then life decides to be very mean, and there goes your creativity. For those blocks, I keep reading, paying attention to the stuff that is happening around me, and trying to get something out of it. But the real struggle for me, most of the time, is finding the perfect balance between my full-time job as a teacher and my spare time, where I can draw. However, I'm always trying new things, new crafts, and new experiments, so those take a lot of time away from my comics."
Are you an aspiring comic artist? Ruth has some valuable advice just for you: "Draw what you like—any subject, any technique. Experiment, do whatever makes you happy, and forget about the algorithm. Many people have told me I should stick to a niche for more followers, but my life is too rich in many aspects, and I like to draw about all of them."
Ok, this has to stop. 'Craic' is an Irish expression and its misuse HAS TO STOP! You don't have 'a' craic you have 'the' craic. Also it's reserved for social situations.......this s**t is up there with 'Darby O'Gill, Far and away and most every Irish accent attempted in media ever. If you're going to adopt our lexicon use it properly. Rant over....