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Hello, I’m Ren, the 20-something-year-old American comic artist behind kampingchicken! Born, raised, and residing in the Pacific Northwest, I’m best known for my terrible sense of direction, a slight obsession with pineapples, and binging shows on Netflix. Of course, when I’m not utilizing those skills, I spend my time drawing. My comics, like their name, are often unusual, a pretty good mix between amusing slice of life encounters and the weird.

Drawing has always been my creative outlet, and paired with a love for storytelling, comics quickly became an ideal way to express myself. In 2017 I showed some comics I’d scrawled out in a notebook to a friend while we were camping, and surprised by how much he enjoyed them, I began sharing with friends and family, and then took to the internet. Whenever I can get people to smile, laugh, or relate with my work, my heart is warm. I make art for love, kindness, and the weird things in life.

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#7

When You Finally Reach The Bar

When You Finally Reach The Bar

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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

STOP RIGHT NOW! Thaaaank you very much! I need sommmebody with a huuuu-man touu-uh-uch ♫♪

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#11

When You See Your Crush Doing Something Totally Normal

When You See Your Crush Doing Something Totally Normal

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Tia Hansen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything is so much cuter with pandas in it... bored-panda PANDAAAAAAAA*-*

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#13

It's Always Good To Have Honest People In Your Life

It's Always Good To Have Honest People In Your Life

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Tia Hansen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep I’ve dated those mean teasing guys ;-; the whole relationship I was either blushing or trying to punch him... it all ended pretty quick...

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#17

Some People Just Don't Like Hypothetical Questions As Much As I Do

Some People Just Don't Like Hypothetical Questions As Much As I Do

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happyapple89
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My hubby and me. I live asking hypothetical questions, but he takes them too seriously. Lol.

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Essay

Essay

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

That's because it gets the best reviews out of everything I've done that I keep procrastinate ^^. Would probably have stopped a while ago if the results of it was bad !

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Tall Friend

Tall Friend

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L McN
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hmmm, short male here. Wife often....ok, always has to reach items on the top shelves in the pantry. Or...anywhere.

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#21

Better At Growing Friendships Than Plants

Better At Growing Friendships Than Plants

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#25

No Matter How Long I Live With Anxiety, It Still Catches Me Off Guard When It Pops Up

No Matter How Long I Live With Anxiety, It Still Catches Me Off Guard When It Pops Up

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#26

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier

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#29

I'm A Scientist At Heart. I Needed To Know

I'm A Scientist At Heart. I Needed To Know

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#30

Arguing

Arguing

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

The people closest to you are indeed the ones you get mad at the most. It takes balance to maintain a friendship.

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#31

Does Anyone Else Have Low Impulse Control Around Art Supplies?

Does Anyone Else Have Low Impulse Control Around Art Supplies?

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#32

My Arms Are Too Short To Reach My Selfie Dreams

My Arms Are Too Short To Reach My Selfie Dreams

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#33

This Is How I Like A Relationship To Be

This Is How I Like A Relationship To Be

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#34

Cloud Gazing

Cloud Gazing

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反社会的
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"clouds, are marchin' along, singin' a song, just like they do, if the clouds, were singin' a song, i'd sing along, wouldn't you too?" (kudos to anyone who got that reference)

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#37

Why Does Free Shipping Have This Power Over Me

Why Does Free Shipping Have This Power Over Me

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

Amazon: add $3.53 to this order and get free shipping. So you order something that costs $24.99.

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#39

I Think I Like You

I Think I Like You

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

I'm sorry. . .don't let it go to her head? (I know I'm over-analyzing, but still, wtf?)

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#40

When I Get There I Can't Wait To Share It With You

When I Get There I Can't Wait To Share It With You

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#44

Sometimes You Find A Shirt And You've Gotta Have It

Sometimes You Find A Shirt And You've Gotta Have It

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#45

Samantha

Samantha

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#47

Candy

Candy

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

I always make the candy canes sharp then bite the sharp part and make it sharp again

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#48

Art Store Coupon

Art Store Coupon

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#49

Diary

Diary

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#50

Essay

Essay

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L McN
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe this one was supposed to b e followed immediately by the one where she rushes and get's and A

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#53

Inktober Is Making Me Nostalgic For My Humble Analog Beginnings

Inktober Is Making Me Nostalgic For My Humble Analog Beginnings

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#54

Flowers

Flowers

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the wolf den
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True but the thing is people are to scared to by themselves flowers 💐

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#55

Back From The Beach

Back From The Beach

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#56

It Felt Important Before I Forgot It

It Felt Important Before I Forgot It

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#57

Tagging

Tagging

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#58

The Only Thing More Dangerous Than A Front Facing Camera Old Sketchbooks

The Only Thing More Dangerous Than A Front Facing Camera Old Sketchbooks

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#60

Making Art

Making Art

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#61

Nothing Like Getting Caught Belting Out Some Off Key Cher

Nothing Like Getting Caught Belting Out Some Off Key Cher

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#62

Anyone Else Find That Hot Chocolate Is Great When It's Lukewarm?

Anyone Else Find That Hot Chocolate Is Great When It's Lukewarm?

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it always have to be served scalding hot anyway? Once it burns my tastebuds off I can’t enjoy it.

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#63

Bigger Floofers Have Bigger Toofers

Bigger Floofers Have Bigger Toofers

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#64

I Miss You, But I'm Glad We Still Have Weird Phone Conversations

I Miss You, But I'm Glad We Still Have Weird Phone Conversations

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#65

Same Page

Same Page

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(Dramatic music plays)
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but now to decide where to eat... Ten years later... wont be on the same page then..

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#66

If I Were Going To Write A Play, I Think My Main Characters Would Be A Princess And Someone Dressed Up As A Flower

If I Were Going To Write A Play, I Think My Main Characters Would Be A Princess And Someone Dressed Up As A Flower

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#69

Feeling Good And Feeling Like I Look Good

Feeling Good And Feeling Like I Look Good

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#70

Doggo: *y A W N* "I Guess It's Time To Walk My Human Again"

Doggo: *y A W N* "I Guess It's Time To Walk My Human Again"

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A Water Bottle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t say “walk” otherwise my dog will get up and stare into my soul until I get off the couch

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#71

Tis The Season

Tis The Season

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

I love gingerbread. Therefore you should give it to moi

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#73

New Wallet

New Wallet

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#74

Not My Cup Tea, But I Do Like To See What Other People Are Ordering

Not My Cup Tea, But I Do Like To See What Other People Are Ordering

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#75

Me: "Is It Youuuu?" Doggo: "Duh"

Me: "Is It Youuuu?" Doggo: "Duh"

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#78

Revolution Sushi Is About The Wait

Revolution Sushi Is About The Wait

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#79

Gotta Pay The Toll Troll

Gotta Pay The Toll Troll

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

True. Having to pay for anything that should be free is annoying.

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