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Society has lots of issues and that is no secret. Lots of artists create art connected with those issues: to spread awareness and to talk about the things we have to change so the world can become a better place for everyone.

That is exactly what artist Domien Delforge does. This comics artist and illustrator creates art about toxic masculinity, gender stereotypes, women's issues, and many other things. His art is sometimes dark and twisted, many times having sexual and political themes. However, Domien manages to capture your attention, and not only make you laugh, but also make you think.

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Domien told Bored Panda: "My father always said: a dirty mind is a joy forever. I love that. But in general: it is about the importance of humor and being able to laugh with practically everything. Making jokes is important to bring messages with a more serious tone to a wide public. And laughing with everything is important to fight censorship because censorship these days is a global enemy to a lot of people."

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    Domien Delforge told us what inspires him to create art: "Almost everything that is happening around me. During the day, I work for a bank, something most people consider to be rather boring. It is a fact that working for a bank means following a lot of rules and regulations. I always think that following these rules during the day frees my mind so I can create them at night. Making illustrations, there are no rules and everything is possible."

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

    I find people often do this to show that they disapprove of masks, while still wearing one as a way to abide by regulations.

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    The artist shares what got him into art: "I was always interested in art, especially pop art. We had a huge Lichtenstein print at home when I was a kid, it always fascinated me. My wife has been making illustrations for a longer time, so we had everything in our home to make them (computer, Wacom tablet, software, …) A few years ago I was bored at home and started playing with it. After a few months, I started an Instagram page to share it and that was about the start of it all."

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

    a kiss is a kiss love is love like df we have bigger problems in this world

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    Domien told Bored Panda why he chose to create the type of illustrations he does: "I like to find the balance between happy and playful colors, sending a message that can be political activism or just dirty-minded. Spreading a message in a playful way makes you able to reach a wider crowd. Also: I’m not the best illustrator ever, so my style also represents the lack of pure illustrative talent."

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    Domien describes his art as pop-arty, cartoonlike drawings. The artist mentioned that they are best understood by someone with an open and especially dirty mind. Domien described his style of drawing as simple and clear with a lot of influence from pop art, dot work, etc.: "I want my works to be clear in less than 5 seconds, that is what I aim for."

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

    omg yeah! nothing is more turn on that someone who have fun while doing it!

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    Domien told us how he comes up with the ideas and the themes for these illustrations: "Sometimes out of anger if something comes up in the news, sometimes an image just appears in my head. Happens a lot just before I go to sleep, laying down in my bed. I always send an e-mail to myself at that time so I don’t forget it. Happens a lot that I wake up in the morning and 5 random e-mails with random words show up in my inbox. I then try to re-make the image in my head."

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

    I think he is absolutely right. Touching below the armpit, like shown on the left, makes your hands sweaty. Better to touch on the shoulder, like shown on the right.

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

    It's a matter of mind you own damn business. My displays of affection are not for your entertainment!

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

    Is no one gonna ask why this creep is staring at other people kissing?

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

    Exactly. I'm bisexual, and women loving women IS NOT PORN. Do not sexualize us just for loving who we love.

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

    Omg I relate so much. People think you're with women for attention- and if you're with a man they think "so you're straight now! Sorry you no longer qualify for our book club" I get it if someone thinks it's hot but that doesn't mean it's more or less hot than any other couple and we're certainly not there to entertain others.

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    brukernavn340
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe it could be that straight men find women in general (physically) more appealing than other men?

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

    One of my professors (male btw) once told us in a man's brain, they are thinking "If they are having that much fun without a guy, imagine how much fun they would have with me, a guy." Yes it's sexist and yes men are basic and dumb when it comes to a lot of stuff.

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

    Yeah, so. Y'know. Why would you stare at a couple making out? Do not stare, it's rude. Mind your own business. Doesn't matter which gender you're attracted to, you still shouldn't stare them. I bet none of you would like, if bunch of randos kept staring at you and your S/O like your life is for their entertainment.

    Laugh or not
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care about gender and orientation. As far as In am concerned, light PDA is ok; heavy petting and wet, slurping noises are gross.

    Mewton’s Third Paw
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My feelings exactly. Even in movies when they kiss and it makes that stupid smacking sound. Vom.

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

    I feel a little uncomfortable about long or involved PDA regardless of who is doing it but it has to be pretty over-the-top to make me think "gross". One of the things I get irritated about when people get upset about homosexual couples is that they are thinking about those people having sex. I like to point out that if they think about that and are thinking it's "gross" then what do they think about when they see their parents, or grandparents, or other male/female couples they know? Yeah, just stop thinking about what other people are doing in the bedroom with their partner. :-)

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

    Exactly. I dont like too exagerated kissing in public (like making out). But I dont care who does it, I simply feel uncomfortable qnd its my problem not theirs. The people who say that a gay kiss is gross or not appropriate for kids its the same people who is fine seeing hetero couples kissing or even having sex in media.

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

    If you have such a strong, visceral reaction, exactly what are you afraid of? You're safer than you know.

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

    Personally I would rather NOT see any couple kissing, unless it is a quickie, Goodbye

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

    why should other people care anyways, its two peoples mouths touching

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

    Literally had a discussion with a guy friend the other day about this. Still can't explain it.

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

    I'd like to see the porn browsing history of traditional Republican politicians. How many of them oppose gay marriage, but enjoy same sex videos (either gender). I bet a lot are like that. Bunch of hypocrits. They consider same sex people in porn as jerking off material, but not as people who are deserving of love and relationships.

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

    It's a matter of perspective, men kissing grosses me out,not that I have an issue with gay guys. Women kissing I find hot, but thats just me. Who a person kisses is there own business

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

    lesbains/wlw is so fetishised today....its a whole p0rn catergory for cishet men

    Agent47
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is not right either way. Lesbians dont care to be a man's fantasy. He is homophobic towards the men and a pervert towards the women. No lesbian wants a man drooling over them, just like a straight couple don't want anyone drooling watching them kiss.. Well depends on the couple I guess

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

    To those asking 'why is my preference a problem', the issue is that NEITHER of these scenarios is FOR YOU. Lesbians kiss because they like each other. Same for gay men. Same for hetero couples. NONE of that is for you. Men like to fetishize lesbian couples which is why two women making out is hot.

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

    For the record, I understand people can't help what they are grossed out by or attracted to, but I do believe it is healthy to ask if it might be a double standard and evaluate where those feelings are coming from. Further I don't care what people think, but if they say out loud "that's gross" you will get karma'd.

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

    I personally don't mind if people think it's hot but I do have a problem with double standards and thinking others are there to entertain you

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

    Western men only think the second one is "hot" because they've been conditioned to by porn over the last fifty years. In more traditional cultures around the world, men see both as disgusting.

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

    Corporate wants you to find the difference between these two pictures. :me replacing the man that is staring at the couples: They are both the same picture.

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

    I know people who are exactly like this and claim to not be. Fetishising gay and lesbian couples is creepily common.

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

    Reminder: Lesbian realshionships are not here for men to fantasize about. I f*****g tired of men saying "wow that's hot/do you have a strap-on" like bitch, no I don't and leave me the f**k alone.

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

    Perhaps the observer is homosexual and believes that he has a better chance if more women are taken out of the "dating pool"? Less competition.

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

    Mentally I do get it and yet on a honest gut level gotta go with the red shirt. Shhhhhhs! Tell know one. I hates, hate mail.

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

    If I genuinely have that reaction but do not share it with anyone but myself, am I still wrong? For feeling what I feel?

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

    hgihfbwhbfhbahfvhasvfhkvahkfvhkevfhk (sound of me slamming my head on my keyboard)

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

    For me this is correct, I'm a straight dude, why wouldn't two women kissing be attractive?

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

    You are sexualizing 2 people who just want to love each other. You don't need to get in on that, you creep

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    JLH
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    Dude in the striped jacket got is going for gold with that wandering hand.

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    Oh right. Straight people are supposed to think 2 dudes making out is hot? Lol whatever. If not then they are a homophobe right? This dudes cartoons are stupid as f**k. Another cuck sjw

    Mewton’s Third Paw
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You sound like a sloppy redneck. If the man is supposedly straight then how can he find two women kissing to be hot? That’s literally gay. Why is it only gay when you’re looking at a man, Cletus?

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    As long as he only thinks that and not yell it. I'm straight, and I find kissing women more attractive than two men doing that. If it all goes without a double standards there' not really a problem in my opinion

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

    As long as you understand that the women kissing are not doing it for you or any man. They don't want men and are only into each other.

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    Has nothing to do with masculinity. Even women think like this.

    Samantha Lomb
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah we actually don't. The largest market for gay romance novels is straight women. We like seeing men kiss.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/what-women-want-gay-male-romance-novels/article565992/

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    This is a matter of taste. IMO. Just like I would rather enjoy seeing somebody eat ice cream than sheep brains. I don't understand why my opinion is being downvoted, am I not allowed to have a taste that is different? I feel people shoud do and love what, and who they wish, but why should my opinion of what I like, and don't like to look at offend you?

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    "My favorite part is when an image I have in my head is created almost identical," said Damien when asked to describe his favorite thing about creating art. "The hardest part is not being able to make an image as good as it is in my head. I don’t specifically like the drawing part, I like seeing an image being made. That’s why I also like printmaking. I love silkscreen printing: an entire day of making blank pages into art is extremely satisfying."

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    The artist also shared what he likes to create comics about: "In general, I like creating content on the verge of what is socially acceptable. Making images that are taboo is fun. Finding the line between what is acceptable and what some people consider to be rude or wrong."

    The artist tells us a little bit more about himself: "As said before, I work for a bank during the day. When I have some spare time, I like climbing (bouldering specifically), traveling, and enjoying good food and drinks.

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    I guess I always felt a bit like an outcast. Too normal to be part of the outcasts and too weird to be part of the normal crowd. I guess my current combination of banker/illustrator reflects this. During my teen years, I struggled to find this balance. Growing up and now being able to express a lot of things in my art makes it much easier to cope with this. I've now found the balance between being a 32-year-old creative guy and a grumpy old man at the same time and I love it."

    Domien wanted to share some important information with our readers: "Brush your teeth at least twice a day, they won't grow back and nobody likes bad breath."

    What do you think of these comics? Do you relate to them? What do you think of the issues and topics the artist touches upon? Tell us in the comments down below and don't forget to show some love to the artist!

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

    He isn't even looking at her. I'm imagining he's looking at a donkey that's out of frame.

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

    yeah. at least i can stay with my no-smile without feeling judged

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

    Can someone explain this "X is female" thing to me? Is it like "black lives matter", where it's not exclusively black lives that matter? Because that doesn't really seem to make sense here.

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