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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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    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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    #19

    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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    #20

    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

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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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    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

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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

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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

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    #47

    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

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    Diary

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    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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    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

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    #56

    It Felt Important Before I Forgot It

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    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

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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

    #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.