Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 1, No. 19

“Neo – Dullard”

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 16

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Music festivals are a non-issue in Melbourne in extended COVID lockdown. But I wrote this in mid-2018 and hmm.. I still don’t see why pill-testing or safe, public injection rooms are a problem. I don’t even use drugs. I’m honestly baffled at the argument(s) against.

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 15

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Also, mid 2021 in Melbourne COVID lockdown. Drinking a bit more than usual. Noticed the divisiive red vs. white (‘us’ vs. ‘them’) nature of wine choices and decided to explore it in a hyper-sensitive manner.

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 14

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Concept goes back several years, but only wrote and inked it in mid-2021. Tempted to stretch the concept to three panels, but seemed unnecessary.

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 13

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‘Real Aussies’ is a theme for which I wrote three scripts, but only used the 2nd take. A different perspective on the exclusive, narrow, nationalistic thing.

I wrote and coloured this back in 2018, but it takes me ages to publish digitally.

(My art style has nothing in common with Indigenous Australian art, in case you are wondering – or are inclined to accuse others of cultural appropriation. I typically use lines, dots and colours in a free-form style and with zero symbolism – which is completely different than rich, symbolic story-telling. Just thought I’d mention.)

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 12

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This is the final cat comic that I prepared. I wrote this in early 2019, but kept it on the back burner of ‘Neo Dullard’.
(These are kitten stickers that I found at a local dollar store. I coloured these backgrounds with coloured pencil. The handwriting is my own because I dislike typeface. The comic strip is very personal, so it must be hand-lettered, of course. Each panel takes many hours to digitise and colour-correct. This three-panel comic strip was at least 20 hours of digital work.)

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 11

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I created this comic about 12 months previously, but I kept it in the pile of outtakes. I hesitated to publish it because I wanted to gauge the response with my (male and female) friends.
The idea is to explore an alternate, less-spoken view of baby showers specifically and maternity in general.
To have a dialogue about the less-flattering responsibilities of parenthood, perhaps from a younger Gen-Y perspective. To explore the variation of lifestyle as an open, choose-your-own-adventure.. and not as a conservative, traditional, way-of-Australian-life. We make a decision to procreate.. or not.

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 10

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I created this as an antidote to the 24-hour news addiction. The constant compulsion to check for news updates 100 times a day.
I wouldn’t necessarily support the saying ‘ignorance is bliss’, but disconnecting from the constant news flurry is beneficial for mental health.

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 9

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Another cat monologue. I held onto this comic for almost 6 months, waiting for Melbourne COVID restrictions to ease. Extreme social distancing measures were enforced, so no one was having house parties.
And then I published the comic on Instagram and it was a massive success!
No, not really.. I think about 5 people liked it. But ah well, I amuse myself.

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 8

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Yes, I realise that USB thumb drives are passé now. But 10 years ago is.. retro?
At any rate, I guess taking pictures is just some silly thing that we do with our hands. A nervous habit?

Neo_Dullard comic, Batch 3, No. 7

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A semi-political cartoon in troubling times.