Bored Panda reached out to Rose Anne Prevec to learn more about the inspiration and creative process behind her comics. The artist shared that she's a big fan of British comedy, particularly its self-deprecating humor and deadpan delivery, which may influence her art. "Or it may be all the Herman and Peanuts cartoons I read during my childhood."
Many of Prevec's strips seem to play with the absurdity of everyday life, so we're curious whether her ideas come from real situations or if they're purely imaginative. "Most of my cartoons are drawn from life and then taken to extremes or put into the mouths of wild animals. That’s where the imagination kicks in," the artist responded. "Still, I’ve been surprised, delighted, and comforted to discover how many feelings, absurd conversations, and awkward moments in my life resonate with other people."
The characters in Prevec's comics often have very subtle expressions, reflecting her belief that deadpan humor requires understatement. As she explains, "I want the caption or the situation to deliver the joke. When I’ve experimented with more expressive faces, googly eyes for example, it always feels like I’m hitting people over the head with the joke – it’s just too much."
If Prevec could collaborate with any comic artist, she would find it hard to choose just one. "There are SO many single-panel cartoonists that I admire, it is hard to name just one. I would love an opportunity to work with Rosemary Mosco, a science communicator, whose cartoons of the natural world are funny, educational, and beautiful too."
You can see more of Rose Anne Prevec's work on Instagram and her website!
