Given the chance, Bored Panda reached out to Martin Rosner once again! Rosner, who has built a name for himself with his funny and downright sarcastic comics, shared some new insights into his journey as an artist.
When asked about how he started his journey as an artist, Martin explained to us, "My journey as an artist, honestly, was less of a premeditated decision and more of a stumble upon a passion. I've always been a creative soul, fond of doodling, scribbling, and drawing in my spare time." He described his approach to comics as an extension of his desire for expression, stating, "Comics felt like a natural and appealing way to put my inner world on paper and share it with others."
Explaining his process when creating a new comic strip, the artist described it as a puzzle-solving endeavor. "The first piece is often an idea or a sentiment, something I've been thinking about or something that's resonated with me. Then it's about constructing a narrative around that concept," he shared. Rosner then sketches initial ideas and lines of dialogue, before finding the twist or punchline to add humor to.
Martin also shared with us a moment when his comics served as a personal mental health tool. He recalled a time when he was feeling low and drained and created a comic strip about Pokémon, specifically one where the trainer's Pokémon Charmander evolves into something completely unexpected (in the case of a comic - another Pokémon named Krabby), the metaphor behind it being the fact that sometimes you turn into something you yourself couldn't predict. "The reception to that comic was so heartfelt and supportive, it really helped me during a tough time. Krabby in that comic was meant to represent that sometimes we change due to the pressure from other people, " he said.
When it came to talking about the future topics he'd like to explore in his comics, the artist expressed an interest in a certain topic that has been on his mind for a while now. "As for topics I'd like to explore, I've always been interested in the concept of resilience - how we bounce back from hardships and how that shapes us. I haven't quite found the right way to approach it yet (given my content and how usually I portray my characters), but I'm excited to delve into it when I'll figure it out in my own head first."
