Brian Gordon chose to be a cartoonist when he was in kindergarten. While his classmates dreamed of being superheroes or princesses, Gordon stuck to his goal with determination: "My classmates had equally unrealistic life goals, like becoming superheroes or princesses, but I was more tenacious."
As a parent, Gordon finds most of his inspiration for his work from his daily interactions with his own children. "My comics are largely inspired by my struggles as a parent, my fascination with technology, science and all things geeky. Oh, and a constant, crushing wave of self-doubt and anxiety. That’s a big source of inspiration, too."
When it comes to inspirations,Gordon looks up to Charles Schulz, Bill Watterson, and Berkeley Breathed as major influences. The artist shared that when he first saw a Far Side cartoon, it was like discovering the Beatles for a musician. He thought it was incredibly funny and mind-blowing.
For artists, there are both enjoyable parts and tough bits. Gordon's challenge is not repeating himself. According to the artist, his kids often do things that drive him crazy, and it's hard to keep finding new ways to joke about the same old stuff.
