Bored Panda reached out to Jeff to learn more about him and his creative process. He told us that he initially worked as an artist in an ed-tech company while simultaneously creating "My Name Jeff." "However, life got busier, and I had to pause my comics. Since then, I've transitioned into a UI/UX designer. In my spare time, I find joy in pencil sketches and immerse myself in video games."
Jeff shared with us that he initially ventured into creating "My Name Jeff" comics as a way to transition from traditional to digital art. "Growing up, I was fascinated by comics from DC and Marvel but lacked the skills to create something similar at the time. So, I started with simple, exaggerated jokes inspired by my own childhood experiences. I began posting them online almost as a personal experiment, not expecting much of a response.
To my surprise, people started reading and enjoying them. It was a humble beginning, but the feedback was encouraging. Occasionally, I would receive direct messages from readers saying things like, 'This made my day; thank you.' Such heartfelt responses were immensely rewarding and inspired me to continue sharing my comics."
"What started as a personal journey to improve my digital art skills evolved into a means of connecting with others through humor and nostalgia. Each comic became a way to reminisce about moments from my past in a light-hearted and exaggerated manner, resonating with readers who shared similar experiences. The joy of bringing a smile to someone's face, even momentarily, became the driving force behind my comics, turning a simple hobby into a passion project."
Jeff does not create "My Name Jeff" anymore and is not planning to return to comics at the moment. "Currently, I'm fully immersed in my role as a UI/UX designer, which keeps me quite occupied. Finding time to create comics has been challenging lately. However, I do hold onto the hope that someday in the future, I'll be able to return to it. The joy of storytelling through comics is something I cherish, and I envision a time when I can pursue creative projects again."
