Gemma’s artistic journey into comics began by doodling cartoon images of everything that went through her mind, though she didn't publish it anywhere. However, after the artist moved to NY in 2014, Gemma revisited her cartoons and started drawing her adorable pug, Mochi, while riding the subway. At the time, the creator had no idea that her lovely drawings of Mochi would become extremely popular among dog lovers and cartoon enthusiasts who find Gemma's humorous depictions to be extremely relatable.
In a previous interview, Gemma shared people’s reactions to her comics: “A comment that I get a lot is 'Do you have cameras in my home because my dog does the exact same thing!' As it turns out, what I thought was so unique about Mochi is common in many dogs! We accidentally created a very supportive dog-loving community that has gradually grown over time.”
Over time, Gemma’s comics have evolved, and what started as hand-drawn black and white doodles now are colorful and well-developed cartoons made using a computer. Gemma also continuously adds new characters, since her comics are based on her life and their family has increased in numbers.
So, if you feel that Gemma’s content also resonated with you, don’t forget to support the artist by following her on her social media accounts.
