Orcapod Comics

Comics, art and musings by Katie Orcutt © 2016

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thank you for the direction

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Creative Direction 101

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Here’s my comic for the Dirty Diamonds Vol. 8 - SEX!

Little bit of history on this comic; when I agreed to be a contributor, I had a different idea from the one you see now. “Sex at 20 vs Sex at 30″ - it was to be light and funny, similar to the work I usually create. Two weeks before submission, while I was still traveling in the Philippines, my personal life was completely turned upside down and I found myself heartbroken (again). I had no idea how I would summon the strength to make this comic. I wanted to quit. Then came a flood of support from the two publishers (Kelly and Claire - you are actual superheroes) - I scrapped my original idea and came up with something to reflect my current feelings. I spent a few days working at the lovely Blue Sky Center in the rural town of New Cuyama and, using an entire notepad of post-its, wrote and re-wrote this story until it accurately captured what was in my heart. Many tears and lots of edits later, this 3-page diddy emerged. A very personal comic to me indeed. My hope is that whomever is reading this can relate and find some comfort here.

Oh hopeless romantic, you are not alone.

(Please note this comic is NSFW and rated R for sexual content)

Check it out here;

https://orcfits.tumblr.com/post/162962125976/heres-my-comic-for-the-dirty-diamonds-vol-8

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Feb 1, 2017

This is my first time doing the annual comic challenge! It happened to fall at a time where a perfect storm of events made my whole day feel flooded with grief. That kind of depression is pretty unusual for me, but maybe it makes for good comics?

Anyway... enjoy a glimpse into my life!

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I couldn’t sit by without giving the world Huggy Bear when we need it most. <3

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This one goes out to dogs - the independent, hard-boiled egg types.

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My piece for the Harry Potter show at Gamma Ray tonight <3

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Surprise! I’ll be at Jet City Comic Con in Tacoma this weekend! Come buy stuff and say hi

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I live for my mothers approval (she’s quite generous with it)

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We haven’t seen sun here in Seattle for about 2 weeks. Did you know that depression is a symptom of a vitamin D deficiency? Take your vitamins!!

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Barb doll in da house!  These will be for sale at the end of the month, but if you’re in Seattle you can pick one up at Gamma Ray Games! Should I make more characters?  Who do you want a paper doll of?

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To Gizmo;

Thank you for being the ultimate companion and most profound teacher. You gave me a lifetime of limitless inspiration, loyalty and love. Thank you for holding on long enough to see 40 states & 6 provinces with me. I know it wasn't always easy for you, but I will forever cherish the year we had. You've guided me so well throughout my 20s, showing me how to grow and become a better human every day, that I can't imagine 30 without you... but maybe you always knew I was meant to start this new chapter alone.

I love you, my wise hairy little Buddha.

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Most of us view our pet like it's a child. But unlike a parent, a pet owner is bestowed a tragic gift; we are allowed to peer through the eyes of God as we watch our beloved cycle through an entire life. The resilient, bursting enthusiasm of youth is met with the calm reserve of middle age, that eventually creeps and slows to a pace of fragility.

There is stillness... until there is nothing but silence. 🍂

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Buy the book online today and find out what happened

http://orcapod.bigcartel.com

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camping is fun

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just all of the nature.

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But seriously, why are trucks so dumb now?!