Fool Daily

Easter Bunny

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:51:00 +0000

This is totally out of season, but gave me a giggle today so I thought I'd share these separate comics in one post. We are approaching the Nativity Fast, I wonder if that's pagan?

[A repeat of some old favorites.]

Its that time of year...

Nothing like throwing out the baby and keeping the bathwater...

Rumors > Sources

The consequences of existing in the world...

Its all in the timing.

The Grace of God

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:35:00 +0000

I'm back with a little story about our church that I drew in 2016, and finally colored. Our family has been helping to build this church for the last seven years, and it is such a gift to see the grace of God working in our community. Please consider supporting our mission!

Drink More Water

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:11:00 +0000

[A repeat of an early favorite.]

As a Bird She Escaped

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 02:14:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

This month's Fool [ahem] Daily tells briefly the life of St. Barbara. Her story, and the miracles and legends associated with her, are pretty fantastic, so I focused on those and left out the more sordid details of her martyrdom. I have some thoughts about how this turned out and how it could be better, but I'm remembering being told that I shouldn't immediately point my audience to all the things I don't like - so I'll let it stand on its own. If anything, these comics are fun for me and perhaps I won't worry about being too critical now. An icon of St. Barbara is included below.

Naptime Envy

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 02:09:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

Trust

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:09:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

Friday Night

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 02:08:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

Apparently, this is what grown ups do on Friday night.

That Time I Dressed up as Connie Sun for a Comic Con

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 02:07:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite. With apologies to Connie Sun!]

Shining with Joy

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 02:05:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

I didn't mean to spend most of my day drawing the story of a really personal encounter with a saint. But, hey, I did, so why not be vulnerable and share it with the world, eh?

A Little Grace

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 02:03:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

Cheerful Giver

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 02:02:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

A House Blessing

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:04:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

Orthodox bless their homes each year between Theophany and the beginning of Lent. Our house blessing was yesterday, and so today's comic reflects on the sacredness of all things. "Nothing is profane except that which you profane."

Fishing

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 02:04:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

St. Simeon the God-Receiver

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:12:00 +0000

[A repeat of an old favorite.]

We love the extra-biblical backstory of St. Simeon, and I love the colors in this one.

Smelling Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:01:00 +0000

[Since this daily is mostly sitting here stagnant, I've decided to repost some of my favorites from last year's work. In the meantime, I've done a few more comics of DRAW NEAR for New Martyr Magazine.]

I don't know that storytelling is one of my better skills. So maybe this isn't a story exactly, just a collection of connected moments, perceptions, from the last few years.

Painting Sale 40% off!

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:41:00 +0000

I'm cleaning house and saving money for a summer workshop. On Etsy, use the coupon code: WORKSHOP to get 40% off until Easter. Thanks for your support!

Comics in New Martyr Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:40:00 +0000

I've fallen behind on my monthly-fool-daily, but I'm still making comics! New Martyr is a new quarterly magazine for Orthodox kids, and I've contributed a recurring comic "Draw Near" to the last two issues, as well as hidden picture puzzles. Each issue features stories and illustrations from a variety of contributors (and some kids!) relevant to the season and feasts in the church year. I was excited to draw some St. Lucia ills for the Winter edition, since we have a Lucia in our house. The next issue will arrive in time for Holy Week - so be sure to order yours!

Draw Near in the Winter 2016 issue - featuring St. Lucia Day!

A Hidden-Picture Puzzle and Recipe for the Winter 2016 Issue

Fr. Paul Drozdowski's lovely illustrations of St. Herman

So, it looks like I my daily might have become a quarterly, but I'm persisting! Thanks for checking in with me. ;)

Homeschool routine

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Back to school, but I'm determined to keep up with my monthlies! I notice beverages play a central role in many of my stories. Hmm...

Minecraft Conversations: You know what that means.

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:20:00 +0000

Today's bonus cartoon is another episode of: Minecraft Conversations.

Mine Eyes Have Seen Thy Salvation - St. Simeon

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:45:00 +0000

We love the extra-biblical backstory of St. Simeon, and I love the colors in this one.

As a Bird She Escaped - St. Barbara

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:22:00 +0000

Keep Going

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:39:00 +0000

Lent is over, bright week is passed, summer break is almost here, and I'm beginning to catch my breath. I want to get these going again, but I think want to maintain better quality than my last few comics. So I'm giving myself a generous time frame - I'm thinking a monthly comic. Stay tuned for something new by the end of May!

Rethinking

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:17:00 +0000

Alas, I'm not able to keep up with the daily comic, and do it well, at this point. I think close to 60 comics in a little over 2 months was a good effort, and I feel good about that. I'm rethinking how I'll proceed, and I'll be back soon!

But the Hardest Part

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:55:00 +0000

If you can resist the oreos, maybe you can resist that guy who's got it coming.

Tempation is everywhere

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:49:00 +0000

...even in Oreos.