Artist Shares His Comics And The Original Photos That Inspired Him To Draw Them

Animals are the best inspiration.

Damjan

• Published in Cartoons / Anime
• February 8, 2022

Divyansh Sikka, also known as "that_doodleguy," is a versatile artist from Delhi, India. He is a filmmaker, photographer, and graphic designer at the same time, and it is hard to say what he is best at.

He draws these adorable animal comics based on super cute animal photos. He gives the photos a little backstory, and they are so heartwarming and wholesome.

There is no violence, no foul language. They are a sight for sore eyes.

They are something we all need to rest from the hectic day we had. What makes them wonderful is that he also shares the original photos that inspired him to make each comic.

They give us an insight into his creative process. Sikka has been fascinated by wildlife since he was a child.

Whenever he came across a unique picture of an animal, he used to wonder how that photograph was taken. "So it came to me one morning, why not use my love for doodling and create a wholesome backstory to these pictures. And I have not stopped since!"

And we are so glad he decided to pursue this. We've chosen 30 of his most adorable comics, and we know you are going to love them.

1. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

2. Just believe in yourself

3. Can i take your picture?

4. This is fun!

5. Ah, it is snowing. Better than perfect!

6. Everyone loves butterflies...

7. I would hold you in my arms forever...

8. Awww. So sweet...

9. "You are one of us now". That's all we need to hear to be happy...

“Ever since I was a kid, I'd look for comic strips in the newspaper and that is how I discovered Garfield. I would go to my local library and rent all Garfield editions and read them over and over again.

Then, more recently, I was introduced to Poorly Drawn Lines and Sarah Anderson Comics on Instagram and I love them too.”

10. Cuddling is awesome.

11. Thank you, my baby.

12. Enjoying flowers...

13. So sleepy all of a sudden.

14. Raining flowers...

15. Cloud Nine

16. Feeling much better now

17. Sup?

18. Showing off

These were my inspiration to start drawing my comics. I used to draw only funny comics at first with animals as the main characters because I found it easier to use them to express my thoughts.

I started making wholesome comics because that was an escape for me from all the worries in these covid times. I love wildlife photography and I wanted to somehow combine that with my comics, so I can also promote these wonderful wildlife photographers who put in so much effort to capture the perfect moment.

19. Big smile for grandma

20. Pure magic

21. Just me, myself, and I

22. Now I am beautiful.

23. A dog with a plan...

24. Give me a hug, buddy.

25. Self-confidence booster

26. Oh, that's so sweet.

27. Just keep hugging...

28. So happy you like it!

29. Enjoy the silence...

30. Felling good, looking good

Well, these comics are adorable. And they prove, once again, that nature is the best inspiration.

We hope the artist will continue to create comics because they all convey a message of friendship, and that’s what we need in this crazy and hectic world, full of ugly images of violence and hostilities.

Damjan