Once again, Bored Panda reached out to Paul, the artist behind the "Psycho Suzanne" comics. Paul's signature style of hilarity and relatability has garnered a substantial following, and his views on the creative process, the impact of his work, his future plans, and his interests outside of drawing have all come to the fore in the chat we had recently.
When asked about how he discovered his unique artistic style, Paul replied, "Style is not an objective in itself. It always serves a purpose. Mine’s to make people blow air through their nose as they look at their phone while pooping. I think my drawings reflect that." His playful and down-to-earth approach to his art is an integral part of what makes his comics so engaging.
In terms of the influence his work has on others, Paul shared, "As a reader, I like content I can relate to. I think my audience does the same with my comics. I create a bit of pleasant nonsense in an ocean of unpleasant nonsense. When I read « I like hanging out with my friends » or « I like cheese » on a dating app profile, I know I can’t be the only one to find it ridiculous. I ask my readers « Have you seen this s**t? » and usually, they have." His ability to connect with readers through shared experiences and observations is a key aspect of his success.
As for future goals, Paul expressed a desire for more collaboration: "Creating a webcomic is a lonely journey, but I love teamwork. I already did some collaborative comics (@mydadisdracula, @afterdeathcomics, @pierremortel, etc) and I want to do more! An ultimate goal of mine would be to do a comic with @extrafabulous_comics, if I ever have the balls to ask him."
In addition to his passion for comics, Paul also enjoys other creative pursuits, including game design. He shared, "I designed a board game, « the Cult », in which players are a team of judges whose role is to find traitors in a post-apocalyptic colony and decide whether the accused is to be executed or freed. For now, it’s still in the « I play it with my friends while we drink wine and beer » phase. I hope I’ll get it published someday but, I’ll be honest, I suck at making things happen." His creative talents evidently extend beyond the realm of comics, even if the board game is still in its early stages.
