Kris Black
@krisblack.com
Visual Designer, Author, & Cartoonist
Illustration — https://krisblack.com
Design — https://kris.black
Blog — https://writedrawcode.com
Illustration — https://krisblack.com
Design — https://kris.black
Blog — https://writedrawcode.com
Happy Anniversary to my wife of 25 years!
October 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Happy Anniversary to my wife of 25 years!
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a galactic mic drop from Jane
Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
October 6, 2025 at 3:48 AM
a galactic mic drop from Jane
When you're at a crossroad and don't know which way to go what do you do? Me? I run in circles in the middle of the intersection. You?
October 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
When you're at a crossroad and don't know which way to go what do you do? Me? I run in circles in the middle of the intersection. You?
Fasting is Hard
Day 3 of fasting from from dinner the previous night to lunch the next day. I'm a snacker, and not snacking at night before going to bed has proven to be the hardest things I've done all week.
https://www.writedrawcode.com/now/fasting-is-hard
Day 3 of fasting from from dinner the previous night to lunch the next day. I'm a snacker, and not snacking at night before going to bed has proven to be the hardest things I've done all week.
https://www.writedrawcode.com/now/fasting-is-hard
September 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Fasting is Hard
Day 3 of fasting from from dinner the previous night to lunch the next day. I'm a snacker, and not snacking at night before going to bed has proven to be the hardest things I've done all week.
https://www.writedrawcode.com/now/fasting-is-hard
Day 3 of fasting from from dinner the previous night to lunch the next day. I'm a snacker, and not snacking at night before going to bed has proven to be the hardest things I've done all week.
https://www.writedrawcode.com/now/fasting-is-hard
Getting to the gym is sometimes harder than the workouts.
September 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Getting to the gym is sometimes harder than the workouts.
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1. Trump threatened every hospital that provides gender affirming care to transgender youth.
Many complied and shut down their programs.
Boston Children's Hospital didn't. They fought back and kept providing care.
And now, they just beat Trump in court.
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Many complied and shut down their programs.
Boston Children's Hospital didn't. They fought back and kept providing care.
And now, they just beat Trump in court.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Boston Children’s Fights Back For Trans Kids: Judge Quashes Trump Subpoena
Around 2,000 BCH employees and untold numbers of patients were targeted by the DOJ. A judge just told them, “No.”
www.erininthemorning.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
1. Trump threatened every hospital that provides gender affirming care to transgender youth.
Many complied and shut down their programs.
Boston Children's Hospital didn't. They fought back and kept providing care.
And now, they just beat Trump in court.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Many complied and shut down their programs.
Boston Children's Hospital didn't. They fought back and kept providing care.
And now, they just beat Trump in court.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
I made my first ever comic. It's small, some would even say it's tiny, but it's a monumental feat for me. All I've ever wanted was make a comic since I bought my first one in 1989. I finally did it.
July 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I made my first ever comic. It's small, some would even say it's tiny, but it's a monumental feat for me. All I've ever wanted was make a comic since I bought my first one in 1989. I finally did it.
I have 12 samples of dirt from various parts of my yard to send to Clemson University to hopefully figure out what I need to put in my lawn to get my centipede grass to grow better.
July 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I have 12 samples of dirt from various parts of my yard to send to Clemson University to hopefully figure out what I need to put in my lawn to get my centipede grass to grow better.
I've come to realize I don't like group events in loud restaurants. Probably because I can't hear anyone well enough to carry on a conversation. Also probably because I'm older and less tolerant of being around people.
July 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I've come to realize I don't like group events in loud restaurants. Probably because I can't hear anyone well enough to carry on a conversation. Also probably because I'm older and less tolerant of being around people.
Anyone majoring in #ComicsStudies for a Master’s or PhD degree? I’m interested in pursuing this degree. Share why you love it, what career you may be transitioning from, and if your research has a unique spin or view point.
#comicstheory #comicseducation #comicsineducation
#comicstheory #comicseducation #comicsineducation
July 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Anyone majoring in #ComicsStudies for a Master’s or PhD degree? I’m interested in pursuing this degree. Share why you love it, what career you may be transitioning from, and if your research has a unique spin or view point.
#comicstheory #comicseducation #comicsineducation
#comicstheory #comicseducation #comicsineducation
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Know your rights before you hit the streets. Peaceful protest is protected — but only if you know how to protect yourself legally. Read, share, and stay safe.
June 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Know your rights before you hit the streets. Peaceful protest is protected — but only if you know how to protect yourself legally. Read, share, and stay safe.
Fantasy Map for Web Designers
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’s posted on my portfolio website. The idea is to show the different paths someone can take to get to the same destination. I came up with the idea…
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’s posted on my portfolio website. The idea is to show the different paths someone can take to get to the same destination. I came up with the idea…
Fantasy Map for Web Designers
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’s posted on my portfolio website. The idea is to show the different paths someone can take to get to the same destination. I came up with the idea to draw a fantasy map. I’m pretty sure it’s because I started a re-watch of the extended editions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy the week I worked on this illustration.
writedrawcode.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Fantasy Map for Web Designers
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’s posted on my portfolio website. The idea is to show the different paths someone can take to get to the same destination. I came up with the idea…
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’s posted on my portfolio website. The idea is to show the different paths someone can take to get to the same destination. I came up with the idea…
David Wiesner’s Best Page Layouts
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs, was reviewed. I was intrigued by Wiesner’s use of comic book style panels, and how the pigs “escaped” their story to the space between pages. Similar to…
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs, was reviewed. I was intrigued by Wiesner’s use of comic book style panels, and how the pigs “escaped” their story to the space between pages. Similar to…
David Wiesner’s Best Page Layouts
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs, was reviewed. I was intrigued by Wiesner’s use of comic book style panels, and how the pigs “escaped” their story to the space between pages. Similar to breaking the proverbial fourth wall, but in this instance, only within the confines of other storybooks.
writedrawcode.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
David Wiesner’s Best Page Layouts
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs, was reviewed. I was intrigued by Wiesner’s use of comic book style panels, and how the pigs “escaped” their story to the space between pages. Similar to…
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs, was reviewed. I was intrigued by Wiesner’s use of comic book style panels, and how the pigs “escaped” their story to the space between pages. Similar to…
@robliefeld.bsky.social I just wanted to say your podcast brings me lots of joy to listen to. Your positivity and love for comics is infectious and has really helped me figure things out for myself. Thanks for what you do and keep it up.
P.S. I really wish you were active on Bluesky.
P.S. I really wish you were active on Bluesky.
May 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
@robliefeld.bsky.social I just wanted to say your podcast brings me lots of joy to listen to. Your positivity and love for comics is infectious and has really helped me figure things out for myself. Thanks for what you do and keep it up.
P.S. I really wish you were active on Bluesky.
P.S. I really wish you were active on Bluesky.
I think it’s safe to say Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is my John Wayne
April 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I think it’s safe to say Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is my John Wayne
If you're a Marvel enthusiast or someone who stands against the unfair treatment of individuals, I urge you to at least check out the video for this Kickstarter project, "Stan Lee: The Final Chapter." You can find it at www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
April 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If you're a Marvel enthusiast or someone who stands against the unfair treatment of individuals, I urge you to at least check out the video for this Kickstarter project, "Stan Lee: The Final Chapter." You can find it at www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
From Spider-man to Building Websites: My Creative Evolution
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred your favorite web-slinger of course, and his two best friends—Firestar and Ice-man. I wanted to be Spider-man so bad. I loved…
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred your favorite web-slinger of course, and his two best friends—Firestar and Ice-man. I wanted to be Spider-man so bad. I loved…
From Spider-man to Building Websites: My Creative Evolution
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred your favorite web-slinger of course, and his two best friends—Firestar and Ice-man. I wanted to be Spider-man so bad. I loved Spidey. Still do. Intro to Comics When I was in middle school I bought my first comic book that started my obsession and collecting of comics, …
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March 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
From Spider-man to Building Websites: My Creative Evolution
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred your favorite web-slinger of course, and his two best friends—Firestar and Ice-man. I wanted to be Spider-man so bad. I loved…
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred your favorite web-slinger of course, and his two best friends—Firestar and Ice-man. I wanted to be Spider-man so bad. I loved…
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Instagram and Facebook websites deleting my back button history in my browser is asshole design in its purest form.
February 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Instagram and Facebook websites deleting my back button history in my browser is asshole design in its purest form.
I like to randomly ask my wife every few weeks if she would like to go to blockbuster and rent a movie.
January 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I like to randomly ask my wife every few weeks if she would like to go to blockbuster and rent a movie.
John Williams was 45 years old in 1977. He had already had a long, successful career in Hollywood, and was raising three kids on his own after his wife died. Then he became mega-famous. His story gives me hope for a middle-aged creator.
December 19, 2024 at 3:49 PM
John Williams was 45 years old in 1977. He had already had a long, successful career in Hollywood, and was raising three kids on his own after his wife died. Then he became mega-famous. His story gives me hope for a middle-aged creator.
Finally, after 35 years I’ve completed my collection of @toddmcfarlane.bsky.social Amazing Spider-man. I purchased ASM #315 this morning from my local comic shop.
December 8, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Finally, after 35 years I’ve completed my collection of @toddmcfarlane.bsky.social Amazing Spider-man. I purchased ASM #315 this morning from my local comic shop.
Look at me trying to be all Instagram-ish circa 2012, photographing my fancy coffee drink. I fooled you though—it’s actually a vegan hot chocolate.
December 7, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Look at me trying to be all Instagram-ish circa 2012, photographing my fancy coffee drink. I fooled you though—it’s actually a vegan hot chocolate.
Well, @disneyplustr.bsky.social did it. They made a fun live-action Star Wars show for kids as much as it is for adults. #SkeletonCrew is so much fun. I love the kids’ acting, special effects, props, sets, costumes, and creatures (or do you call them aliens in the SW universe?)
December 4, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Well, @disneyplustr.bsky.social did it. They made a fun live-action Star Wars show for kids as much as it is for adults. #SkeletonCrew is so much fun. I love the kids’ acting, special effects, props, sets, costumes, and creatures (or do you call them aliens in the SW universe?)
@khalidbirdsong.bsky.social have you written a post (E.g. Substack) about your new venture into caricatures? I’m interested to know you got into it as I’m thinking about getting back to do some myself.
November 30, 2024 at 7:58 PM
@khalidbirdsong.bsky.social have you written a post (E.g. Substack) about your new venture into caricatures? I’m interested to know you got into it as I’m thinking about getting back to do some myself.