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Rachael Smith
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Award-winning comic creator.
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Nap Comix #368

This is one of my favourites in a while.
Shares appreciated :)

Read all the Nap Comix episodes (for free) here: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...

#napcomix
Panel 1) Henry and Rachael in bed reading with toast and milk Panel 2) Henry on his scooter outside. Rachael walking next to him Panel 3) Henry on an indoor playground, Rachael watching him on the slide Panel 4) Henry and Rachael playing a gashapon machine together Panel 5) They won! Panel 6) Rachael and Henry sitting at a booth. They are playing with the toy from the gashapon machine along with other toys. Books are on the table too. Panel 7) Rachael and Henry on their way back home. Henry napping. Panel 8) Rachael and Henry singing together while Rachael makes tea. Panel 9) Same shot, daddy shouting hello offscreen Panel 10) Rob holding Henry in foreground. Rachael smiling in bg Rob: Hey buddy! Did you have a nice day? Panel 11) Same shot, Rachael looks...not happy. Henry: No.
January 29, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Reposted by Rachael Smith
jameelawahlgren.bsky.social
Time for my semi annual reshare of this starter pack of ADs who hire artists!

If you're an AD who regularly hires/commissions artists for commercial work and want to be added lmk.

go.bsky.app/RSV4VwA
January 27, 2026 at 11:13 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
The Cartoonist Cooperative have decided that Hourly Comics Day should be on the 8th Feb rather than the 1st to better observe the start of the USA's Black History Month. This is super cool and I'm all for it, BUT... (1/?)
January 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #367

Is this really the same child??

Read all the Nap Comix episodes (for free) here: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...

#napcomix
Panel 1) Caption: 6pm Panel 2) It's tea time, Henry is eating with Rachael at the table. Rachael is reading a book to him. Rachael: “I'm so glad I have my old best friend back”, said Bird- Panel 3) Close up on Henry Henry: Mummy, you are my best friend. Panel 4) Rachael and Henry. Rachael: Aw, Henry! You're my best friend too, baby! Panel 5) Caption: 8pm Panel 6) Henry is on the floor kicking his legs and screaming. Rachael: Henry, I just need you to put your pyjama bottoms on... Henry: NO MUMMY GO AWAY!! NO MUMMY! NO MUMMY! GO AWAY!!!
January 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Delighted to announce I'll be a guest at the London Comic Con Spring on 28th Feb-1st Mar 2026. Info here: www.londoncomicconspring.com

I've a few others confirmed that I've put on my website: www.rachaelsmith.org/events

Come see me if you can! 🙂

R xxx
London Comic Con Spring 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2026 London Olympia
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Reposted by Rachael Smith
seanedmund.bsky.social
Good question, little billboard
A billboard advert that says "Men, why are you" and a tube train covering the rest of the words. The advert is for testosterone supplements for men, though that isn't clear in the photo but would be familiar to anyone who uses the tube at the moment.
January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
@hamishsteele.bsky.social Hi Hamish! You probably get these sorts of messages all the time but I wanted to let you know that me and Henry, my 3 year old, LOVE LOVE LOVE Go-Man! Henry wanted me to read the first volume 4 times yesterday and he LOVES Okidoki so much! We can't wait for volume 2! xxxx
January 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #366

#napcomix
Panel 1) Rachael walking down the road. Barky (a big black imaginary dog) is following her. Barky: Next month is when you were supposed to have your second baby. Panel 2) Rachael has entered a supermarket and is getting a basket. Barky: Next month is when you were supposed to have your second baby. Panel 3) Rachael is walking down the aisles, picking up some fruit. Barky: Next month is when you were supposed to have your second baby. Rachael: *sigh* Is this your whole bit? You just say the same thing over and over? Panel 4) Barky: You are on the verge of tears in the middle of Waitrose. Rachael: I DIDN'T SAY IT WASN'T WORKING.
January 22, 2026 at 8:38 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Just applied for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social in November and have, rather confidently, also booked my hotel. It's my fave show, folks! Do check out tickets if you like comics and joy: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com (also the design art this year is very cool - lookit the spooky horse!)
Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival
www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #365

This song makes me tap my toes.

#napcomix
Panel 1) Rachael and Henry are hanging out together listening to music. Henry is drawing. Caption: I put on a 'They Might Be Giants (for kids)' playlist. We love it. Speaker: The potato chips, That you took from the bag, And gave to the dog, To deliver to the mouse, So the mouse would not eat yoooo-oooo-oooouuuuu Panel 2) Caption: It was on for a while though and after a bit they played a song that wasn't technically 'for kids' (but was still awesome). Speaker: I'm your only friend, I'm not your only friend, But I'm a little glowing friend, But really I'm not actually your friend, But I am... Henry: Mummy what is this song? Panel 3) Rachael: Oh! It's called 'Birdhouse In Your Soul'. Henry, this is actually one of mummy's favourite songs ever! Henry: Oh! Panel 4) They both listen for a little bit. Speaker: Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch Who watches over you Make a little birdhouse in your soul Not to put too fine a point on it: Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet Make a little birdhouse in your soul... Panel 5) Henry: Mummy? This song is one of my favourites too. Panel 6) Rachael and Henry hug while they listen to the song.
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
My pal Sandra has just launched a new podcast and it's just full to the brim with joy! Please give it a listen :)
multitudespodcast.bsky.social We Contain Multitudes podcast @multitudespodcast.bsky.social · 17d
✨✨✨GLITTER CANNON DEPLOYED✨✨✨

S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!

with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲

Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!

Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!

Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...

Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
Premee Mohamed - The Bugge (We Contain Multitudes 1)
Premee nerds out about a beloved (and well-used!) collection.
www.theincomparable.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #364

No, mummy.

#napcomix
Panel 1) Henry is drawing and Rachael is watching him. Henry: And dis is da four wheels of da car... Rachael: Amazing! Panel 2) Henry: An dis is da 'spenshun* and dis is da exhaust. *suspension Panel 3) Henry: An dis is da OTHER exhaust on da FRONT Rachael: Wow...TWO exhausts? Panel 4) Rachael: That sounds...EXHAUSTING! Henry: (interrupting) No, mummy. Panel 5) Rachael: Right. Henry: No. Rachael: OK.
January 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #363

At least he's trying I guess.

Please vote for Nap Comix in the Broken Frontier Awards here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
Panel 1) Rachael and Henry walking down a path. Henry is on his scooter. Panel 2) Someone walks past them, they are listening to something on their headphones. Henry: NO! NO GO AWAY! Panel 3) Rachael: Hey, bud, we can't speak to folks like that! Panel 4) Rachael: They have as much right to be on this path as we d- Panel 5) Henry: GO AWAY...PLEASE! Rachael: Mate...
January 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Reposted by Rachael Smith
brokenfrontier.bsky.social
Vote now in the Broken Frontier Awards 2025! Nominees for 'Best Webcomic' include projects from @krentable.bsky.social @rachaelsmith.bsky.social @evegwood.com @spiremint.bsky.social Safaa Odah and Paul Schroeder. #BFAwards25

Vote online here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
Art from those nominated in the Best Webcomic Award in the 2025 Broken Frontier Awards. Nominees include: Cartoonists for Gaza (Organised by Krent Able and Rachael Ball, multiple creators) Nap Comix (Rachael Smith) Ruin of the House of the Divine Visage (Eve & Spire Greenwood) Safaa and the Tent (Safaa Odah’s Instagram reportage from Gaza) (Safaa Odah) Schroeder’s Ahoy (Paul Schroeder)
January 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Nap Comix #362

Cool stones!
This one may be easier to read on Webtoon: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...

Nap Comix is up for a Broken Frontier Award! Please consider voting for it in the Best Webcomic catergory: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...

Thank you! x
Nap Comix #362 Panel 1) Rachael and Henry are walking in a park. Rachael: OK, Henry, let's head home now, eh? I'm hungry for lunch! Are you? Henry: Mummy, look, a stone! Panel 2) Rachael looks at the stone in Henry's hands. Henry: His name is ta-ta! Rachael: Yeah, that's a cool stone, bud. Henry: I keep him in my pocket... Rachael: Sure, OK. Shall we keep moving? Panel 3) Henry is deciding which pocket to put the stone in. Henry: I put him in dis pocket... Henry: No...DIS pocket... Henry: Maybe how about just HOLD him. Panel 4) Rachael: OK, sweetheart, you hold him while we walk home now. Henry: OK, mummy. Rachael: Good job. Panel 5) Henry: Mummy, look, another stone! Rachael: Um... Panel 6) Pull out to reveal they are on a path with like, ten million stones. Henry: His name is pee-pee. Panel 7) Close on Rachael's face. She is looking tired and worried. Henry: (offscreen) I put him in...DIS pocket...no...DIS pocket...no...
January 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
I don't know if Avery Hill are just being very humble here just talking about their creators but they themselves are up for BEST PUBLISHER! HELLO? That's amazing, folks! xxx
averyhill.bsky.social Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 25d
The @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Awards are open for voting and we're very pleased to say that we've got some noms! Congrats to @donyatodd.bsky.social @paulcornell.bsky.social @rachaelsmith.bsky.social for The Witch's Egg and Who Killed Nessie? noms!
Vote here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Exciting news!

Nap Comix is up for a Broken Frontier (@brokenfrontier.bsky.social) Award for best webcomic!

Please consider voting for me at the link in this article: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...

Thank you so much! xxx
January 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Reposted by Rachael Smith
averyhill.bsky.social
The @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Awards are open for voting and we're very pleased to say that we've got some noms! Congrats to @donyatodd.bsky.social @paulcornell.bsky.social @rachaelsmith.bsky.social for The Witch's Egg and Who Killed Nessie? noms!
Vote here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
January 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
HOLY COW! Look who is up for best webcomic!!!! (spoilers: it me! Please vote for Nap Comix!)
January 6, 2026 at 9:49 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #361

Hello friends!
Just a note to say the Nap Comix schedule will be changing to every Tuesday and Thursday moving forward. This is due to me getting a couple other projects done as well as getting the Nap Comix book ready to print and ship this Summer.
Much love! xxx

#napcomix
Panel 1) Caption: On a Christmas Trail at a local deer park, Step Into Christmas was playing on a loop on a particular pathway. Henry: (dancing) I am dancing! Rachael: Awesome! Panel 2) Henry: Mummy, YOU dance! Rachael: Oh! Uh...OK! Panel 3) Rachael dancing. Panel 4) Henry: Mummy, stop dancing! No! Rachael: Right. OK.
January 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
My friend @rileysilverman.bsky.social has an amazing comic in this horror anthology that I would REALLY LIKE TO READ AND OWN PLEASE! So give it some love if you're able: www.kickstarter.com/projects/slo...
Horror Not Hate
An anti-fascist, anti-hate anthology of horror comics and art supporting LGBTQIA+ and Immigrant rights!
www.kickstarter.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Hi friends!
Nap Comix will return on Tuesday 6th January and the update schedule will change to every Tuesday+Thursday. This is due to me getting a couple other comics projects done and getting the Nap Comix book ready to ship this Summer. Thank you so so much for your support.
Much love,
Rachael xx
Nap Comix will return: 6th Jan!
December 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Oh! I just got a bunch of new followers! Hello! Thank you very much! Wait, let me write a sentence that doesn't have an exclamation point so I don't come across as too eager. I'm very glad you are here!
December 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reposted by Rachael Smith
paulcornell.bsky.social
If you want a digital edition of Who Killed Nessie by me and @rachaelsmith.bsky.social you can get one from @averyhill.bsky.social ‘s Gumroad shop! averyhill.gumroad.com/l/who-killed...
Who Killed Nessie? by Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith
The Loch Ness Monster has been murdered . . . it’s Lyndsay’s first day on the job, but it’s up to her to solve the crime!It’s Lyndsay Grockle’s first day as the manager of the Lakeview Hotel. Her boss...
averyhill.gumroad.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Nap Comix #360

Oh, Foxy.

This will PROBABLY be the last Nap Comix until after the holidays. Thank you so much for reading! See you soon! Xxx

Read all the Nap Comix for free here: www.rachaelsmith.org/nap
Panel 1) Foxy in a cupboard Caption: 6 months ago Foxy, a beloved cuddly toy, began to lose her stuffing and so was put in a cupboard until we had the time to sew her back together. Panel 2) Foxy in a cupboard but the door is open slightly Caption: And...as of yesterday... Panel 3) Foxy looking fixed and glorious Caption: Rob has fixed Foxy!! Panel 4) Rachael hands Foxy back to Henry. Caption: And so... Rachael: Look who daddy fixed for you Henry: Foxy!! Rachael: You wanna bring her on our walk? Henry: Yeah! Panel 5) Henry drops Foxy in a muddy puddle. Caption: And so... Henry: Oop. Panel 6) Rachael thinking: Oh god, that puddle looked kind of...oily? We should probably take her away from Henry until we work out the best way to wash her. Panel 7) Caption: And so... Foxy in a cupboard. Foxy thinking: Well that was a glorious 11 minutes...
December 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM