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Jo Salazar (she/they)
@paperyjoey.bsky.social
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Illustrator 🖤🤍💜
Paper cut and paint
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(2/2) #traditionalart #comic
The bearded character: “Those kittens in the background—“ The dark haired character interrupts: “That’s where my eyes go, too!” Bearded character continues: “—do they look kinda green?” Dark haired character: “Must be the lighting.” Bearded character: “Yeah, and all these cats are adorable.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey The pair look at each other, then click on the Adoption Contact Form button, and start typing an application. They get frustrated. Dark haired character: “Nothing we type is good enough! Why’s it so hard?!” After excessive typing, the bearded character reminds himself of the basics: “ ‘Hello. We want cats. You have cats. Please provide us with 1-2 cats, thank you!’ “ The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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October fridays are perfect for another cozy comic 🍂 (1/2)
A square book is opened to a page with the number ”5” (stylized as steam) coming from two mugs. The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey A dark haired character is sat on the couch using a laptop while a bearded character mischievously watches from behind the couch. The bearded character asks, “Looking at kitty cats again?” The dark haired character, jumped by his presence and question, replies (unconvincingly), “Uh-what?! N-no!” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey Now together on the couch, a close-up of their hands is shown, while the bearded character says, “It’s okay, y’know. It’s been years.” The hands clasp. The bearded character says, “I know I’d love a cat. Or two.” The dark haired character shares the laptop and says, “There is one photo I keep coming back to. Look.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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#comic #created #notgenerated
Now inside cat room 1, she leans against the door, looking down at the two green kittens walking toward her. “Well, well!” She says. “Look who came out of their cuddle puddle hiding spot.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey She pets the kittens and asks, “Who are you two waiting for?” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey At the top of the page is the title: “Meanwhile, Elsewhere:” Someone scrolls through the Corner Cottage Rescue website on their laptop, looking at adoptable cats. They are smitten with the cats they see in the fuzzy, greyish-green background of a particular photo. The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
September 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Cozy Friday comic time 🍂

#autumn #comic #traditionalart
A square book is opened to a page with the number ”4” (stylized as a bare, thin tree branch) at the center. The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey In the first panel, Des is pictured waving through the open front door of the Corner Cottage Rescue. She says cheerily, “Take care! Enjoy your new cat!” In the second panel, she walks over to “cat room 1” to go inside. The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
September 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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(2/2) #comic #art #autumn
Now inside the rescue, pictured are two kittens playing with a ribbon. One is green and the top of her head resembles an orange pumpkin, while the other is green and white, with whiskers that resemble pumpkin leaves. The conversation from the previous page continues. Word bubble: “Good thing is that both green girls and their brothers have been wonderful fosters.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey Zoomed out from the previous page, pictured is a room inside the rescue, full of shelves, beds, scratchers, and cats. The green kittens are playing with a ribbon toy being held by Des, one of the people in the ongoing conversation. The other person in the conversation, Abby, who previously found one of the kittens, is holding a camera. An orange tabby is affectionately wrapped around her leg. Abby asks, “So, they’re ready to go?” Des responds, “Yeah, time for another group.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey The next page shows a website post about adoptable kittens. The pictures focus on the typical-looking kittens and only show cropped parts of the green ones. Abby says, “Okay then. And… I’ll make sure to post the more normal photos, Des.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Time for a cozy comic Friday! (1/2)

#cozycomic #traditionalart
A square book is opened to a page with the number ”3” at the center. Also painted on the page are leafy tree tops in colors of red, gold, and green. The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey Pictured is a small house with a blue roof and beside it is a tree with a crown of red autumn leaves. On the lawn in front of the house is a mailbox and below it a sign that reads, “Corner Cottage Rescue.” A conversation is coming from the large ground floor window. Top/first word bubble: “It’s been weeks and no others like them have turned up.” Bottom/second word bubble: “Nature’s just weird sometimes.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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#traditionalart #comic (2/2)
A square book is opened to show the same two people from the previous page now looking down at something. The girl on the left is holding a phone and calling someone, who then answers. The speech bubble coming from the phone reads, “RING… RING… Hey Abby, what’s up?” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey A square book is opened to show a blue background and at the bottom center is a starry-eyed green kitten’s face, looking up. The top of their head is the shape and color of a pumpkin. Abby responds to the question from the page before, saying, “We found another one, Des. Green.” Des says, “Hm. Alright, bring ‘em to my place.” The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
September 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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It’s Friday and that means another cozy comic upload 🎃☺️ (1/2)
Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square book opened to a page that has a painted pumpkin and vines. One of the vines is in the form of a “2”. The background is a variety of brown and orange hues painted in circular brushstrokes. Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey A square book is opened to a page that shows two people side by side glancing at one another. The book is surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones, and at the bottom right is the artist handle @paperyjoey
September 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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2/2 #comics #createdwithoutai #art
Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square book opened to a page that shows a girl with a pet carrier talking on the phone. She is the one who spoke in the previous panel. Also on the page is the text, “I came because it might be a rescue. Wait! I hear it!” Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square book opened to a page that shows the girl’s hand reach through some bushes. She says, “It’s coming from some bushes. I think I found them!” Then, in a smaller panel it shows her stop in surprise and drop the phone. The person on the other end asks, “So, what is it?” She starts to answer, “Uhhh…” Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square book opened to a page that shows three kittens in a bush. The middle kitten is green and white with leaves for whiskers, and is yawning. The other two kittens, more tucked in behind the middle one, are normal colors: grey tabby and brown. The girl who found them says, “…kittens?” in response to the question from the previous panel. Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey
September 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Working on a cute, silly comic for a cozy autumn. Made with ♥️ traditionally in a square art creations sketchbook with alcohol markers, colored pencils, pens, and gouache. Hoping to post updates weekly on Fridays! ☺️ 1/2
Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square brown book. On its cover, painted in gold, are two pairs of cat ears. The top one is a combination of cat ears and a pumpkin cap. The second shows cat ears and two leaves on either side like whiskers. Below is a twirly line flourish with a tiny pumpkin in the middle. Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square book opened to a page that says “1”. Also on the page are green pumpkin vines. The background is a variety of brown and orange hues painted in circular brushstrokes. Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey Surrounded by a tartan scarf and pinecones is a square book opened to a page that shows an autumn day of gold, orange, and red trees. Also on the page is the text, “Yeah, got a call about some weird squeaking in this neighborhood.” Artist name at the bottom right is @paperyjoey
September 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Always fun to rediscover an old favorite medium!

#charcoal #coloredpencil #sketch
Three sketches of stylized trees done on gray, light brown, and medium brown craft paper. The sketches are done using charcoal and luminance colored pencils.
August 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Another city name linoprint done! The sharp carving knives force me to be careful and take my time so it feels like such an accomplishment when a piece is finished 😊

#CreatedWithoutAI
A lino stamp, two prints, and two Flexcut tools. The stamp is a carving of the word “London” with city-specific drawings surrounding it including Big Ben, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, a lion, and a rose bush.
August 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A little linoprint for the day

#linoprint #stamp #art #lettering
Photo of a VersaColor stamp pad, linoprint stamp, and print. The linoprint stamp/print says “Lisboa,” with the lower tip of the “L” blooming into a stylized carnation flower.
March 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Wild to me that I used to struggle with gouache. Couldn’t stand that medium for years!! And then one day it became my favorite thing to paint with

Why is art like this 😆

#gouache #dndcharacterart
A blue short-ish centaur stands and examines a leaf trimming in her left hand while holding a sickle in her right. She wears a hooded, long-sleeved top on her human torso, has a braided tail, and a pack of supplies on her back. Painted in gouache.
March 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Thinking about creating a channel or email list if only to prove that I’m a human that makes art. So basically this will be me:
Gif from Bob’s Burgers: Jericho the imaginary horse is repeatedly telling Tina, his creator, that he is real
March 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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11:30 - 12:30 #hourlycomicsday
11:30-12:30 Sketch of a side stretch, done on the back of the previous paper comic
February 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Lazy Saturday #art #comics #hourlycomicsday
Feb 1 - 10:30-11:30 Finding out it’s Hourly Comics Day A comic sketch of waking up sleepily and looking at my phone, surrounded by still sleeping cats (yes the round one is a cat)
February 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Rainy day yesterday #inksketch #artwarmup
Black and gray sketch depicting a room with a wood beamed ceiling, a large window on the left, a bookcase in the center, and sofa chair on the right
January 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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CANNOT WAIT

Mr. Muffins by Ben Kahn, Georgeo Brooks
Screenshot of the graphic novel “Mr. Muffins” to become available via ebook
January 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Lately my #gentlecomicshabit has morphed back to a gentle sketch habit. Either way, happy with the exploration 💛
Messy sketch of a colorful street on a rainy day
January 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Just stargazing #gentlecomicshabit
“Jan 10” ink sketch of a person with a cat perched on their shoulders, both looking out of a window at night
January 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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this one was cathartic

Jan 8 #gentlecomicshabit
A hand is stacking blocks: “And… done!” Above the shining stack reads, “Portfolio” The builder smiles at the blocks. Then the smile fades and becomes blank. Hands push over the blocks and they fall. “Sometimes I just want to start over from scratch.”
January 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Source of today’s #gentlecomicshabit distracted me much longer than it should have
“Loose floor nail caught on sock today. Poor sock.” “Tried hammering it down (sorry downstairs neighbor). Heh… heh… Did NOT work. Stuck a bunch of tape on it. It LIFTED the tape! Uugghh”
January 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Jan 6 #gentlecomicshabit

Slowly realizing there will be a lot of cat content 😅
Comic panel 1: top down view of a cat looking up with their tail down. It reads, “I love the subtle ways cats show they like you. Like when they greet you…” Comic panel 2: same cat as before, but with their tail curled up. It reads, “…with a tail in the air”
January 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Day 3 #artwarmup #inksketch
Sketch of a window view of trees
January 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM