Interview With Artist
Are there any dark humor enthusiasts out here? Today, we have a real comic feast prepared for you, thanks to Dave Blazek and his series Loose Parts.
As the artist told us during our interview last time: ‘A good comic places the joke just below the surface. The reader kind of has to put it together in their head. It’s more involved that way. And it doesn’t insult the intelligence of the reader.’ Dave’s work definitely falls into this category, so scroll down if you’d like to discover the most recent Loose Part strips. Also, if you’re interested in catching up with other comics by Blazek, you can check out our previous We posts.
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#1
Final score: 131points 
That tiny x on the pop up add That tiny x on the pop up add Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
A 3D picture of a tunnel with light at the end is MUCH better.
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We contacted Dave again to ask him a couple of questions. We wanted to know if Blazek recalled a pivotal moment or experience that significantly impacted his growth as a comic artist. We found out: “I’m not sure how many people know this, but I only learned to draw at age 43 and while Loose Parts was already running in newspapers. During the first few months, I had an artist partner and I only wrote Loose Parts. But he had to drop out for personal reasons and I very quickly had to learn how to draw. I think that put me on the path to a simpler style, and one that best fit the style of my gags. Now, some 10,000 cartoons later, I think I know how to draw.”
#2
Final score: 118points 
Der Kommissar Der Kommissar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
department of redundancy department
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Final score: 115points 
Šimon Špaček Šimon Špaček Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
If it holds together, will it just keep him from reaching for air and slowly drown him? And also currents may take him far in open sea.
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When asked how his style has evolved over time, Dave explained: “I used to tell my daughters, ‘You can’t help but get better at something if you do it every day.’ That certainly applied to me. Over time, my drawing just became more confident. Just as important, as my drawing got better, I was able to convey a joke with the drawing and not just with the words and the cleverness of the gag. Now it’s weirdly a question of trying not to do too much… even though I now can. I’ve pulled back on the art so that it still has a weird, rougher, odder look that works best with my jokes. And I’ve even pulled back on complex backgrounds so the cartoons work both online and on the printed page.”
#4
Final score: 109points 
Gigi ️ Gigi ️ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Good doggy…. 🥂 ☺️
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Final score: 105points 
Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Oh no D:
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We were wondering what is the most challenging part of creating a comic for the author of Loose Parts. Dave shared with us: “I originally did one Loose Parts cartoon a day while working a full-time job in another career field. I did that for about 15 years, so the big challenge was how to fit everything into an already crowded life. But in 2018, I left that other career to dedicate my time solely to cartooning so I have a lot more air in my day. Now, the challenge is to get better. That means I have to edit myself even harder than ever and self-spike ideas that might be good but aren’t good enough. That means lots more time in a chair staring at the ceiling and writing way more gags than I ever have before.”
#6
Final score: 101points 
Ryan Ryan Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Maybe he’ll find a handy use for them eventually
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Final score: 98points That tiny x on the pop up add That tiny x on the pop up add Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Nope. That’s exactly what I wanted.
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Lastly, we asked Blazek what he considers the most rewarding aspects of being a comic artist, and what keeps him motivated to create. We learned that: “I always say that being a cartoonist is the closest thing to being able to tickle yourself. And as the world is getting more complex – and often angrier – I’m more and more enticed by the idea that I’m giving people a daily safe island they can visit; an island with no preaching or politics… lt’s just a good, clever joke that can make their days easier. I’m going to keep doing this until someone comes and pries the pen out of my fingers.”
#8
Final score: 97points 
PrismatizedOozeLordZ PrismatizedOozeLordZ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
That is one gutsy job.
23 23points reply #9
Final score: 96points 
Oais Wright Oais Wright Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Meh, it’s ok I guess
37 37points reply #10
Final score: 95points PrismatizedOozeLordZ PrismatizedOozeLordZ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Ikea Comic frame
21 21points reply #11
Final score: 92points 
Lyone Fein Lyone Fein Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
The guy on the other side is there too.
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Final score: 88points 
Gorilla guy Gorilla guy Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
He gonna wait a long time
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Final score: 87points 
Pancake_Pansexual_Panda Pancake_Pansexual_Panda Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
The cheeks!
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Final score: 87points Gorilla guy Gorilla guy Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
His offer fell flat
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Final score: 85points PrismatizedOozeLordZ PrismatizedOozeLordZ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
&
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Final score: 84points Gigi ️ Gigi ️ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago (edited) Report
Side effects may include a warm and tingling sensation followed by an all out inferno 🔥
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Final score: 75points Pancake_Pansexual_Panda Pancake_Pansexual_Panda Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Pennywise the clown would like those balloons!
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Final score: 72points PrismatizedOozeLordZ PrismatizedOozeLordZ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
“I am just the new transport they recently hired. I like to dress up as a superhero this time of year since my job helps literally save lives. This is not the organ I was told to pick up and deliver for transplant. Here’s my work order.”
10 10points reply #19
Final score: 71points 
VonBlade VonBlade Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago (edited) Report
Cool. Here is the imaginary candy
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Final score: 68points Gorilla guy Gorilla guy Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Maybe he needs to go get more milk
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Final score: 66points 
John Anderson John Anderson Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Does this mean I need to say “generic direction wheel” instead if steering wheel?
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Final score: 65points 
⊑⍜⌿⟒ ⊑⍜⌿⟒ Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
no
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Final score: 64points 
CJay M CJay M Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 1 month ago Report
?
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Final score: 62points 
Wolfy Wolfy Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Can’t forget that !
9 9points reply #25
Final score: 60points 
ArodTheHorrible ArodTheHorrible Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
He hardly has any D to give her
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Final score: 56points Gorilla guy Gorilla guy Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Large bugs
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Final score: 55points 
rustythorn rustythorn Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
Who else read that in crusty of the clown’s voice?
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Final score: 48points 
Rick Rose Rick Rose Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
The west one may have to change its name to the copyleft office. …I’ll see myself out.
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Final score: 47points 
Strahd Ivarius Strahd Ivarius Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
42
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Final score: 40points 
Warpath81 Warpath81 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 month ago Report
After the operation did you feel any change?
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