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Ready for a fun ride? Today, we're diving into the wild world of Kevin Eric Raymundo, aka Tarantadong Kalbo. He's a Filipino artist who turns everyday moments into laugh-out-loud comics. Let's jump right in and get to know the man behind these funny little disasters!
Curious? Scroll on to peek into Kevin's story and discover how he went from pencil doodles to comic fame!
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Kevin kicked off his art journey as a kid with doodles - and kept the passion alive through 16 years in animation, climbing the ladder from animator to Animation Director. But burnout hit, so he hit reset and switched gears to focus all his energy on comics. His vibe? Think Calvin and Hobbes meets Sarah's Scribbles with a pinch of The Far Side. Now, he's all about telling stories straight from his own life. Cool, right?
At first, Kevin kept it light with funny everyday stuff and memes, but the pandemic gave him a new mission. He started mixing humor with social commentary, using his art to shine a spotlight on serious issues and give a voice to those who need it the most. Talk about a glow-up!
So where does he get his ideas? From those tiny, quiet moments we all miss - the little bits of life that usually slip by unnoticed. Kevin says his comics are like a trail mix of heart, hope, and real-life memories, all tossed together into stories that stick.
When Kevin shares his work, he hopes we see the simple stuff connecting us all. Turns out, kids everywhere play the same quirky games, no matter where they're from. For him, that shared goofy childhood magic makes his comics something everyone can relate to - and that’s the best feeling for any artist.
Oh, and he's got some shiny awards too, including a National Book Award for Graphic Literature and a cool Good Design Award entered in both the Philippines and Japan. Not too shabby!
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