Today, we are excited to share the latest compilation of Captain Scratchy webcomics. Created by Chuck Ingwersen a freelance illustrator based in Chicago this series has won the affection of thousands delighting over 50K followers on his Instagram. Chuck’s creative journey began far from the world of comics. After working as a newspaper journalist, he boldly followed his passion for art. In a past interview, Chuck shared that his love for drawing began in childhood. I couldn’t stop drawing he told us reflecting on his early days of sketching funny greeting cards for family and friends. Now, Chuck creates daily webcomics that feature animals and people in amusing and heartfelt scenarios sharing them with his growing online audience. Beyond webcomics, he also designs greeting cards selling his charming creations online.
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We then had the chance to ask Chuck about the most fulfilling parts of being a comic artist and what drives him to keep creating. He shared with us there’s always been this well of humor and creativity inside me so it feels amazing to have cartooning as a daily outlet with an audience that enjoys what I do. Creating funny art has always been a part of me, even before it became my career. I can’t imagine doing anything else. And the feedback I receive is incredibly rewarding. Knowing that I’ve made someone laugh or smile is truly exhilarating.
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Curious about what makes a comic truly successful in both humor and depth we asked Chuck for his perspective on striking that balance in his work. He responded For me I always aim for the laugh first. That’s my main goal and I think it’s enough on its own. If I can also make someone reflect on something that’s a nice bonus, though I’m not sure I’m ‘deep’ enough to do that very often. I admire comic artists who can consistently blend humor with thought-provoking ideas it’s a tough skill to master. I try to create relatable comics which might be my way of getting the audience to think a bit.
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Finally, we asked Chuck how he keeps up with trends and changes in the comic world and what he thinks the future holds for the industry. He shared that I was a big fan of cartoons and comics myself. I follow a lot of talented artists on social media. I often find myself thinking, Why can’t I do THAT? What’s disheartening is that many creators struggle to make a living from their work, especially with so much content available for free online. On one hand, it’s fantastic that people can share their art with such a wide audience but on the other, there’s just too much content out there. And with the rise of AI-generated art, it’s even more uncertain for artists who dream of building a career. But for those of us who thrive on creativity, we will keep going.
