Minna Turunen
@amarathimi.bsky.social
Programmer by day, webcomic artist by night.
🇫🇮, she/her
✨Comic: https://tapas.io/series/Book-of-Change/info
🇫🇮, she/her
✨Comic: https://tapas.io/series/Book-of-Change/info
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Minna Turunen
@amarathimi.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Hello! 🩵
I'm Minna. Excuse me while I unpack my bags a bit.
I spend my free time working on a webcomic "Book of Change". It is a weird mix of sci-fi themes, talking magical books and bitter sweet feels~
I also love to share comics, art and writing related posts.
Comic: tapas.io/series/Book-...
I'm Minna. Excuse me while I unpack my bags a bit.
I spend my free time working on a webcomic "Book of Change". It is a weird mix of sci-fi themes, talking magical books and bitter sweet feels~
I also love to share comics, art and writing related posts.
Comic: tapas.io/series/Book-...
Artists, QRT with your faces!
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Artists, QRT with your faces!
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An old journal comic repost to remind myself that the time is now and I’m not stuck
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
An old journal comic repost to remind myself that the time is now and I’m not stuck
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November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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I mean, I could just digitally fill this but what's the fun in that?
inks for the next Lunar Blight chapter
inks for the next Lunar Blight chapter
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I mean, I could just digitally fill this but what's the fun in that?
inks for the next Lunar Blight chapter
inks for the next Lunar Blight chapter
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Animation by Masako Sakano (assistant)* | My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Animation by Masako Sakano (assistant)* | My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
I'll gladly try to answer any questions about my comicing process the best I can.
Although I have still lot to learn too. :)
Although I have still lot to learn too. :)
Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
December 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I'll gladly try to answer any questions about my comicing process the best I can.
Although I have still lot to learn too. :)
Although I have still lot to learn too. :)
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So my first tip for this is just Read a Lot of Comics. have comics in your bookshelf (real or virtual) that you can flip through for inspiration and see how other artists are working and what/how they fit visuals into a panel. I read a lot of manga on my phone, and every time i see a page that--
Do you have any general tips on how to improve comic layouts/paneling? I want to start making proper comics but paneling is something I really struggle with (especially when it comes to making sure my sketch compilations fit the panel size while still being effective/showing everything I want)
December 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
So my first tip for this is just Read a Lot of Comics. have comics in your bookshelf (real or virtual) that you can flip through for inspiration and see how other artists are working and what/how they fit visuals into a panel. I read a lot of manga on my phone, and every time i see a page that--
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Me: how do you like me drawing myself for this comic?
Mom: you look anxious....
Mom: you look anxious....
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Me: how do you like me drawing myself for this comic?
Mom: you look anxious....
Mom: you look anxious....
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Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
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Even self-care can turn into another stressful job. This is just a little reminder to take the pressure off when you can. It’s okay to just be sometimes. 🐾
December 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Even self-care can turn into another stressful job. This is just a little reminder to take the pressure off when you can. It’s okay to just be sometimes. 🐾
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Must work… but cannot focus…
December 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Must work… but cannot focus…
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My rule of thumb for comic bgs is to make at least the establishing shot’s bg detailed & clear; the rest of the bgs on that page can be drawn in shorthand, if you’re low on time/resources
YMMV but comickers aren’t paid enough to draw all high-detail bgs, & the bg will prob be covered by text anyway
YMMV but comickers aren’t paid enough to draw all high-detail bgs, & the bg will prob be covered by text anyway
I’m not trying to be rude but I’m not happy about “you’re just one artist—don’t draw backgrounds!” Cmon homie
Don’t skimp on the background. That’s part of the comic! Don’t skimp on anything! Just draw slower! That’s where you give yourself the grace. Don’t half ass your comic
Don’t skimp on the background. That’s part of the comic! Don’t skimp on anything! Just draw slower! That’s where you give yourself the grace. Don’t half ass your comic
December 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
My rule of thumb for comic bgs is to make at least the establishing shot’s bg detailed & clear; the rest of the bgs on that page can be drawn in shorthand, if you’re low on time/resources
YMMV but comickers aren’t paid enough to draw all high-detail bgs, & the bg will prob be covered by text anyway
YMMV but comickers aren’t paid enough to draw all high-detail bgs, & the bg will prob be covered by text anyway
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Seeing comic artists try to be art influencers on social media is so tragic because comics take effort on the part of the viewer to enjoy (reading) and aren't as instantly captivating as videos/animation.
December 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Seeing comic artists try to be art influencers on social media is so tragic because comics take effort on the part of the viewer to enjoy (reading) and aren't as instantly captivating as videos/animation.
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Currently sketching out pages for the next chapter and remembered this comic I made in '21 😅
Definitely feeling this right now lol
Definitely feeling this right now lol
July 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Currently sketching out pages for the next chapter and remembered this comic I made in '21 😅
Definitely feeling this right now lol
Definitely feeling this right now lol
BoC update!
Had fun drawing the very dramatic backgrounds for this page~
Just... don't ask me about exact the layout of this library. :'D
Read here: tapas.io/episode/3701...
[ #boc-comic #boc-comic-update #webcomic #webcomics ]
Had fun drawing the very dramatic backgrounds for this page~
Just... don't ask me about exact the layout of this library. :'D
Read here: tapas.io/episode/3701...
[ #boc-comic #boc-comic-update #webcomic #webcomics ]
December 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
BoC update!
Had fun drawing the very dramatic backgrounds for this page~
Just... don't ask me about exact the layout of this library. :'D
Read here: tapas.io/episode/3701...
[ #boc-comic #boc-comic-update #webcomic #webcomics ]
Had fun drawing the very dramatic backgrounds for this page~
Just... don't ask me about exact the layout of this library. :'D
Read here: tapas.io/episode/3701...
[ #boc-comic #boc-comic-update #webcomic #webcomics ]
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SONDER (2025), a short comic about a soul who leaves their body while sleeping to go explore the world 🗺️
1/8
1/8
December 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
SONDER (2025), a short comic about a soul who leaves their body while sleeping to go explore the world 🗺️
1/8
1/8
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I smell comic backgrounds chatter on the wind, just gonna drop this in here and let it speak for itself
From How to Webcomic!
From How to Webcomic!
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I smell comic backgrounds chatter on the wind, just gonna drop this in here and let it speak for itself
From How to Webcomic!
From How to Webcomic!
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Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 🛍️ Don't procrastinate if you're ordering gifts for the holidays! Thanks for supporting my shop and other artists this year. I know times are tough for everybody. 💕 shop.breelundberg.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 🛍️ Don't procrastinate if you're ordering gifts for the holidays! Thanks for supporting my shop and other artists this year. I know times are tough for everybody. 💕 shop.breelundberg.com
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Yes, & also:
Write down ALL your fun ideas and keep em in one place (notes app, notebook, word doc, etc). Including the ones you end up *not* using for your story.
Refer to it next time you get writer’s/artist’s block. You’ll find a perfect use for each idea eventually, be it now or 5 yrs from now
Write down ALL your fun ideas and keep em in one place (notes app, notebook, word doc, etc). Including the ones you end up *not* using for your story.
Refer to it next time you get writer’s/artist’s block. You’ll find a perfect use for each idea eventually, be it now or 5 yrs from now
WRITING TIP, something simple but it catches many of us out: if you have a great/fun idea for your story, *use it now*.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
May 21, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Yes, & also:
Write down ALL your fun ideas and keep em in one place (notes app, notebook, word doc, etc). Including the ones you end up *not* using for your story.
Refer to it next time you get writer’s/artist’s block. You’ll find a perfect use for each idea eventually, be it now or 5 yrs from now
Write down ALL your fun ideas and keep em in one place (notes app, notebook, word doc, etc). Including the ones you end up *not* using for your story.
Refer to it next time you get writer’s/artist’s block. You’ll find a perfect use for each idea eventually, be it now or 5 yrs from now
Women want one thing*, and it's disgusting.
*A story about shapeshifting magic book and a dead tired programmer trying to somehow keep said book in check.
tapas.io/series/Book-...
*A story about shapeshifting magic book and a dead tired programmer trying to somehow keep said book in check.
tapas.io/series/Book-...
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Women want one thing*, and it's disgusting.
*A story about shapeshifting magic book and a dead tired programmer trying to somehow keep said book in check.
tapas.io/series/Book-...
*A story about shapeshifting magic book and a dead tired programmer trying to somehow keep said book in check.
tapas.io/series/Book-...
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This was a huge challenge—capturing the 90s Image vibe of Jim Lee and Scott Williams and the era’s distinct coloring. Luckily, my amazing friend Laura Martin swooped in and added all the shiny Wildstorm/Image zazz I hoped for. Thank you so much, Laura! Squeee!
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This was a huge challenge—capturing the 90s Image vibe of Jim Lee and Scott Williams and the era’s distinct coloring. Luckily, my amazing friend Laura Martin swooped in and added all the shiny Wildstorm/Image zazz I hoped for. Thank you so much, Laura! Squeee!