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Wes Molebash ✏️

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✒️ Graphic novelist in Southern Ohio 📚 TRAVIS DAVENTHORPE GETS A LIFE! available July 21, 2026! 💫 Repped by Jen Azantian at Azantian Literary Agency https://www.wesmolebash.com/links

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Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · Dec 4

I made a Starter Pack for all you folks trying to find your favorite webcomic creators from back in the day!

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Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 7h

It is a privilege to create art. Be grateful for it.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 1d

Being a professional artist requires that you show up even when you don’t want to draw or write. Whether you’re a pro or not-yet-pro, the best time to practice “showing up” is right now!

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Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 2d

It takes courage to make art. It takes courage to show it to people. Being creative requires its own form of bravery. Never doubt how strong you are.

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Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 3d

You know that feeling when you’re looking at the work of an amazing artist and, instead of making you feel worthless, it inspires you to make your own art? Gosh, I love that feeling! Chase that!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 4d

Making art is resistance. Making art is protest. Do not think for one second that what you’re making is inconsequential!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 5d

It’s Halloween-time so draw something spooky. Unless you don’t like spooky stuff, in which case draw whatever the heck you want! Why are you listening to me?!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 6d

#NoKingsDay

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Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 6d

If you’re pursuing a big goal in the arts, patience is CRUCIAL. You’re playing the long game. Trust the process and keep moving forward.

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Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 7d

Your weirdest idea might be your best idea. Don’t second-guess yourself. If you’re excited about it, make it.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 8d

Have you hit a wall while working on an idea? Shake the cobwebs loose by switching your focus to a different idea. Keep the pencil moving! Inspiration will come!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 9d

Hang on to all your imperfect sketches and story drafts. Weeks, months, even YEARS from now you’ll look back on these rough ideas with fresh eyes and you’ll be able to see the “diamonds in the rough”. Just like Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree, sometimes our meager ideas just need a little love.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 10d

There are people you don’t know and who’ve never interacted with you that are watching you create and are totally inspired by your progress.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 12d

For many of us it doesn’t always feel safe to be our full, authentic selves (myself included). But—just in case it helps to hear it—we need to see your full color self in your art (myself included).

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 12d

Getting a new phone case makes it feel like you got a new phone.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 13d

Every time you finish a little bit of creative work you punch self-doubt in the face. Keep punching!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 14d

It’s Friday. This evening is your time to relax. Screw the deadlines and make some art just for you.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 15d

You know that one drawing you were so proud of twenty years ago but now it makes you cringe? You brought your A-game on that piece! Show it some respect!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 16d

There are a lot of “rules” to creating art, especially for publication. Learn them, but treat them as a guide rather than the gospel. There is not one “right way” to make awesome stuff.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 17d

Share the work you’re most proud of. If you’ve already shared it, share it again.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 18d

Every drawing you create is making you a better artist. The change is too minute to see on a day-to-day basis, but give it a couple weeks or months and—I’m telling you—you’re gonna blow your own mind.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 19d

You know that thing that scares the crap out of you? That would make a pretty good villain for your story. Just sayin’.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 20d

In most cases, what we perceive as our flaws are actually the things that give us a unique perspective and voice. Lean into these quirks when creating your stories.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 21d

When you’re in a creative rut it’s easy to get down on yourself. Try to remember that you’ll never run out of ideas. A great idea will grab you when you least expect it! Be ready for it!

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 22d

When you have creative block, sometimes the best thing to do is take a break. Other times it’s best to just plow ahead until the wall falls down. You typically know in the moment which method will work best.

Wes Molebash ✏️ @wesmolebash.com · 23d

The first cartoon character I ever created was a yellow dog named Spike. He was kind of like Bugs Bunny—sarcastic, confident, and a prankster. When I was in elementary school, I incorporated Spike into all of my art projects. Sometimes I’ll draw him just to see if I remember how. :)