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James Kochalka Superstar

@kochalka.bsky.social

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The first Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont. Eisner, Ignatz, and Harvey award winner. Rock star, cartoonist, wild berry picker. https://linktr.ee/kochalka

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · Jun 13

My new album Ghost Walker is out now!
19 songs, just like Flood by They Might Be Giants

Buy on Bandcamp
kochalka.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-...

or stream anywhere...Spotify/Apple/Amazon/Tidal/etc.
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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 2h

LOL

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 4h

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 13h

Gentle Observation 277 - Listen to your heart.
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watercolor and India ink, cartoon guy listening to music on headphones, the cord goes to his heart, text says "Listen to your heart."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 1d

Gentle Observation 276 - Yarn makes everyone happy.
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watercolor and india ink, cartoon guy holds yarn up to face so it looks like a drawing of smile, text says "Yarn makes everyone happy."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 1d

Öoo is absolutely fantastic. Just a brilliantly designed game. And you can play the whole thing in one sitting, it took me about 3 hours. store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...

Save 20% on Öoo on Steam

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 1d

Gentle Observation 276 - Yarn makes everyone happy.
www.patreon.com/collection/7...

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 2d

the 50th set of Gentle Observation comics just dropped
www.patreon.com/posts/140604...

Gentle Observation set 50 | James Kochalka

Get more from James Kochalka on Patreon

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 2d

Gentle Observation 275 - Here's a good tip.
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watercolor and india ink. Cartoon guy tips up on one foot, text says "Here's a good tip."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 3d

So I guess the USA just declared war on Washington state and Illinois? My little Gentle Observation is appearing less gentle every day it seems.

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · Apr 4

Gentle Observation 147 - "America. The End."

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watercolor and india ink, happy cartoon guy with arms outstretched. Above, the text says "AMERICA" and on his body the text says "THE END"

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 3d

Gentle Observation 274 - You can't kill my spirit.
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Watercolor and India ink, green cadaver of dead cartoon guy on the ground and a spirit rising from his body has an arrow through it, text says "You can't kill my spirit."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 3d

But the only Dr. Strange I like is Ditko Dr. Strange and the only Spider-Man I like is Ditko Spider-Man. Like...everyone else kinda sucks at it.

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 3d

So I guess the USA just declared war on Washington state and Illinois? My little Gentle Observation is appearing less gentle every day it seems.

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · Apr 4

Gentle Observation 147 - "America. The End."

www.patreon.com/collection/7...

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Joey Alison Sayers @joeyalison.bsky.social · 3d

10 PRINT "I am a BASIC bitch"
20 GOTO 10
RUN

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 4d

It's 24-hour comic day.
www.patreon.com/posts/taking...

American Elf guy sitting at table ready to draw. Thought bubble says "Okay. Paper & Pencil and here we go."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 4d

Gentle Observation 273 - Maybe I'm the canary.
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Watercolor and India ink, happy cartoon guy with X X eyes and tongue hanging out scampers along, text says "Maybe I'm the canary."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 4d

Yup, scary! I was able to identify eventually but thanks. Part of me is tempted to try but part of me is like...why bother? Especially since I read one poster on reddit claim that even the safe part of the fruit can become toxic if you eat it later in the season.

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

Yup she's amazing

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

Most years our evergreen doesn’t make any berries, sometimes just a couple…this year hundreds and hundreds.

Is there any use for them?

Evergreen bush covered with hundreds of juicy red berries.

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

Declan Kervick...formerly of the band KaBoom Boom! ...(#BandcampFriday)
kochalka.bandcamp.com/album/kaboom...

...recently won the GOLD in mixed Ultimate:
youtube.com/clip/UgkxHsJ...

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

for auction where? I like this one

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

Gentle Observation 272 - It's okay, the ocean is kinda fat too.
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watercolor and india ink, cartoon guy by the ocean contemplating his belly, text says "It's okay, the ocean is kinda fat too."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

But there are many comic books “above their reading level“ too.

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 6d

At #KidsConf we heard from, Helen Matravers on the children's reading for pleasure crisis 📚🎨

"We need enjoyment in reading more than ever so let them choose. Whether they want to read a book above their reading level or grab for that comic book, let them."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 6d

Gentle Observation 271 - Life's a piece of cake. A little crumby but also sweet. patreon.com/kochalka

watercolor and india ink, cartoon guy messily eating cake, text says "Life's a piece of cake. A little crumby but also sweet."

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 5d

It's #BandcampFriday so a great time to pick this up if you haven't yet. It's an amazing album.

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · Jun 13

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 6d

I’m always confused in these stories…why is it preferable to resign? It seems like the principled stand would be to force them to fire you, but I assume there’s a secondary dynamic I don’t understand?

James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 6d

Gentle Observation 271 - Life's a piece of cake. A little crumby but also sweet. patreon.com/kochalka

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