The Forest (Comic #792)
Posted on July 18, 2025 by liz

I’ve been running at a hundred miles an hour recently. So it was kind of powerful to spend a bit more time drawing and painting. It felt a bit emotional, sitting there and just being present with my thoughts. I often think of myself as not being very good with color, but I like what I’ve achieved. Is it perfect? No, but it’s very Liz-like art ^_^

Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Erik Owomoyela, Stuart Barrow, Jesse the K, Brian Fies, Tracey Radford, and Jay Hedtke.

Liz

The Forest Comic Transcript

Another person’s personality is a bit like a forest

You get one experience tromping through, see wonderful landmarks and have adventures.

Little Liz jumping up in the air, looking out over a lake and big mountains.

Little Liz: I’m so glad we’re hanging out.

Little Liz sits on a stump.

But if you sit still and quiet. Listen in an active way.

Little birds and animals have come out, a little wren is sitting on Little Liz’s hand.

If you’re patient, the little birds and animals will come out and let you see them.

And that can be a wonderful thing.

I Like Trees

Posted on December 24, 2014 by liz
Our tree is a little small, so I had to tape the things onto it! To make these ornaments I had to buy crayons pencils and markers, all those things had been left behind when we moved to America. I think coloring in should be for folds of all ages. It isn’t wasted time, it’s useful meditation.

Festive Ornaments

Posted on December 17, 2014 by liz
When I was a kid my favorite ornaments were Richard Scary color it in yourself ornaments. Some were colored, some had a single line of crayon through them. they were paper cut outs with holes punched in them and ribbon, string or wire from bread bag attaching them to the tree. I love holidays as an excuse for crafts. There’s something special about learning how to make popcorn strings or fold crepe paper into streamers. There is a pleasure in making, mastering and being part of a communal effort that is seen. I made these ornaments for you, just print them out, color in, cut out and add string. If you do use any I’d love to see them. You can mention in the comments or send me an e-mail. I’ve printed out a copy for myself, but I have not yet colored mine in! The Things can be any color or pattern in the world (or non-world) so it’s hard to decide how to do it!

A Letter to the Children at St Baldricks

Posted on November 21, 2014 by liz
This comic/letter exists because one of the fabulous Uncanny Magazine Kickstarter Patrons. By supporting Uncanny David Buksbaum earned himself a pack of mini-comics, temporary tattoos, shrinky dinks and a letter from any of the characters in the Things. David decided to use his letter to send some good cheer to the kids at St Baldricks on behalf of himself and his daughter, Rachel. ^_^ Hooray for good peoples!
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World Fantasy Con Sketch 2!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by liz
Folks who came by the SFWA table at WFC were offered free sketches. I drew this one for Karen Meisner. She asked for something with unicorn and moon. She had no idea I was working on a unicorn monkey sketch at the time! Hooray for Chuffles! I think Mayara and Chuffles will go on more adventures together.