I know it’s been a while since I last posted… life has been busy with 4 littles, teaching and my Master’s. However, I’m glad I got a couple of hours to myself to ink this! My first Y+Y cartoon of 2024! Eek! Happy Mother’s Day!!
Author: Laura Yang
The Latest
Happy New Year!! So it’s been a while since I’ve last posted a new cartoon. Reason being is, we welcomed a baby girl in September! 🙂 Baby #4 aaaaaaand we’re done! I can’t wait until I have a bit more time to continue drawing but alas I am also starting my Master’s. Yikes, what am…
Happy 100th, Sparky!
Happy 100th Birthday to one of the most iconic and influential cartoonists ever. Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts would have been 100 today. His story of rising above those who didn’t believe in him and his cartoons is inspiring to someone like me. This is a comic I drew a few years ago but pulled…
No Time
Based on a true story. Lol
Four Bars
Just a personal comic to mark a major milestone in my husband’s career 🙂
Much Work
I was working on this cartoon when, ironically (or not?) before completing it, I fell asleep on my face! Self-fulfilling prophecy! LOL It’s been crazy work-wise so I won’t be able to devote as much time to my beloved passion until I get into the swing of things. Hope y’all are doing well! 🙂 Laura
PNE Fun
PNE = Pacific National Exhibition In the last hurrah of what residual summer was left, I took the kids to the fair last week. The twins are now just about fully potty-trained and thus I spent a good chunk of time with them just lining up for the bathrooms! LOL My biggest fear is what…
Earning Money
To celebrate my husband and I’s 12th anniversary, I present to you a joke inspired by him. LOL
Cow You Doin’?
So, my main characters are on holidays this week 🙂 Today’s comic features guest star Dr. Dena!! 🙂
Hot Day
Another heat wave is forecasted for the Greater Metro Vancouver Region. Thankfully it won’t be as hot as the last record-breaking heat of 43C (109F) in late June. I’ve always wondered if this sort of thing in today’s comic could be done… Stay hydrated and cool, folks!
Ice Cream
I’ve been making ice cream for the summer and yes, tis true… this is what makes good ice cream! 🙂
Picky Eater
*sigh* True story
Hags
Welp, school is officially out and summer is upon us! 🙂 However, I’ll be teaching Math 10 so I’m frantically preparing for that as I have to revamp my dusty old lesson plans from 2016! HAGS, everyone! 🙂
Mean Teacher
I remember a well-liked math professor who would sweat profusely while he lectured, only because he was busy writing on ancient chalkboards that constantly needed to be shuffled around. His back would be drenched in sweat as it soaked through his dress shirt and I remember being distinctly grossed out by it… oh how the…
Day for Father
Ok, a late post. One more hour before it’s no longer Father’s Day! Phewf! I didn’t have a natural punchline to work with so this required a bit of thinking… I have so many ideas to ink out but when it comes to drawing holiday cartoons, I sometimes flounder. If an idea doesn’t come naturally,…
Tooth Fairy
It’s been a busy week. Forgive the lateness. Ugh. I always try my best to post before the weekend is technically over but sometimes I’ll have to stay up to finish the cartoon. I’m pretty proud of myself that I’ve been able to keep up to publishing once a week ever since even before the…
Paying Attention
Yep it’s true, I don’t understand cryptocurrencies.. though once I found out there were Fibonacci retracements used in trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, it’s got my attention. It’ll be something for me to learn maybe in the summer?? Who am I kidding… LOL
Deep Conversation
My daughter just lost her first couple of teeth so I may just start a little series on that. Have a great weekend, y’all! 🙂 Laura
Day Off
Happy Mother’s Day!! 🙂
Shortage
This week’s gag was going to be something entirely different but as I was scrolling through my notes of punchline gags, I figured I’d better draw this one before it becomes irrelevant. When I learned there was going to be a shortage of tapioca pearls due to the Suez Canal blockage, I decided to pick…
Beeee
So this literally happened with the twins…. LOL they are deathly afraid of bugs!
Daddy Dad
Happy Easter, All!!! -Laura
Story Time
I think people need to realize that my cartoons are loosely based on reality, but a lot is borne from my own imagination or projection of my own character flaws. Today’s cartoon is basically what happens to me when I’m spent at the end of the day, having put the twins to bed and if…
Parking
I’ve been meaning to draw this one for a while 🙂 Finally found some time to do it! If you’ve been around long enough or happen to be into comics, then I think you’ll get the punch line. LOL If not, then I guess you can say I’m a huge fan of puns despite it…
Spring Break
Be safe, stay calm, wash your hands… aaaaaaaaaaand Have a great Spring Break!!!!!!!!! Ms. Yang
Extra Box
I grew up in a thrifty household where it was practically a sin not to reuse items of convenience. Plastic bags and containers, sytrofoam take-out boxes, elastic bands, tin foil trays, twist ties and even those plastic bread ties…. you name it, we had it! LOL I find that now as an adult I have…
Glutton
So this week we had wonton for dinner and one of my favourite accompaniments is this spicy pickled radish. My son is CRAAAZY about it… and this week’s cartoon is just a reflection of that 🙂
Milk Preference
True story and annoying as heck! lol
Similar Words
Initially this was a 6 panel cartooned with an additional “mastopexy” frame but my husband thought it interrupted the flow of the punchline so, alas, I tossed it aside. *sigh* I thought it was a funny illustration too. LOL Here’s my attempt at a current event my husband had to explain to me a few…
Dinnerrr!!!
Growing up, we had a streamlined system for our dinner routine. My dad would sharply sound the dinner alarm (his voice) to send us 4 girls into a flurry, scrambling to the kitchen to help set the table. He was the chef and he did not like to wait. Today, I follow in my father’s…
Click Clack
I dedicate this one to all the people I work with who wear heels 🙂 Teehee! ^_^
Noisy Break
True story… this amazing ob-gyn is also a goat enthusiast 🙂 Happy early early Birthday Dr. D! 🙂 xoxo Laura
Big Owie
So I already had a punchline figured out but before I finished the last frame when my husband stumbled over and suggested a couple of alternate endings that weren’t half bad! It got me thinking, maybe I should open it up to the audience to pitch their ideas! And so I did…Â people suggested some…
2021 Wants
If anyone’s interested, I’ve got a 1-minute time lapse video of this on my Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/yangstercomics) that shows my process of drawing. You can see where I struggle when I draw… In the meantime, I wish you all a very healthy and happy new year in 2021!! -Laura
Christmas 2020
True story. LOL I couldn’t resist! I always start off by saying no gifts but then find something I couldn’t resist and end up getting something for him. 🙂 I think I just look forward to the reaction more than anything! 😀 With covid limiting our interactions this year, may your Christmas be a simple,…
Birthday Gift
It just so happens that today is my older sister’s birthday and mine is 4 days later! 🙂 The punchline for this came to me as I was running through some scenarios in my head whilst doing some sit-ups the other day. I find I get in the zone for comic ideas best when working…
Desperation
I think this is the first time I’ve ever drawn myself crying. lol Do you ever notice that your hair and clothes smell like Korean BBQ (KB) after eating out at a KB restaurant? Smells so delicious… I sure love me some KB!! One of my sisters has been in Korea for the last year……
Mask-Related
Don’t ask me how I know… :p
New Discovery
Yes, annoying as heck. UGH… lol
Change
I probably spent too much time trying to get the shading right. If anyone wants to know how to shade terribly, hit me up! LOL Oh gosh, I need help! :p
Immaturity
“This is Laura Yang, reporting live from Y+Y News, Vancouver!” 🙂
Date Night
Sooooooooo, this just happened the other night. LOL Ps I’m lousy at drawing blankets with all their creases and shadows. If anyone has a great resource for this, I would be ever so grateful! *shudder*
Fortnite
It’s been a long time since I’ve drawn a cartoon relating to students. Since I’ve switched districts, I’m now just a substitute teacher so it’s harder forming authentic relationships with students. Having said that, I am starting to get noticed a bit as kids remember me as the “math teacher who talked about the Cybertruck”…
Never Buy These
Lesson learned…
Chinese Counting
Just recording what happened recently 🙂
Mine!
The other day, I brought the munchkins to a park. Now, all 3 of the them are very possessive with their toys and food. Naturally, when I made the mistake of bringing only one bag of Ritz sandwich crackers (my favourite!) to share amongst the 3 of them, some bickering ensued. My ears could only…
11th of Sorts
Well, it’s our 11th Anniversary today! 🙂 When we first got married I thought I’d draw him something every year on our anniversary… so I think I managed to do that for the first year, the 7th year (you can see it here http://yangstercomics.com/life/happy-anniversary/) and now the 11th year. Hahaha I googled what the anniversary…
Tick Tock
Soooooooo yes, the title is a bit misleading… lol I guess on purpose! I love the element of surprise in a cartoon, don’t you? 🙂 Tick sightings have increased in our area where it was previously presumed tick-free! And since I’m uber paranoid of Lyme Disease, I’m always warning my kids about ticks. Add in…
Poke’s on You
This week, I had a lot of new ideas for comics to draw but I chose the simplest one. Some other punchlines that have taken a back seat include this year’s particularly bad mosquito population, overtired mom, what’s for dinner and a duck cartoon. LOL Today’s cartoon was inspired by a true event, though not…
Twin Talk
So the twins have turned 2 this past week. Since their language started forming, I decided to try a little experiment: I would speak to them exclusively in my imperfect and learned Chinese while my husband speaks to them in English. As you can imagine, it’s been fun communicating in our house! Lol. Inevitably, one…
The B-Word
I must confess. There is a word that irks me to my core. It is the B-word… When I hear someone say “I’m boooored” or “This is booooring”, it sets off a mix of emotions within. Annoyance, exasperation, and a general sense of “so what?!” To me, being bored isn’t a bad thing! In fact,…
Fly Away
Even though it’s Julyuary on the west coast of Canada here (current temperature of 20C or 68F), the summer flies are alive and well. Though, due to cooler and wet conditions, the mosquitoes are particularly bad :s One of my pet peeves is the darned house fly, also known as the “poo fly” in our…
Mask-Wearing
They say the eyes are a window into the soul… and even more so when wearing a mask! I found out that breathing in recycled air intensifies halitosis and it was my husband that figured out eating a breath mint while wearing a mask was prudent. Genius! Lol
Uncertain Times
So I was talking to a friend and basically while discussing plans during these COVID times to be “up in the air”, the thought of my husband’s career flashed in my mind. Here’s a cartoon from a few years ago just to refresh your memory. （http://yangstercomics.com/life/happy-anniversary/） Once upon a time, he was on the 777…
Pretend
Tis true! I’m allergic to cats, even pretend ones! 🙂
Twin Cups
A true story.
Money Saved
It’s all a matter of perspective, right? LOL
Glorious Day
Another rejected cartoon, saved for a rainy day! 🙂 Have a fabulous week! -Laura
Buying Shoes
So let’s take a break from covid! My brain’s had enough torment this week… Confession: Much to my husband’s displeasure, I love to buy shoes!! 😀 Nothing too girly since I have flat feet and I’m more inclined towards athletic or comfortable shoes. Nike, Saucony, Puma, Crocs, Natives, Skechers… they comprise about 80% of the…
Mother’s Day 2020
I hope you have been fortunate enough to have a mother, or mother figure in your life that has been as blessed as mine! My mom has been a strong influence in my life as I’ve inherited her sense of humour, zest for life and insane good looks (just kidding! haha) as well as her…
Flattening the Curve
Hooraaay… we survived another week…. *sigh*
What Butt?
So ever since this whole Covid thing went down, my dear toddler children have been extremely clingy to me! Argh!! There’s so much whining and crying (and not exclusive to the little people) and my husband said it’s worse when I’m home! Imagine that!!! As a math teacher I usually strike fear into the hearts…
Screen Time
So I decided to get back up on the horse… I hope you all are safe, healthy and not going too stir-crazy. -Laura
Social Distancing
Since work has dried up, i’ve had more time these days to draw some cartoons but I’m not really feeling it. (This cartoon posted was drawn 2 weeks ago.) Trying to stay afloat (LOL) I guess in the mental health department. My latest obsession is learning as much Chinese as I can via books, articles,…
Waste Not, Want Not
I’ve been thinking a lot about cartoon gags around Covid-19 and this one kind of came up by surprise. Initially I thought the second panel was enough of a punchline but the strong desire not to waste food prevailed and thus it has evolved into the following. I hope you’re proud of me, Mom! 🙂…
News These Days
So basically this is how I view the news these days… it’s good to know what’s going on but man, it’s so refreshing to unplug now and then. As each day passes with more distressing reports on the front lines of the fight with Covid-19, it’s hard not to feel a bit crushed in spirit….
Finish Dinner
I currently have a couple hundred ideas on what cartoons to draw each week. Sometimes I like to mix it up with current events-inspired themes but lately, amidst all the negativity, fear and panic in the media, I’ve decided to take a break long enough to draw out an imagined scenario as inspired by reality….
Mass Hysteria
Well, I initially posted this on Sunday with a little write-up. Seems a bit silly now given how dynamic this situation has become in just a few days. I hadn’t finished the cartoon because I fell asleep every night at the computer and woke up with “keyboard face” around 2 or 3am. Dangnabbit! So basically,…
Toddler Empathy
Based on a true story.
Mouth Sleeper
Sooooooo I’m so stoked… For a while now I’ve been experimenting with fonts a bit. Mostly, I would write out all the text by myself and recently downloaded Cyanide and Happiness’s font to use in my own cartoons. It didn’t feel quite right as my own, I suppose, because it wasn’t my own! LOL Well,…
Use Your Words
This week my 5 year old daughter came home from school claiming she was punched in the face by a male classmate. Uh-oh, here we go again… dramaramarama. I listened to her and let her explain what she could but secretly I’m the first to quickly dismiss her claims. She did have noticeable darker indentation…
Coronavirus Racism
Sooooooooooo this was the cartoon I held back from posting last week! LOL As a Chinese-born Canadian who has experienced racism growing up, I think as a people group we’re expected to perpetually tolerate it and turn the other cheek. Well, sometimes, just sometimes, I can’t… I’m human and I want to stand up for…
The Graph
I must confess… this is a late post because my originally scheduled post didn’t pass muster when I sent it to my husband and some close friends and family. The rebellious me wanted to post it in response to some of the racism that the Chinese community in Canada/USA has experienced over hyped up coronavirus…
Chinese New Year
This cartoon took me a bit longer than normal to complete because… I’ve been obsessing over the coronavirus that’s currently got a portion of China in lockdown! The stuff ya hear, read, watch on Chinese social media through personal contacts or otherwise paints a far graver picture than what is currently being reported in official…
Typical Toddler
Ugh… I spent way too much time on this trying to figure out how to watercolour on the tablet using Clip Studio. Epic fail. Not really the look I was going for. Looks too washed out. Can any experienced among you suggest how to make it look less faint and more strong? Does that even…
Want Cookie?
*Sigh* …when art imitates life.
Good Start 2020
Happy New Year! Just when I was about to draw about zits, this beautiful true story happened the other day. I was floored, flooooored I tells yas!! 🙂 The cashier was stunned at how old I really am. LOL Oh the simple pleasures in life, as we get older! Hope your holidays were full of…
Holiday Perks
Last comic of 2019!! Just a commentary on the state of my holiday food consumption…. Oi! Happy New Year!!! 🙂 Laura
Live Gifts
Well, sorry for the late post… Seeing that today IS my birthday, I figured I could get away with a groaner of a punchline. LOL Merry Christmas Eve, Everyone! -Laura