We met at the park to paint trees. Nils painted Mareen and me instead. Weird choice, but I guess our new outdoor painting club doesn’t benefit from rules that are too strict. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-17
And I was invited to a wedding but didn't draw either the bride or the groom. Plus a whole week of diary comics in this new issue of my newsletter!
The cats yearn for non-fiction
And I was invited to a wedding but didn’t draw either the bride or the groom.
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100 Questions: Lewis Brindley of the Yogscast: https://marcel.io/posts/100-questions-lewis-brindley-of-the-yogscast
Millimeter didn’t actually react like that. That was just my attempt to make the cartoon a bit less boring. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-15
It’s sometimes hard to cope with the fact that all my friends improve so much at running in such a short time, even though I train three times a week. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-13
I’m always a bit nervous about drawing and painting in public because I don’t always feel very confident in what I’m doing, and having someone look over my shoulder isn’t very conducive to my process. For the first time, someone actually stopped what they were... https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-12
Apple founding: April 1, 1976 Apple buying Beats: August 1, 2014 Apple's BPM: 0.0000000496
I love tax season. The wave of anxiety that hits when it rolls around is exhilarating, and spending a couple of days feeling like something terrible is about to happen really makes me feel alive. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-11
This is the first drawing in a new sketchbook, and I love how it turned out. Anna and I spent the evening in a park celebrating a milestone in our relationship, and I love that I get to share moments like this with her—that she’s interested in them simply beca... https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-10
Fresh words I've placed on a digital page and shared for your enjoyment: "Writing this newsletter is one of two important things on my to-do list today. The other is creating a Bumble BFF profile in the hope of finding friends who also make art."
Great news! I bought a printer!
Plus new shoes, a table, and cinema tickets.
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This subscriber-only newsletter goes out on Sunday. I'd want to read it if I hadn't written it. uarrr.org/
I tried to become someone who makes music. I failed and sold my e-piano. You win some, you lose some. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-08
I built a shelf for my art supplies! I now have a whole new section in my office dedicated to storing my pens, pencils, paper, sketchbooks, brushes, and paints. I love it! The Year of Art has been going on for more than six months now, and I don’t feel like I... https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-07
It really is one of the best talks I've ever seen. Not only does the talk make great points, Jack is so talented on stage. It is really a pleasure to watch.
I want to feel like I’m winning at the dentist. Every compliment means a lot to me. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-06
At one point in the escape room, Mareen had to spank us with a leather paddle... it was definitely an experience... https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-05
The future of creativity on the internet in a world with AI: https://marcel.io/posts/the-future-of-creativity-on-the-internet-in-a-world-with-ai
It was such a lovely day. Everyone was there. So many friends came to Hamburg for the weekend, and we all had a wonderful time. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-04
I added monthly categorisation to the newsletter archive.
Archive
Comics and thoughts about everyday life.
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Now I need to pack up 93 books and send them to the company buying them. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-03
This week: I built an art shelf, got rid of an e-piano, painted in public, and discovered that strangers talking to me isn't always terrible. Plus, some thoughts on why feeling misunderstood gets under my skin so much.
A stranger talked to me in public
Here's what happened next, you won't believe it!
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Issue 15 of the weekly newsletter is ready to go. ✌️ You can find last week's issue here: uarrr.org/i-sold-93-books/
I’ll actually save money by switching to fiber. I just wasn’t interested in doing all the work (ordering it and making sure there’s access to the area where the thingy can be installed) to get it. Now’s the time. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-02
Linus isn’t the youngest anymore. Sometimes he forgets he’s an old boy now. When we visited on Saturday and were ready to leave, he shot out the door and jumped down a couple of steps without a second thought for his brittle old bones… or ligaments. Poor baby. https://marcel.io/dailies/2026-07-01
