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Is there a lore reason behind why Tony adopted Brutus?
If Pixie and Brutus could have a chance to talk to humans do you think they would take it?
Are there any fan comics you'd accept as canon?
Where did the idea of Pixie and Brutus originate? In your mind obviously, but did you have any inspiration for their characters from a specific place?
I wonder, do you like to draw other stuff but dogs and cats, like mythical creatures - dragons, wyverns, demons, ghouls, etc...
Pixie kinda looks like you!
How did brutus get his eye scraped
w a r
Are you ever going to make/sell p&b stickers for texting?
DUDE. WE NEED THOSE.
This is amazing! Your comics are really awesome..
Hey fellow Ginja Ninja - when are you publishing a book? I would definitely buy one. Can you do some Print on Demand or an E-book of all your work. You truly are very talented and I'd love to buy some as gifts.
Just joined your patreon after months of doubting... not disappointed...not at al!
Hi just joined don't think you'll see this but if you do are you closing your eyes because you have a lazy eye like me 😍 (hate my eye but no one's going near it... NO ONE 🔪 )
Are you going to incorporate Sergio into your adorable comics more? Has it ever been said that he died, or just that Brutus is a military dog who retired?
OH NO HES HOT
Question?
Is Patreon your only source of income?
As of now, it actually is 😅
How would an adult Pixie look like? Is she a Pgmy cat or is she just a really tiny kitten?
She’s just a really small kitten 😅
Do you yourself have any connection to the marine corps like brutus, so any military in general? My vfw and marine husband love these comics.
I am not directly involved in the marines. I have a few family members that are in or have been in the military, but that’s about it
Do you have a rough idea of when the first plushes will be released?
No clue 🤷♂️
Do you have a page where all of the comics are?
No. Just my Patreon and Insta comics
What inspired you to make these comics?
When the Pixie and Brutus plushes are made (so excited!) do you know where they will be released and how much they will be please?
I will sell them through my insta, they should be about $25
I just became a $1 patron and there's a comic locked still?
That’s not a comic, it’s a post telling the $8 tier Patrons to unsubscribe and instead subscribe to the $1 tier
Do you draw with paper still or just on the computer?
Just computer
How old are Pixie and Brutus and how many dog years and human years did he serve as an army dog?
I honestly haven’t figured that out yet
Will you make comic that contain a meme?
I have before. I might again
Pixie reminds me of my chihuahua. She is about 3.5 lbs and is best friends with a 63 lb black labrador and an 87 lb boxer mix. Is Pixie based off an animal or person you know, or was it just a cute idea you had?
Just a cute idea 👍
I love the wallpaper! 😍 What is your biggest inspiration in life?
Glad you like the wallpaper! I think your question is a bit too vague/broad
Okay so I got more questions! 😂 1. Can we see Brutus’ medals/badges? Haha just an idea 2. Did Brutus retire out of old age? Or is he just unfit to keep going?
Good question. I guess I’m my mind it’s because he just completed his service. I’m pretty sure there’s a certain age where military are meant to retire, or at least a certain amount of time in the service. I haven’t thought about it too much
Are the comics you post here also gonna end up on the Instagram as well at some point? Just curious.
No, only here
MERCH?
I’m working on making some stuffed animals
I want to learn to draw comics! But for the long term, like 5 years, as know i'm currently focused on my career (software development) What advice would you give me? Like beginners steps.. PD: LOVE your comics!
Start posting now! Make a comic account on Insta or something, and start filling it with comics! For the longest time I was working construction full time, and I only was able to make comics in my spare time/ on weekends. But the earlier you can start, the better
Are you partial to GSDs? Brutus is a notable example, but there's also the GSD in your "dogs are so graceful/noble/etc." comic, too!
I’m partial to larger dogs, and of the larger dogs, GSD’s are among the most aesthetically pleasing to draw; so I think that’s why
Are you more of a Brutus, or a Pixie?
Those are 2 opposite ends of a broad spectrum, where I would probably sit right in the middle
What is your favourite movie, food, colour and music? ^^
Disney/Pixar/Dreamworks movies. Burgers. No preference. Country.
any merch plans?
Oooh, yes. I want enamel pins and stickers at minimum.
Not a question, but wanted to show appreciation! *clap clap*
Will we find out what Brutus did and how he got his scar? Also will we find out how they both came to be in the same house?
Eventually
What character doesn’t receive enough fan art?
Any suggestions for fellow artists about drawing, attracting an audience, or any other thing you just want to say?
One thing that helped me is practicing drawing animals realistically
Terribly sorry, but who is Athena? She was mentioned in a question above. BTW, love love, love your style!
She was a fan made character; an owl. She only appears once though because she’s very hard to incorporate into the comics 😅
You rock I adore your art. I love the characters you created <3
At first I thought you were a girl by the feeling I got when I look at your artwork. I was surprised when I saw you were a guy and I'm getting used to it haha
What drawing software do you use?
Photoshop
Do you plan to upload all the Pixie and Brutus comics here, or is this strictly for the bonus panels?
Bonus comics only here
Will ever see Pixie and Brutus interact with other animals besides Randal
Probably
Do you think that Brutus not only cares for Pixie because he wants to protect the innocence in her because his was ruined, but absolutely loves her just because of who she is? And do you see their relationship as a sibling thing, or a paternal thing?
Yes. And it’s probably more paternal than anything, even though he’s considered her “big brother”
Whoops! 😁 I guess you could mirror the whole thing (and redo his scars) if you’re looking for an easy fix. 😉
I was just wondering if Brutus is blind in his left eye. I had assumed that he was, because of the scars & different colour iris. But in the Hide & Seek comic he seems to have enough vision on his left to spot her quickly!
Probably not
Will Brutus have a romantic in the future?
That’s a big maybe
What was the inspiration for Brutus and Pixie? Like did you just one day say.. I'm gonna make a comic about a really big scary dog and a smol little bean? Where did the contrast come from? And did you ever think it would become this HUGE?
It was honestly just an idea like any of my other comics. So yeah, I never thought it would be this popular 😅
How old is Pixie? By size comparison she looks too young to be adopted out, but I suspect that's part of the art style.
I’m not sure specifically how old she would be, very young though
what was your job before becoming a full time illustrator ?
I worked for my dad doing construction 🔨
Before I spend the time searching, will/does your exclusive content have a Bigfoot? That’s one of my favorite things about your work tbh, searching for them.
Yes
We know how you got the references for the characters, but how did you get the initial idea for pixie and Brutus. Most people aren’t aware of MWD’s.
Initially, it was just an idea I thought about work like any of my other comics. Nothing special 🤷♂️
Which program/tools do you use to draw your comics? would love to get into drawing online someday too. (also if u have affiliate codes like for amazon let us know. wont buy for now but mybe someday in the future)
Photoshop on a Wacom Cintiq 13” HD
How’s Spider?
Energetic 😅
When will we see what happened to Brutus?
Eventually...
What’s your favorite breed of dog, both to draw and in the real world?
I’ve honestly never thought of that, I guess I don’t really have a preference 🤷♂️
I love mr.Wrinkles so much! who was he inspired by !?
No cat in particular, just kinda came up with him
Hi! Will you make a comic about Spider???
Probably, eventually
Do you have any pets yourself? If so, what are their names?
I have a GSD mix named Spider
Oh, and a maybe really stupid question that I am not able to solve: is Pixie a female or male? I always get confused...
Female
How did u learn to draw? By yourself, art classes, online tutorials, blessed by God...? 😂
Have you considered adding tiers/making new patreons (not sure how that works but hopefully you know what I mean) for your other characters? Like a tier for extra Lola and Mr. Wrinkles and/or Athena comics, etc?
Nah, I plan on keeping it very simple, with just one tier. Should change though
How is it to make comics? Is it difficult or is it easy?
Hard at first, but like anything it gets easier. Each comic takes me an average of 5 ish hours
When will we see athena again?
🤷♂️ she’s surprisingly hard to incorporate
Thank you for making us happy all over the world! From Kazakhstan with love <3
What made you decide you wanted to make comics based off animals? P.s. love you and your work.
Simple, I love animals. They’re very interesting, and even more so when they can talk and act 😅
Te felicito por tu trabajo, soy una gran admiradora, amo a Brutus y a Pixie. Saludos desde Chile.
Gracias
Hai bro, I'm your fan of pixie n brutus. Love your work and keep it up 👍👍
What equipment/ programs do you use to illustrate your comics?
Photoshop on a Wacom Cintiq 13” hd
Many military dogs also suffer from ptsd. Would you ever consider having brutus be scared of something due to ptsd and pixie comfortimg him?
^I 2nd this.... I know it’s not a democracy or anything here... just saying I support this.
Do you plan to have more interaction with Brutus and other dogs? I think it would be neat to see how he interacts with other dog breed stereotypes. (My ACD Thor is so super high energy I could just see an ACD trying to herd Brutus 🤣😂
Outside of Hugo and Lola, probably not. At least I’m not planning on it
Would you do a service dog clip? I have a service dog (seeing eye dog) and if you need any tips on how they act I'm happy to help! Anything to get the word out that service dogs come in all shapes and sizes to do multiple functions and you should never no matter what pet or distract them! Oh and emotional support dogs are NOT service dogs.
I’m not planning on it, no
Do you plan to add more bird characters?
Well, I don’t PLAN on it, but who knows 🤷♂️
Would you consider doing a PTSD related strip?
I plan on it actually 👍
I have a couple questions :)) Do you sketch them on paper first and then illustrated on iPad/tablet, or is it all digital from the beginning? Would you consider doing a time lapse of new illustrations? Love, love the wallpaper btw, really encompasses their relationship 💝
It’s all digital, and yeah, I have considered it... perhaps I’ll offer it in the future
Out of curiosity how old is Brutus?
10
Well, it just adds to his whole theme of “big scary dog,” it explains his scars, and I’ve always thought army dogs were cool
Do you plan to continue posting any future comics to your instagram or will they all stay on your patron page?
Of course I’ll still post on Instagram 😅
In a hypothetical scenario where your comics became a tv show one day, who are some voice actors you might picture portraying your characters? xD
Pixie: Tara Strong. Brutus: Sam Elliot. Hugo: Bob Sapp. The rest: undecided
Sorry second and last question I promise. Are you planning on doing any spider comics?
Nah, not really
Do you take commissions for pics of our pets?? I would HAPPILY pay for a pic of my cat and two cute little dogs I know!
I do offer commissions, but they are only available when I open up a new round of slots... which usually fill up within half an hour. So to get a commission, you kinda have to be lucky and just happen to be on Instagram when I open up new slots
And will you do comic books of pixie and brutus ? Physical copies (with perhaps an autograph)? I'd love to collect them
I think probably. But not anytime soon.
Can you also do pins every month? I'd love a brutus and pixie pin of the wallpaper you just posted
Maybe
When did you first start drawing comic as a job? And what's the story behind it?
This Patreon page is the first time I’m going to actually be paid specifically for my comics. Are used to think I was going to be a children’s book illustrator. I even had an illustration page on Instagram, it did pretty well too, it got over 25K followers (benhedillustration, but I don’t post anything there anymore 😅). Anyways, one day I came across a comic page on Instagram, and I was like “I could do better than that.” I don’t mean any offense to that particular comic artist, but that’s just what I thought when I read through some of their comics. So I figured “why not give it a try?” At about 500k followers, I decided to change my career plans 😂
Do you find it tricky to come up with a storyline for each comic and how long would you say it takes to create each one? (They're all amazing!) X
No, it’s not particularly tricky, and it varies, but probably an average of around 5 hrs
Do you own any pets? If so, what kind, breed, and name(s)? (I have a doggo chow chow named Cooper 😊)
I have a puppy named Spider! He's a mix between a German Shepherd and some mystery breed.
Is this one big universe and is it possible to get a giant cross over comic with some if not all the pets in your comics?
Well, I've already made a crossover with my reoccurring characters (Pixie, Brutus, Lola, Mr.Wrinkles, Hugo, Randal, and Athena). Any other characters you've seen, you probably won't see again.