Nick Seluk, a talented comic artist, has created a series of comics that portray the ongoing conflict between intellect and emotions by depicting the heart and brain as two distinct characters. In these comics, the heart is often portrayed as impulsive, passionate, and driven by emotions, while the brain is rational, logical, and analytical. Through humor and relatable scenarios, Seluk’s comics shed light on the constant struggle between our hearts and brains and the difficulty we face balancing the two.
Have you ever faced the battle within, torn between your heart and brain? Well, we’re sure you have. Who hasn’t?! This struggle is very familiar to all humans who try to justify their actions and make the best decisions in every aspect of their lives. Should I follow what my heart dictates, or will I stay more down-to-earth and follow my common sense?
Meet artist Nick Seluk, who brings these inner dilemmas to life in wholesome comics featuring the Heart, Brain, and other vital organs. We’re talking about none other than Nick Seluk and his series ‘The Awkward Yeti,’ where characters and the situations they encounter perfectly mirror what could be happening inside each one of us.
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We contacted the creator of ‘The Awkward Yeti’ and asked him about his comic series. First, we were eager to discover how the artist developed ideas for his strips. Nick shared with us: “I have a few approaches depending on the type of comic, but generally, I think of something I’m going through or have gone through recently and try to explore the emotions and the thoughts behind it. This works especially well when it comes to decisions. What feelings influenced the decision? What thoughts, like concerns about what other people might think, played a role in that decision? These ideas tend to be written out very easily with my Heart and Brain characters; they act it out!”
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Cartoonist Nick Seluk also told us how his style has evolved: “My original comics were mostly about the Awkward Yeti, making fun of myself and others for our inherent difficulties in communicating with very different people. Over time, it developed more authentic undertones with the introduction of Heart and Brain, exploring mental health more directly. These topics resonated with my audience and helped me think through many of my issues and grow.”
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Asked about “the recipe” for a good comic, Seluk shared his thoughts: “What makes a comic good is that it comes from a genuine place that’s as close to the writer/artist as possible. It’s common for artists to follow what other people are doing, especially when starting. It’s easy to think, ‘If it works for them, it’ll work for me!’ And that can be true in the short term, but if you want to build an audience and keep them, you must show YOU. Your thoughts, your humor. It can take a long time for that to catch on, which brings up another common mistake: giving up.”
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The artist added: “Everyone who makes comics gets terrible feedback, especially at first. Everyone gets nasty comments and fails to get the likes and shares they want. Everyone looks up to someone else who is more successful. The only way to make it is to continue and adapt when you’ve hit a wall. If you’re not making progress after a few months, shift gears. Introduce new characters, try a writing style you’ve wanted to try; anything is better than nothing.”
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Finally, we were curious about what Nick considers the most rewarding aspects of being a comic artist. He said: “Connecting with people through my work has been the most rewarding thing. As my comics became more real and vulnerable, people seemed to feel seen, and so did I! No matter how difficult things get, I keep motivated by knowing my work has made a positive difference in people’s lives and mine. That, and I don’t want to go back to a corporate job.”
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