Laughter truly is a potent remedy for any sickness or even a great mood booster, and Dan Piraro promises to give you a hearty dose of it. With his witty, and sarcastic comics that depict the most unexpected scenarios, Dan's work graces over 360 newspapers and often goes viral online – chances are, you've come across them (even if not on Bored Panda).
Sporting a style that evokes a sense of nostalgia and harks back to the classic era of comics, Dan has a knack for crafting a funny narrative and delivering a punchline, all within a single panel!
That being said, feel free to check out some of the previous posts including Piraro's work here on Bored Panda (click here, and here for the most recent parts).
More info: Instagram | bizarro.com
#1
Image credits: danpiraro
Bored Panda reached out to Dan again, as always, with some more new questions!
Piraro noted the challenges he faced in illustrating the graphic novel. "Illustrating Peyote Cowboy has indeed thrown some curveballs my way. The primary challenge has been translating the ethereal, mystical visions in my mind into tangible, visual forms on paper," he shared. He further highlighted the importance of maintaining authenticity, saying, "And to maintain the authenticity of the setting and the era has required quite a bit of research, but it's all part of the journey I suppose."
#2
Image credits: danpiraro
#3
Image credits: danpiraro
Dan explained that there isn't a specific recurring theme or character he always returns to. However, he has an inclination towards the comedic side of daily life, "When it comes to recurring characters or themes, there isn't one particular that I'm drawn to repeatedly... Though I must admit, I do have a soft spot for poking fun at the quirks and idiosyncrasies of daily life."
#4
Image credits: danpiraro
#5
Image credits: danpiraro
The artist recalled a touching fan encounter that left a deep impression on him. "One that sticks out is when a fan told me that my comics helped them through a rough patch in their life when dealing with depression... I was younger at the time, but it was a humbling moment that reminded me of the profound impact art can have on other people besides its creator."
#6
Image credits: danpiraro
#7
Image credits: danpiraro
Piraro's approach to his artwork is a blend of daydreaming, sketching, and refining, well, at least that's how he describes it. He detailed, "A lot of daydreaming, a lot of doodling, and gallons of coffee. I let the ideas marinate in my mind, then I sketch them out, refine the drawings, and then ink and color them."
#8
Image credits: danpiraro
#9
Image credits: danpiraro
In case you didn't know, in our last interview with him, Dan mentioned that he enjoys sculpting! Considering that, we couldn't help but ask how sculpting might have influenced his comic work, to which Piraro speculated, "Sculpting is a more tactile, physical process compared to drawing, and it demands a different kind of attention to detail. I imagine it could bring a new depth to my understanding of form and space, which could certainly influence my comic work in intriguing ways, but that's for the future me to decide."
#10
Image credits: danpiraro
#11
Image credits: danpiraro
#12
Image credits: danpiraro
#13
Image credits: danpiraro
#14
Image credits: danpiraro
#15
Image credits: danpiraro
#16
Image credits: danpiraro
#17
Image credits: danpiraro
#18
Image credits: danpiraro
#19
Image credits: danpiraro
#20
Image credits: danpiraro
#21
Image credits: danpiraro
#22
Image credits: danpiraro
#23
Image credits: danpiraro
#24
Image credits: danpiraro
#25
Image credits: danpiraro
#26
Image credits: danpiraro
#27
Image credits: danpiraro
#28
Image credits: danpiraro
#29
Image credits: danpiraro
#30
Image credits: danpiraro
#31
Image credits: danpiraro
#32
Image credits: danpiraro
#33
Image credits: danpiraro
#34
Image credits: danpiraro
#35
Image credits: danpiraro
#36
Image credits: danpiraro
#37
Image credits: danpiraro
#38
Image credits: danpiraro
#39
Image credits: danpiraro
#40
Image credits: danpiraro
#41
Image credits: danpiraro
#42
Image credits: danpiraro
#43
Image credits: danpiraro
#44
Image credits: danpiraro
#45
Image credits: danpiraro
#46
Image credits: danpiraro
#47
Image credits: danpiraro
#48
Image credits: danpiraro
#49
Image credits: danpiraro
#50
Image credits: danpiraro
#51
Image credits: danpiraro
#52
Image credits: danpiraro
#53
Image credits: danpiraro
#54
Image credits: danpiraro
#55
Image credits: danpiraro
#56
Image credits: danpiraro
#57
Image credits: danpiraro
#58
Image credits: danpiraro
#59
Image credits: danpiraro
#60
Image credits: danpiraro
#61
Image credits: danpiraro
#62
Image credits: danpiraro
#63
Image credits: danpiraro
#64
Image credits: danpiraro
#65
Image credits: danpiraro
#66
Image credits: danpiraro
#67
Image credits: danpiraro
#68
Image credits: danpiraro
#69
Image credits: danpiraro
#70
Image credits: danpiraro
#71
Image credits: danpiraro
#72
Image credits: danpiraro
#73
Image credits: danpiraro
#74
Image credits: danpiraro
#75
Image credits: danpiraro
#76
Image credits: danpiraro
#77
Image credits: danpiraro
#78
Image credits: danpiraro
#79
Image credits: danpiraro
#80
Image credits: danpiraro
#81
Image credits: danpiraro
#82
Image credits: danpiraro
#83
Image credits: danpiraro
#84
Image credits: danpiraro
#85
Image credits: danpiraro
#86
Image credits: danpiraro
#87
Image credits: danpiraro
#88
Image credits: danpiraro
#89
Image credits: danpiraro
#90
Image credits: danpiraro
#91
Image credits: danpiraro
#92
Image credits: danpiraro
#93
Image credits: danpiraro
#94
Image credits: danpiraro
#95
Image credits: danpiraro
#96
Image credits: danpiraro
#97
Image credits: danpiraro
#98
Image credits: danpiraro
#99
Image credits: danpiraro
#100
Image credits: danpiraro
#101
Image credits: danpiraro
#102
Image credits: danpiraro
#103
Image credits: danpiraro
#104
Image credits: danpiraro
#105
Image credits: danpiraro
#106
Image credits: danpiraro
#107
Image credits: danpiraro
#108
Image credits: danpiraro
#109
Image credits: danpiraro
#110
Image credits: danpiraro
#111
Image credits: danpiraro
#112
Image credits: danpiraro
#113
Image credits: danpiraro
#114
Image credits: danpiraro
#115
Image credits: danpiraro
#116
Image credits: danpiraro
#117
Image credits: danpiraro
#118
Image credits: danpiraro
#119
Image credits: danpiraro
#120
Image credits: danpiraro
#121
Image credits: danpiraro
#122
Image credits: danpiraro
#123
Image credits: danpiraro
#124
Image credits: danpiraro
#125
Image credits: danpiraro
#126
Image credits: danpiraro
#127
Image credits: danpiraro
#128
Image credits: danpiraro
#129
Image credits: danpiraro
#130
Image credits: danpiraro
#131
Image credits: danpiraro
#132
Image credits: danpiraro
#133
Image credits: danpiraro
#134
Image credits: danpiraro
#135
Image credits: danpiraro
#136
Image credits: danpiraro
#137
Image credits: danpiraro
#138
Image credits: danpiraro
#139
Image credits: danpiraro
#140
Image credits: danpiraro
#141
Image credits: danpiraro
#142
Image credits: danpiraro
#143
Image credits: danpiraro
#144
Image credits: danpiraro
#145
Image credits: danpiraro
#146
Image credits: danpiraro
#147
Image credits: danpiraro
#148
Image credits: danpiraro
#149
Image credits: danpiraro
#150
Image credits: danpiraro
#151
Image credits: danpiraro
#152
Image credits: danpiraro
){kind=link}