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BugPudding is about a community located in Lake Tuberville Georgia, inhabited by different kinds of bugs, critters and plants. The comic strip follows the dreams, activities and  interactions of the group as they just live normal types of  lives. The term “Bug Pudding” comes from a rather graphical description of the stuff you sometimes have to scrape off your windshield. It is the result of a bug not paying attention while traveling down the highway of experience and running into the oncoming automobile of  life. There often is a “splattering” of truth in the Bug Pudding stories, but mostly we try to be entertaining for all ages from 6 to 60. It is family friendly for all ages.

The comic is intended to bring a smile, occasionally a laugh and to be first and foremost entertaining. It also is written to be followed as a series of continuous stories. So although it is presented in small hopefully easy to digest slices, each strip is intended to be part of a larger offering. I hope you will find it fun to read and follow. There are also 3 BugPudding compiled books available in our store. Each book contains two complete Pudding stories and a Behind the Scenes bonus section.

Below are a couple of early attempts before Bug Pudding was ready for prime time. In this first early strip the snail character was originally named Cyril and doesn’t look at all like Bentley in the actual comic.

In this next “rejected attempt” we see that the snail character still isn’t our old pal Bentley yet, but he’s getting closer. Of course the whole digital painted look is not yet even used in either of these “tests”.

Welcome to the world of BugPudding. I’m J.P. Keslensky, and along with my oldest daughter, Sara Keslensky Bernstein, we write and draw the comic. I’ve been writing and drawing cartoons all my life. Visual storytelling is a wonderful art form. We hope you are enjoying the comic and feel free to leave comments often

It is impossible to chronicle  all of the artists who have influenced and inspired my work. I am sure that the work of certain cartoonists have had significant influences that hopefully are obvious. Certainly I owe a huge debt to Walt Kelly, as do most modern cartoonists. I am also a big fan of the work of Jeff MacNelly, Berke Breathed, Doug Marlette, and Mike Peters. And I have to credit being greatly influenced by Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Bob Clampett and Friz Freleng. My most recent influence has been William Riling, creator of  The Adventures of Lewis and Cluck.  And I owe Bill significant credit for inspiring me to create this web comic strip. So Bill, this is my way of saying thanks for inspiring this latest effort. I want to acknowledge the contributions and long time collaborative support of my dear friend Marty Bish. And, I also must credit my other daughter, Rachel Keslensky @Lastres0rt  , who does an amazing Sci Fi comic adventure at Lastres0rt , for her helping kick start my old bones and making me “just get on with it“.

Charlie Eli