Artist Shares His Comics and the Original Photos That Inspired Him to Draw Them
Animals are the best inspiration.
Divyansh Sikka, better known online as that_doodleguy, turns ordinary animal photos into tiny comics with a surprisingly warm twist. Based in Delhi, India, he works across filmmaking, photography, and graphic design, but his illustrated animal stories are what keep people coming back.
Each comic starts with a real photo, then gets a playful backstory that makes the scene feel even more charming. The result is a collection of wholesome, low-stress moments that feel tailor-made for anyone needing a break from the usual internet noise.
He has clearly found a creative lane that fits him, and these 30 comics show exactly why so many people love his work.
1. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
that_doodleguy2. Just believe in yourself
that_doodleguy3. Can I take your picture?
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4. This is fun!
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5. Ah, it is snowing. Better than perfect!
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6. Everyone loves butterflies...
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7. I would hold you in my arms forever...
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8. Awww. So sweet...
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9. "You are one of us now." That's all we need to hear to be happy...
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“Ever since I was a kid, I looked for comic strips in the newspaper, and that is how I discovered Garfield. I would go to my local library and borrow all the Garfield editions, reading them over and over again. More recently, I was introduced to Poorly Drawn Lines and Sarah Anderson Comics on Instagram, and I love them too.”
10. Cuddling is awesome.
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11. Thank you, my baby.
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12. Enjoying flowers...
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13. So sleepy all of a sudden.
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14. Raining flowers...
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15. Cloud Nine
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16. Feeling much better now
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17. Sup?
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18. Showing off
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These were my inspirations for starting to draw my comics. Initially, I only drew funny comics with animals as the main characters because I found it easier to use them to express my thoughts. I began creating wholesome comics as an escape from all the worries during these COVID times. I love wildlife photography and wanted to combine that with my comics to promote the wonderful wildlife photographers who put in so much effort to capture the perfect moment.
This is the same kind of “odd to awesome” energy as the 54 incredible collections from different people.
19. Big smile for grandma
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20. Pure magic
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21. Just me, myself, and I
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22. Now I am beautiful.
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23. A dog with a plan...
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24. Give me a hug, buddy.
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25. Self-confidence booster
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26. Oh, that's so sweet.
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27. Just keep hugging...
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28. So happy you like it!
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29. Enjoy the silence...
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30. Feeling good, looking good
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Well, these comics are adorable, and they prove, once again, that nature is the best inspiration.
We hope the artist continues to create comics because they all convey a message of friendship, which is what we need in this crazy and hectic world, full of ugly images of violence and hostility.
Want more “small surprises,” like the moment that made strangers stop and stare? Check out these small moments that prove the world is still full of surprises.
