Tom Bates
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How Patricia Was Born
🕑 Added 2024-10-03 17:00:39 +0000 UTCThe original inspiration for Patricia came from a photo I took in Glasgow museum. I then tried to draw a simplified version of it and that turned into Patricia!
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Tom Bates
They usually come from somewhere. If it's not a photo I usually go back through my sketchbook and look for a drawing I've done in the past that would fit the character
Ashley Buckingham
I can only assume that Patricia was caught in the museum trying to pinch the exhibits and ended up as one herself.
Daretobestupid
Birth of a Monster
Samuele Canina
This makes me wonder how many characters have a similar origin story 😂
MysteryChu
As an Australian, Patricia being an echidna makes so much sense! We stan a legend!
Jacob Batt
That museum creature is known as a Common Echidna and they are from Australia/NZ
Macinteuch Plus
This is so cool I had no idea she was based on an actual uhhhh animal thing
BrundleFly
I really can’t complain about the quantity (& quality) of birdlife in your work - love those toothy-mouthed mockers and moaners! Never stop doing what you do, my good man. 💜
Tom Bates
Check out the last one (sad bat) I stuck a bird in that one
Kelsey Small
It’s completely fine! I believe you said it would be around November when they would be sent off? But I have patience 😌
Tom Bates
I’ve asked the merch people and I’m waiting on a reply. Sorry it’s taking so long!
Eboni Napalm
We love Patricia, an absolute queen.
BrundleFly
Bring back the bastard bird!
Beebles00
Love seeing this kind of stuff about your process, thanks for sharing!
Kelsey Small
Off topic, but do you know if our plushies are still going to be delivered next month? 🥹
Undr
There are no words.
Cami
I was mortified upon reading this in my notifications and now have to demand Patricia's backstory
