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Guy Kopsombut is the creator of 4amShower, an extra cute extra uplifting webcomic featuring adorable animals and lots and lots of encouragement.

1. What motivated you to start 4amShower?

A few years ago, I was watching the news and everything seemed so pessimistic. I wanted to do something to remind people that there was still good in the world. I made it my goal help one person smile a day…the question was how? Since I was (and still am) helping my parents at their restaurant, my schedule was really unpredictable and whatever project I took on would need to be done in a short amount of time each day. I choose comics because I drew them in high school and college and I believed that I could create one every day.

2. You make positive content daily. Are there days when you feel less positive? If so, how do you deal with them?

Haha, I think everyone does! There are definitely days when I feel less positive. In fact, I think its normal to have highs and lows. What make helps me rebound when times are tough is to know that there are people that love and care about me no matter what. I then try to reflect on my life and understand what is making me feel bad.

If it’s someone who made me angry, I try to empathize in my head and see things from their point of view.

Usually, what gets me down is feeling like I have not accomplished enough in my life. It’s really easy to compare yourself with others (specially on social media). I usually take a breath and reflect on all the things I have done. I remind myself that life is a journey and that I should be proud of all my own accomplishments.

3. Your comics are already uplifting on their own, but they also include a positive message at the bottom. Do you usually write the message first or the comic first?

Both actually! Sometimes, I will have an idea for a comic and write the message after. Other times, I have a phrase in my head and create a comic to support it. For the messages, I try to think of things that would be hard for one person to say to another. That way, if a person shares the comic, it's like they are saying what is written.

4. Any advice for creatives who want to use their creativity to help others?

Create and share with love in mind. Like most other creatives, when I started out, I was afraid of posting my work online. It’s easy to think, “What if they don’t like it? What if they are mean?” I had a strong desire to help people, yet a fear of negative feedback.

What helped me overcome that hurdle was thinking to myself, “If I get one “like” today, I know that I have helped someone smile. So, even if I get a bunch of negative comments, I have helped one person it will have been worth the effort.”

If you really want to help others with your work, my advice is to have courage and start posting!

5. Any other advice?

Create prolifically and consistently. You’ll be surprised by how much you improve by doing so.

Also, empathize more!

6. Which creative things are you enjoying at the moment?

I’m getting into VR technology! There’s a bunch of potential to make art on there!

7. What’s next for you and your work?

I’m working on a few children’s book ideas! I plan on releasing a few 4amShower books soon, too!

8. How can people support you and your work?

I would love your support on my Patreon: Patreon.com/4amShower

Like other artists, following me on my social media thingies is always a bonus:

Facebook: Facebook.com/4amShower

Twitter: Twitter.com/4amShower

Check out the comic 4amShower :: You're sweet.