This page is just so sweet, lovely and beautiful, they are so right for each other, you can see how much Dette loves and adores Sali, and Sali still enjoys the simple things like being with Dette blowing Bubbles >_>
I really like that outfit. The colors of the swimsuit top and and the capri pants (?) look really good together. This is also a nice image altogether of a sweet moment between two close friends.
When it gets to be 100 degrees and humid in Midwest Summers, and while playing at the lakes, this is what teens wear. There is no sexualization implied here. I also am part of the movement that thinks the US is way too uptight, and trying to sexualize everything. Also, if boys and men can go without a shirt on a supper hot day, I think it’s very hypocritical that woman can not do the same, just because boobs offend some people. Folks in Europe and the rest of the world have been applauding Atsali, and they are left scratching their heads as to why the US is so preoccupied with women having to cover themselves up, otherwise appearing immodest or sexualized. She’s a teen girl enjoying a day by the lake with her girlfriend.
I hit a DD cup when I was in the 7th grade (and a G by the 12th!) but no one ever bat an eye because I was a child. Atsali is wearing EXACTLY what I used to when my friends and I would go to the lake. Everyone would dress in light clothing when it was hot out. Why should a kid that developed faster than their peers have to dress more modestly just because of their body? The people that sexualize children are the real problem here. Like Carrie said– If Nadette was wearing the bikini top, no one would have a thing to say.
I think you mean well, Miranda, and I understand your concern, but I think that your distaste may be misguided. Children/Teens/Girls/Women/People should be free to wear whatever they want, without the risk of being sexualized by a predator. Feeling like this girl needs to be protected in this way is actually encouraging rape culture, and putting the onus on the ‘potential victim’, or in this case artist’s portrayal – and not on the poor behaviour of anyone that would see this as sexual. Be aware of the message you are perpetuating, because I think you share the same beliefs as the artist but may not realize that.
And in the context of the story, any sexual predator that takes after Atsali is welcome to what he gets. It would be positively amusing to see him realize his mistake.
Remember ~ Suzi is the one who (butchering him in the process 😖) brutally killed the staff member of the hospital, that Monica was confined to, who, raped Monica on every night he had an opportunity to❗
I started wearing a bra in third grade. I was also the one in my family who was tasked to mow the lawn and other such fun things outdoors in the summer, when it was hot and humid and there was no evaporative cooling because of the humidity. There is NO reason I should not have been allowed to wear a halter top and cut offs, just like everyone smaller than me did with no one questioning it. It was not a sexual statement on my part. It was hot as hell and I wanted to be as comfortable as everyone else. The problem is not in those wearing comfortable clothes. The problem is in those who see someone else being comfortable and misconstruing it as sexual and an invitation. If Nadette were wearing the halter top and Atsali the tank top no one would have said a word about it being sexual. Think about that for a minute.
Puerto Rico chiming in… with excess heat and humidity all year-round. Since we don’t have lakes, I can only comment on what people wear to the beach and water parks. That is a pretty accurate depiction of what would be worn here as well, even with the larger breasts.
It really does come down to the fact of when is crazy hot, wear as little as possible.
If you’re trying to read sex into summer beach-wear… that’s sounds like a personal problem to me.
No one was ganging up on MirandaRose, nor treating her in a mean way. Everyone is trying to explain how she is the one sexualizing an underage girls breasts that are in NO way being sexualized. MirandaRose simply saying that because underboob is visible, that that is sexualizing her is simply wrong. Then MirandaRose trying to say that logistically this would not be comfortable is just plain silly. I get emails from girls 13 through 17 who thank me for creating Atsali and giving them a character they can identify with. That is good enough for me.
Gotta be a cranky turtle under that tree root in the pool…
You don’t look all that rusty…wonderful!
“Spring is busting out all over.” So is Atsali.
Best friends forever…and maybe more!
I like Atsali’s toothsome grin.
Yes, that is a grin of pure happiness in something as simple as a giant bubble that is about to *POP* right on her nose 😀
This page is just so sweet, lovely and beautiful, they are so right for each other, you can see how much Dette loves and adores Sali, and Sali still enjoys the simple things like being with Dette blowing Bubbles >_>
I really like that outfit. The colors of the swimsuit top and and the capri pants (?) look really good together. This is also a nice image altogether of a sweet moment between two close friends.
We used to call those pants “pedal pushers.”
I think this is your best pinup/print piece ever. Love the full rendering of the BG, the colors, textures, mood, everything.
I think those are magic bubbles with pink clouds inside.
Wait…who’s Bubbles?
The ex-water cooler.
Service is my only joy.
Just an old dirty joke punchline 😀
Where’s the update? 0428 Monday. No update
sometimes you just gotta be patient.
Worrying about Paul.
When it gets to be 100 degrees and humid in Midwest Summers, and while playing at the lakes, this is what teens wear. There is no sexualization implied here. I also am part of the movement that thinks the US is way too uptight, and trying to sexualize everything. Also, if boys and men can go without a shirt on a supper hot day, I think it’s very hypocritical that woman can not do the same, just because boobs offend some people. Folks in Europe and the rest of the world have been applauding Atsali, and they are left scratching their heads as to why the US is so preoccupied with women having to cover themselves up, otherwise appearing immodest or sexualized. She’s a teen girl enjoying a day by the lake with her girlfriend.
Folks in Europe don’t have the overwhelming Jesus infestation we in the States have to put up with.
It’s ridiculous how happy this simple scene makes me – thanks, Paul!
I hit a DD cup when I was in the 7th grade (and a G by the 12th!) but no one ever bat an eye because I was a child. Atsali is wearing EXACTLY what I used to when my friends and I would go to the lake. Everyone would dress in light clothing when it was hot out. Why should a kid that developed faster than their peers have to dress more modestly just because of their body? The people that sexualize children are the real problem here. Like Carrie said– If Nadette was wearing the bikini top, no one would have a thing to say.
I think you mean well, Miranda, and I understand your concern, but I think that your distaste may be misguided. Children/Teens/Girls/Women/People should be free to wear whatever they want, without the risk of being sexualized by a predator. Feeling like this girl needs to be protected in this way is actually encouraging rape culture, and putting the onus on the ‘potential victim’, or in this case artist’s portrayal – and not on the poor behaviour of anyone that would see this as sexual. Be aware of the message you are perpetuating, because I think you share the same beliefs as the artist but may not realize that.
And in the context of the story, any sexual predator that takes after Atsali is welcome to what he gets. It would be positively amusing to see him realize his mistake.
Not to mention that she has a Vampire Auntie who has a special feeling about how to handle sexual predators.
@ Mark: not just sexual predators, but any kind of child abuser.
Atsali doesn’t need Aunt Suzi. She doesn’t even need to change form. She just needs to crank up that fist of fire that moves faster than you can see.
She also has a vampire grandmother
Yahbut Suzi is the one with the crusade.
Crusade’s come second to “YOU HURT MY FAMILY!!!!!”
Remember ~ Suzi is the one who (butchering him in the process 😖) brutally killed the staff member of the hospital, that Monica was confined to, who, raped Monica on every night he had an opportunity to❗
I started wearing a bra in third grade. I was also the one in my family who was tasked to mow the lawn and other such fun things outdoors in the summer, when it was hot and humid and there was no evaporative cooling because of the humidity. There is NO reason I should not have been allowed to wear a halter top and cut offs, just like everyone smaller than me did with no one questioning it. It was not a sexual statement on my part. It was hot as hell and I wanted to be as comfortable as everyone else. The problem is not in those wearing comfortable clothes. The problem is in those who see someone else being comfortable and misconstruing it as sexual and an invitation. If Nadette were wearing the halter top and Atsali the tank top no one would have said a word about it being sexual. Think about that for a minute.
Nevermind the opinionated goobers, Paul… carry on as you have. I, for one, appreciate your talent and the ease in which you appear to render it.
If you don’t like what you see, you’re always free to delete this from your favorites and stop reading the comic.
Puerto Rico chiming in… with excess heat and humidity all year-round. Since we don’t have lakes, I can only comment on what people wear to the beach and water parks. That is a pretty accurate depiction of what would be worn here as well, even with the larger breasts.
It really does come down to the fact of when is crazy hot, wear as little as possible.
If you’re trying to read sex into summer beach-wear… that’s sounds like a personal problem to me.
No one was ganging up on MirandaRose, nor treating her in a mean way. Everyone is trying to explain how she is the one sexualizing an underage girls breasts that are in NO way being sexualized. MirandaRose simply saying that because underboob is visible, that that is sexualizing her is simply wrong. Then MirandaRose trying to say that logistically this would not be comfortable is just plain silly. I get emails from girls 13 through 17 who thank me for creating Atsali and giving them a character they can identify with. That is good enough for me.