Gemma Correll’s Cartoons Are the Meaning of Relatable

Cartoonist, writer, and illustrator, Gemma Correll, is known for her whimsical pug cartoons, that are printed on almost anything, from t-shirts, and tea towels to greeting cards and books.

“I love the personalities of animals,” she told Creative Boom. “They are so varied. Pugs, in particular, are such characters; they are very silly and funny. I like imagining what animals might say if they could talk.”

Originally from Norwich, Gemma now resides in California with her two pugs and boyfriend and works as a freelance illustrator, with clients that include Hallmark, The New York Times, Oxford University Press, Chronicle Books, and The Observer.

Her web comics, shared on her Instagram page, is highly delightful, drawn in her distinct, and somewhat childish, style. “I’ve drawn in a similar style since I was a child – always focusing on characters and humor and using simple line art,” she explained.

“I knew from a young age that I wanted to draw and write for a living. I was always encouraged to draw by teachers and friends. Once I realised that I could use art as a tool to get out of PE lessons, I was even keener. At primary school, I was sometimes allowed to stay in the classroom and make posters for upcoming school events rather than put myself through the humiliation of falling over and generally being terrible at all of the sports.”

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

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A comic for @thenib 🖋#comics

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