Mahntay

Welcome, art enthusiasts! Get ready to dive deep into the world of art on 'The Truth in This Art' podcast with Rob Lee. Today, our guest is Mahntay, the creative mind behind Roasted Like Ever Comics, a webcomic that beautifully combines sports, video games, movies, and hip-hop culture. As an 80's baby raised on 90's hip hop, comics, and cartoons, Mahntay's unique perspective shines through his work. Since its inception in 2017, Roasted Like Ever Comics has garnered several semi-viral moments and even celebrity cosigns. With over 3000 followers on Instagram, Mahntay's comic has become a beloved platform for humor and a celebration of black culture. Connect with him @RLEcomic on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to explore the captivating world of his comics.For today's discussion:Mahntay founded Roasted Like Ever Comics in 2017 to address the lack of web comics representing black culture.With an art background, he discovered digital art as a more accessible medium for his comic creations.Mahntay aspires to craft a sketch show within the web comic realm, blending his original ideas and humor.He stresses the significance of finding joy and fulfillment in the comic creation process, prioritizing creativity over success metrics.Get ready to be inspired as Mahntay discusses his journey into the world of web comics. He shares how his love for comics and hip hop culture inspired him to create his own comic that taps into the lane of black culture. Mahntay talks about his interest in art and drawing, as well as his experience with digital art and the challenges of translating his ideas to a digital format. He also shares his dream job within the realm of web comics and his interest in creating a sketch show. Mahntay emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying the process of creating comics, rather than focusing on the metrics of success.Mentioned in this episode:Mahntay's Instagram🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧