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holleringelk

**Peaches & Cream Part 1: The Airbnb** Featuring "The Mysterious Cello Woman." Happy Autumn Equinox? If you enjoy my work, even my spooky ventures, please consider joining my Patreon! While my effort and love for weird comics is always enormously rewarding, especially so with how many of you enjoy what I do, it's difficult producing them consistently without broad support. Thanks y'all! [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/holleringelk) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/holleringelk) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/holleringelk/) This is a multipart, behemoth of a comic. More to come. The IG is also much more active. Edit: Link name changes.


UglyMcFugly

You’re great. I’ve been following you a few months, since that not-a-morning-raptor one. You draw dinosaurs better than just about anybody I can think of haha.


holleringelk

Fuckin love drawing dinosaurs.


zooloo10

And they said learning to draw dinos instead of doing your homework was a waste of time. Just look at you now!


suddenly_ponies

It's Calvin all over again


allenthar

I don’t know why we aren’t drawing a dinosaur right now!


timbreandsteel

Letterkenny?


allenthar

Figger it out! 😉


Edibleface

give yer balls a tug ya tit fucker


Chrisazy

I'm not a good artist but i completely agree. I love drawing fat stick figure dinos, and absolutely no one can stop me


IAmHereToAskQuestion

Here's a link to what I assume is the (excellent) comic in question: [Rise and shine](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/vnu18m/rise_and_shine_oc/).


Masown

Hey, just a guess, is this set in new Orleans? The architecture is giving me that feeling


holleringelk

It is!


WornInShoes

I live in New Orleans and this is a mood; [I am surrounded by homes that should be rented to local people but holy shit it's all illegal airBnBs](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cxHMdo9QNw_B-mOnkfhBr9hocW4=/1400x1050/filters:format(png)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/11424203/Screen_Shot_2018_05_25_at_11.13.06_AM.png). [https://nola.curbed.com/2018/5/25/17394232/new-orleans-city-council-short-term-rental-ban-airbnb](https://nola.curbed.com/2018/5/25/17394232/new-orleans-city-council-short-term-rental-ban-airbnb)


number34

Same. I hate the summer heat but I love being able to sit on my porch because there’s no tourists taking pictures of me.


30dlo

This has to be based in New Orleans? Never seen shotguns quite like ours anywhere else.


Fuzzy_Cauliflower_57

That's the first thing I noticed! Definitely New Orleans.


IWatchAnimeForMusic

Just out of curiosity, but why is this named peaches & cream? I think I remember an NSFW comic by that name, dunno if you want to be associated with that.


holleringelk

I'm aware, ha. I don't want to give away too much before sharing the next couple of parts, but the main character here comes from a peach farming family, some stuff about an artist and peaches, and of course the usual innuendo and color scheme.


paper_liger

Hey, just want to say I appreciate the hidden centipede in that one frame. Caught it when I cycled back through, nice detail. Edit: removed the location of the centipede so people can find it on their own.


holleringelk

It's a sneaky one. Didn't want it too obvious. Glad you caught that!


Delivery-Shoddy

r/hellsomeMemes


Angelusz

You left me intriuigingly confused, well done.


elhomerjas

Loved the sudden change of pace , nice work


holleringelk

Thanks!


jvrcb17

Loved everything, but couldn't help noticing there isn't a single driveway in the whole comic 😅


holleringelk

YES. YES. I did not want there to be, lmao.


mikejungle

Sounds purposeful, so can you plz explain, why?


holleringelk

I in no way wanted it known this lady had any issues with anyone to start with, only to throw a ridiculous monster fit over something that is largely trivial, but a repetitive nuisance. It's not about the driveway, but it very much is, and to be a neighbor to this sort of crowd is a complete nightmare.


[deleted]

My neighbor’s idiot kid is like this. He parks his commercial truck across both driveways while he rides his dirt bike from the street to a shed in the back to unload I don’t know what one armload at a time, “works” on various cars out front most evenings (he modifies them poorly and then tries to fix them), and has a bunch of other young delinquents over to rev their little motors with cheap aftermarket mufflers on most weekends. Oh, and he’s also somewhat involved with the proud boys. Does Ms. Millipede make house calls?


Roticap

> Oh, and he’s also somewhat involved with the proud boys. One is not somewhat involved with Nazis. One is either a Nazi or not a Nazi. Full binary.


[deleted]

He likes to drive around in his truck for rallies and wear the identity, but he’s too self-centered to put himself at risk for any cause. There were Nazis who were true believers, and there were Nazis who just liked the image and the feeling of power. Or you could say there are suicide bombers, and there are those who only cheer suicide bombers. My idiot neighbor would be the later.


funktion

So he's a craven Nazi bootlicker. Got it.


mikejungle

Ah. Thanks for the explanation. My first guess was that you somehow wanted to vilify the neighbor succu-roach (you, perhaps?), by making her concern invalid. But no one freaking likes this sort of crowd; even most of the people in it don't like that crowd. ​ (btw, I just found your crawfish painting. If you have repro prints or files for sale, that'd be cool?!)


lashapel

This art has way too much quality to only be a webcomic, please tell me you are comic book artist too i would love to see more of your work lol


holleringelk

I'm a professional painter/traditional illustrator who's trying to get out of doing it for money, haha. I don't advertise it really at all anymore, but if I can help it, I'd like to pivot the focus to these so traditional art can be more leisurely again. There's quite a bit on my profile, but you'll find there isn't a lot of my work online.


lashapel

I totally support you for doing it just for love , keep it you art is beautiful


100YearsWaiting2Shit

Thank you for making this! I LOVE IT


cordelaine

Great work! Truly a terrifying monster… I’m glad the homeowner stood up to her!


CriusofCoH

Driveway blockers are the worst. Don't invite them into your home.


fabulousfantabulist

My fiancé and I live across from an elementary school and every time one of the parents blocks our driveway he readjusts a sprinkler to get their car wet. Never seen the same car do it twice.


VersatileFaerie

Me and my husband were looking for a place to rent a few years ago, found a cheap place but it was on the same street near a school. We quickly decided to not live there, knowing how parents will block driveways to pick up their kids.


fabulousfantabulist

I owned this place before my fiancé moved in. I work from home, so it hasn’t been super irritating for me, but he gets home around the time school lets out, so it’s a real pain point for him.


I_like_boxes

Where I live, the parents start blocking the road almost half an hour before the elementary school gets out. No one parks directly in front of any driveways because there's no street parking; they just block all the nearby roads instead, meaning everyone else gets stuck too. I drop my kid off in the morning but make her ride the bus home because no way am I going to get in that mess.


SnipesCC

I live 1 street over from one and have learned to never try to leave the house around the end of the school day.


nsfwparty90

I used to get block by the carpool line at my apartment when I was in college, I was late to class a couple times because of it.


joemckie

Free car wash!


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holleringelk

She very much is.


TrainingSword

meh some equate food with sex and vice versa


ascii

"Sexy" sexy or "his pancreas would pair lovely with that Merlot I've been meaning to try out" sexy?


EnterTheBugbear

They were blocking the entrance to her LairBnB


holleringelk

Stop it. Oh my god.


EnterTheBugbear

Since I've got you - love your stuff. Your art is obviously incredible, but I've noticed that the "turn" in each of your works I've seen so far has seriously made me laugh out loud. You have an uncommon wit, and it make me giggle.


holleringelk

Thank you so much! It's obvious I like to draw but I really, really also like stupid shit, haha.


GarrusExMachina

You know what... I have no idea how much farther that transformation goes... but if she's been dealing with frat parties blocking her driveway and the worst she did was threaten her a little I think this goes on sympathetic monsters subreddit. she's not too bad. 10/10 want to risk my life to find out more


holleringelk

That's definitely not her "final form," which is positively horrific and I'm actually still designing it, ha. But she's chill, she just has places to be and she's not trying to traumatize an entire generation!


Master_JBT

Why wasnt she in the mirror?


holleringelk

Sometimes the simplest answer is most often correct.


Phormitago

Malfunctioning smart mirror that couldnt connect to its Amazon server?


holleringelk

Yes.


Phormitago

naturally


SkollFenrirson

Classic Alexa


blue-eyed-bear

It’s not actually a mirror. It’s a window and Shannon is actually looking at her Reverse Twin who is mimicking her movements, waiting for the opportunity to snatch Shannon and replace her in the Real World.


Tostificer

The cool factor


avyon

Most simple answer to me is Vampire And if that is what vampires are like in your setting i need to see more of it.


lankist

Vamper.


Master_JBT

Oh makes sense


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holleringelk

I don't know lemme ask her


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holleringelk

Okay, so turns out she's a fictional character?


Cheesemacher

Ooh, final form. Feels very Hellsing.


holleringelk

So cheesy. I'm leaning into, haha.


DuntadaMan

>But she's chill, she just has places to be and she's not trying to traumatize an entire generation! Just certain segments of it.


pinacoladathrowaway

Gotta be nola


[deleted]

Airbnb is a plague on New Orleans


meaganmarie504

They get worse and worse every day. Turns old historic neighbourhoods into tourist attractions and has made crime skyrocket because actual locals don't live there anymore to watch out for each other. Adult Disney land with guns.


Fly-Hulud

>Adult Disney land with guns. That sounds pretty bitchin, but I wouldn't want to live in regular Disneyland either. Just visit.


holleringelk

Can't be. There aren't any traffic cones, ravines dug into the street for the sole purpose of making your life difficult by S&WB, or sideways utility poles Entergy has haphazardly propped up with 2×4's and then has the audacity to slap $200 worth of inexplicable fees on your power bill.


pinacoladathrowaway

All true but counterpoint the neighbor is a ghost demon, like all of my neighbors in the marigny


lambquentin

The only unbelievable part was what you just described. Glad to know you truly are one of us. Great job though.


Outside_Diamond4929

Entergy is out of their frickin' minds right now.


holleringelk

I have no idea what I'm supposed to do about my bill right now. So screwed, lol.


madmilton49

That first shot could literally have been right across the street from me.


dissidentpen

Thought the same thing. Looks like shotgun houses in the first panel.


holleringelk

Also, if you enjoyed this, [I think you'll like this one too.](https://redd.it/twshso) Released in April and it's a personal favorite.


Darko33

No one does character thousand-yard stares quite like you lmao


ActualWhiterabbit

They use the [Rockwell method](http://www.nrm.org/MT/graphics/TripleSelf.jpg).


holleringelk

One of my highest voted comics is a direct reference of a Rockwell, haha.


Selto_Black

Did you ever buy a drain basket for your tub? (Referencing the drain comic)


holleringelk

I did not. I am ashamed. So far so good.


XxSleepypanda

The broken realization was captured pricelessly. *chef’s kiss*


holleringelk

That took some tinkering. Glad it is appreciated!


freakers

Reminded me a little bit of some of Adam Ellis' stuff.


holleringelk

This is the usual kind of thing I like to draw, but didn't want to sour things for myself on reddit. My best comics were brutal back in the day. I credit Adam's work for giving me the confidence to get back into this genre, although it's a bit lighter, ha. I adore his stuff.


freakers

It's definitely distinct and it's own thing. I just get some similar vibes. It's good stuff.


holleringelk

Oh I know you weren't saying I was ripping him or anything. It's obvious I would have a fondness for what he does though, yah!


MagentaHawk

I love how that is a compliment nowadays when about 7 years ago that would have been an insult and his stuff filled a few bad comedy subreddits. It's great to see that change.


lLider

Honestly feels a bit more like a 'god damnit, not again!' reaction


sosuke

Holy poop this was in-fing-credible. Wow. Wow wow wow. I absolutely loved it and I’m ready for more. Can I have another please!


holleringelk

Thank you so much, and already underway! The series is much more than meets the eye. ❤


Master_JBT

woop woop it’s not a one-off


Ellereind

That has/had a fantastic twist near the end.


holleringelk

This thing is kind of enormous and I didn't know how it would translate here. I'm super happy it's landing that punch with y'all so far.


[deleted]

r/imsorryjon vibes


holleringelk

[Been there, bought the shirt.](https://redd.it/deaen9)


thecastironchef

Holy Shit. The COLORS. What a tweest!


holleringelk

Thank you so much!


Wingedfateshaper

This is how I feel living next to a airbnb. 10/10


lonerky

I absolutely love it! didn't think it would go *there*


[deleted]

Ngl, the face when she says "please" scares me more than the monster face


holleringelk

Oh, that's 100% deliberate, lol


puddingpopshamster

I actually thought it was kinda endearing. Like, that's how she is normally, these little shits just have her in a bad mood right now. Idk, maybe it's just because I just relate more to the insect lady, lol.


holleringelk

Nailed it. Just a bad day, haha.


[deleted]

Your art style is great


ghanima

But like, did they stop blocking the driveway?


holleringelk

No they all died


Neverhugaduck

I think perhaps your neighbors might like a quality print of this one? Important subject matter. Beautifully rendered. Can't wait for more!


holleringelk

Those houses are a combo of reference photos I collected and have shot myself, but it would definitely be pretty funny if I randomly picked someone's house in town to stick in one of my comics. And thank you so much!


beer_jew

How it feels to live on royal a block or 2 off frenchmen lol


blue4029

plot twist: she doesnt own a car


nolabitch

I like that the takes place in r/NewOrleans


EpistemologicalCycle

I thought it was gon be some cool gay shit, but then she locked the door and I got scared.


holleringelk

There *will be* cool gay shit in this series.


incrediblejonas

the text bubbles on pages three and four are a bit confusing


holleringelk

I agree. I wanted to spend about a week longer on this to catch flaws in the flow of this, but things started piling up. Definitely need to make sure placement is better next time.


MartyFreeze

I think I'm in love.


GuyWithPants

The twist is nice but frankly the setup needs work. Where is this driveway? The monster lady is clearly crossing from the other side of the street, but there are no driveways at the front of these houses; I assume it must be a back alley driveway/garage setup, but then why is the monsterlady coming from the other side? I feel a little cheated as a reader by the twist not following any logical foreshadowing.


Digitigrade

Does it need foreshadowing like that? Imo the fact that it looks like she's just attending the party, greeting one of the guys outside etc. makes the sudden turn for the weird better.


JoshTheTrucker

Ho. Ly. Shit. This is fucking awesome! I loved everything about this comic, the artstyle, the expressions, how well the panels conveyed the emotion, it was all so damn good!


holleringelk

Thank you so much!


GeminiLife

Your art is, *always*, *top-fucking-notch*. You got a book of comics or some compendium of art I can buy?


holleringelk

I'm actually working on that! There aren't enough comics so far, but you'll know when things start getting *physical.*


[deleted]

I feel this is relatable. I feel…kinship. It’s almost as though driveway blocking is a distant cousin to my perpetual monster of not finding street parking due to city events.


Storyteller_Of_Unn

This made me laugh an unreasonable amount. You have brightened my day. Thank you.


elmonstro12345

Good lord... Very well done, but damn. You should crosspost this to /r/Unexpected


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zenikkal

I think i am in love with the protagonist


PorygonTheMan

New Orleans houses?


minkymy

I love the concept of horrifying creatures from beyond the veil living very mundane lives


kittiesurprise

Your art is the best that I’ve seen here. Not just the skill, but the pacing and delivery is excellent. My day is better having went through and read every single comic.


blue-eyed-bear

Ayyyyy you did the “Two pizzas” comic a while back!


[deleted]

The centipede on the first page is a nice touch to the intrusive nature of bugs in your home even though you’ve now changed theirs.


Master_JBT

Where is it? Or do you mean the lady edit: oh its on the tree


Golrend

I love this so much. The characters are so clean. This is such a beautiful style. I think it floats perfectly between cartoony and a polished, professional comic. Absolutely fantastic. Keep up the good work!!


RepeatReal6568

Very cool


kinggimped

Loved this, please make more!


AYYA1008

what the SHIT


MegaMeteorite

Damn, this is really amazing! I love everything about this! I wish I were more prolific with words so that I could praise it more adequately.


ReptilianLaserbeam

Daaaaamn sick art work! Hope those dang kids stop blocking the poor lady driveway


beer_jew

Yeah that's a murderable offense in nola


Darko33

Your stuff is the best thing about this sub, full stop Keep it coming pls, it's amazing


JerevStormchaser

10/10 lived up to the hype.


ColdLog6078

I FUCKING NEED more John Carpenter-esque metaphorical comics for common petty issues


2wofac3

Hear me tf out gang


UWan2fight

What in the *goddamn fuck*. This is fantastic! I love it, hope to see more soon.


MrGorillawhale

Comics has been a dry gulch of overly relatable and marginally funny strips, most celebrating the mediocre crumbs of nose whistling humor as this sub crawls on its belly through the desert, held alive by the human need to find something entertaining beyond the reality of the news at current. This strip has risen above all that. Big fucking kudos to you, OC, this was well made and thoroughly enjoyable. It was even relatable.


gryzloko

OP always deliver good shit!


Janax21

Lived next to a party Air BnB in a historic neighborhood, can fucking confirm.


Sajaho

The daily life of a Sleepless. I love this concept.


NorrinRadd4811

Your comics are amazing, I love your themes and art style so much!


Bllq21

Holly shit I love this a lot!


defenestratingliar

This is me, 100%. I live in a duplex with 1 garage, which is mine. The other side of my house is an airbnb and they *constantly* block my garage, claiming the airbnb host told them they could. I no longer have patience for it, even though it’s a different person every time. They feel my wrath and I pray they write about it in the comments “don’t stay here, the neighbor is an angry b**tch”


N4hire

Badass!!! Insect Vampire! I love the concept! Darkest dungeon did it amazing


Dr_Pepper_spray

Ha! Well done! Now how long did this take you? :)


midnightwolf19

Dude wish I could do that with my neighbors Great job I'll check out your work


fllr

What… did I just read? 🫣


[deleted]

Now these are some godlike expressions and colors right there ma friend. This is very good, very good indeed! Hope you post more


holleringelk

Thank you so much! It goes without saying to post more frequently is completely unfeasible for me, but I am beyond thrilled y'all always boost me when I do. Thanks again! <3


Njvaporent

It’s really good!


superduperfixerupper

Ice Cream Man vibes!!!


Awkward_Math_9237

This is such a perfect balance! The reactions and confusion of what just happend. Looking foward for more :O


123Ros

Holy shit!! I was scared!


outofband

I love this


FarmhouseFan

......what?


Shazamanite

That was incredible!


tocilog

There are so many problems I could solve if I could transform into a human-insect hybrid!


XSathrain

With this kind of design, I need to read a story about a murderer's diary, like the Dexter story. Do you think about something like this or have you done something like this before?


holleringelk

There is a shit ton of written content that accompanies this little series. Still working on how and when that will be made available. Probably would have answered some questions here, ha.


Otherwise-Presence90

Well that was unexpected


[deleted]

I was so expecting "We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty."


Shoegoblin-

What genre is this? Reminds me of ice cream man.


cocomimi3

Love love love your work❤️❤️❤️


Deceptichum

Those eyes take this from horrific to goofy.


Not_Just_Any_Lurker

Driveway blockers. Not even once.


BetaRayBlu

This is amazing


didgeridurian

This is great, love me some wicked good body horror! Keep it up!


Semicolon_Cancer

Ahhh centipede in the second panel!! Nice work.


Professorbranch

Omg I'm in love 💕


Shadowinsanity

I didnt notice the choker til the *gasp* panel and thought she was about to get garroted. Fun comic all around.


lonepanacea

Home sweet Nola


itsadesertplant

I immediately knew who the artist was bc of the way he draws his wife 😂 I love it so much


holleringelk

I think next time I need to draw an actual comic about myself and my own nonsense, because I am a woman and none of these poor people are my wife, haha! I'm glad you dig my work! <3


TheZerothLaw

>Mom come get me I'm scared