Little Note Comics is a delightful comic series born out of cartoonist Steph’s love for her partner, Julie. It all began when Steph started leaving sweet doodles as love notes, capturing the little moments of their life together. Over time, these simple sketches transformed into charming stories showcasing the couple’s everyday adventures.
Steph and Julie’s life wouldn’t be the same without their dog Nutmeg, who occasionally makes an appearance in the comics. As Steph shared, she finds both Julie and Nutmeg endlessly fascinating, especially since their personalities are so different from her own. This contrast is what keeps her inspired to keep drawing. Steph’s sharp observations and unique take on life are what make her comics so endearing, relatable, and full of heart—particularly for those in relationships with someone who feels like their complete opposite.
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Steph recently opened up about her creative process for Little Note Comics. She explained I keep an ongoing list of comic ideas, so the first thing I do is choose the one I want to draw. Sometimes, it’s something that just happened and I’m instantly inspired. Other times I’ll revisit an older idea I’ve had written down for a few weeks. I take time to think about how to tell the story in four frames usually four, though sometimes 2-3 can work too. While I’m making a cup of tea or cooking dinner I’ll have most of the frames and dialogue mentally planned out. Julie, the other star of the comic, reads a lot, so in the evening, she’s typically reading a book while I finalize my plan for the latest comic.
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We were curious if all of Steph’s comic ideas are instant hits or if there are some she’s had to scrap. She shared I’ve scrapped a few comics after starting. The ones I end up ditching are usually the ones where Julie has done something that I find so funny or charming. But when I started drawing it, I realized. This is probably not going to make sense to anyone else.’ Sometimes it’s too specific too random, or I just can’t capture the tone or quirky essence of that moment. I always leave those unfinished in my files though I think if I get better at storytelling, or decide to try longer stories they might come in handy one day.
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When asked about the influences on her art and storytelling, Steph explained that much of it stems from her background in advertising. She shared We create and watch a lot of short commercials. Thinking in a video format has a big impact on my short comics how can I tell a story in a brief amount of time what angles work best and so on? Recently, Steph noted that cartoons and kid-oriented content have become the biggest influence on her art and storytelling. I guess I’m a kid at heart she added. There’s something wholesome charming and simple about cartoons like Steven Universe and Hilda. They address big topics but in a way that feels approachable. Steph wrapped up with a kind message, I appreciate everyone’s time! Have a great day.
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