The story behind the art

About The Human Comedy

A fresh way of seeing the old, familiar comedy of everyday life.

We are all part of the picture.

Life has a wonderful habit of making fun of our best intentions. We pursue simplicity with complicated gadgets. We seek tranquility in crowded places. We talk about getting away from it all while checking our phones. The contradictions are everywhere, and they're often more amusing than anything a comedian could invent.

The Human Comedy captures these moments through modern illustrated scenes. Each artwork begins with a recognizable situation and adds a small, ironic twist. Sometimes the humor is gentle, sometimes pointed, but the subject is always the same: human nature.

Our collection celebrates the ability to laugh at ourselves. It invites you to look twice, find the joke, and perhaps recognize someone you know — including yourself.

The gallery includes fifty artworks. We hope you'll enjoy exploring every one.

Every illustration is presented as a small visual story. The details invite a second look, while the situations are familiar enough to make the scenes feel like little snapshots of our own world.

Every artwork is available as a digital file from this site, emailed within 24 hours, and as framed artwork through our gallery at Fine Art America.

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The artwork, your way.

Every artwork in The Human Comedy is available two ways: as a digital file from this site, or as framed artwork through Fine Art America.

Digital files

$10.99 $6.99 each Limited-time price

$5.00 each when you order 3 or more

  1. Open any artwork in the gallery and click Add to order.
  2. Review your selection on the order page and pay securely with PayPal or a card.
  3. Your files are emailed to you within 24 hours.
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Framed artwork

Framed artwork of every image can be ordered through our Fine Art America gallery. Choose the frame and size there; Fine Art America handles checkout and delivery.

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