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Pon & Zi FAQ

Q: Are you the one that actually created these comics?
A: Yes. I first started drawing Pon and Zi in 2004, and first uploaded them here in my deviantArt gallery in December of that year.

Q: Which one is Pon and which one is Zi?
A: Pon is yellow and Zi is blue.

Q: Which one is the boy and which one is the girl?
A: I didn't assign either a gender because I think that neither of their personalities are gender specific, and because I realize that not all girls would relate to the same one, nor would all guys relate to the other. So I've left that decision open to each of you, individually.

Q: What exactly are they?
A: In a webcomic with the aim to simplify love down to one panel and a few words, Pon and Zi are people, represented and simplified down to little handpuppets. Or maybe they're the pillow you cuddle when you're lonely, but with a head and more importantly, a heart. Whatever they are, they look kind of like something you'd see in a children's book, if you can remember back when love was innocent and genuine still.

Q: What's the cat's name? The ostrich? The snail?
A: Nubbly. The ostrich is called Bawk, and the snail is called Scoot.

Q: Can I draw fanart?
A: Drawing your own original characters is classy.

Q: Can I get a Pon&Zi tattoo?
A: Go for it, but send me a photo after. I like to see these things. : B

Q: Do you use the things said in your comics as pickup lines?
A: Ahaha, nope. I'm not single (<3) but I can't imagine doing that. Hahaha.

Q: Can I use your art for a layout, icon, background, wallpaper, collage, banner, etc.?
A: That's a hard question to answer plainly. I don't mind when people repost the comics in myspace, facebook, etc. comments as long as the images are the versions found from my gallery here or at azuzephre.net, and more importantly, that they are entirely unedited. Please do not use the images to make profile layouts, wallpapers, or anything downloadable by others. If you're unsure about what you plan to use the images for, send me a note or email. If I don't respond, I've either been too busy to get to your message, or it's so ridiculous that you ought to know that I'd say no.

Q: I found a person/website/store selling merchandise featuring your art and/or characters. Whats should I do?
A: Please notify me via dA note or email me at azuzephre@gmail.com with as much information as possible. I'll issue a cease and desist order and take legal action if they do not cooperate. Harassing the person in question is not necessary.

Q: Where can I find Pon&Zi Tshirts and other merchandise?
A: Visit the shop page at azuzephre.net! New merchandise is added periodically.
Pon&amp;Zi Kickstarter!
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Hey again!

To quickly recap, I recently launched a Kickstarter project to fund the printing of the first Pon&Zi art book. We have reached and exceeded the original funding goal of $10,000, and I am now certain to be able to get the book printed! If you haven't been to my Kickstarter page to see what's been happening, please take a look by clicking the graphic above. To thank people for preordering the art book, I've created a list of rewards that are exclusively available through my project, so now may be the only chance to get original Pon&Zi watercolor illustrations, hand-painted resin figures, special edition prints and to get your art book signed. <3

Now that I've got more than enough to get the book printed and especially since there are still three weeks before my project deadline, people have begun to ask what I'll do with the extra money. So I've created a stretch goal for $20,000 and if we make it that far, I'll also be able to get Pon and Zi plushies made! As of right this second, I'm already close to reaching 150% of my original funding goal. Once it reaches 200%, anyone who has pledged $125 or more will automatically also receive a pair of Pon and Zi plushies with their reward package. Anyone who has pledged at a lower level will be able to add plushies to their reward packages by increasing their pledge amount by $20 and selecting the appropriate unlocked pledge level.

Sooo, if you haven't taken a look at the Kickstarter, please do! I still really need all the help I can get to continue spreading the word about my project, so I'd really appreciate it if you could tell anyone you know who might like Pon and Zi! The amount of support I've gotten so far is overwhelming. I can't thank you all enough! Let's keep it going!

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:iconember55:
~Ember55 May 11, 2013  Student Artist
OMIGOOSHYNESS MY FRIEND HAS LIKE ALL YOUR DRAWINGS IN HER PHONE ND I RECOGNIZED IT ND I WAS LIKE OMGEEEEEEEE
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~dead4lier May 11, 2013  Hobbyist Artist
I love your art, its gorgeous! Especially the Pon & Zi one.
I loved them both since I was 12 lol, and heck, I searched for the artist so long.
And someday I go by art of Pon & Zi, and guess who was the author?

Keep doing what you do mate! :icondeviantwatchplz::iconllamasplz:
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~BellaLuna13 May 9, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I was always wondering who created Pon and Zi, I'm glade I know now :D
They're so cute :3
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:iconlunar-glow:
I love your art style!!! Pon and Zi are...really creative. And adorable.
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~bromatt1603 May 2, 2013  New member
Do you take suggestions from people for a possible drawing?
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:iconatomic-teddy:
Heya Jeff. I pledged $500+ to your kickstarter project and haven't gotten my stuff. You don't seem to reply to emails so I'm posting here.
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:iconazuzephre:
=azuzephre Apr 19, 2013  Student
Heyyy, I'm a little behind on emails yet again, but I'm spending today catching up! If you don't get a response from me by the end of the day, send me a note here, yeah? Sorry about the wait!
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~DarknessRequiems Apr 1, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
oh wow wait you're the one who designed my textbook cover??? what the hell, when i think that i found you here totally randomely.
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=azuzephre Apr 2, 2013  Student
Textbook cover? I don't think I've ever done a textbook cover. Could you give me more information on it so I can look into it? : )
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~DarknessRequiems Apr 2, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
no i mean, you know, the things where you note your homeworks ^^ :)
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=azuzephre Apr 2, 2013  Student
Oh! Yes, I've had those made. Hahaha. I began to worry that someone was using my work for something and I didn't know about it yet. That's awesome that you have one!

: )
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:iconphilipinoguy:
You're an inspiration :)
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:iconpaula-mckagan:
~Paula-McKagan Mar 21, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You're my type! Awesome stuff, similar to what I do in my facebook but not that similar either :)
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~PkmnFanInvaderMia Mar 19, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I love these comics!
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Mood: Adoration ~Scr1b3 Mar 13, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Heyy! Just saying that is was your creations, Pon and Zi, that inspired my avatar, even before I joined deviantart! What inspired their creation?
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~Hyakki-Hikou Mar 12, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Pon and Zi are so CUTE! :aww:
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~LizMoss Mar 8, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Love your art! =)
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~GinaDragonGirl Mar 6, 2013  Student Digital Artist
You are by far my favorite artist and IDOOOOL!I love your style so much!
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~GraceHally Mar 1, 2013  Student General Artist
Oh my gawdd.. I remember seeing some Pon and Zi pictures a few years ago, and now, I get to see the person who created them.. ;w;
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~KuroiAmeKami Feb 17, 2013  Student General Artist
pon and zi .....i cant desciribe how much i used to depend on these comic panels...they still mean the world <3
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