Tommy Washbush’s Alternate Humor Illustrations Perfectly Describe The Absurd World We Live In

Tommy Washbush is an illustrator and graphic designer who draws extreme violence, stupid things and t-shirt designs. Trying to trudge back to productivity, for him, is a bit like walking on wet cement every time. Of course, one of his favorite celebrations is Halloween, when he can get together a bunch of friends for a marathon of truly terrifying movies. Tommy is based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

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Oops, guess it’s November now, so here’s something super early for next year’s Halloween. #halloween #horror #vandals #dracula #wolfman #mrandmrsfrankenstein #invisibleman #mummy #creaturefromtheblacklagoon @the.peoples.page

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 31, 2019 at 10:16pm PDT

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I think this is my fourth drawing based on The Office. I should really start watching a different show. #dumbanddunder #theoffice #mashup #fanart #dumbanddumber #dwightschrute #michaelscott #dundermifflin

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Sep 22, 2019 at 10:00pm PDT

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If you miss the #lifeformdrawingclub as much as I do, check out #thepeoplesprompt over at @the.peoples.page. The current theme is #mutants, so here’s a grimy ass Ninja Turtles pizza place. #digitalart #ninjaturtles #pizza #ooze #gojets

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:10am PDT

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If you ever find yourself trapped in quicksand, just grab some wood and pull on it until you feel a complete release. #quicksand #dickjokes #digitalart #nature #trees

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Sep 11, 2019 at 9:59am PDT

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There’s always that one weirdo at the laundromat. #digitalart #lowbrowart #laundromat #skeleton #skinsuit #laundryday

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Sep 1, 2019 at 6:12pm PDT

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Here’s a visual interpretation of me trying to navigate the American health care system. #digitalart #lowbrowart #hospital #healthcare #emergencyroom

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Aug 30, 2019 at 3:35pm PDT

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Funeral expenses can really add up. Try public transportation to save a couple bucks. #digitalart #hearsestop #death #funeraltips #crows #publictransportation

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Aug 13, 2019 at 3:37pm PDT

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Don’t drive under the influence of mushrooms, kids. Bad things happen. #supermariokart #nintendo #videogames #digitalart #violence #carcrash #yeahimstillalive

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Aug 1, 2019 at 6:59pm PDT

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I finally saw that Chris Farley tribute Adam Sandler did and got super emotional. I grew up in the same hometown as Chris, went to the same church, same high school, and my name is frickin Tommy Boy so yeah he was basically my idol growing up. Miss that dude. #chrisfarley #adamsandler #fanart #digitalart #tommyboy #billymadison #tommywantwingy

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on May 14, 2019 at 2:54pm PDT

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Going to the gym can be intimidating, but don’t be scared! There’s always someone there who can lend a hand, or a foot, or some intestines or… #workoutinspiration #lowbrowart #gym #amputation #digitalart #weightlifting #flexandviolence

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on May 3, 2019 at 1:19pm PDT

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Here’s a smart little trick if you ever have to jump out of a plane without a parachute. #skeleton #skinbag #parachute #lowbrowart #digitalart #airplane #nochutenoproblem

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Apr 30, 2019 at 10:57am PDT

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There’s a reason why they call him the “Cookie Monster.” #cookiemonster #sesamestreet #lowbrowart #digitalart #murder #truedetectiveseasonthreespoiler

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Apr 25, 2019 at 6:34pm PDT

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Here’s a drawing about shoes or feet or bricks or something. #digitalart #footlacker #footlocker #shoes #amputation #lowbrowart #bricks

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Mar 12, 2019 at 11:47pm PDT

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Oh hey guess it’s been two months since I posted something so here’s some crap coffee puns for @lifeform.co. #lifeformdrawingclub #coffee #bottomlesspourovers #puns #lowbrowart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Feb 25, 2019 at 1:39am PST

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I made you guys a Christmas present. It’s a two-in-one exasperated Picard meme. So you no longer have to decide which frustrated Jean-Luc you are. Enjoy. #captainpicard #startrektng #facepalm #makeitso #fanart #patrickstewart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Dec 24, 2018 at 11:38am PST

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“They say on your deathbed, you never wish you spent more time at the office, but I will. Got to be a lot better than a deathbed. I actually don't understand deathbeds. I mean, who would buy that?” – Michael Scott #deathbed #grimreaper #death #lowbrowart #digitalart #bedbathandbeyondthegrave

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Dec 21, 2018 at 10:29am PST

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Whenever I go to a fast food place I always order the number two. I don’t really care what it is, I just can’t resist making a poop joke. #fastfood #valuemeal #lowbrowart #brains #rodent #digitalart #gross #innoutsecretmenu @lifeform.co #lifeformdrawingclub

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Dec 19, 2018 at 12:48am PST

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Official artwork for the upcoming “Martin” reboot. #martin #fartin #90s #fanart #martinlawrence #parody #lowbrowart #riptommyford

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Dec 12, 2018 at 10:06am PST

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Yesterday was World Toilet Day. I would’ve posted this then but I was too busy pooping. #worldtoiletday #digitalart #lowbrowart #toilets #pizzarat #whatwouldjesuspoo #gross #whereswaldo #toilethumor

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Nov 20, 2018 at 5:40pm PST

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Don’t forget to vote today! Even if you’re dead and in hell and a skeleton. No excuses. #digitalart #lowbrowart #vote #hell #voteforsatan #skeletons #dogpoop #666hellstreet #thedevilyouknow

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Nov 6, 2018 at 8:19am PST

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So this one time I went to the hospital because I had a stabbing pain in my gut, and they were like “Oh it’s no big deal, here’s some antacid” and then five days later my appendix exploded. It was pretty funny. #truestory #hospital #digitalart #doctor #amputation #lowbrowart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 28, 2018 at 11:10am PDT

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You guys think Roseanne is gone for good, or are they gonna bring her back to life for an awesome Halloween episode? #digitalart #roseanne #theconners #zombie #halloween

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 25, 2018 at 3:21pm PDT

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Not kool, Kool-Aid Man. #digitalart #koolaidman #busted #lowbrowart #lockerroom #creep #cop

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 23, 2018 at 10:43am PDT

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For you U.S. Office fans, here’s Michael Scott and assistant coffee mug to the regional manager, Dwight Schrute. #theoffice #dwightschrute #michaelscott #rainnwilson #stevecarell #worldsbestboss #bearsbeetsbattlestargalactica #fanart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 12, 2018 at 11:38am PDT

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Remember to be extra kind to your pumpkin friends this month. It’s a rough time of the year for them. #digitalart #lowbrowart #pumpkin #jackolantern #halloween #lifeformdrawingclub @lifeform.co

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 6, 2018 at 1:35am PDT

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Hi I drew a fun little piñata party for @lifeform.co party week. Also I moved to New Hampshire and I have no job so I should be drawing stuff a lot more now because I’m out of excuses. #lifeform #lifeformdrawingclub #pinata #party #digitalart #kids #fun #bloodandguts #lowbrowart (Thanks to @alecjordan117 for the inspiration!)

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Sep 1, 2018 at 1:49pm PDT

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I did a collaboration with the main dude @americantrashcorp a while ago of some gnarly toilet puke, so I figured we’d do something nice and romantic this time. He just got done posting 100 things in 100 days, so give him a follow for being a real good hard worker. Also he needs a job so somebody give him a job. #collaboration #americantrashcorp #digitalart #beerandcigarettes #love #romance #lowbrowart #cute

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on May 7, 2018 at 9:38am PDT

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Here’s a smart science fair project idea. Not only is it impressive, but all your competition gets eaten so you win by default! #sciencefair #digitalart #reanimation #zombies #lowbrowart #guts #bakingsodavolcano

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Feb 26, 2018 at 11:37pm PST

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If you really like winter activities, but live in a place with no snow, here’s a little life hack for you. #illustration #digitalart #mayonnaise #winter #snow #truckaccident #lowbrowart #lookipostedsomething

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Jan 25, 2018 at 1:58am PST

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I made a little special Christmas gift for you guys. Thank you for all the love this year. ❤️ #merrychristmas #happyholidays #elvesondrugs #spraysnow #dontdodrugskids #illustration #digitalart #lowbrowart #santasworkshop

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Dec 25, 2017 at 11:10am PST

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Since it’s the holiday season, I figured I’d draw something wholesome for once. Just a nice family doing a lovely puzzle. #digitalart #drawing #illustration #holidays #christmas #santa #lowbrowart #puzzle #naughty

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Dec 3, 2017 at 2:45pm PST

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My favorite part of Halloween is getting together a bunch of friends for a marathon of truly terrifying movies. (Thanks to my real life British friend @_hannargh for the idea.) #illustration #digitalart #lowbrowart #chucky #pennywise #thetimcurryone #jasonvoorhees #freddykrueger #mikemyers #notaustinpowers #horrormovies #vhs #halloween

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 24, 2017 at 12:22am PDT

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Hello my name is Tommy and my girlfriend lives literally 1,000 miles away and I am bad at life when I am lonely and unsupervised. This is a visual representation of me trying to trudge back to productivity. #illustration #drawing #comic #cartoon #lowbrow #lowbrowart #wetcement #perseverance #fart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Oct 3, 2017 at 12:14am PDT

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Dumping toxic waste doesn't have to be such a bleak affair. Grab a friend and some skis and turn it into a fun afternoon out! #illustration #drawing #digitalart #comic #lowbrow #lowbrowart #toxicwaste #freaks #hazmat #waterskiing

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Sep 13, 2017 at 1:38am PDT

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Sorry I haven't posted in ages. I was busy working on a new theme park ride. I think it's going to be very popular. #illustration #drawing #lowbrowart #lowbrow #decapitation #themepark #carnival #carny #digitalart #violence #mustbethistalltoride

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Aug 29, 2017 at 5:24pm PDT

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And this is why you don't play Spin the Bottle, kids. #drawing #illustration #spinthebottle #death #grimreaper #digitalart #teenagers #lowbrow #lowbrowart #comic #cartoon

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Aug 5, 2017 at 12:51pm PDT

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Summer pro tip: You ain't cool unless you pee in the pool. #illustration #drawing #comic #digitalart #summer #publicpool #lowbrow #lowbrowart #peeinginthepool #shame #gross #piss

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Jul 11, 2017 at 11:16pm PDT

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I hear the Swiss Alps are beautiful this time of year. #alphorn #swissalps #illustration #drawing #digitalart #puke #vomit #switzerland #nature #lowbrow #lowbrowart #gross #ricola #🤢

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Jul 10, 2017 at 11:01pm PDT

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So far I've ruined hot dogs, pizza and now Chicken McNuggets for everyone. My goal is to gradually make all foods so gross that everybody just starves to death. #illustration #drawing #digitalart #lowbrow #mcdonalds #ronaldmcdonald #chickenmcnuggets #fastfood #comic #cartoon #gross #seriousartist #toilethumor

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Jun 23, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

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I made a dang multi-panel comic for the first time just for you dang kids. I was gonna do it for the dang @lifeform.co word of the week last week but I didn't get the dang thing done in time. (Swipe left to see the individual dang panels. 👈) #illustration #drawing #comic #cartoon #officehumor #business #digitalart #violence #lowbrow #lowbrowart #dang

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Jun 14, 2017 at 1:23am PDT

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FYI I have a contractual obligation to draw somebody getting their head cut off at least once a month. #illustration #drawing #comic #cartoon #digitalart #magictrick #rabbitoutofahat #magician #decapitation #lowbrow #lowbrowart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Jun 12, 2017 at 1:31am PDT

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Here's a great way to impress a lady when you encounter a puddle on a date. #datingtips #illustration #drawing #digitalart #lowbrow #cartoon #comic

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on May 29, 2017 at 7:51pm PDT

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@hilary.davis.hair Can this be my next haircut, please? Thanks in advance. #illustration #drawing #digitalart #lowbrow #lowbrowart #haircut #hairstyle #cartoon #comic

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on May 16, 2017 at 11:15pm PDT

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Trust me, I read A LOT of fashion magazines, and this is going to be the hot new summer trend. 🏖 #illustration #drawing #digitalart #lowbrow #fashion #forever21 #decapitation #amputation

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Apr 26, 2017 at 11:56pm PDT

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You ever wonder how pizza gets made? I've discovered the horrible truth. #lifeformdrawingclub @lifeform.co #lifeform #pizza #illustration #drawing #digitalart #lowbrow #cooking #recipe #chef #restaurant

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Apr 19, 2017 at 11:04pm PDT

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Here's an incredibly smart and tasteful joke because I am a very mature and intelligent individual. #illustration #drawing #lowbrow #🌭 #hotdog #gross #digitalart #sorry #dickjokes #badideas #howthesausageismade

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Mar 30, 2017 at 12:06am PDT

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That feeling when your head comes off at work but you gotta fight through it so you don't get fired and lose your health insurance. 🤷‍♂️ #illustration #drawing #comic #cartoon #digitalart #decapitation #lowbrow #whoops #blood #windowwasher #squeegee

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Mar 20, 2017 at 10:17pm PDT

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I'm waiting on permission to post a cool flyer I made. In the meantime, figure this one out, ya nerds. #illustration #drawing #office #copymachine #lowbrow #butts #digitalart

A post shared by Tommy Washbush (@washbeast) on Mar 19, 2017 at 12:12am PDT