Storystorm 2026 Day 16: Ursula Murray Husted

January 16, 2026 in STORYSTORM 2026 | Tags: Ursula Murray Husted

by Ursula Murray Husted

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Ursula Murray Husted is the creator of the graphic novels A Cat Story and Botticelli’s Apprentice. A lifelong artist, former professor, and advocate for the arts and art history education, Husted teaches formal comics classes, lectures, and art history workshops ranging from graduate university seminars to pre-K. Husted received her PhD from the University of Minnesota, MFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and BFA from Marshall University.

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January 16, 2026 at 8:36 am

Jany Campana

Ursula, I can’t wait to see where else inspiration strikes!

January 16, 2026 at 8:41 am

tinamcho

I like your term–truthful love! Thanks for a fun way to read the post!

January 16, 2026 at 8:48 am

pathaap

I got a kick out of the way you presented this, Ursula! Thanks for a such fun-filled, informational post!

January 16, 2026 at 8:57 am

Rona Shirdan

Thanks for the unique take on how to find inspiration!

January 16, 2026 at 9:01 am

eleanorannpeterson

I love your characters in your post. Original! It reminds me of Scott McCloud’s book about Making Comics.

January 16, 2026 at 9:03 am

gregoryfulgione

I loved your unique way of telling us how to write about what we love. Really fun post!!!

January 16, 2026 at 9:09 am

Susan Burdorf

thank you so much for sharing

Susan Burdorf

January 16, 2026 at 9:20 am

margaretsmn

I love the freedom here to create what’s already been done. But most of all to use “what you love” to drive your story. Your comics are inspiring as is your website. I look forward to digging in to the videos you shared.

January 16, 2026 at 9:26 am

Stine Writing and Miniatures

The videos she has are great! To think painting with an egg yolk would be a good thing! Thanks for sharing.

January 16, 2026 at 9:27 am

Elizabeth Volkmann

Oooooh! I have to admit that I am going to have to go through this one a couple of times because of the visual aspect of it (so interesting to be challenged by certain things). I LOVE the prompts and the potential ideas and insights that I am sure will come from it! Thank you so much!

January 16, 2026 at 9:30 am

lodobocreates

Thanks for a colorful and creative post. Time for imagination, truth, brainstorming- and coffee.

January 16, 2026 at 9:31 am

Mary Zychowicz

Fun and inspirational post. That percolator took me down memory lane and other childhood visions popped into my head! Could be some stories there. Thank you.

January 16, 2026 at 9:32 am

anchance

Very nice. I enjoyed the quote as well as your artwork. Thank you!

January 16, 2026 at 9:40 am

bookclubhbhs

Thank you for these fun prompts, and your post delivered all in comics is so immersive and playful and motivating! I can’t wait to check out your website!

January 16, 2026 at 9:48 am

kathalsey

! Ursula Ursula, you have mind my childhood with this coffee pot story. The details take me right back all the don’t touch days fo my childhood. My parents had rules about “don’t touch” stores.

Wow, my mind is open wide! Ty for this creative way to approach story!

January 16, 2026 at 9:50 am

kathalsey

Of course, I had voice to text on so the above comment looks silly, but I don’t care. Having small fat fingers is my writing curse.

January 16, 2026 at 9:51 am

Rebecca Colby

The truth about something you love. Brilliant! Thank you.

January 16, 2026 at 9:55 am

Teddie

What a fun and helpful presentation. My cat sat beside me while I read your post and then I visited your site. Loved it. I tapped the screen to show Abbey each of your cats, while my husband just shook his head. 🙂 I appreciated your tips and prompts. I’ve already remembered a few old loves that I plan to dig deeper into for new stories. Thank you, Ursula Murray Husted.

January 16, 2026 at 9:57 am

Robin Brett Wechsler

Fantastic how you showed us to be original in an original way, sharing your art and memories, Ursula! I can totally picture the broken glass. (Also, I love the word jejune.) I recently read Botticelli’s Apprentice and thoroughly enjoyed it.

January 16, 2026 at 10:05 am

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