book 5 covers continued
I knew that I wanted this year’s collection of Falling Rock comics to be a companion of sorts to last year’s:
I was at a disadvantage this year because Ken Burns has not put out any new National Parks documentaries since my last book. I could not steal any of Mr. Burns’ good ideas. This thought put me into a severe depression only a glass of Scotch could cure.
In my last post, I decided to go a little less historical and a little more spacey. Basically, this meant putting Ernesto and Carver in a rocket. Here are two early sketches for the cover, which I drew at the size it would be printed:
Although the detail was better for the latter sketch, which might indicate I was happier with it, I actually preferred the dynamic composition of the former sketch. What’s a man to do? I combined the best parts of both sketches! I’m positive I was the first artist to conceive of this technique.
The sign reads “WILDLIFE REFUGE and ROCKET TESTING GROUND,” which is just a joke. There are no rockets allowed in Falling Rock National Park.
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How long do I have to wait?
Not much longer! End of March.
But lots of things that aren’t technically allowed in Falling Rock still take place there, right? Carver storyline? Please?
Surreality is the new reality. There will be plenty of Carver, have no fear.