Ger: voila!
Alchemist57: How do he do dat?
And, this just in...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 23, 2011 Loco for a Logo
Alchemist57: So, Ger, we need a logo for WWC.
Ger: voila!
Alchemist57: How do he do dat?
And, this just in...
Ger: voila!
Alchemist57: How do he do dat?
And, this just in...
Monday, February 21, 2011
February 21, 2011 Completely off topic!
I just think this is so freaking clever.
It's the Marvel versus DC Rorschach test:
bwah hah hah
This comes from the super-talented and disturbingly young (b. 1987) Olly Moss.
http://www.moss.fm/
The blog is OK, but sit down for an hour and go through his Flikr account sometime and prepare to have your mind blown with his clean, clean graphic designs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollym
It's the Marvel versus DC Rorschach test:
bwah hah hah
This comes from the super-talented and disturbingly young (b. 1987) Olly Moss.
http://www.moss.fm/
The blog is OK, but sit down for an hour and go through his Flikr account sometime and prepare to have your mind blown with his clean, clean graphic designs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollym
Sunday, February 20, 2011
February 20, 2011 Gerhard Dreams - postscript
I may or may not be able to post over the next week. Welcome to all the new lookers-on who have keeping up with the "Gerhard Dreams" installment of the World Without Cerebus series.
A couple of postscript notes from Gerhard:
(1) He's open to conversations about commissions.
Note from Alchemist57: While my sense of privacy keeps me from revealing what I have paid for the various pieces in the WWC series, I'd recommend you think hard about the work that goes into this stuff (you've seen the details of "Gerhard Dreams" unfolding in pretty much real time over a period of weeks, and that was not constructed de novo).
A couple of postscript notes from Gerhard:
(1) He's open to conversations about commissions.
Note from Alchemist57: While my sense of privacy keeps me from revealing what I have paid for the various pieces in the WWC series, I'd recommend you think hard about the work that goes into this stuff (you've seen the details of "Gerhard Dreams" unfolding in pretty much real time over a period of weeks, and that was not constructed de novo).
Post a comment like James did that includes your email and Ger will get back to you, or email me and I will pass it on (bcoppola at umich dot edu).
(2) If you want something with contributions from Gerhard and Dave, think of it as two separately negotiated commissions.
(3) A bit of background on the composition of "Gerhard Dreams" (this is also archived at the WWC entry):
Gerhard Dreams
The piece is based on an M.C. Escher perspective trick and I incorporated a couple of other Escher elements:
And, of course, the “Little Nemo” falling out of bed element. I had laid this out in its entirety---fully pencilled---before I turned it over to Dave, who then pencilled and inked the Cerebus figures on the original. He also inked a few of the elements on the chess board. Dave added the pork-pie hat, wings and stinger to the pig standing on the earth, which of course was my "Earth Pig" Rebus Puzzle. Other than a couple of elements from the storyline such as the checkered bird and the albatross statue rising phoenix-like from the flames, the rest of the images (apart from just trying to be creepy, dreamy) were based on dream symbols (described in www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/) as follows:
Snake:
Signifies hidden fears and worries that are threatening you. Maybe alerting you to something in your waking life that you are not aware of or has not yet surfaced. May also refer to a person around you who is callous, ruthless, and can't be trusted. A sly or cunning person in your waking life. It may also represent something or someone who has slipped out of your hands.
Spider:
Indicates that you are feeling like an outsider in some situations or perhaps you want to keep your distance and stay away from an alluring and tempting situation. A spider refers to a powerful force protecting you against your self destructive behaviour. Spiders are also a symbol of creativity due to the intricate webs they spin. They may also indicate a feeling of being entangled or trapped in a sticky or clingy relationship. It represents some ensnaring and controlling force. You feel that someone or some situation is sucking the life right out of you. To see a spider climbing up the wall denotes that your desires will be soon be realized. Perhaps you are feeling trapped by some relationship.
Wasps:
Signifies evil, anger and negative feelings.
Lock:
Signifies your inability to get what you want. You are being kept out of some activity or situation. Perhaps an aspect of yourself is locked up inside and needs to be expressed.
Skull:
Symbolizes danger, evil or death or alternatively, a skull represents the intellect or secrets of the mind. You are keeping certain things hidden.
Hands:
If you dream that your hands are detached or see disembodied hands then it indicates that you are not getting your point of view across. You are not being understood. Feelings of loneliness.
Moon:
Represents some hidden, mysterious aspect of yourself. Also, the moon signifies your changing moods. A full moon signifies completion and wholeness.
"Hung the Moon" - if you refer to someone as having "hung the moon," you think they are extremely wonderful or amazing or good.
Noose:
Represents your lack of independence. You feel restricted and restrained from being able to express yourself.
Knife:
There may be something in your life that you need to cut out and get rid of. Perhaps you need to cut ties or sever some relationship. (Note that the knife is cutting the rope that is “hanging the moon.”)
Fire (or Burning):
May suggest you need to take time off and relax. Perhaps you are feeling burned out. Can signify purification, transformation or enlightenment. May suggest that something old is passing and something new is entering your life.
Palm Trees:
Represents tranquillity, high aspirations also paradise and leisure. Perhaps you need to take time for a vacation and relaxation.
Church (or Chapel):
May mean that you are questioning your life path and where it is leading. You are reevaluating what you want to do.
Bridge:
Signifies an important decision or critical junction in your life. Represents a transitional period.
Castle:
Signifies reward, honour, recognition. Alternatively, indicates your desire to escape from life's daily problems.
Chess:
Indicates that you need to carefully think through the situation before making a decision. May also comment on how you have met your match.
Waterfall:
Symbolic of letting go. You are releasing all of those pent up emotions and negative feelings. Also suggests that you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed. You are experiencing difficulty coping with your feelings.
Cactus:
Suggests that you are feeling invaded, that your space is being crowded into and that you are feeling suffocated. You need to defend yourself in some way. Also implies that you have found yourself in a sticky situation.
Message in a Bottle:
Help!
Angels:
Symbolizes goodness, protection and consolation or it signifies an unusual disturbance in your soul.
Hourglass:
Denotes that time is running out for you or represents a situation that is being turned upside down.
Diamonds:
Signifies wholeness of the self. You may be finding clarity in matters that have been clouding you.
Feather:
May represent confusion, hastiness and loss of dignity.
Leaf:
To see leaves in your dream signifies happiness and improvement in various aspects of your life. The leaves may also be a metaphor to "leave" you alone.
Key:
Symbolizes opportunities, access, control, secrets, freedom, knowledge or responsibilities. You may be locking away your own inner feelings and emotions, or you are unlocking the answer to some problem.
Tongue:
Represents the things you say and express. You may have either said too much or you may need to express yourself more.
Unlit Candle:
Denotes feelings of rejection or disappointment. You are not utilizing your fullest potential.
Elf:
Refers to some imbalance or disharmony in your life. Suggests that you need to be more carefree, worry free and lighthearted.
Climbing:
Climbing up something signifies that you are trying to overcome, or you have overcome, a great struggle. It also suggests that your goals are within reach.
Curtains:
Open curtains indicate that you are ready to reveal something about yourself.
Window:
If the window of the house is dark it indicates a loss to your perception or vitality. To see a tinted window in your dream represents your need for privacy. You are keeping some aspects of yourself hidden. To see a shut window signifies desertion and abandonment.
Camel:
Denotes that you need to be more conservative, that you are carrying too many responsibilities, burdens and problems on your shoulders as in the phrase “the straw that broke the camel's back.” You tend to hold on and cling to your emotions instead of expressing and releasing them. Learn to forgive and forget. Alternatively, the camel represents your stamina.
(2) If you want something with contributions from Gerhard and Dave, think of it as two separately negotiated commissions.
(3) A bit of background on the composition of "Gerhard Dreams" (this is also archived at the WWC entry):
Gerhard Dreams
The piece is based on an M.C. Escher perspective trick and I incorporated a couple of other Escher elements:
And, of course, the “Little Nemo” falling out of bed element. I had laid this out in its entirety---fully pencilled---before I turned it over to Dave, who then pencilled and inked the Cerebus figures on the original. He also inked a few of the elements on the chess board. Dave added the pork-pie hat, wings and stinger to the pig standing on the earth, which of course was my "Earth Pig" Rebus Puzzle. Other than a couple of elements from the storyline such as the checkered bird and the albatross statue rising phoenix-like from the flames, the rest of the images (apart from just trying to be creepy, dreamy) were based on dream symbols (described in www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/) as follows:
Snake:
Signifies hidden fears and worries that are threatening you. Maybe alerting you to something in your waking life that you are not aware of or has not yet surfaced. May also refer to a person around you who is callous, ruthless, and can't be trusted. A sly or cunning person in your waking life. It may also represent something or someone who has slipped out of your hands.
Spider:
Indicates that you are feeling like an outsider in some situations or perhaps you want to keep your distance and stay away from an alluring and tempting situation. A spider refers to a powerful force protecting you against your self destructive behaviour. Spiders are also a symbol of creativity due to the intricate webs they spin. They may also indicate a feeling of being entangled or trapped in a sticky or clingy relationship. It represents some ensnaring and controlling force. You feel that someone or some situation is sucking the life right out of you. To see a spider climbing up the wall denotes that your desires will be soon be realized. Perhaps you are feeling trapped by some relationship.
Wasps:
Signifies evil, anger and negative feelings.
Lock:
Signifies your inability to get what you want. You are being kept out of some activity or situation. Perhaps an aspect of yourself is locked up inside and needs to be expressed.
Skull:
Symbolizes danger, evil or death or alternatively, a skull represents the intellect or secrets of the mind. You are keeping certain things hidden.
Hands:
If you dream that your hands are detached or see disembodied hands then it indicates that you are not getting your point of view across. You are not being understood. Feelings of loneliness.
Moon:
Represents some hidden, mysterious aspect of yourself. Also, the moon signifies your changing moods. A full moon signifies completion and wholeness.
"Hung the Moon" - if you refer to someone as having "hung the moon," you think they are extremely wonderful or amazing or good.
Noose:
Represents your lack of independence. You feel restricted and restrained from being able to express yourself.
Knife:
There may be something in your life that you need to cut out and get rid of. Perhaps you need to cut ties or sever some relationship. (Note that the knife is cutting the rope that is “hanging the moon.”)
Fire (or Burning):
May suggest you need to take time off and relax. Perhaps you are feeling burned out. Can signify purification, transformation or enlightenment. May suggest that something old is passing and something new is entering your life.
Palm Trees:
Represents tranquillity, high aspirations also paradise and leisure. Perhaps you need to take time for a vacation and relaxation.
Church (or Chapel):
May mean that you are questioning your life path and where it is leading. You are reevaluating what you want to do.
Bridge:
Signifies an important decision or critical junction in your life. Represents a transitional period.
Castle:
Signifies reward, honour, recognition. Alternatively, indicates your desire to escape from life's daily problems.
Chess:
Indicates that you need to carefully think through the situation before making a decision. May also comment on how you have met your match.
Waterfall:
Symbolic of letting go. You are releasing all of those pent up emotions and negative feelings. Also suggests that you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed. You are experiencing difficulty coping with your feelings.
Cactus:
Suggests that you are feeling invaded, that your space is being crowded into and that you are feeling suffocated. You need to defend yourself in some way. Also implies that you have found yourself in a sticky situation.
Message in a Bottle:
Help!
Angels:
Symbolizes goodness, protection and consolation or it signifies an unusual disturbance in your soul.
Hourglass:
Denotes that time is running out for you or represents a situation that is being turned upside down.
Diamonds:
Signifies wholeness of the self. You may be finding clarity in matters that have been clouding you.
Feather:
May represent confusion, hastiness and loss of dignity.
Leaf:
To see leaves in your dream signifies happiness and improvement in various aspects of your life. The leaves may also be a metaphor to "leave" you alone.
Key:
Symbolizes opportunities, access, control, secrets, freedom, knowledge or responsibilities. You may be locking away your own inner feelings and emotions, or you are unlocking the answer to some problem.
Tongue:
Represents the things you say and express. You may have either said too much or you may need to express yourself more.
Unlit Candle:
Denotes feelings of rejection or disappointment. You are not utilizing your fullest potential.
Elf:
Refers to some imbalance or disharmony in your life. Suggests that you need to be more carefree, worry free and lighthearted.
Climbing:
Climbing up something signifies that you are trying to overcome, or you have overcome, a great struggle. It also suggests that your goals are within reach.
Curtains:
Open curtains indicate that you are ready to reveal something about yourself.
Window:
If the window of the house is dark it indicates a loss to your perception or vitality. To see a tinted window in your dream represents your need for privacy. You are keeping some aspects of yourself hidden. To see a shut window signifies desertion and abandonment.
Camel:
Denotes that you need to be more conservative, that you are carrying too many responsibilities, burdens and problems on your shoulders as in the phrase “the straw that broke the camel's back.” You tend to hold on and cling to your emotions instead of expressing and releasing them. Learn to forgive and forget. Alternatively, the camel represents your stamina.
February 20, 2011 Catching up
Cerebus #5 p16
February 14, 2011
eBay 190499608731
Seller: zengarden4
Buyer:hidden
Price: $760.00
Cerebus #21 p6
February 13, 2011
eBay 190499396264
Seller: zengarden4
Buyer: none
Starting Price: $699.00
February 14, 2011
eBay 190499608731
Seller: zengarden4
Buyer:hidden
Price: $760.00
Cerebus #21 p6
February 13, 2011
eBay 190499396264
Seller: zengarden4
Buyer: none
Starting Price: $699.00
Saturday, February 19, 2011
February 19, 2011 Two surprises
You've probably seen the unofficial entries of the Great Wall of Tsi in the World Without Cerebus series, the 4 pieces that Gerhard did for me based on pictures I had taken at the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China. If not, you can check them out over there at the WWC link.
Previously unknown, except to a few, is the surprise fifth image that Ger did. He mined my pictures and found one that he thought deserved to be drawn, also: yours truly, in Mongolian (or faux-Mongilian) garb, astride a camel.
Yes, for about $3 you could get decked out in silks, sit on a camel, then sit on a small horse that would rear-up on command. It wasn't even on my bucket list.
OK, back to the story at hand. This just shows up in my in-box when I was expecting one of the Great Wall drawings.
Too funny... and an awesome gift.
So, imagine my utter ends-up-grinning-like-an-idiot delight, a week or so ago, when Ger pulled off the same surprise in a different way. As I was poking around the first high-resolution image of the line art from "Gerhard Dreams," searching for the "DVS," there it was.
Or, rather, there I was.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 17, 2011 Almost there...
Here are a couple of shots of the super-von-duper final version, low-res, in different tones, neither of which matches the real-life version (according to he-who-has-seen-it). Expect the hi-res image soon.
Happy
Happy
Joy
Joy
Extra treat repeat: the line art (click to embiggen its awesomeness)
Happy
Happy
Joy
Joy
Extra treat repeat: the line art (click to embiggen its awesomeness)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
February 16, 2011 A month'o'Ger goodness
I've put the whole "World Without Cerebus" collection at its own site, which is now over there, you know, to your right, in the links, under the Big Scarlet A (did you never notice that was a link?).
I really liked Sean's interview with Ger. Nicely done, guys.
Gerhard's Interview Part 1.
Gerhard's Interview Part 2.
Gerhard's Interview Part 3.
And don't miss the postscript at Sean's site.
Vintage Ger:
Some more cool Ger images from the "Gerhard Dreams" project:
Stalling for the high-res image of the final version.
Stay tuned.
I really liked Sean's interview with Ger. Nicely done, guys.
Gerhard's Interview Part 1.
Gerhard's Interview Part 2.
Gerhard's Interview Part 3.
And don't miss the postscript at Sean's site.
Vintage Ger:
Some more cool Ger images from the "Gerhard Dreams" project:
Stalling for the high-res image of the final version.
Stay tuned.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
February 15, 2011 Nearly done
Don't miss the really swell interview that Aartvark Commentator Sean did with Ger. Part 1 is up now.
Gerhard's Interview (Part 1)
Here's the man and his smile:
A bit more colour contrast to go in the center, but the foreground is pretty much done. I love drawing out the spectrum here, and the way it makes the line work more prominent:
Gerhard's Interview (Part 1)
Here's the man and his smile:
A bit more colour contrast to go in the center, but the foreground is pretty much done. I love drawing out the spectrum here, and the way it makes the line work more prominent:
Monday, February 14, 2011
February 14, 2011 Almost done
A few notes:
(1) As the end draws near: do not look for this to be a duplicate of the original cover - art evolves in the mind of an artist! Except for my posting the original cover, Ger quite intentionally did not study the original and came at the colouring job with a fresh perspective. Just like, in addition to the obvious changes in the composition, the drawing itself is not a xerox of the original and filled with dozens of evolved ideas.
(2) When the time comes, if the time comes, for hand-coloured prints... look for artistic freedom to rule in the way these might be done.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
February 12, 2011 Colour - Like No Other
And, speaking of odd colours:
eBay 290531196095
Seller: bookhobby1
Buyer: albertmoy
Price: $1,136.11
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11, 2011 "Gerhard Dreams" in Hi Res
There are two "Easter Eggs" in here. One is expected, and you'll eventually find it. One you'll see and have no idea what you are looking at and why it is so damned cool. It's a lovely gift from Ger to me.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
February 10, 2011 And, in other art news...
The art for "Gerhard Dreams" is being scanned, and paper prices for print/litho logistics are being discussed.
And, in other Cerebus art news from a few days ago...
Cerebus 48 p3
eBay 260730266579
Seller: cerebus2004
Buyer: jkaliszcolor
Price: $840
Cerebus 46 p6
eBay 260730264471
Seller: cerebus2004
Buyer: konrad5
Price: $818
Cerebus 46 p3
eBay 260730261431
Seller: cerebus2004
Buyer: dannomarx
Price: $818
Also, there was a Sin Deadly Sins portfolio with 3 sketches ...
eBay 200567264660
Seller: stinklizard
Buyer: Steve
Price: $142.50
And, in other Cerebus art news from a few days ago...
Cerebus 48 p3
eBay 260730266579
Seller: cerebus2004
Buyer: jkaliszcolor
Price: $840
Cerebus 46 p6
eBay 260730264471
Seller: cerebus2004
Buyer: konrad5
Price: $818
Cerebus 46 p3
eBay 260730261431
Seller: cerebus2004
Buyer: dannomarx
Price: $818
Also, there was a Sin Deadly Sins portfolio with 3 sketches ...
eBay 200567264660
Seller: stinklizard
Buyer: Steve
Price: $142.50
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
February 9, 2011 The Future That Was
Thanks to the thinking of the Aartvark Faithful, there may be 3 ways for you to grace your nest, snowfort, or bungalow with a copy of "Gerhard Dreams."
(1) a black & white print/litho of the uncoloured line art
(2) a color print/litho of the coloured piece
(3) a hand-coloured version of the black & white print
If any of that happens, you will read it here, first.
Now, we we need is the high-res version of this to figure out if and where there is a "DVS" hidden!
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
February 8, 2011 Nearly there
Where is... or will be... the "DVS" mark in this Ultimate WWC masterpiece?
"...well, I tried to get it inked today, but my eyes went funny." (not sure if this is attributed to Ger or "Dude")
Answers to other questions:
(1) That lapboard... it is the coolest thing. It has an adjustable base that allows various tilt angles and a built in, removable straight edge, and a carrying handle:
https://www.currys.com/catalogpc.htm?Category=A014B000274
(2) I stopped using a Hunt 102 nib a long time ago. Never liked it. I also gave up on technical pens since I found these markers. Yes, markers. If Dave were dead he'd be spinning in his grave. There's the Staedtler Pigment Liner and Micron Pigma. Both waterproof and light-fast "#1 archival ink". They come in a vast array of line widths and some have chiseled or tapered tips. They work great on the watercolour paper. I let the ink cure for at least 12> hours before putting water on it. For solid black areas: Speedball Superblack, waterproof India Ink. I usually put that on after the colour. I don't ink with brushes. Never have. Tried. Can't. For filling in solid blacks, any half decent brush will do. I don't spend much money on them because they tend not last if you don't clean them immediately and thoroughly.
For colour I use, and have used for a long time, Winsor & Newton Brilliant Watercolour Designers. That's all it says on the label. They are like watercolour dyes. Intense yet transparent colours in little glass bottles with eye-droppers in the lid. I like them because if you use one drop of this colour, two drops of that colour, one drop of black and fifteen drops of water, you will end up with exactly the same hue, tone, tint and shade of colour every time. A little drop of this stuff goes a long way. I tried to buy some replacements recently and they told me that not only does W&N not make them anymore, but they never did.
Brushes are usually a gold sable or sable/synthetic. W&N series 700, Cotman 111, 101,and the series 725 and 777 for the wider brushes. Not the most expensive brushes, but not the cheapest either. I'm not a painter. I just colour. That's why I do what amounts to a finished pen & ink drawing and then colour it in... trying to stay inside the lines. Always light to dark.
(3) My cigars are Colts Rum & Wine and my beer is Tuborg Gold.
"...well, I tried to get it inked today, but my eyes went funny." (not sure if this is attributed to Ger or "Dude")
Answers to other questions:
(1) That lapboard... it is the coolest thing. It has an adjustable base that allows various tilt angles and a built in, removable straight edge, and a carrying handle:
https://www.currys.com/catalogpc.htm?Category=A014B000274
(2) I stopped using a Hunt 102 nib a long time ago. Never liked it. I also gave up on technical pens since I found these markers. Yes, markers. If Dave were dead he'd be spinning in his grave. There's the Staedtler Pigment Liner and Micron Pigma. Both waterproof and light-fast "#1 archival ink". They come in a vast array of line widths and some have chiseled or tapered tips. They work great on the watercolour paper. I let the ink cure for at least 12> hours before putting water on it. For solid black areas: Speedball Superblack, waterproof India Ink. I usually put that on after the colour. I don't ink with brushes. Never have. Tried. Can't. For filling in solid blacks, any half decent brush will do. I don't spend much money on them because they tend not last if you don't clean them immediately and thoroughly.
For colour I use, and have used for a long time, Winsor & Newton Brilliant Watercolour Designers. That's all it says on the label. They are like watercolour dyes. Intense yet transparent colours in little glass bottles with eye-droppers in the lid. I like them because if you use one drop of this colour, two drops of that colour, one drop of black and fifteen drops of water, you will end up with exactly the same hue, tone, tint and shade of colour every time. A little drop of this stuff goes a long way. I tried to buy some replacements recently and they told me that not only does W&N not make them anymore, but they never did.
Brushes are usually a gold sable or sable/synthetic. W&N series 700, Cotman 111, 101,and the series 725 and 777 for the wider brushes. Not the most expensive brushes, but not the cheapest either. I'm not a painter. I just colour. That's why I do what amounts to a finished pen & ink drawing and then colour it in... trying to stay inside the lines. Always light to dark.
(3) My cigars are Colts Rum & Wine and my beer is Tuborg Gold.
Monday, February 07, 2011
February 7, 2011 Super Monday
"I'm hoping to get the inking done today. Wouldn't surprise me if it takes longer...
it always takes longer.
Good thing I have that nice, comfy chair."
In reference to one of yesterday's pictures:
"The little blue dog's name is 'Dude'."
it always takes longer.
Good thing I have that nice, comfy chair."
In reference to one of yesterday's pictures:
"The little blue dog's name is 'Dude'."
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
February 5, 2011 oh boy
oh boy
oh boy
oh boy
oh boy
happy birthday to me
happy birthday to me
happy birthday to meeee-eeeeeeee
happy birthday to me
oh boy
oh boy
oh boy
happy birthday to me
happy birthday to me
happy birthday to meeee-eeeeeeee
happy birthday to me
Friday, February 04, 2011
February 4, 2011 Gerhard Dreams
Every knows and loves the cover for "Following Cerebus" #11...
Ger and I were talking about "World Without Cerebus" ideas, and I expressed my deep and abiding lust for that cover.
Ger had some interest in doing it again, and that got a boost when he came across the original tracing-paper version of the cover. "What should be there in place of Cerebus, though?" Saint Ger the Brilliant came up with the super-extra-duper idea of putting himself in the picture. Here is the original with those two little tape-overs.
I could go on and on here about how cool this is, and deconstruct it to death: World Without Cerebus meets Little Nemo meets Gerhard's personal World Without Dave meets waking up from the Aardvark-Vanaheim dreamscape and/or nightmare. We'll leave that one up to the scholars. Here is the full set of pencils on the redone version. This sucker is huge, by the way.
My suggestion, after it is done, is that Ger ought to do a high-quality matte finish full color lithograph or print or whatever of this. Limited Edition of 100. Whatever. Anyone think there are not 100 people who would pick that up?
Ger and I were talking about "World Without Cerebus" ideas, and I expressed my deep and abiding lust for that cover.
Ger had some interest in doing it again, and that got a boost when he came across the original tracing-paper version of the cover. "What should be there in place of Cerebus, though?" Saint Ger the Brilliant came up with the super-extra-duper idea of putting himself in the picture. Here is the original with those two little tape-overs.
I could go on and on here about how cool this is, and deconstruct it to death: World Without Cerebus meets Little Nemo meets Gerhard's personal World Without Dave meets waking up from the Aardvark-Vanaheim dreamscape and/or nightmare. We'll leave that one up to the scholars. Here is the full set of pencils on the redone version. This sucker is huge, by the way.
My suggestion, after it is done, is that Ger ought to do a high-quality matte finish full color lithograph or print or whatever of this. Limited Edition of 100. Whatever. Anyone think there are not 100 people who would pick that up?
Thursday, February 03, 2011
February 3, 2011 Happy New Year
Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit, I say... is that just a kid in a bunny suit?
Another clue... let's pull the camera back a bit...
Extra special end-of-the-day detail in honour of Elrod Hubbard mentioning where this is from. Stay tuned tomorrow for more of the story.
Another clue... let's pull the camera back a bit...
Extra special end-of-the-day detail in honour of Elrod Hubbard mentioning where this is from. Stay tuned tomorrow for more of the story.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
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