I started with the E in the GET and then worked backwards, adding a T, then a G and then realizing I could do a diptych if I started in on another piece of paper. All of which allows me to remind Target himself that we can paint now that the weather has thawed. Sweet.
You get the GET after the jump (oh snap)
One of the great songs in rock and roll history*
My wife introduced me to Big Star when we first met. So beyond the incredible music itself, I have a deep personal connection to the songs. A truly great band. If you're unfamiliar, you can get the full early story (three albums) in two handy packages: #1 Record/Radio City and Third/Sister Lovers.
*there are a lot of great covers of Thirteen out there. Hunt around, there's some magical stuff out there.
Look, I drew something in honor of the occasion:
First a sketch, then a bit of explanation (and a youtube video)
One of the things I always struggle with is explaining where the words and/or punchlines come from in sketches. Most of the time I just don't know. Something, for some reason, pops into my head and then onto the page it goes. Here, at least, I can explain, in full detail, at least part of this one.
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I'm Johnny Relaxed right now. Friday night, I played a bunch of God of War 2 (I never finished it and I've got to get ready for God of War III), read an old issue of Giant Robot featuring an interview with the Katamari series designer Keita Takahashi. Last night, we went to see Ghost Writer, I played more God of War and read a bunch of Arabs: a History.
I also did these two sketches:
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