This is a color test print. Seeing the colors on paper gives me a better idea of what the final piece will look like. The print also helps identify areas that are mis-colored or the line work is weird. Here I noted where I want to add some buildings. The long walls of trees at the top don’t really work. Highlighting the solution now will help when I make that page later. I like seeing the solution in a bright pink line… It makes me happy. Eventually, I will have clean prints for an entire second book. I will organize them in a way that is pleasing while also increasing the difficulty as the book progresses. Someone runs all the mazes for difficulty, clarity and enjoyment.
Russian Edition
Russian publisher Mann-Ivanov-Ferber sent me beautiful copies of their edition of the book!
Skyline sketch
Whitestone Bridge with Manhattan in the distance
Only Steps!
No buildings allowed here. I think this would be a fun pattern!
The Story of Troubador Press: An Interview with Malcolm Whyte
I have mentioned before how the Larry Evans 3-Dimensional maze books in the 1970's started me drawing mazes when I was a kid. Check out this great 2013 interview with his publisher, Malcom Whyte of Troubador Press. Whyte discusses Evans, the other artists he worked with, and running an indie publishing house back in the day. It is a good read.
The Story of Troubador Press: An Interview with Malcolm Whyte - 2 Warps to Neptune
Troubador building at 126 Folsom Street, San Francisco. Supergraphics painted circa 1971-1972 by Gompers Saijo. (Photo: Malcolm Whyte)
Richard Morris Hunt Memorial
These will be sneaking into an upcoming maze.
Richard Morris Hunt Memorial, Daniel Chester French, 1900. Left: Painting and Sculpture, Right: Architecture
City Detail
Small portion of new city maze. More realistic than usual, but still maintaining the icon style I like to use. Grunged up with the app Halftone.
Homemade Postcard
I had a fun time making this one-off postcard for a fan!
A New Planet Maze!
Similar to a couple in the book, "From Here To There: A Book of Mazes to Wander and Explore". Have fun!
Book Signing - Saturday, May 6 -Amazing Spiral in Baltimore
Amazing Spiral: Books, Comics, Toys and More is hosting a signing May 6, 12-3pm. It is also Free Comic Book Day, so it should be hopping! Amazing Spiral is located at 5851 York Road, Baltimore, MD across from the Senator Theatre. See you there!
Thank You For Posting Your Pictures
Great pictures of the book from all over! Thank you for sharing them! The last two are from bloggers who got a review copy of the German edition. You can read or translate the positive German reviews:
>Jaimees Welt
>Miss Foxy Reads
A Little Q&A
Here is a Q&A I did with Chronicle Books, where I talk a little more about my process and influences -->
A Q + A with the Artist Behind These Intricate Maze Landscapes
Translation News
Foreign editions are happening for Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Catalan, Russian and German!
Russian - Here To There: Book Mazes: a leisurely stroll through the streets, alleys and paths
German - From Here To There: Meditative Labyrinths
Rust
Rusting steel sculpture reference, in case I want to include lots of Serra sculptures. I do.
Advance Copies
Chronicle sent me TEN advance copies! They look SO GOOD! Only 2 weeks out. 🎉🎉
Cool Chronicle Cards!
Check out these nifty promotional cards my publisher sent me! You can also see Chronicle's listing for my book here. There's a video!
If you want a couple to pass around, send me an email
Bad News, Good News
Unfortunately, the German edition is delayed. I'll post when it becomes available. Until then, enjoy this tiny maze!
German Translation Available Jan 11 !!
Get the German edition of the book, German Amazon has it up now!
Note that the German publishers, moses-verlag, changed the colors and the layout of the cover. I love the font they chose for the title! Visit their webpage and check out the catalogs. One of the catalog covers is especially great.
In spring I had to make my text boxes wider for translation. I'm glad I did!
New Profile Pic
Isometric self-portrait statue bust. For the FB profile pic.
Facebook is now online!
The FB page for the book is now online!
https://www.facebook.com/FromHereToThereMazes/
Like, follow, and share!
