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What I'm working on these days
🕑 Added 2024-09-25 23:13:16 +0000 UTC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey friends!
Over the past few to five months I have been working a lot on an anthology of False Knees strips from 2020 and later. I don't know if my publisher likes me sharing much about it, so be cool!
I published my first collection of comics in 2019, and while I'm mostly satisfied with how that book turned out, there were some things I learned during the process of making it that I wouldn't want to do a second time. I remember it being an overwhelming experience, trying to juggle my own expectations with those of the editor, while considering that this was the first big thing I was about to send into the world, into real bookstores, and into people's hands.
I didn't really like the cover that we ended up going with, but I wasn't a good advocate for my own preferences at the time (I'm working on that). I should say that I do like working with my publisher and I think they do a fine job. It's always a little difficult for me to work with others on my own creative projects (I'm also working on that). This time around, I knew I wanted to make a fun cover from scratch, rather than using existing art from one of my comics.
The first idea I had was the sketch posted at the top. I call it the Wall of Birds, and while it won't be the cover for any book (it reads a little too 'reference book', perhaps), I'd like to make it into a print at some point.
I was excited by the idea of redrawing this frame from this strip, and this title was a contender for a while, but both ideas were dropped.
After a few weeks of being distracted by summer, I had the idea that I should make the cover related to one of my most popular strips, and include some crow friends! Because everyone loves crow friends. As we narrowed in on our final pick, I started to think of many iterations on this theme. We didn't end up going with this title, and the colours are very different, though one of these ideas is pretty close to the final thing!
I'm not going to share it just yet because the book is a long way from being available (~mid 2025), and I'm not sure if it won't change more before then.
I'm really excited for this one though! It has some of my best work, lots of new comics, plus some new illustrations that I'm painting just for the book. I can't wait for it to be a physical thing that you'll be able to read!
-Joshua
Comments
Jackie Gross
Exciting!
Arshbir Thind
Cant wait!
Moshe Laramee-Gonzalez
Amazing news! When I worked at a barnes and noble I pushed your book a lot because I loved it so much. I canβt do that anymore since I left the store, but Iβll support as a customer now for this one!
VitaAndVirginia
Thanks a lot ! Oh yeah I saw Woven, it was amazing, that was a very inspiring challenge to just choose 2 colors π And the result is great π
False Knees
Thanks! I mostly use india ink and gouache in my comics, though occasionally I'll do a comic entirely in pencil or coloured pencils (like in 'Woven', the story I did last November). :)
VitaAndVirginia
Hi ! Thatβs amazing news ! Iβm so sorry if you said it somewhere else but I donβt know where to ask π With what kind of medium do you work ? Watercolors ? Pencils ? Thank you so much ! I really love your work
Jessica Ervin
omg i can't wait until the book is out! i adore your art and having a collection will be amazing
Paula Hasstenteufel
I absolutely love the Wall of Birds. I hope it gets to a book cover some day!
Jenny C
Very exciting!
EstrafalarioDC
This is such gorgeous news!! I'm delighted to know about a new book coming out!
Sarah Trama
Exciting news! I canβt wait to see the final book!
Juliana Smith
Yayyy! Can't wait!!
Connor
I really love the Wall of Birds! It makes all the birds feel super important and regal. Have fun with the rest of your journey with this new collection!
Sara
This is great news!! I can't for it to come out!! I will pre-order the second it becomes available!!
Joe Wright
Iβm very excited for your new book. I will pre-order it at my local bookstore as soon as itβs available. Congratulations! π
Kim Bond
This is so exciting!
Jack Terranova
AHHHHHH congratulations! This is amazing stuff. Really looking forward to this creation and curation you're producing! πβ₯οΈπ€©
francine
thank you for sharing such exciting news with us! i wish you well with advocating for yourself and your ideas π€ so pumped to see the final iteration next year!! π¦
Emma Cann
I love this!! So excited to see where the book ends up, and canβt wait to Pre-Order!
AloneOnG
GorgeousππI love this
Sandy Kavanaugh, of Hens' Haven.
I know reference books aren't meant to be humorous, but would love to see you do one! And I know the editor is boss, but you're the artist! As for crow covers, it's #5, definitely #5. I'm just grateful you're publishing!
Michelle Grenell
Looks so cool!
Alexandra I
Friends in Every Universe is actually a really lovely title for a book (not necessarily this one, but in general). Really excited to see what the finished book turns out to be. I cried so much when that strip came out. You have a real gift for storytelling.
Stacy Surla
I am so excited!
Karen Davis
Yay for the book! That's possibly (probably) my favorite comic. I bought a print of it. But I'm sure you'll pick something wonderful.
Li Lo
Brilliant!
marina
Your work is an inspiration and a joy: I was in the middle of a very difficult work email when I saw these drawings in my inbox - they made me smile and gave me a good reason to pause for something meaningful in the middle of a sour moment. Thanks!
Annette Ewer
The idea coming from fashion design. I love your work.
Gem Ketteringham
I would be happy to own any one of these mocked-up books, canβt wait until the final version is out. π
Annette Ewer
I might call itβ¦Design by Mother Nature.
Lori Stokes
How exciting!! All of your ideas and issues resonate. I know the final cover and title will be wonderful. Where do I pre- pre- pre-order!?
Astartes Artorias
Oh hell yeeeaaaaah! That's awesome news!
