This painting was inspired by Habibi, Craig Thompson's epic, new graphic novel.  It'll be shown, along with other Habibi-inspired art, at Floating World in Portland where they're hosting a release party for the book tomorrow.

[image error]Habibi is a marvel that has to be seen to be believed.  Seriously.  I don't know how Craig does it.  It took him six years to complete and, with 670 densely, brilliantly illustrated pages, it seems like it should have taken twice as long.  Run to the nearest independent book store and buy this book (unless you're a kid, in which case wait until you're older because it's super dirty).  And, while you're there, pick up I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen,  Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton, and The Apothecary by Maile Meloy.