Author Archives: julian peters comics

Views of an Imaginary City III – The Cloud Oracle at Marikora

Posted on September 24, 2013 by julian peters comics

The Cloud Oracle of Marikora Rather than such messy and, when one comes to think of it, somewhat dubious sources of divination as are the reading of tea leaves and sheep entrails, in Sensuka the foretelling of future events is … Continue reading →

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Views of an Imaginary City II – View from Berino

Posted on September 17, 2013 by julian peters comics

View from Berino The inconspicuously named 23rd Avenue in the outlying neighbourhood of Berino is blessed with one of the most spectacular views in all of Sensuka. The street runs along the crest of the high hilltop upon which Berino … Continue reading →

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Views of an Imaginary City I – The Two Main Squares

Posted on September 10, 2013 by julian peters comics

The Two Main Squares The previous imperial capital before Sensuka, Okrona, had been built around a grand central square. The square’s vast size made it a fitting setting for the celebration of imperial triumphs, and also provided sufficient space for the imperial … Continue reading →

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Self-Portrait, c. 1490

Posted on August 18, 2013 by julian peters comics
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Coming Soon! “Fifty-two Views of an Imaginary City”

Posted on August 4, 2013 by julian peters comics

This summer, mostly during the course of an artistic residency at the Maison Gai Saber in Leigné-sur-Usseau, France, I began work on a long series of watercolours depicting the sights of interest, neighbourhoods and inhabitants of an imaginary city called Sensuka. Inspired by Ando … Continue reading →

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Arthur Rimbaud – Chanson de la plus haute tour – Song from the Highest Tower

Posted on May 29, 2013 by julian peters comics

I’m not altogether satisfied with this image (still finding my feet with watercolour), although I like the composition. There too, though, I’m annoyed by an inconsistency in the shadows: Why doesn’t Rimbaud’s body cast a shadow on the floor along with … Continue reading →

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“Annabel Lee” Video by Renée Latulippe and Interview

Posted on May 27, 2013 by julian peters comics

The immensely talented Renée Latulippe has created a video featuring her interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee” that incorporates the drawings in my comics adpatation of the poem. I was really impressed with the results, and it made me … Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby

Posted on May 12, 2013 by julian peters comics

Prompted by the release of its umpteenth cinematic adaptation, I have just reread The Great Gatsby for the umpteenth time. I was particularly struck this time around by the degree to which the novel’s ultimate emotional payoff seems so much greater than what would appear to … Continue reading →

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The Temptations of Fast Food

Posted on April 29, 2013 by julian peters comics

I think the best moment for me would be right before removing the sandwich from its waxed paper wrapping. I’ll be sitting at the table, carefully arranging the fries and the drink on the tray on either side of the colourfully … Continue reading →

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My Encounter with Egon Schiele

Posted on April 24, 2013 by julian peters comics

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the terrace outside of a Kaffeehaus in Vienna when I was approached by this spindly-framed, spiky-haired fellow holding a fold up easel and a paint-box. “Do your portrait, mein herr? Tventy-five euros!” “Twenty-five … Continue reading →

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