The Cover Story feature at the NYer (by Francoise Mouly) has this brilliant introduction and (below) the snapshot that he took while going to the beach that inspired this cover. I like looking at the original inspiration and how he transformed it into a clearer "story." There's also an excellent short video that' talks about HOW he creates the art and how he figures out how to "tell the story" he wants to tell. He names the graffiti on the post.
Here's the efficient and witty intro:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that car ownership in the city is a pain in the ass. Its attendant joys: traffic, expense, and, above all, finding parking—an endeavor that requires both Machiavellian strategy and Job-like patience. I recently spoke to R. Kikuo Johnson about his inspiration for this week’s cover, and why wiser New Yorkers know that the best way to experience the pleasures of summer in the city is on a bike.
You have a good eye for telling details. Do you have a method for collecting them?
The seed for this cover came at the end of a long bike ride to Fort Tilden beach. I love biking in the city because you can go wherever you want. You don’t have to wait for the subway or be stuck in traffic. When my partner and I locked our bikes to a no-parking sign, it just seemed like a perfect New York moment. I snapped a photo and made a note on my phone.
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