17 April 2018
Update on Earth Boy comic panel project by UNICEF.
As mentioned in an
previous post, Emerson was one of 3 finalists selected by UNICEF to produce a 1 page comic-panel as a bonus feature of the Climate Comic Book which would be published on Earth Day, 22 April 2018. The other two finalists selected were from France and Cuba.
Source: Email from UNICEF
In the beginning Emerson had an introduction orientation session with the representatives from UNICEF in New York. In another Skype session, Emerson was later introduced to the artist, Wendy Conception, who would be working with him on this project.
Top left: Emerson drew Jason, a kid scientist. (Jason later turns into Earth Boy when the potions he made to help the environment spilt on him.)
Right: Emerson with his dad, waiting for the Skype call from UNICEF in New York. The time was 8.30 am in the morning, and 7.30 pm the previous day in New York.
Subsequent communications were done via emails over the next few months. We received good news that approval was given to turn it into a 2-page comic spread.The script was discussed and refined with the artist. Then the artist started drawing Jason based on Emerson's concept, and then she drew the parents. (See below).
Source: Wendy's instagram: wendyfae_art
Throughout the project, Emerson would looks through the drafts by the artist and give his comments.
The artist will edit as necessary and revert. Here's Emerson giving his approval.
The artist has now coloured in the panels.
Source: Instagram: wendyfae_art
Source: Instagram: wendyfae_art
UNICEF Malaysia also came over to interview and shoot a video on Emerson to promote the comic panel in conjunction with Earth Day.
