MariNaomi is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume, Ages 0 to 22 (Harper Perennial, 2011). Visit her website at www.marinaomi.com.
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kt
the white on black background makes it feel like a secret.
JD
Love this one. Makes it feel like the journey you take by yourself is — literally — being lit every step of the way. How appropriate that this is titled “Independence Day.”
I know there are no sound effects connected with this story, but I can hear the sound of the cigarette lighter and the crunch of the steps on the beach.
Lisa T.
Simple but lovely.
Mr.e
Thanks for sharing this magical moment. I believe you.
This happened to me, too! When my boyfriend (now husband) and I were walking after dark on the beach in NC while we were on our high school senior trip.
I’m in my last year of high school and I’ve recently had to write up a paper, a sort of thesis or practice for university, on a subject of my choice. For a long time, I had no idea on what to write it… And then I came across Smoke In Your Eyes and this comic in particular just struck me. The narrative, the style, everything was just perfect, and it was thanks to it that I discovered the wonderful subject of bioluminescence. I found out about something new and fascinating. I finished the “thesis” a while ago and my teachers loved it. And I am proud to say that it was all because of you, MariNaomi. Thanks for the inspiration.
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the white on black background makes it feel like a secret.
Love this one. Makes it feel like the journey you take by yourself is — literally — being lit every step of the way. How appropriate that this is titled “Independence Day.”
Here’s a scientific explanation of what I saw that evening: http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2012/05/bioluminescent-bloom-makes-bea.html
I know there are no sound effects connected with this story, but I can hear the sound of the cigarette lighter and the crunch of the steps on the beach.
Simple but lovely.
Thanks for sharing this magical moment. I believe you.
Lovely!
Very cool experience. Retinas, not corneas, btw.
This happened to me, too! When my boyfriend (now husband) and I were walking after dark on the beach in NC while we were on our high school senior trip.
I really dig this. Love what it looks like. And yeah … I agree … I can “hear” audio even though there are no words for sound f/x. Great job!
This is still one of my very favorites.
I’m in my last year of high school and I’ve recently had to write up a paper, a sort of thesis or practice for university, on a subject of my choice. For a long time, I had no idea on what to write it… And then I came across Smoke In Your Eyes and this comic in particular just struck me. The narrative, the style, everything was just perfect, and it was thanks to it that I discovered the wonderful subject of bioluminescence. I found out about something new and fascinating. I finished the “thesis” a while ago and my teachers loved it. And I am proud to say that it was all because of you, MariNaomi. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow, thank you, Belle!
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