the spirit of the dead keep watch

Paul Gauguin's influenced some of my drawing lately. A) a recent pin-up for Mike Allred's MADMAN referencing Gauguin's 1897 painting.

B) Gauguin's "MANAO TUPAPAU" translated as "the spirit of the dead keep watch" … C) flipped backwards in a HABIBI panel this week.

OTHER NOTES: 1) Last minute reminder to apply for the ACA graphic novel residency. The deadline is May 21st.

2) Nicolas, sorry to neglect your 5 questions. If it's not too late, here's some quick answers.
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