Butterfly Man
Sketch & Color Comp

 

Sketch

This was another of the "immediate" images I saw when reading the text.  Very few thumbnails.

 

Color Comp

Originally, I had a more naturalistic palette---you could see the butterflies more clearly---but it was lacking in drama.  By darkening the values throughout, and making it more monochromatic, it make the image appear a little more ominous.  I wanted the reader to be in John's shoes for a moment: He doesn't know what's happening to him or why.  He doesn't know its going to be wonderful.

 

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