During the first lockdown in 2020, I created an early comic of Forehead Blues (see the three images below), which, along with Marghera Blues, kickstarted the Earth Blues project. The Earth Blues stories are independent, featuring characters and storylines that are unrelated, but they all share the premise of taking place in a distant future shaped by climate change. They explore a fantastical science fiction world where humanity adapts to life in various locations after these disasters.
The first long-form installment of the Earth Blues is Salamanca Blues: Sand which opened doors to many exciting opportunities, allowing me to further develop my craft. Since then, I've been growing as a comic artist and taking on other projects, working on and off on Forehead Blues.
Forehead Blues is my favorite of all the Earth Blues stories because it was the one that initiated the entire project. It also scares me the most, as it closely mirrors the events we are currently experiencing. This story may be the most profound because it’s not just about climate change; it has a strong political undertone that addresses intolerance, hatred, and political manipulation. But deep down, I still have hope for humanity, and I think that hope sneaks its way into the story. So bear with me while I work on Forehead Blues, I promise it’ll be worth the wait!