Draw Like an Egyptian (and Bitch Like One, Too)

Ok, enough with my misery. Time to show some new work! Here's a cover I did recently for the Mar/April issue of KNOW: The Science Magazine For Kids. Lots of fun to draw. Looking at it now, though, I'm reminded of the very recent unveiling of our newly designed Museum Station here in Toronto.

What do other Torontonians think of the Museum Station? Yes, it's interesting, but (and I can't believe that I, an artist, is saying this) something is really bugging me about this whole thing. I know that a certain amount of private funds went towards this project, but it's my understanding that $1 million came from the TTC and $2 million came from the province. So um...what with all the problems and complaints we have with the quality of service the TTC provides, it's never-ending money woes, the still very real possibility of a strike, and Miller's constant crying to the province to help them out, what the hell are we doing spending this precious money on window dressing? How the hell is this going to improve the TTC in the long run? Am I the only one a bit confused (and pissed) about this? Am I missing something here? Please tell me.

Comments

[Beth]

Great cover! (Although I've always been afraid of mummies...those old scary movies...)
As for the TTC and the Museum Station - quality of service first, then (maybe) the "window dressing."

[Kerry]

You're entirely right about TTC priorities, but then I also welcome something about the TTC to be excited about.

[Andertoons]

OK, I can't weigh in on the TTC and all that, but that cover is fantastic! (Love the cat!)

[Lar]

Love the cover, hate the station redesign. Not just that it looks like they just dropped a bunch of statuary into the thing (which it does) but for exactly the reasons you stated. That million bucks could have been used way better elsewhere in the system on new buses and cars, infrastructure investment, driver salaries, etc.

[Ellen]

Love the cover! I'm hoping to get my butt back to Toronto sometime next year and always up for a trip to the ROM. Yes, it seems like a big waste of money and looks a bit ridiculous (and so ripe for vandalism) but I'm so curious to see it in person.