Nu we hier toch zijn #[nn]

Barbara Stok's Dutch graphic work Nu we hier toch zijn presents a disarmingly simple, cheerful cover: a young woman with long brown hair sits contentedly on a park bench beneath a bright sun and a few soft clouds, rendered in Stok's clean, unpretentious cartoon style. The easygoing image — sky blue, a patch of green grass, and one relaxed figure — sets a tone that feels both slice-of-life and quietly inviting. Published in 2005 by Nijgh & Van Ditmar, this is a lovely showcase of Stok's solo work, with every line on the cover drawn, inked, and lettered by her own hand.