An illustration which inspired my short story "A Postcard from Mars". Unfortunately, they could not be published side by side. Hence, a preview ...

Actually, I like Mars. We arrived here a month ago and now it is much easier to breathe, since my new lungs adapted… The surface is dull, there is nothing more than rocks and dust. But, the city looks exactly as in this postcard I'm sending you ... Especially nice are the biofarms with no bugs like home, but with tiny flying robots ... All in all, Mars is great, Mum, but I'd rather be home with you ... Anyway, I'll be back on the next ship home, after graduation. See you in twelve years. Love, Robert ...

Bryce 4, Photoshop 6