For many, Earth Day is about picking up trash to make our surroundings more beautiful. As I  thought about that, I came up with the visual idea that while Earth Day takes many forms and many activities, it is ultimately  about putting our Earth back together.

Here is my initial sketch to flesh out the idea:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the animated version that was published by CBS News:

 

Finally, I decided to complete the initial sketch and make a still graphic narrative piece, with an ending that for me, brings it all together: