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Sunday, 9 July 2017

THE CLIFF - Graphic Novel Live Reading Launch - July 8, 2017

Thanks to all who came out!  Copies of THE CLIFF are now available in Toronto at these fine establishments:

The Beguiling Comic Store319 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S2
Silver Snail Comic Store329 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1R7
University of Toronto Bookstore214 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 3A1
Book City on the Danforth348 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8
Sonic Boom Music Store215 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
Red Eye Espresso Shop29 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1V7

Or directly from me--I will mail them to you with a personalized sketch--ORIGINAL PAGES OF ARTWORK ARE ALSO FOR SALE!  Please email me if interested -  teacherintherye@hotmail.com

THE CLIFF Dramatic Reading with Improvised Soundtrack!  What was it like??



The writing was on the wall!



Books and baked goods lined up and ready to go at Red Eye Espresso, where owner and barista extraordinaire Alex Pereira shared her gracious hospitality!...





Signing and smiling.



Talented actors in conference! — with Morgan Phillips and Sarah Goodman



The North Arrow design team - Marek Rudzinski and Luciana Calvet.



Teacher and artist Youngsin with her aspiring artist daughter Kylie, in deep discussion with my M. Arch. thesis advisor Prof. David Lieberman.



My beautiful wife Quyen demonstrates her love of children with Marek and Luciana's daughter, Clara.



Chester Brown is not only my favourite cartoonist, he is also a great guy and I'm glad to call him a friend!



Hangin' and chillin' with Quyen and Clara.



Actors in deep discussion... circle of power! — withMorgan PhillipsLiyat BenchetritSarah Goodman,Colin MatthewsTova Roo and Jacob Pendergrast



Talented teachers also graced our gathering... Andrew and Nabila struck a pose or two. 



Adam Gonya and architect Laura contributed many valuable insights and asked questions that had me on my toes!



It was great to see Liyat BenchetritSarah GoodmanTova RooJacob PendergrastColin Matthews and Morgan Phillips again! They are great friends from Theatre days at Northern Secondary School, as well as being multi-talented individuals of a consistently impressive kindness and calibre! — with Morgan PhillipsLiyat BenchetritColin MatthewsSarah GoodmanJacob Pendergrast andTova Roo



Me and the acting crew. And Poopsie the Penguin on a t-shirt my father ordered from
Available to all in a panoply of colours and styles! 



Taking direction from the penguin!



A serious group of people! — with Jacob PendergrastColin MatthewsMorgan PhillipsLiyat BenchetritSarah Goodman and Tova Roo



THE CLIFF musical ensemble, plus the charming and talented Paul Swoger-Ruston! — with Mikhial GurariePoopsie and Adam Reich



This video taken by Quyen Tieu sets the scene in Red Eye Espresso, graciously hosted by barista and owner Alex P. Featuring Alex P., Prof. David Lieberman, Chester Brown, Matthew BrownAdam ReichMikhial GurarieSarah GoodmanMorgan PhillipsColin MatthewsTova Roo and Liyat Benchetrit!



This video also shot by Quyen Tieu conveys more aspects of the scene... starring Clara Calvet-Rudzinski, Adam Gonya, Chester Brown, Jacob PendergrastSarah GoodmanMorgan Phillips, Tova, Mikhial, Colin and Luciana Calvet.


Thursday, 29 June 2017

What is Meditation? (work in progress) PAGES 28-30

“What is Meditation? ABIDE AS BEING” is an ongoing confessional slapstick autobiography docu-comic about meditation—daily panels can be found on Instagram under Poopsiepenguin... and Facebook!

These pages continue a live comics interview with spiritual teacher Edward "Edji" Muzika, and detail his awakening experiences with his teacher Robert Adams.


I'm currently working on page 56.  Feel free to get in touch!
Email:    teacherintherye@hotmail.com



What is Meditation?
GUEST STARRING: Robert Adams
(page 28)



What is Meditation?
GUEST STARRING: Robert Adams, Jesus Christ, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramana Maharshi
(page 29)



What is Meditation?
(page 30)


Friday, 23 June 2017

WEAR IT and I'LL POST IT!




THE CLIFF Final Chapter - Live Reading and Launch!

My 12-year 260-page graphic novel is finally reaching its climax with
THE FINAL CHAPTER LIVE READING!
Come out and enjoy the vocal stylings of Tova Epp, Liyat Benchetrit, Sarah Goodman, Morgan Phillips, Jacob Pendergrast and Colin Matthews, plus the sonic textures of Mikhial Gurarie, Adam Reich, Paul Swoger-Ruston and Matthew Brown!


Saturday, July 8 at Red Eye Espresso - 29 McCaul St., Toronto. 7-10 pm
LIVE READING STARTS AT 8:30pm
Get your book signed! Come by for a chat!
Pleasant ambiance, great espresso and excellent conversation guaranteed!
Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

What is Meditation? (work in progress) PAGES 25-27

“What is Meditation? ABIDE AS BEING” is an ongoing confessional slapstick autobiography docu-comic about meditation—daily panels can be found on Instagram under Poopsiepenguin... and Facebook!

These pages continue a live comics interview with spiritual teacher Edward "Edji" Muzika, and detail his awakening experiences with his teacher Robert Adams.


I'm currently working on photoshopping pages 50 and 51.  Feel free to get in touch!
Email:    teacherintherye@hotmail.com



What is Meditation?
(page 25)



What is Meditation?
(page 26)



What is Meditation?
(page 27)



Thursday, 11 May 2017

TCAF this weekend

TCAF this weekend in Toronto... Excited. Will be at Table #284 with Editions TRIP Comix to launch my ten year, 260 page science fiction spiritual detective noir surreal absurdist graphic novel THE CLIFF. Hope to see you there!