You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives. ~Clay P. Bedford

Draw on Your Creativity with Jay Piscopo

In this interactive drawing workshop, comic book artist Jay Piscopo uses simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out Jay in the CLASSROOM. Go behind the scenes in JAY'S STUDIO where he creates The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series.

Appearance Schedule

Click HERE for Jay Piscopo's Appearance Schedule.

Jay Piscopo is now booking school and library visits. Contact Tami Burke at tami@maine.rr.com to book.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Jay Piscopo: September Appearance Schedule

View Jay Piscopo's full appearance schedule at this link.

September 9
State Street School -- Brewer, ME

September 10
Orono Middle School -- Orono, ME

Sunday, September 20 only
BangPop! -- Bangor, ME

September 24
6:30
Gilford Public Library -- Gilford, NH

Through September 13:
Wenham Museum -- Wenham, MA
Exhibit -- Colorful Characters: Storytelling Through Comics

Jay Piscopo is the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In his interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, comic book artist Jay Piscopo uses simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos from his workshop at this link.

For more information and to book Jay to visit your school or library contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com

Friday, August 21, 2009

September 20: BangPop!

Sunday, September 20 is Kids Day at BangPop! and Jay Piscopo and the Capt'n Eli crew will be there for ONE DAY ONLY. Jay will offer free superhero sketches and the crew will hand out Capt'n Eli Collectible Cards and Seasearcher tattoos. Both volumes of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli will be on sale at a special convention price and there will be free event kits for librarians. Just stop by the booth. Educators and libraries click HERE for more.

Other special guests include:
Raina Telgemeier
Dave Roman
Catherynne M. Valente
Christopher Mills

WHAT: BangPop!
WHEN: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20
TIME: 9:00 - 5:00
WHERE: Bangor Civic Center, Bangor, Maine
COST: Kids 12 and under free (accompanied by an adult) Adults $10

Click HERE to become a BangPop! fan on facebook.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Sunday, August 9: Jay Piscopo at Celebrate Maine Festival

Maine comic book artist Jay Piscopo and Ira Rosenberg of Prime Motor Group.
This weekend, don't miss the Celebrate Maine Festival in Eliot! Jay Piscopo and the Capt'n Eli crew will be there on Sunday. Kid's Activities sponsored by Prime Motor Group

FREE
Crafts and games hosted by the Child Abuse and Prevention Council of York County
Rock Climbing Wall.
Wagon Rides

Sunday only: you can also take a Pony Ride

Special Event Sunday: Capt'n Eli's Soda Van, with Jay Piscopo, author/illustrator, The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli. He will be doing free superhero sketches for the kids and signing his latest all-ages, graphic novel.

The food at this festival is incredible! Tasty Maine treats include:
- Capt'n Eli's Soda

- Homemade Strawberry shortcakes featuring Bakewell Cream Biscuits

- Shains of Maine Ice Cream

- Cabot Cheddar Cheeseburgers

- Shields Hot Dogs (the best hot dog you'll ever have!)

- Maine Lobster Rolls

- Bean Hole Baked Beans