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.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli Holiday Tour Announced

Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli Holiday Tour Announced

(November 27, 2013 - Portland, Maine) Hot on the heels of Nemo Publishing's startling announcement that graphic novels are back in grocery stores, they have launched a new holiday tour.  Creator Jay Piscopo will be doing signings, sketches and more at Hannaford grocery stores, libraries and schools from now until January 2014. Some events are open to the public and some are school classroom events. Check out the schedule below to see where you can find Jay! 

The buy one get one free special on Books 1 and 2 of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is available at Hannaford stores across New England through the end of the year. $9.99 and you are completely up to date on all the adventure and mystery of the title. Makes a great holiday gift too!  The same special price is being offered at www.capteli.com through December 31.

Sat, Nov 30, 2013
Hannaford Supermarket Book Signing
10:00am – 3:00pm 
Forest Ave., Portland, Maine 
Free superhero sketches and Capt’n Eli’s Soda sampling 
(free and open to the public)

Thurs, Dec 5, 2013
James Otis Kaler Elementary School 
South Portland, Maine
(private event)

Sat, Dec 7, 2013
Hannaford Supermarket Book Signing
10:00am – 3:00pm 
Millcreek, South Portland, Maine 
Free superhero sketches and Capt’n Eli’s Soda sampling
(free and open to the public)

Sat, Dec 14, 2013
Special Workshop for LearningWorks 
Portland, Maine
Time and Location TBD
(free and open to the public)

Fri, Dec 27, 2013
McArthur Public Library
2:00 - 3:00pm
270 Main St.
Biddeford, Maine
(free and open to the public)

Wed, Jan 8, 2014
Yarmouth Elementary School
Yarmouth, Maine
(private event)

Sat, Jan 11, 2014
Special Workshop for LearningWorks 
Portland, Maine
Time and Location TBD
(free and open to the public)

Do you want to book Jay to do a signing at your store? An educator who would like to bring Jay in for a special event? Email Tami Kennedy -- tami@maine.rr.com.

Want to carry the books in your store? Contact Tami Kennedy -- tami@maine.rr.com.

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About the Creator:
Maine native Jay Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series. He is also the creator of “Sea Ghost #1: The Sea Ghost in the Machine” and “Commander X All Star Special” one-shot comic books, which he wrote and illustrated in his unique signature style, combining 2D characters with 3D backgrounds. He is a featured contributor in the Reading With Pictures anthology and a regular illustrator for Moonstone Books. Past projects include working as an art director at Tom Snyder Productions where he produced educational CD-ROMs, including the award-winning “Fizz and Martina’s Math Adventures,” and animated the ABC Saturday Morning show “Squigglevision.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Come Draw on Your Creativity with Jay Piscopo

Upcoming Drawing Workshops with Jay Piscopo:

Using his entertaining and engaging style, Jay Piscopo's Draw on Your Creativity workshop invites kids to try their hand at cartoon art and demonstrates how anyone can learn to draw. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches how to build anatomy and perspective to create art to tell a story. Watch a demo HERE. To book: info@captneli.com

Sat, Nov 16, 2013
2:00 - 3:00pm
Sam L Cohen Childrens Library
Portland Public Library
5 Monument Square
Portland, Maine
Free and open to the public

Thurs, Dec 5, 2013
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
South Portland, Maine

Sat, Dec 14, 2013
Special Workshop for LearningWorks
Time and Location TBD

Fri, Dec 27, 2013
2:00 - 3:00pm
McArthur Public Library
270 Main St.
Biddeford, Maine
Free and open to the public

Wed, Jan 8, 2014
Yarmouth Elementary School 
Yarmouth, Maine

Sat, Jan 11, 2014
Special Presentation for LearningWorks
Time and Location TBD