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Author/illustrator, Dave Roman will share a dynamic presentation about how reading as a kid motivated him to make handmade DYI books and pursue a career in the arts. Using humor, personal anecdotes, and visual examples, Dave will discuss the writing and drawing techniques used to create graphic novels like Unicorn Boy, Astronaut Academy, and Goosebumps Graphix. His enthusiasm for celebrating all forms of creativity will be sure to inspire everyone to create their own visual stories!
He will also share insight into working at Nickelodeon Magazine, where he developed comics based on popular TV characters like SpongeBob Squarepants and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Using humor and personal anecdotes, Dave will discuss his writing process, drawing tools, techniques, and the life of a cartoonist.
From brainstorming ideas, to writing and revising, art supplies and techniques, Dave will invite people of all ages to share his love for visual storytelling. His passion and humor will demystify the publishing process and inspire even self-proclaimed ‘non-artists’ to want to create their own graphic novels!
Each presentation includes a behind-the-scenes slideshow (PowerPoint) revealing the steps to making a graphic novel from idea to full-color art. There will be a live drawing demonstration, Q&A, and lots of audience participation. Any additional time needed for book signing is complimentary.
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