Steve Manaleis a Canadian comic artist and illustrator. He is occasionally credited asSteven Charles Manale.He created the web comicSuperslackersand contributed artwork to the comic book seriesScott Pilgrim.He curated an exhibition inTorontohonoring professional basketball playerRon Artest.
Illustration
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Manale is the creator of the web comicSuperslackers.The comic is described by Manale as "mostly about a group of kids who tease and torment each other all in the name of fun. They're content hanging out at the park and eating popsicles. Actually doing anything super requires way too much effort on their part... Superslackers is an All-ages, Western, Pirate, Screwball, Bible, Roman, Superhero, Coming-Of-Age, Feel-good, Comedy diversion."[1]In 2005, Superslackers was nominated for anIgnatz Awardin the category of Outstanding Online Comic. Superslackers was also published in theToronto Star's youth-oriented offshoot newspaper,Brand New Planet,from 2003 until 2006. The comic also received a favourable review fromScott McCloud,the American comic theorist and writer ofUnderstanding Comics.[2]Alexander Danner and Iain Hamp, both fellow comic artists, similarly gave positive reviews of Superslackers.[3][4]
In 2007, Manale contributed guest art to the acclaimed comic book series,Scott Pilgrim.The artwork, using characters created by Scott Pilgrim authorBryan Lee O'Malley,was published in volume four of the series,Scott Pilgrim Gets it Together.Manale also makes an uncredited appearance inScott Pilgrim vs. The World,the 2010 film adaptation of the comic directed byEdgar Wright.During the DVD commentary of the film,Bryan Lee O'Malleycan be heard making reference to Manale's appearance.
Manale also collaborated with writer Marcel St. Pierre on the comic "Sponge and Stone," which appeared quarter-annually inYTVWhoa Magazine from 2000 until 2009. Other clients of Manale's have includedNickelodeon,textbook publishers Thomson Nelson,Cheestrings,[5]Hellmann'sMayonnaise and theToronto Raptors.Currently, Manale writes and illustrates the comic "Chick and Dee" for the Canadian children's publication,ChickaDEE Magazine.He also contributes regularly to the publicationTaddle Creekand collaborates on limited-edition prints with indie publisher, Koyama Press.
He was a storyboard artist forSummer Camp Island.
Writing
editIn 2003, Manale collaborated with artistDarwyn Cookeand DC editor Mark Chiarello (cited as a colourist) on a back-up feature inJSA: All Stars#3 (DC Comics). The story, written by Manale, is based around the characterDr. Fate.In 2009, Manale collaborated with the artist duoKozyndanon their art book, The Unknown Portraits. The book featured short stories inspired by individual drawings.[6]
Curation
editLovable Badass
editIn December 2010, Manale curated the exhibition Lovable Badass at Narwhal Art Projects inToronto,Ontario.In celebration of the career and personal life of NBA basketball playerRon Artest,Manale commissioned work from 30 artists inspired by the athlete. The exhibition received attention from several media sources, includingFoxSports,[7]ESPN,[8]theNational Post[9][10]andRon Artesthimself.[11]In a video profile of the exhibition byThe Basketball Jones,Artest is captured attending the exhibition opening.[12]Manale was also interviewed onESPN'sFirst Takeabout the exhibition.[13]
References
edit- ^Vasseur, Richard.Steven Charles Manale.Jazma Online.Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^"News Archive".scottmccloud. 2005-04-23.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^Danner, Alexander.Superslackers, by Steven Charles Manale.Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^[1]ArchivedMay 22, 2011, at theWayback Machine
- ^"This is a job for... Superslackers!".ComixTALK. 2006-04-23.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"The Unknown Portraits book is available now!".Kozyndan.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"Work of an Art-est".Foxsportswest. 2010-12-20.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"A Portrait Of Ron Artest As An Art Exhibition - SportsCenter".Espn.go. 2010-12-21.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"Artestic expression: Toronto art collection features NBA 's 'Lovable Badass' | National Post".Sports.nationalpost. 2010-12-17.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"Unplugged: Ron Artest on Artest-based art exhibition | National Post".Sports.nationalpost. 2010-12-19.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"Facebook Event: LOVABLE BADASS- Artists on Artest".RonArtest.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"TBJ: Ron Artest crashes Ron Artest exhibit | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore".Blogs.thescore. 2010-12-21.Retrieved2013-11-12.
- ^"Houston Problems? - ESPN Video - ESPN".Espn.go.Retrieved2013-11-12.[dead link]