Performance at the Library
Summer Library Reading Program 2025 Presents:
Middle Schoolers with Swords: A look back with Orpheus Collar (Graphic Novelist/Artist)
Orpheus Collar is a New York Times Best-Selling Graphic Novelist known for his all-ages graphic adaptations of the Greek Mythology-focused Percy Jackson series, now a show on Disney+, the Roman Mythology-focused Heroes of Olympus series, and the Egyptian Mythology-focused Kane Chronicles trilogy, all adapted from the original novels by Rick Riordan and sharing the throughline that at some point, a middle schooler with mythical parentage picks up a sword to fight monsters.
Presenting a look back at the imagery of the books and how they were made, Orpheus shows off visits from around the world searching for the mythological origins in places like Egypt, Greece, and Rome in preparation for his graphic novels, and the role archeology and sketching from life aids and informs his process creating vivid graphic fantasy stories. Audiences will be provided paper to sketch on and are encouraged to draw along and doodle themselves. In addition to the slide presentation, Orpheus will demo any requests for drawings as part of the presentation and will be available to sign books or provided signed bookplates for attendees who would like one.
Outside of graphic novels, he regularly works as a visual consultant for film and tv contributing storyboards and designs, advertisements, TV shows and music videos you may have seen. Orpheus holds a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and currently resides in Los Angeles, where he can be seen puttering around on a motorcycle, kayaking, or as a portrait artist when not on assignment.
Learn more: orpheusartist.com
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