Gerry's Video on our Talk in PHSA

PHSA Talks About Comics

We were at the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) yesterday,
February 10, 2009 to give a talk about comics (it's history, the need
for a formalized system of learning, and the business involved in the
production and distribution of digital comic books.

Gerry, Johnny, and I met up at the waiting shed near the UPLB gate to wait
for the PHSA school bus to come pick us up and bring us to the venue.


Gerry and Johnny looking at the portfolio I brought.

We arrived an hour early and what did we do?


Johnny and Gerry taking in the sight of PHSA.

We cam-whored to pass the time!


Gerry loves Johnny!

The place was spectacular being nestled in the bosom of Mt. Makiling herself!


Top view of the lecture's venue.

We walked around a bit to check out the place.



We headed off to the site of the old cafeteria which burned down a long time ago.


Even at it's sorry state it still exuded an air of mystery.

A bit of a walk downhill from the cafeteria,
brought us to this really steep hill.


It's not readily apparent here how steep this place is.

The location allowed us to perform some pretty cool optical illusions.


See what I mean?


Doing the trick Michael Jackson uses in his 80s videos.

The lecture proper was done in their ballet studio since the auditorium
was being prepared for an event they were having that night.


The kids sitting attentively while Gerry started off the lecture.


It was kind of surreal holding a lecture in a place which had mirrors all around...


and which had such high ceilings!

After the lectures, Johnny had an impromptu inner dance
massage session much to the delight of the students!


Johnny doing the snapping finger thing as
he works his particular brand of magic.

The kids asked us to sign some autographs...


Gerry signing a fan's print out of the cover of Wasted.

and sign/draw on their shirts!


Gerry drawing chickens!


The kids taking a look at my portfolio.

Soon enough though the lectures and open forum ended and
we headed back down to UPLB c/o the PHSA school bus.

Gerry, Johnny, and I decided to have some coffee
before we parted ways. A perfect way to end the day!


At Coffee Blends in UPLB unwinding after a great day.

To the guys at PHSA, thank you for inviting us!

For those who wishes to invite us for talks about comics you
can reach us through the following contact details:

JONAS DIEGO
E-mail: admin(AT)jonasdiego(DOT)com
Mobile: +63906.574.6779 (Globe)
+63908.756.8780 (Smart)
Yahoo Messenger ID: jonas_diego
Skype: robomonkeypixelfighters

JOHNNY DANGANAN
Mobile: +63927.531.1680 (Globe)
E-mail: johnny_danganan(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Asia Pacific College Talks About Comics

Last February 3, 2009 saw Johnny and I heading off to the
Asia Pacific College to give a lecture about the history of comic
books and the new business frontier of comic books respectively.


Since the business part of comics was my chosen topic, I decided
to dress up a bit and forgo my usual shirt and denim ensemble.


Johnny wore his usual indie style getup.

We were met by Kystle, Trypod's representative, which was
the student organization who invited us over for the lecture.


Krystle was nice enough to treat us to lunch at the nearby Max Fried Chicken.

Apparently, it was sort of the APC's pop art week. There were all sorts
of art being created on the school grounds itself when we got there.


The students were using tarpaulin as their canvass.


Aside from the tarps there were also drawings on the pavement.


We used to do stuff like this as well back when we were students.

I was happy to note that Nora Aunor has enter pop culture consciousness.


Nasaan kaya si Tirso Cruz III?

We were happy to find out that Wilson Tortosa will also be joining us on
this particular symposium. It's been ages since we last got together!


Bakit parang hindi tumatanda si Wilson?

After getting setup, we got the show on the road!


Johnny and his lecture on the history of comic books.

We had a very attentive audience which is always very much appreciated.


Ginaganahan si Johnny!

After our lectures and the open forum, the three of us proceeded to
conduct a portfolio review and answer advanced question about art.


Wilson demonstrating a technique with Johnny looking on.


Wilson wowed everyone with his amazing speed and technique.


Wilson hard at work at a sketch request!


One happy customer!

To the guys at Trypod and everyone else who attended the
lecture in APC, you guys rock! Thank you for having us!

For those who wishes to invite us for talks about comics you
can reach us through the following contact details:

JONAS DIEGO
E-mail: admin(AT)jonasdiego(DOT)com
Mobile: +63906.574.6779 (Globe)
+63908.756.8780 (Smart)
Yahoo Messenger ID: jonas_diego
Skype: robomonkeypixelfighters

JOHNNY DANGANAN
Mobile: +63927.531.1680 (Globe)
E-mail: johnny_danganan(AT)yahoo(DOT)com