Zina Comics http://www.zinacomics.com/blog Comics from Montreal and Lebanon Sat, 17 May 2014 22:32:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 You’re invited to the Montreal Book Signing for “Ikht hal balad, chou b7ebbo” http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/youre-invited-to-the-montreal-book-signing-for-ikht-hal-balad-chou-b7ebbo/ http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/youre-invited-to-the-montreal-book-signing-for-ikht-hal-balad-chou-b7ebbo/#comments Sat, 17 May 2014 22:32:13 +0000 Zina http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/?p=1600 Hi all, If you happen to be in Montreal on Tuesday May 27th, please pass by Gallerie 203, 227 rue Notre Dame Ouest, where I will be signing “ikht hal balad, chou b7ebbo” for the first time in Montreal, along with 3 other fantastic authors.

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For those of you who will come by car, the M3allem says that there are parking lots close to the Gallery.

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See you there and bring you friends too!
à Mardi le 27 Mai ! xoxo

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Hi everybody!

I’m happy to tell you that the Zina Comics book is now ready!
So you’re all invited to come to Tawlet Souk el Tayyeb on December 22nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM
and join for a “sob7iyyeh” at the Zina Comics book signing.

If you can’t make it, don’t worry.
I am working to make the book available for online ordering too.

Save the date!

See you there :)

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Zina Comics on Radio Canada International in Arabic? Yes!

I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Radio Canada International (RCI), by May Abou Saab,  in Arabic a few days ago.
Here’s the link with the recording!
Enjoy!!

Click here to listen to Zina Comics – Radio Canada International (Arabic)

Or go directly to the Radio Canada International Link:
http://www.rcinet.ca/arabe/a-l-affiche/societe-canada-2012/09-35_2012-11-23-/

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AnaBelle (daughter of Madam) and her little kid just arrived to Beirut from Dubai, the city of 1001 lights!
While they were in the elevator with all the suitcases, the electricity cut off.
But something was not right. The moteur didn’t turn on.


M3allim el Moteur is the only person who knows why the Mouteir (Generator) is not functioning.
Did any of the neighboors steal a power line ?

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It is customary for AnaBelle to get noticed at Lebanese customs. They never fail to do so during her visits to Lebanon. This trip is to escape the summer heat of Dubai (she thinks) with her son Farou2 and spend a few weeks in Lebanon with her mom Madam!

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In the kitchen, Coussouma is the hands chopping, dicing and mixing to life Madam’s visionary creations (according to Madam).

The combination of both is a culinary Batman & Robin like duo (with a lot of garlic in the air)!

Madam has no doubt her Tabbouleh recipe is amazing, but she likes to hear that coming from her son Touf who isn’t particularly fond of salads in general, since he’s more of a “meat person”

]]> http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/madams-tabbouleh-recipe/feed/ 16 Zina Comics Interview on LBC Show Helwe Beirut http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/zina-comics-interview-on-lbc-show-helweh-beirut/ http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/zina-comics-interview-on-lbc-show-helweh-beirut/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:40:22 +0000 Zina http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/?p=1364 During my last trip to Beirut, I was contacted by the LBC TV show “Helwe Beirut” to talk about Zina Comics.
I’ve finally uploaded the video to share it with you.
I must admit, I’m a bit camera shy and it was one of those times where I wish I could hide behind my cartoon character.
Enjoy!

This illustration was drawn specially for the occasion, and inserted in the slides during the interview.

Makeup!

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Working with resin without having everything stick all over the place (I learnt this from direct experience :P ) is not trivial but it seems very promising!

Check it out and tell me if you like the direction!

]]> http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/wearable-art-experimenting-with-drawing-pendants-and-resin-22/feed/ 1 Wearable Art: Experimenting with drawing, pendants and resin (1/2) http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/wearable-art-experimenting-with-drawing-pendants-and-resin-1/ http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/wearable-art-experimenting-with-drawing-pendants-and-resin-1/#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:25:40 +0000 Zina http://www.zinacomics.com/blog/?p=1323 This weekend I went to Omer DeSerres and bought some do-it-yourself jewelry items.

I’m not a jewelry designer, but I love experimenting.

If you’re shy when it comes to staring a conversation, why not use your accessories to help initiate or direct a conversation?

Show what you love, in what you wear: I love my cats!
Talk about things that you like: Aliens!

Let’s see if this experiment works, the resin will dry in 24 hours.
Meanwhile watch out for Aliens! :)

Cheers,

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Meet BZZ, a fly that loves business, at any price; and let’s welcome the Jardone Family, who decided to invest in a house.
Do you think the Jardones will enjoy their new home?
I’m sure they will ! What more can they ask for?

If you ever need help in choosing a home, don’t hesitate to contact BZZ.
Bidabbirlkone yeha.

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