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TRACEY Christopher                                                                                                        (Nom de plume: Wes Tyrell)

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE OF PERSON\T\TYRELL Wes, promo shot Ideacity Conference 2015.jpg                                      Promotion photo taken at Ideacity Conference 2015.

Born 2 Feb.1964 in Toronto.

He spent two years studying at the Ontario College of Art and Design, but moved to Europe before completing his degree. While still in school in the mid 1980’s he was lead singer with a country and western band called Wes Tyrell and the Ohio Boys. They played Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern, Rivoli, el Mocambo etc, doing skits and covers of popular songs. He returned to the band after his stint in Europe. From 1988 to 1991 he ran a hotel in Cuba. He returned to Canada and joined his brother’s band Chunk o’ Funk as M.C.

His first cartoons appeared in the Ryersonian since then his work has appeared in The Globe & Mail, Maclean’s Magazine and Literary Review of Canada. He is now syndicated through Aritzans and has a number of commercial clients.

In 2014, Zoomer magazine decided to change to appearance of the full page cartoon feature “Prophet of Zoom” that was then being done by Cuyler Black. They asked Tyrell if he was interested in doing the feature and he accepted. His first effort appeared in Zoomer July/August 2014, and he has done the cartoon since although it has been reduced to accommodate the editorials of the founder of the magazine Moses Znaimer.

At the Montréal convention of the Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists he was elected President. At the Havana Convention in 2014, he initiated the “George Townsend Award”. In 2015, as President of the Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists, he spearheaded a broadening of the Association’s membership and scope to include all cartooning disciplines “ as many Canadian cartoonists felt there was no home for them” in the association. As well, with the decline of newspapers there is less and less scope for editorial cartooning. Wes Tyrell is not associated with a newspaper and only occasionally draws editorial cartoons. To reflect this change the Association altered its name to Association of Canadian Cartoonists.

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content cartoon editorial:

Caricature . Cartoons Canada. Ed., Terry Mosher. Linda Leith Publishing, 2012: 53.

Portfoolio 21: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed., & Writ., Guy Badeaux. McArthur & Co. 2005.

Portfoolio …: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed., & Writ., Warren Clements. McArthur & Co. ….
22: 2006. 23: 2009. 24: 2010. 25: 2011.

MERCHANDISE:

Bookmarks, 2006:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher LRC Bookmarks.jpg

SOURCE:

Article book:

Portfoolio 21: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. McArthur & Co. 2005: “Wes Tyrell”.

Portfoolio 25: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. McArthur & Co. 2011: “Wes Tyrell”: 159.

Correspondence:

Email Wes Tyrell to Robert MacMillan, 10 Sept. 2016; 7 Nov. 2016; 4 January 2019. (Including photos); 15 January 2019. (Including photos).

 

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE OF GROUP\Wes Tyrell & the Ohio Boys country & western band.jpg                          In an earlier life, Wes Tyrell & The Ohio Boys (Wes Tyrell in black with black bow tie.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TYRELL Wes, Maclean's 4 Apr 2005, 14.jpg Maclean’s Magazine, 4 April 2005: 14.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TYRELL Wes, Portfoolio 21, 159.jpg Portfoolio 21, 2005: 159.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Charlie Hebdo Shooting.png “Charlie Hebo Shooting.” 2015.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Gaza War.png “Gaza War.” 2014

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON P\PROPHET OF ZOOM, Zoomer, JulyAug 2014, 122..jpg Zoomer Magazine, July/Aug. 2014:122.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Emily Carr.jpg                          Emily Carr. 2006.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Gabrielle Roy.jpg                          Gabrielle Roy 2006.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Pierre Berton.jpg                  Pierre Berton. 2006.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Atwood 2006.jpg                            Margaret Atwood 2006.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Beachcombers Jesse & Nick.jpg                            Nick Adonidas (Bruno Gerrusi) & Jessi Jim (Pat John) from The Beachcombers TV Series.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACY Christopher Mordecai Richler 2006.jpg                            Mordecai Richler 2006.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\T\TRACEY Christopher Sulle Strade Di Barney richler book.jpg  Image as it appeared on Sulle Strade Di Barney, published in Italy.

TACH Mary

TACH Mary

WORK:

ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content:

Instruction:

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1977. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach. Potlatch Publ., 1976: “Multiplication Meal.” Writ., Heather Barclay:46-48.

Poetry:

C.C. A., 1976. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach. Potlatch Publ., 1975.

“Birds.” Writ., David Giffen: 109.

“Empty Houses: The Little Empty House.” Writ., Anne S. Brooks: 89.

“Empty Houses: 14 Main Street Dundas.” Writ., Helen Dougher: 89.

“Empty Houses: Neidzica.” Writ., Allison McDuffee: 90.

“The owl and the bubble.” Writ., Susan Lyndon.: 140-141.

C.C.A., 1977. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach. Potlatch Publ., 1976. “Lorito.” Writ., Jo Ellen Bogart: 58-59.

Story text:                                                                                                                            Editor ., Robert F. Neilson. Art Director Mary Tach.

C. C. A., 1976. Potlatch Publ., 1975: “Heather And The Maple Leaf.” Writ., Mary Saunders: 41-43.

C. C. A. 1980. Potlatch Publ., 1979: “ Kristi.” Writ., Marilyn Scheake: 173-174.

C. C. A., 1982. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach. Potlatch Publ., 1981.

“Keep On The Toque.” Writ., Wynne Millar: 9-13.

“The Lad Who Cried.” Writ., Ann Miller: 56-58.

“Una And The Three Old Women.” Writ., Jean Booker: 63-65.

Story text ( Mary Tach’s name changed to Tach-Holadyk):

C.C.A, 1983. Potlatch Publ., Ed., R. F. Neilson. Art Dir., M. Tach-Holadyk. Potlatch Publ., 1982: “Malynka Marynka.” Writ., Estelle Salata: 24-27.

DIRECTOR ART:

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

All Canadian Children’s Annual’s 1975.

TOWN Harold

TOWN Harold

Born: 1924 in Toronto.

A member of Painters 11, he was a pioneer in the Abstract Painting movement in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s.

Jean McMaster  became good friends with Jean Townsend, and through this friendship we learn the details about the legend of Harold Town’s involvement with Anglo-American. Jean Townsend who was also working at Anglo-American was going out with Harold Town while both were attending the Ontario College of Art., Townsend suggested to Town that he get a summer job at Anglo-American. He did but his career was quite short as he was fired for “improving” on Captain Marvel.

After an illustrious career as one of Canada’s foremost painters, he died 26 December 1990 of cancer.

WORK:

ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK TEXT:

 Content:

 Frontpiece:

The Collected Poems Of Earle Birney, 2 vols. Writ., Earle Birney. McClelland & Stewart Ltd., 1975. Front piece in both volumes a portrait of Birney done 3/11/70.

DISC AUDIO 33 RPM:

Art Work:

Layton. Poet, Irving Layton. Caedmon Records Canada, no date. ML-7002.

WRITER & ILLUSTRATOR:

 PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC:

 Content:

Chickadee, 1-1, Jan. 1979: “The ice rage of Inugrump”: 15-17.

SOURCE:

BOOK TEXT:

P11: Painters 11: The Wild Ones Of Canadian Art. Writ., Iris Nowell. Douglas & McIntyre, 2010.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE COVER COMIC BOOK\GRAND SLAM COMICS, 3-2 Jan 1944,fc.jpg The story attached to this Grand Slam Comics  January 1944cover is that Anglo-American had devised stick on character faces for its artists so that the faces would remain consistent, Harold Town viewing himself as a good artist, refused to use these stick on faces and when Anglo-American insisted he drew “Captain Marvel Junior” with his back to the reader.

TOTH Steven

TOTH Steven

A cartoon of a person and two cartoon animals Description automatically generatedHamilton Spectator, 5 February 1992: C1.

Born 1950 in Hamilton Ontario.

He was a self-taught artist working in drawing, painting, photography and silkscreen. His works have appeared in books, magazines and galleries. His signature creation was “The Weasels. He also did a weekly cartoon strip in The Hamilton Spectator called the “Herkimers”.

He developed a career drawing cartoons that illustrated the stories that orchestras played. With this talent he has illustrated music played by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and other orchestras throughout North America and was invited by the Raffles Symphony Orchestra in Singapore at least twice to illustrate their music. The second time he illustrated traditional Chinese music.

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC:

Content panel cartoon & Cover book wraparound:

The Weasel Symphony, Potlach Publications Ltd., 1980.

 BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                        All published by Potlatch Publications Ltd. Edi. Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir. Mary Tach.

 Content activity:

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1979., 1978: “Wally Weasel: Help him get to the other side of town” (Labyrinth): 64.

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1981., 1980: “Games & Puzzles with Inspector Wally Weasel”. 97-112.

 ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                        All published by Potlatch Publications Ltd. Ed. Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir. Mary Tach.

Content various:

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1979., 1978:                                                                                   “FlyFoot Flannigan.” Writ., John V. Hicks: 14-16. (story)                                                     “Magic Stones.” Writ., Ray Hill: 99-104. (Information)

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1981, 1980: “The Blue Bear Rug.” Writ., Frank R. Collins: 113-115. (Story)

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1982, 1981:                                                                                   “Quotes For Keeps.” Writ., Margaret Kribs. 102-104. (Information)                                   “Three Cool Pigs.” Writ., Lorraine Meyer: 42-48. (Story)                                                     “What’s Mean, Green, And Eats Princes.” Writ., Lorraine Meyer: 49. (Poem)

PERIODICAL TEXT:

Content various essay: 

This Magazine, …: “The Culture Vulture …”. Writ., Rick Salutin unless otherwise noted: 22.
…, December 1982/Jan. 1983: “… Everest Downside”….

…, March 1983: “… What Applebert Said”. Writ., Susan Crean: ….

…, June 1983: “… Depression Culture”….

…, October 1983: “… The Failure of C Channel and the Failure of Imagination” ….

…, December 1983: “… Who are the True Barbarians?” ….

…, January 1984: “… Dryden’s Hockey Players, Weisbord’s Communists and …” ….

…, April 1984: “… “Robert Fulford and the Gatekeepers”….

…, June 1984: “… From the Margins” ….

…, August 1984: “… A Transformation, A Testimonial and A Historic Document” ….

…, December 1984: “… Journey to the Periphery: an essay on marginality” …: 22, 24.

…, February 1985: “… The Kay McIver Memorial Column” . Writ., Susan Crean: ….

…, April 1985: “… Systemworking” ….

…, August 1985: “… Stan Rogers, Now That We Need Him”….: 24, 28.

…, September 1985: “… ”  ….

…, December 1985: “… The Canadian Artists Meet” ….

…, February 1986: “… Journalists – the New Class? Notes on a Social Disease”….

Toronto Life, January 1979: 16, 20, 23, 28, 74, 78, 80, 86.

NEWSPAPER:

Content report:

The Spectator [Hamilton], 16 August 1986: “Standing Room Only”. Writ., Hugh Fraser: C1.

The Spectator [Hamilton], 30 August 1986: “The Fine Art of Fund Raising” Writ., Unknown: C1.

The Spectator [Hamilton], 5 May 1989: D1.

SOURCE:

Article book:

The Weasel Symphony in Concert. Potlatch Publications Ltd., 1980: 195.

Article newspaper:

Hamilton Spectator, 5 February 1992: “Have weasel, will travel”. Writ., Hugh Fraser: C1.

GALLERY:

Cartoon of a group of people Description automatically generated   A cartoon of a theater Description automatically generatedThe Weasel Symphony 1980: Front & back cover.

A cartoon of a person playing a guitar and a person holding a microphone Description automatically generated                      This Magazine, August 1985: 24. Singer/Songwriter Stan Rogers.

A cartoon of a hockey player and a person Description automatically generated                   This Magazine, September 1985: 23.

TORRES Joseph

TORRES Joseph

A picture containing text, person, orange, posing Description automatically generated                             Planet Hockey, 2020: 136.

Born in Manila in the Philippines and raised in Montréal, he attended McGill University. He currently (2012) resides in Whitby Ontario with his wife and two sons.

Before writing graphic stories Torres was an ESL instructor. In the 1990’s he began with a semi-autobiographical Copybook Tales, then followed it with Siren a three part miniseries. For both titles he partnered with Tim Levins whom he had met in high school. Tim did the illustrations. This partnership has continued through the “Family Dynamic” stories and the novel Planet Hockey.

With J. Bone he co-created “Alison Dare” the first of a series of critically acclaimed all ages titles. It was nominated for an Eisner “Best Title for Younger Readers” Award in 2003. This was followed by: “Sidekicks” with Takeshi Miyazawa; which was nominated for a Harvey Award; “Jason and the Argobots” with Mike Norton and Days Like This” with Scott Chantler which was nominated by the American Library Association as one of its “Best Books for Teens” in 2004. He partnered with Chantler on a second book Scandalous.

Torres first worked briefly on the Marvel titles Black Panther, X-Men, Ronin and X-Men Unlimited. He then moved to DC Comics where he wrote for the popular Teen Titans Go until it was discontinued at issue 55.

This project was followed by other DC titles: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight for which he received the 2006 Shuster Award for “Outstanding Canadian Writer”; Blue Beetle; Ninja Scroll; Wonder Girl, and Wonder Woman. He has also written: Batman: The Brave and the Bold for DC; WALL-E FOR Boom Studios, and Lola: A Ghost Story for Oni Press.

He also wrote for Johnny DC Comic titles: Cartoon Network, Black Party, Batman Strikes and Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century.

In 2006 he wrote a series of graphic novels Degrassi: Extra Credit published by Simon and Shuster and based on the successful Degrassi TV series. He also wrote for Degrassi: The Next Generation animated and live action webisodes. In addition he has written short stories and comic strips for Kayak history magazine, Nickelodeon magazine and YTV’s Whoa, as well as being a staff writer on the syndicated cartoon strip Rugrats.

His animation credits include Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi, Edgar & Ellen, and League of Super Evil.

WORK:

WRITER:

BOOK GRAPHIC:

Content novel:

Bigfoot Boy Bk: …. Illus., Faith Erin Hicks. Kids Can Press, ….
1: Into the Woods. 2012. 2: The Unkindness of Ravens. 2013. 3: The Sound of Thunder.2014.

 

Days Like This. Illus. Scott Chantler. Oni Press Inc. March 2003.

Planet Hockey. Illus., Tim Levins. Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2020.

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story:

True Patriot Presents, 1, Nov. 2016: “Grey Owl & Family Dynamic: A Lesson In Thunderland.” Illus., J. Bone.

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content serial:

The Collected Alison Dare. Illus. J. Bone. Oni Press Inc., Feb. 2002.

EDITOR:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

True Patriot: All New Canadian Comic Book Adventures. True Patriot Comics, 2013.

CO-CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content:

Serial:

True Patriot: All New Canadian Comic Book Adventures. True Patriot Comics, 2013: “The Family Dynamic in ‘Snow Day’.” Co-car., Tim Levins. Let., Arthur Dela Cruz: 83-90.

True Patriot: Heroes Of The Great White North. True Patriot Comics, 2014: “The Family Dynamic in Crash Course’.” Co-car., Tim Levins. Col., Noreen Rana. Let., Howard Wong: 45-52.

Story:

True Patriot: Heroes Of The Great White North. True Patriot Comics, 2014: “On Guard For Thee, …” Co-car., Alexander Perkins.
“… Act 1”: 5-7. Let., Howard Wong. “… Act 2”: 66-68. Let., Howard Wong. “… Act 3”: 123-126.
True Patriot: All New Canadian Comic Book Adventures. True Patriot Comics, 2013: “Our Story: … Co-car., Tom Fowler.
“…Act 1”: 1-8. “…Act 2.” 53-56. “…Act 3”: 100-102.

SOURCE:

Article book:

True Patriot: All New Canadian Comic Book Adventures. Ed., J. Torres. True Patriot Comics, 2013: “About the Creators”: 104.

Days Like This. Writ., J. Torres. Illus. Scott Chantler. Oni Press Inc. March 2003: “Biography.”

Planet Hockey.  2020: 136.

Internet:

“J. Torres.” Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. N.p. n.d. Web. 6 May 2012. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/j._Torres>

“About”. Scott Chantler Cartoonist. n.p. n.d. Web. 14 May 2012. <https://www.scottchantler.com/p/about.html>

TORR

TORR: INTERPLANETARY SPACE DETECTIVE

Another costumed crime fighter attached to the Interplanetary Investigative Branch of the United Planets Organization.

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                            Published by Bell Features.

 

Content serial:

Active Comics, 28, no date: “Torr: Interplanetary Space Detective.” Car., Paul Dak:  1-7.

 

TORONTO COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL

TORONTO COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL

This festival began in Toronto in 2003 as a showcase for Canadian and International cartoon art.

See AWARDS DOUG WRIGHT

SOURCE:

BOOK GRAPHIC:

An untitled booklet of promotional material from 10 years of the Festival celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Produced by the Beguiling on 601 Markham St., Toronto, 2013.

PERIODICAL TEXT:

Photos:

“Off the Page: TCAF 2013.” Photo., Daniel Neuhaus. Descant, 164, Spring 2014:115-125.

 

TORONTO CARTOONISTS SOCIETY

TORONTO CARTOONISTS SOCIETY

In March 1994, this society presented James Simpkins creator of Jasper with its first lifetime achievement award which was a plaque.

In 1995 this organization had 50 members and held meetings at the Toronto Press Club. Ted Martin was a founding member. Chris Kemp aged 33 was the President.

SOURCE:

Article newspaper:

Maclean’s, 21 March 1994: “Grin and bear it”: 55

Toronto Sun, 8 January 1995: “Funny Business.” Writ., Ian Harvey: 11.

 

TORONTO CARTOONIST WORKSHOP

TORONTO CARTOONIST WORKSHOP                                                                        Location: 486 College Street, Toronto, Ontario                                                                  Owner/Operator: Ty Templeton.

Contributor:                                                                                                                        Eden Bachelder, Maddy Beaupré, Jamie Bullock Dino Caruso, Dawnson Chen, Yolanda Cheung, James Cooper, Pierce Deroschers-O’Sullivan, Dean Dumont, Greg Dunford, Heather Emme, Aaron Feldman, Darius Fox, Kathleen Gallagher, Marshall Geddes, Adam Gorham, Alex Greychuck, Grant Oliver Ho, Howarth, Greg Hyland, Rain Infinity, Ron Kasman Leonard Kirk, Dylan Kloepfer, Jeff Longstreet, Mike Marano, Sam Noir, Rob Oakman, Andrew Pepoy, Rob Pincombe, Gibson Quarter, Rina Rosen, Sam Ruano, Jeff Rusland, Jesse Saunders, Danny Setna, Dave Sim, Anthony Smerek K.T. Smith, Ty Templeton, Kellam Templeton-Smith. Vince Tourangeau, Rick Veitch, Rob Walton, Rachael Wells, Daniel Wong, Devon Wong, Christopher Yao

Character:                                                                                                                          Edgar Holmes The First, Sherlock Holes The Second Edgar Holmes The Second, Elizabeth Watson, Arthur “Artie” Holmes, and Sherlock Holmes The Third or “Trey” Holmes make up Holmes Incorporated.

TCW was an advanced teaching environment where aspiring cartoonists, writers and illustrators could study under the tutelage of working professionals. The course or program given was called Comic Book Bootcamp. Two issues of Holmes Incorporated containing the work of graduates were published.

PRODUCT:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Holmes Incorporated. Con. & Ed., Ty Templeton. 1, Sept. 2010.

Holmes Incorporated. Con. & Ed., Ty Templeton. 2, Aug. 2011.

SOURCE:

Internet:

https://tytempletonart.wordpress.com/category/toronto-cartoonists-workshops/page/3/

 

TOPHAT ‘n’ TALES

TOPHAT ‘n’ TALES

Created by Ross Mendes, Mike Sands is a suavely dressed crime fighter with a Spanish ward called “Tales”. The serial appeared in Active Comics which was part of the Bell Features line.

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content serial:

Active Comics, 28, no date: “Top hat ‘n’ Tales.” Car., Ross Mendes:  51-54.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON T\TOPHAT 'n' TALES, Active Comics, 28, 51.jpg Car., Ross Mendes. Active Comics, 28: 51.