Ryan Poirier
Owner at Accidental Creations
Author, Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Concept Artist
Toronto, Canada
February 2021
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About Ryan
Ryan Poirier is a distinguished figure in the graphic novel landscape, renowned as a multiple award-winning author, artist, character designer, and entrepreneur. He is the visionary behind accidentalcreations.ca and the creator of the award-winning graphic novel series "The Herd" and "Farm Freaks."
Ryan's journey into the arts began with a lifelong passion for drawing and storytelling. His academic pursuits led him to earn a degree in multimedia design, after which he embarked on a career in various television and media companies. Eventually, seeking a more stable path, Ryan shifted his professional focus to the IT field. However, his fervor for artistic creation never dimmed.
Continuing to nurture his passion, Ryan developed an array of stories, characters, and universes in his free time, which he collectively refers to as his "Accidental Creations." While he wrote several stories over the years, it was only recently that Ryan decided to take the significant step of publishing them.
In 2017, he established Accidental Creations as a self-publishing business and storefront for his books. From 2017 to 2021, Ryan published the first four volumes of "The Herd." Following this, he commenced work on "Farm Freaks," a 7-part graphic novel mini-series, with four books released since 2021 and more on the way.
Ryan's work has been met with critical acclaim and multiple accolades. "The Herd" won first place in the Winning Writers North Street Book Prize for the graphic novel category in 2021. In June 2022, it received the Readers' Choice Book Award for Best Children's Book for ages 8-12. Additionally, "The Herd" was a Finalist in the Canadian Book Club Awards and won first place in The Book Fest Awards in October 2022. By December 2022, "The Herd" had earned its 5th award - the 1st place Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Graphic Novel Ebook.
Currently residing in Bowmanville, Ontario, with his wife and their two beautiful daughters, Ryan Poirier's life is a tapestry of creative inspiration and familial joy. Beyond his work as an author and artist, Ryan actively engages with his audience and fellow enthusiasts. He frequently appears at comic conventions, participates in podcasts, and conducts book signings to promote and sell his captivating graphic novels. These interactions not only allow him to connect with fans but also to share his passion and insights into the world of graphic storytelling. For a deeper dive into his world of "Accidental Creations," upcoming events, and the latest on his graphic novel series, visit www.accidentalcreations.ca. This platform is not just a showcase of Ryan's work but an invitation to explore the rich, imaginative realms he has crafted.
Unique traits: Character Designer Story Writer
Badges
Certifications
Links
Loglines
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The Herd Animation A superhero anthropomorphic comedy about a group of wannabe heroes who findtheir powers (and problems) at the bottom of a bottle of contaminated fruit juice.
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Farm Freaks Animation They're needed, but not wanted! A graphic novel cartoon miniseries. Follow a lost journal detailing the wild events that took place during a week on a farm of misfits. The journal's author is only one of the many mad mysteries of Melancholy Meadows!
Awards
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5-star Finalist Readers' Choice Book Award for Best Children's Book age 8-12 for The Herd
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The Canadian Book Club Awards Finalist for Children’s/Early Reader Literature for The Herd
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The BookFest Award - First Place Award for "Comics - Superheroes" Category for The Herd
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Royal Dragonfly Book Award - 1st Place for Graphic Novel EBook for The Herd
(2022) -
Winning Writers' North Street Book Prize for my graphic novel series The Herd
(2021)
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