This project is both a springboard and a challenge for Fred, who is dedicated to creating a full, from 2009 to 2011. The result is an impressive visual document. It's a chance meeting between two artists, where Lepage's ethereal texts and sets are perfectly embodied in Fred's self-described moody illustrations.

With the play centred on the dialogue between the three main characters, Fred the novel comic book. This medium has a more ethereal tone to his illustrations and transmit emotion, while keeping the integral text of the play. If they're depicting rain, snow, foliage or even neon lights, the Dragon's various illustrations with a focus on the field Fred managed to leave his personal touch with his calligraphy brush strokes. It is with that skillful approach that it has been able to present an ever-changing China, one that he has yet to visit.

It was able to work together and rigorous storyboarding that Fred was able to achieve this project. Sketches, architectural and historical research and an introduction to calligraphy were all part of his learning process. His vision, distinctive style and even a part of himself in the history of this story, which he made his own and enriched with a unique visual poetry. Fred brought Lepage's text to life and created a production method that guides his work to this day.

Pierre Lamontagne, a Quebecker exiled in China, runs an art gallery in Shanghai where he joins Claire Forest, a Montreal publicist visiting China to conclude an adoption process.

She who, in another life, went to see Pierre at the École des Beaux-Arts, takes a very western look at the existence he leads. After the reunion and the confrontations, this common past allows them to open an unexpected door on the future. Occurs Xiao Ling, a Chinese artist who exhibits his work at Pierre's gallery.

The young woman, close to the latter returns Claire to distant hopes unfulfilled. The meeting of these three characters will cause definitive changes in everyone.

She who, in another life, went to see Pierre at the École des Beaux-Arts, takes a very western look at the existence he leads. After the reunion and the confrontations, this common past allows them to open an unexpected door on the future. Occurs Xiao Ling, a Chinese artist who exhibits his work at Pierre's gallery.

The young woman, close to the latter returns Claire to distant hopes unfulfilled. The meeting of these three characters will cause definitive changes in everyone.

"... natural ... fluid, vivid illustrations .."

Sarah Greene, Quill & Quire

"...stunning ... innovative ...more art than graphic novel ... The Blue Dragon may be the stroke of genius to win over the reluctant. »

Heather Leighton, Rover Arts

"The Blue Dragon transfers from the stage to the graphic-novel page very well. It's a marvelously done book. »    

John Hogan, Graphic Novel Reporter

« ...natural...fluid, vivid illustrations.. »

Sarah Greene, Quill & Quire

« ...stunning...innovative...more art than graphic novel...The Blue Dragon may be the stroke of genius to win over the reluctant adult who still sees the graphic novel as strictly for kids...this little gem may soon become a collector's item. »

Heather Leighton, Rover Arts

« Packed with raw emotionality and beautifully rendered artwork that captures the culture and landscape perfectly, The Blue Dragon transfers from the stage to the graphic-novel page very well. It's a marvelously done book. »     original. A strong trait. "    

John Hogan, Graphic Novel Reporter