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Artist /Creator Alley

(more to be announced - updated 8/9/22
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AZ APOTHECARY





All products made at Az's Apothecary are made by Az Ebrahimi, a graduate of ESU with a bachelor's in biology and a minor in chemistry.


Each product is made in small batches and made with care.


Designs of each soap are meant to spark joy!


Azsapothecary.etsy.com




MICHAEL POGACH





Michael Pogach is the author of the award-nominated Rafael Ward series of dystopian thrillers: The Spider in the Laurel (2018 Kindle Book Award finalist), The Long Oblivion (2019 Kindle Book Award semi-finalist), The Tyrant Gods, and The Hidden Empire, as well as the upcoming supernatural thriller Slip.


He is a professor of literature and creative writing in Pennsylvania where he lives with his family. www.michaelpogach.com



DOUG BARON





Doug Baron was an instructor at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art from 1995-2011.


Currently Doug is an instructor for The Visual Arts Center in Summit, The Hunterdon Museum of Art & The Center For Contemporary Art in Bedminster.


Early on did color work for the comic book company Valiant Comics. Created numerous black and white & full color illustrations for the Daily Record and Asbury Park Press Newspapers.


Since 1992, Doug has self published a comic book series called "Sugar Ray Finhead". The main character is an alien boxer who comes to Earth with the intent to become the heavyweight champ. Other characters soon followed, an alien, cave boy called "Little Jim-Bob Big Foot" and two hunchback detectives from New Orleans who call themselves "The Flying Quasimodo Brothers".


His new series is called "Jump Back Adventures" and features individual stories involving those characters.


Recently, he has been creating acrylic paintings of famous Monsters, Star Wars and other Sci-Fi related characters. You can see them at instagram.com/doug_baron_art/


Besides his teaching and comic book creating , Doug also produces one cd covers for Gotham Music.



MELISSA KOBERLEIN





Melissa Koberlein is a young adult author and professor of communication and publishing.


She live in eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and two daughters. Her passion for stories comes from an imaginative childhood where every day ended with a book.


She enjoys reading and writing about the spectacular, sci-fi, technology, and romance. She embraces her geekiness and loves sharing it with the world.


Fireflies, a young adult trilogy, melding romance and light science fiction is a fun and quirky allegory for the future of nanotechnology.


She's also written about virtual reality (Deadlock), space (Raven’s Sphere), and androids (her newest series, Ashwater). But don’t let the sci-fi elements deter you, there’s lots of humor and heart.


All of her books are published with Parker West Books and are available online and in bookstores.


www.melissakoberlein.com



DAVE HARDING





Dave Harding is a comic collage artist from the Lehigh Valley.


As someone who has always loved comics, movies, video games, & pretty much anything pop culture related, Dave creates "8-bit" or "pixel" mosaic collage art pieces created using only comic pages, glue, & canvas. Each comic piece or panel is hand cut & individually glued to the canvas. Dave makes it a point to only work with bargain bin or damaged comics.


Check out Dave's work at: Instagram.com/dave8629 or facebook.com/dhcomiccollage



STARVING OTAKU PRODUCTIONS





Starving Otaku Productions offers handmade animal ears and tails for cosplay and everyday wear in a variety of colors and prints, cosplay collars for humans and furries, and geeky tabletop gaming accessories.



BROWYN MCKEE





Bronwyn sells a variety of things all of which are handmade. This includes crocheted plushies, stickers, bookmarks, pins, wood and crystal wands, wax seal jewelry, and bookish gift sets!


https://linktr.ee/bronwyn.mckee





JOHN EDINGFIELD





John Edingfield II is the creator and cartoonist of Rancidville, the Editor of the acclaimed anthology Not So Fair Tales, and has contributed to several anthologies from various publishers.


He grew up watching cartoons before they were PC and practically living at his local comic shop (which was a dingy used book store next to a 7-Eleven).


When he is not creating worlds and characters, he skulks in the hills of the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania with his wife of 28 years, his two grown children, and his wonderful grandchildren.


Website: johnedingfieldii.com

Instagram: @jedingfieldii

Facebook: www.facebook.com/john.edingfieldii.9



RAD BADGER GAMING





From the first time Stan dabbled in tabletop, board, and card games, he was hooked.


Over the years, Stan spent countless hours customizing his favorite games to add his own flavor. Eventually he decided it was time to take the plunge into legitimate game design.


It's been a rollercoaster, but he is finally here presenting you with his first published game, Crystal Chaos. If this 90's inspired company theme is any indication, the future is going to be loud and in your face.


http://www.radbadgergaming.com



FOGARTY PHOTOGRAPHY





Come and get your photo taken with you choice of background (over 3500 to choose from) using their giant green screen.


You will be able to create a print or receive a digital file with your favorite character.



MATT PARTON





Matt Parton is an artist and owner of Partoonz Studios. He's an illustrator, fantasy, horror artist, comic book artist, children's book artist, poster artist and cartoonist.


Matt studied comic book sequential art at the legendary Kubert School, also known as Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. His published works include the children's book "My Closet Monster Ate My Homework", "The Adventures of Joey Pankake" children's book series. He has done covers for "Zoey Saves the Universe" comic book, variant cover for issue # 5 of the hit comic book series "Mighty Mascots" under Alterna Comics. He has published works in Horrendous and Stupendous magazines.


Currently working on a comic book based on the hit horror film "My Bloody Valentine" sequel "Valentine Bluffs". Upcoming works include Horrendous magazine issue # 4, Not So Fair Tales book 2, character artist for upcoming animated series, production artist for upcoming zombie film starring Wesley Snipes ``Outbreak Z".


He also works on trading card sets for Artist Assemble Productions. He also works on posters for theaters and events.


You can follow his works here: instagram: @ partoonz facebook @ partoonzstudios



RYAN KROBOTH





Ryan Kroboth is a writer, artist, and alum of the The Comics Experience School.


He served as contributing artist to ComixTribe's 'The Proving Grounds' column, drawing panels from novice writers' scripts to help them improve their craft and better communicate with collaborators.


While he is currently illustrating SUNMAKER, his professional comics debut, he has also worked as a colorist for FRIED COMICS and the CROSSOVER DIVISION series.

http://www.ryankroboth.com/



KRISTINE GARCIA ART





Kristine Garcia is a local artist, born in Brooklyn, New York City and raised in the Lehigh Valley, who earned her Bachelors of Art from Penn State University.


She specializes in all things pop culture, Kristine focuses on commission based art, and is new to selling in conventions.


From prints, stickers, and coasters to original pieces, painting, and traditional art, Kristine has a heavy passion in fan based art, and loves talking on projects!


Commissions can be taken at her table - visit her at her social medias as well! Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/kristinegarciaart/ Instagram : @kristinegarciaart



PHIL GIUNTA





Phil Giunta’s novels include the paranormal mysteries Testing the Prisoner, By Your Side, and Like Mother, Like Daughters.


His short stories appear in such anthologies as Love on the Edge, Beach Pulp, Space Opera Digest 2022, A Plague of Shadows, the Middle of Eternity series, and more.


He is a Pushcart Prize-nominated author and member of the Horror Writers Association, the National Federation of Press Women, and the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group.


Phil is currently working on his fourth paranormal mystery novel while plotting his triumphant escape from the pressures of corporate America where he has been imprisoned for nearly thirty years.


Visit Phil’s website at www.philgiunta.com.

Find him on Facebook: @writerphilgiunta and Twitter: @philgiunta71



DAN NEIDLINGER





Dan Neidlinger, previously an investigator for a corporation, now focusing on breaking into the art world as a professional artist.


With the tutelage of the infamous Scott Hanna, he hopes to get his superhero cape soon.


All of his free time is dedicated to honing his craft, and getting better at the different aspects of it.


Dan will have a lot of original art, and prints available.



KIBZ PRINTING






Ryan has been 3d printing for almost two years.


He has a couple of different fdm printers and also does 3d scanning.


Ryan mainly scans and prints vintage toys like

TMNT, BATTLE BEASTS, GHOSTBUSTERS, to name a few.


He will have an arrangement of 3d printed items

from toys, to decorations, and some additional non-printed toys from his collection.


He is also available to do commission work.

​

https://cults3d.com/en/users/KibzPrinting/creations







ASHMORE STUDIO






Ashley is the owner of Ashmore Studio.


A local artist with an associates in Fine Art from NCC.


Making stickers, prints, paintings, and digital art inspired by things around her.


Fan-based art is a favorite deriving from a lot of anime and gaming culture.


https://linktr.ee/ashmorestudio










PATTRICK HIGGINS





PatMakesArt is a Philadelphia based illustrator, designer, and conceptual artist. He studied at Arcadia University and has since worked as a freelance illustrator and contract designer.
His body of work reflects his variety of interests ranging from character design, sports illustration, and product branding.
He has previously worked for the Philadelphia Flyers, designed a billboard for music artist Ashnikko, and currently works as a designer for Backyard Beans Coffee Company in Lansdale and Ambler.
As stated before, Pat has a wide variety of interests and passions that are reflected in his work. Everything from comics, video games, hockey, movies, shows, music, fantasy, D&D and MORE will be represented and available.
This is his first convention back since the start of the pandemic, and he couldn't be more excited.
Pat will have art prints, stickers, buttons & extras available all day.
You can check out his body of work via social media, Patreon page, and print shop at the links listed below.
SOCIAL LINKS: https://twitter.com/patmakesart https://www.instagram.com/patmakesart/ https://www.tiktok.com/@patmakesart https://www.patreon.com/patmakesart https://www.etsy.com/shop/PatMakesArt



CHRIS TREFZ





Chris Trefz is a freelance illustrator and concept artist from the Philadelphia area and a graduate of the Tyler School of Art.


His passion and specialty are creating fantastical characters, creatures, and settings for the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.


He is open for commissions, and prints are available of his work.


Links: https://www.christrefz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/christrefz/ https://www.facebook.com/trefzillustration



CHRISTIAN ESPIRITUSANTO





Christian Espiritusanto learned the trades for the love of Comic and Storytelling from the best in the Industry along with many TOP Superstars instructors from big Names in Comic Book publishing company such as Marvel, DC, Dynamite, and DarkHorse.


Christian was published on the Official Walking Dead magazine issue #18, aka contributing pin up artists on TWD mags.


He collaborated with several artists, writers and published on Horrendous and Stupendous magazine.


In 1995 Christian created his very own comic series called Warriors Amongst Realms that was released in August 1st 2018.


He also created his own production company called Iloco Productions Studio where other artists and creators come together to create and work on new projects from story boards designs to films.


You can check out Christian Espiritusanto on Facebook and Instagram at Christian.E.Santo_Art



ECHO CITY CAPERS




Having self-published two activity books, five all-color “Jr.” titles (for pre-readers and kids up until about 6 years of age), their original six stand-alone adventures for kids 7 and up (featuring the hero Nightbat and one bumbling baddie each), a 100+ page compilation of these six and a Christmas special, illustrator/Echo City creator Joe Swartz & writer Ralph Greco, Jr. bring their slapstick-y stories, weird and silly characters and their city that never sleeps—but takes a nap every once in a while—to readers everywhere.


Joe attended the prestigious Joe Kubert School in Dover, NJ, for illustration and cartooning and has worked for Manhattan-based animation studios, various commercial clients, and on private commissions. He lives in P.A.


Ralph Greco, Jr. is a professional writer and musician, having had his fiction, essays, poetry, and one-acts plays published and produced in eight countries. He lives in northern NJ.


Joe and Ralph met in high-school, lost touch for twenty-five years but in reconnecting five years ago, managed to produce their fifteen books, present their draw-along/sing-along live events at various elementary schools, seasonally at the Crayola Experience in Easton PA. and at various fares, comic cons, and bookstores.


Instagram@echocitybooks

Twitter@Nightbat99

YouTube@Echo City Capers



SOUL PURPOSE ART STUDIOS





Soul Purpose Art Studios was created during Covid Quarantine to keep up my creativity. I started collecting funkos a couple years ago along with having a background in Photography I combined it together.


I create coasters and prints using funkos with adding unique backgrounds to them.


My love for movies and anything nerdy also helps as well. I love to bring joy to peoples faces and kids with they see a character they like it is truly an amazing feeling.


My instagram is Soul Purpose Art Studios. My website is https://soul-purpose-art-studios.myshopify.com



NAPIER DESIGNS





Napier Design 38 year old male from Allentown PA.


Art has always been my passion. From winning awards in school to being on CNN for tattooing, I've done it all.


Because of having children at a young age art has always had to be a side thing for me, most of my adult life I've been a metal fabricator and welder.


I have done many different things in the world of art, Currently I enjoy painting. Canvases don't tend to move around or complain like people do when getting tattooed lol.


This is my first big show in years so I plan on making it a good one. I will selling mostly $10 paintings, YES $10 PAINTINGS!!!!. This artwork is drawn and then hand painted by me. I do not sell prints, you and 18 other people won't be going home with the same artwork. You get 1 of 1!!!


Can't wait to see everyone!







KIMI KIUI



Kimi Kiui is a young illustrator who uses their skills to make art in a bubbly collision of cartoon and anime styles.


Aspiring to be an animator, they start college this fall at Fairleigh Dickinson University, majoring in 2D animation.


Website : kimikiui.carrd.co.





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