Participating Artists at BayouCon 2016
Johnny Segura 3rd
Johnny Segura 3rd is a graphic artist based out of Lake Charles, La. Over the past few years he has self-published several critically acclaimed comic books such as The Devil In I, Billy the Face, Pipe Dreams: A Tale of 2 Plumbers, Demon’s Redemption and worked on Dead Beats printed by CCP Comics. He has also been featured on the Zombies vs Cheerleaders trading card set, as well as several card sets printed by Unpleasant Dreams.
Boon
Hello, I am Boon. I am a self taught artist / musician and always working on becoming a better version of myself. I retired from an eighteen year career of tattooing to pursue my love of conventions and have been doing so since Wizard World New Orleans 2012. Unshackled from the responsibility of running my own tattoo shop, I've been able to be part of several exciting projects such as my graphic novel Absinthe & Aether, independent film making and the steampunk web based TV series Tales of a Broken Reality.
Danny Allain
Danny Allain is a local artist to SWLA. Danny is paints oil portraits as well as murals, but his passion is for comics. He had already self published Dead Reckoning, a zombie western. He is currently doing line work for three upcoming comic books. Danny is also writing and illustrating a comic that is close to him. It's called The King's Lost Ruby, which is a fairytale graphic novel he is creating for his daughter. The first part of The King's Lost Ruby is currently being self publish and available for purchase.
Ryan Preatto
Born in the culturally rich New Orleans, La, Ryan learned all the fundamentals of every form of visual art in his journey to discover his style and skill level. From studying the frescoes of the Vatican to the tagged trains of NYC, he became one of the most prolific artist of his generation. His work can be seen in numerous schools, homes and around the country. As a teen he was commissioned to design artwork for the Krewe of Elks parade which rode down the streets of New Orleans on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras). He also was involved in paintings at Ehret and Cohen schools in the Crescent city. Ryan was featured at the 2014 Lake Charles Spring art walk and the 3rd Annual Patron's Art show. In addition, Ryan is an official artist for McNeese State University.
Kealey Yoakum
I'm a high school artist from a very small Texas town mainly doing this so I don't manage to go in to debt over art supplies before I even leave the house. I've been drawing seriously since freshman year and have taken about 6 art classes between then and now, my junior year. My only major accomplishments have been winning 1st place in the Texas fisheries contest my freshman year and placing 6th in state U.I.L. theatrical design my sophomore year even though both of these were not done in my preferred style. I have never participated in an artist ally before but enjoyed walking through the artist ally so much last year that I wanted to try it myself.
Eric the Cleric
Eric The Cleric Artworks is based out of Lafayette, Louisiana. Using acrylic paints on canvases, artist Eric M. Martin creates entertainment pop-culture artwork using an Impressionistic style.
Emily Boverie
Am Ratty of Ratty Creations. A Graphic Art graduate and artist. I do hand drawn,and digital commissions & work anime and comic conventions.
Randall Ensley
I began to delve into the world of illustration in 2001 and recently was one of the winners of the Illustrators of the Future contest. I was also fortunate enough to win 3rd place in the 65th Annual Connecticut Artists Exhibition in 2008 and a Judge's Choice Award at the 2004 World Science Fiction Convention art show for "Final Frontier." I was honored when Diamond Comics featured me as their star artist of the month in March 2006. I am working on various special art projects and enjoy showing my art at art shows and, of course, Free Comic Book Day! I am most interested in science fiction art.
Namaste Ya'll
I was a girl from the hills of West Virginia now being assimilated into a Louisiana woman. I am a wife, a mom, homeschooler, group fitness instructor and an artist. Art is not what I do, it truly is part of who I AM. I once told my husband that if someone asked me to stop making art it would be akin to asking me not to breathe. I have been doing art for as long as I can remember. It's how I center myself, and frankly sometimes it is meditative for me. I am completely self taught and have learned by lots and lots of practice. I do lots of art but in particular I plan on bringing my pixel art to the con. I do all kinds of different characters from Marvel to Star Wars.
Tammy Nourse
I'm an Anime and Chibi artist. I've drawn for over 20 years, and it's a deep love and passion. I do commissions, so please don't hesitate to ask.
Tivona Griffith
I'm Tivona, 32 year old mom to 2 awesome little boys. I work in a hospital pharmacy during the day and drawing and paint when I can. I went to McNeese for advertising design, but have always been in love with animation and cartoons... Maybe one day. I am a huge Disney fan and find some of my inspiration from cartoons, music, and The big Bang theory.
Trey Shoalmire
Trey Shoalmire is an artist from Lafayette, LA. He specializes in humorous drawings and paintings. He is always ready to do commission work for anyone. If you are in need of inspiration just check out his website, TreyShoalmireart.com.
La Blaque Rose
We are three girls who enjoy anime, fantasy, and lots of fun stuff. We paint, crochet, tat, sculpt, and do whatever it takes to realise our creative visions. We are from three different states and three different families, but have found common ground in geekery. We have been convention artists since 2012. **Canceled**
Gavin Michelli
After being bitten by a radioactive spider as a teen, Gavin Michelli decided that he should probably make comic books rather than pursue his lifelong love of interpretive dance. He officially broke in to comics in 2012 as a colorist in Arcana Studio's The Book, and has since worked on a variety of books for many different companies including Inverse Press, Drumfish Productions, King Comics, Xmoor Studios. and several others. His most recent release is Last Ride for Horsemen #2, for which he provided colors, an alternate cover, and even the logo. Only rarely does he don a mask to fight crime, but it has been known to happen.
Terry Wagner
I was in comics many years before deciding to strike out and create Mental Diversions Studio. I am currently authoring short stories and continuing the storylines for “Fusion” and "Shifters". I am also doing the art for Fusion and several other projects. But Mental Diversions isn't just about me; the studio was created to give up and coming artists a way to get their works published and earn valuable experience.
Jeremy Clark
I have been able to work on various comic projects for multiple publishers in the last few years, having credits on the series "Light-Earth," "Gin-Ryu," "Zombie Tramp," "If.. Powers," "Gallant," "Anthology of Nightmares & Dreams," as well as collaborative ink work for the graphic novel "Earth AZ." I also work regularly with other studio pencilers on conceptual art designs and exclusive print layouts for conventions. While my primary role in the comic industry is that of an inker, I have penciled/inked cover work for No Gravity Studios, RIA Comics and Gin-Ryu which is currently featured on Amazon books. **Canceled**
Ethan LeBlanc
Ethan LeBlanc is an art student at LSU and an avid manga, anime and comic book fan. Drawing under the name The Animato Ethan works hard to perfect his craft and hopes to one day make waves in the comic and animation industries. Ethan is a local artist working out of the Baton Rouge area.