Johnny Segura

Johnny J. Segura III was born and raised in Lake Charles, La. He is a self-taught artist with an American-Manga style. He's biggest inspirations growing up were Joe Joe Madureira, Humberto Ramos and Kohta Hirano. Nowadays he spends most of his time admiring Ryan Ottely, Jason Pearson, anything Final Fantasy or Gurren Lagann related and still having a deep love for Joe Mad.He has self-published several of his own comics including the very successful " Pipe Dreams: A Tale of 2 Plumbers " which is Segura's take on one of his first love - the Mario Bros. Along with Pipe Dreams, he has Billy the Face - a post-apocalyptic world where Billy's fight for revenge for his father's death turns into something much bigger than he ever could imagine. His most recent project " Demon's Redemption " takes place in fuedal Japan about a once top killer looking to find peace is destined to be forever haunted by his horrible past. Those side by side with " Dead Beats " which he did for CCP Comics make up an impressive comic presence. Along with his 90-page sketch book " AWESOME SAUCE - The Art of Johnny J. Segura III " and with 80+ art prints ranging from Anime to American Comics to Pop Culture Icons he has something for everyone. Johnny has spent the last 2 years traveling the Southwest hitting up some of the biggest cons putting himself out for everyone to see. Selling comics, original art, prints, and also breaking hearts. Currently, he is working on new issues of Billy, Dead Beats, Demon's Redemption and Pipe Dreams.

Jacqueline Segura

Jacqueline Segura, 27, was born and raised in Lake Charles. She is known for her colorful, expressive paintings and recently published black and white photo zine "Abandoned Orphanage". Segura is an exciting and youthful proponent of outsider art in Lake Charles, who challenges the boundaries of typical Lake Charles Visual Art.

Robert Kohl

Robert K began his life in the arts at a young age and although mastered classes regarding the arts he was self-taught. His skills include sketching, painting and photography. He has spoken at numerous conventions regarding his artistic talent and has worked many commissions. His first published illustrations are featured in the book, Southern Haunts: Spirits that Walk Among Us composed by Alexander S. Brown and J.L. Mulvihill. His upcoming illustrations can be seen in the rerelease of Traumatized by Alexander S. Brown and the sequel to Southern Haunts titled Devils in the Darkness.

Boon Businelli

Infamously known as the musician touring the US for several years, but most notable as the tattoo artist / owner of Boondocks Tattoo. "After participating at Wizard World's Comic Con 2012 and MechaCon 9 in 2013, I decided to retire from my 18 year career of tattooing and pursue my first love = writing and illustration. I am passionately working on the release of my graphic novel = Absinthe & Aether = a post-apocalyptic fantasy."

Ryan Preatto

Ryan was born and raised in New Orleans where he developed and enhanced his artistic abilities. His is known for his sports art, but he has never forgot his original love, drawing comics and character. He has participated in many contest, exhibits and art shows around the south. His inspirations include Todd McFarlane and Philip Tan.

Ken Davis

Ken Davis is a self-taught artist as well as, a self-admitted geek. His interest in art came from his reading and collecting comics at an very early age which led to him drawing his favorite characters and then creating his own, as he worked to improve his ability's. His style of artwork is best described as "comic book "style, and is mostly known for his pin up art. He is currently penciling an all ages short story set to debut next Halloween, and is designing characters for his steampunk western comic. You can see examples of his work on his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TheartofIsaZacStudios     Ken Davis, resides in Seminary MS.

Jason Hardy

I am a self taught artist living/working in Southwest Louisiana. I specialize in fantasy art with forays into other areas that interest my pencil like drawings and paintings inspired by movies, comics, horror or Sci-Fi. I would consider myself an illustrator. Generally I try to tell a story with each work or interpret a favorite scene or character using my imagination. By day I teach, by night I sleep. I'm also a poet. Mainly humorous rhymes that pop into my head from time to rhyme...I mean time. I'm a big Star Trek-TOS fan and enjoy writing humorous poems about the episodes called Redshirt Rhymes. I have been energized enough to write twenty so far. On media: I prefer to use very basic materials in my art. Prismacolor pencils, Sharpie markers, DecoArt acrylic paint, Marvy markers. I've even used toilet paper. No butts about that. Other interests frequently include: The Rocketeer, collecting comic/fantasy statues, Hammer Horror films, James Bond films, Pin Up art and my black cat Raven. Finally, I am fairly well edjikated having gradjiated from LSU and from spending the majority of my life stuck in high school. I'm hoping to pass away one day in. The distant future with a pencil in my teeth. Preferably sharpened. The pencil, not the teeth.

Terry Wagner

Terry Wagner is the creative mind and driving force behind Mental Diversions.  Terry started working for Space City Comics back in the early 90’s.  In 2010 Terry started the Mental Diversion studio.  His goal was to create a company where up and coming artists and writers could start out and learn the business of creating comics.  He has supported the University of Houston – Clear Lake in providing internships for some of their art students as well as assisted them with showing the local comic talent in the gallery.  He is the creator and writer of the Mental Diversions flagship titles Shifters and Fusion.  He works closely with aspiring writers and artists to bring their work to the masses. 

Fusion – Creator/Writer/Artist; Spandex Avenger – Creator/Writer/Artist; Shifters –Creator/Writer; Feral – Creator/Artist; NASA Toons – Writer/Artist

Eric Martin

Eric M. Martin has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, yet has only begun painting over the past year and a half.  Eric currently teaches art at a local high school and began working on his painting projects as an effort to stay motivated and stay connected to his students.  Originally beginning as a personal project, Eric's art has now ventured into the commercial realm.  Dealing with all things geek, Eric's art focuses on science fiction, fantasy, and video games.

Gavin Michelli

Gavin Michelli is a painter, illustrator, and colorist from Baton Rouge, LA. After breaking into the comic industry on Arcana Comic’s “The Book” Graphic Novel, Gavin has done work for Inverse Press, Drumfish Productions, Ping! Magazine, Fear Fete, and a myriad of private clients.  When night falls, however, he dons a cape and cowl to become Fat Man: Chubby Champion of Justice.

Ethan LeBlanc

Ethan LeBlanc is an artist out of Baton Rouge, LA. His art is inspired by American comics and cartoons as well as manga and anime. Ethan is currently putting himself through art school at Louisiana state University and is also working on a short original comic book series.

Gi

Gi is a traditional artist, who only recently began selling her art this year as a high school student. Her mediums include soft pastel, watercolor, and pencil color work (along with ink illustrations). Most of her paid work is due to commissions, and this year she plans to explore the process of accessory making.

Corin Aguillard

Corin is a local face painter just getting started in the lake area.

Kowaii Senpai

Kowaii has gone to many cons, and after viewing quite a few artists alleys has finally decided to become a part of it!