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Pixyfer

12/09/2024 by

Rafaella aka Pixyfer , 30 years old, the tiny tattoo apprentice of Bad Choices Tattoo Club. She has been drawing for 18 years (a young adult age). Her art journey began because of my obsession with anime, and that eventually grew into a huge admiration for Fine Art, Illustration and Tattoos. Evidently she studied Fine Arts in the UK, graduated in 2014. During her studies she began to dream of following my true aspiration, a career in the Tattoo Industry but that didn’t pan out then, instead she fell into quicksand spiraling with little and big demons (insert drawing of silly little demons with pitchforks stirring me into quicksand) the more she struggled the more stuck she got, when she accepted my fate a fairy angel warrior queen gave me the sword of destiny *read this in a very extravagant way here* and she didn’t know she kinda realized that she’s also a fairy angel warrior queen, making the realization those demons were just scared.. so she became their friend and we have been vibing since and facing things together. She also has a dream of one day making up a silly comic since She has a flair for the dramatic and has stories swimming inside her brain.

She also sometimes streams art on Twitch. Things she find inspiring , well my cats, she’s a cat mom hence starting the series ‘Demon Cats’. She is hugely inspired by all the artists that she work with they are *chefs kiss* Google Bad Choices Tattoo Club right now, work by illustrators like Pixkefir and Zeenchin is insane. 

You can find more about her work on Instagram

Stef

12/09/2024 by

Nicolas Stefadouros (Stef), was born in 1980 in Athens. He studied Civil Engineering at NTUA, worked as an engineer but soon decided to turn his hobby into his actual job. He attended with scholarship the one-year comics workshop at the Vakalo School of Art, tutored by the acclaimed comic artist Nikos Koutsis. He has been working for the last 11 years as a comic artist & illustrator and has collaborated with major companies such as Desyllas Games, NOUNOU, ION and AEK, as well as the Vasilis & Eliza Goulandris Foundation, the G. Gounaropoulos Museum, and many Greek artists. At the moment he designs comics for “Oops Comics” Publications, comic strips and Viber Stickers for “The Design Agency”, and teaches at the the Children’s Art Workshop “To Kouvari” (Ilioupoli), at Robolab Cyprus (online) and in elementary schools at Zografou and Glyfada. His artistic home is Teesney.com.

You can find more about his work here and on socials,  Instagram and Facebook

Kancer The Crab

09/09/2024 by

Kancer The Crab (Michael Yukis) might look like your usual guy but in reality he’s a human shaped kaiju controlled by a crab. Source: trust me bro. If you don’t believe us the just look at the bold creativity within his work!

Michael forges a path through the design world with art insipired directly from video games, anime, spaghetti westerns and internet culture of the 90s and 2000s. And sometimes even hentai.

These posters serve as a medium for Kancer to weave his own mini stories, exploring themes of life’s struggles and triumphs while keeping some other work focused more on the comical aspect of life.

With a keen eye for emotional depth (cleavage) and a touch of humor(memes), he uses his artwork to reflect on personal experiences, societal issues, and the ever-evolving landscape of internet culture.

Now, Michael is returning back out of his shell into another Cyprus Comic Con, ready to bring the pain for the second time.

You can find more about his work on Instagram

Nightwalker_MC

09/09/2024 by

Maria aka Nightwalker_MC, was born and raised in Cyprus. Maria’s journey as an artist began at a young age, fueled by a deep passion for storytelling and creativity. Inspired by the rich worlds of video games and animated series, she quickly became captivated by the art of bringing stories to life through concept art, character design, and illustration. This fascination led her to continuously push her artistic skills and evolve her style, striving to create visuals that resonate emotionally and tell compelling stories.

She pursued her passion academically, earning a degree in Applied Multimedia Arts from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, with a Minor in Graphic Design and Illustration. This diverse education laid the foundation for a dynamic career that spans across different creative fields. With over eight years of experience in Multimedia Design and E-learning gamification, she specializes in creating engaging media materials for training and mini-games on social media platforms. Her ability to design interactive and immersive experiences has made her a sought-after designer for projects that require creativity and innovation.

Maria has also worked with podcast creators and Twitch streamers, helping them craft unique visual identities that capture their personalities and connect with their audiences. She takes pride in creating visuals that not only look great but also enhance the overall narrative and engagement of the content.

During her time in the United States, Maria worked as a Senior Digital Designer for production studios and E-learning companies, where she led visual design projects and developed intuitive UI interfaces that elevate user experiences. Her work there included collaborations with renowned companies, and creative projects that required both strong artistic vision and technical expertise.

Driven by a love for both art and technology, Maria continues to push the boundaries of her creativity. She believes that every project is an opportunity to learn something new and tell a story that leaves a lasting impact. Whether she’s designing a character, an interface, or a full-fledged multimedia experience, Maria’s goal is always the same: to create art that inspires, engages, and tells a story.

When she’s not designing, Maria enjoys diving into new video games, sketching out fresh ideas, while also training as a competitive athlete in both Crossfit and Powerlifting.

You can find more about her art on Instagram