Jessica Faith Marshall is a professional illustrator and fashion designer from New York City residing in Cyprus.
Jessica’s career in the fashion industry led her to an unlikely interest in zine illustration and sticker making. Drawing inspiration from quirky animals and the humorous aspects of daily life, Jessica hopes to spread positivity through personalized uplifting artwork.
You can find more about her work here and on socials Instagram YouTube
George Zampelis is an old-school, self-taught, amateur artist, who still uses and loves the filling of a pen and paper for his drawings.
It has been for a long time his dream to display his characters and their stories, but life always had different plans. Until now!
George’s drawings are far from perfect, or even complete, but they are his, and each one of them has a story behind it.
You can find more about his work here
George Bilianides, has been drawing for 10 years. He is self-taught and is now studying Graphic design at Frederick University in Nicosia. He wants to become a comic book artist and write comic books that will inspire people for generations like Stan Lee. He has always loved Marvel comic books and the world Stan Lee created and now is currently writing his own comic book with characters that he has created.
Flare and Jay met at Middlessex University of London when studying 2D animation, got engaged and married both in their life and their art, continuing to work together as time went on.
Currently, they are iving full-time in Cyprus, they work creating art in several avenues – from character concepts in 3D games, to detailed paintings for card and board games – while following a passion project of making and publishing their own comic book soon.
Fares Zoghlami, better known in the art world as Approtis, is a self-taught illustrator and comic artist with a lifelong passion for drawing. Growing up with an architect father, Fares mastered the intricacies of perspective and shading early on, constantly switching between traditional and digital mediums to express his creativity.
This past year has been a whirlwind of activity for Fares. He’s taken on exciting projects like the board game “BOS,” “Dredged Devils,” and has continued to expand “Troopers” and “RedHack.” Amid these endeavours, he launched “Cult of the Head,” an art agency company representing a significant leap forward in his professional journey.
Fares’s artistic inspirations remain as diverse as ever, with a particular nod to the talents of Simone D’Armini, Fiona Staples, and Bryan Lee O’Malley. His work, especially noted for its distinctive “confetti hatching” technique, continues to evolve, drawing admirers from across the globe.
His fantasy card game is making strides, with public playtests slated for this year. Despite not starting any new collaborations, Fares is busier than ever, juggling client projects with the same dedication and zeal.
The completion of new editions of “Troopers” and “RedHack” is a testament to his continued popularity and demand online. Despite the logistical challenges of splitting his time between Limassol and Nicosia, not to mention his commitments to a day job, Fares balances his professional workload with personal time for gaming and art projects.
Looking ahead, Fares is excited about expanding his skill set into areas like concept art and 3D modelling. His dreams include growing “Cult of the Head” into a full-fledged business and delving deeper into the gaming industry.
Last year’s Comic-Con was a reminder of the joys of reconnecting with the community. Fares is eager to replicate that experience this year, ready to meet more people and immerse himself again in the celebration of geek culture.
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