Bret Dusic is Mr. Cat of the Cat In Black Art. This Cheshire Saucerian is inspired by Steampunk and fantasy. His masterful craftworks reflect the life of an Appalachian Neo-Victorian Man In Black. With over 30 years of experience, The Cat In Black Art offers a variety of unique creations, from Japanese-style cat prints, to his steampunk-style critter sculptures, one of a kind accessories, and the treasure seeker’s signature jewelry collection. Mr. Cat is also a proud sponsor of Vandalia-Con.
Kelsey Musgrave is the owner and operator of Multi-purpose Design. She graduated with a degree in Graphics Technology, but is also a classically trained artist. Kelsey has experience in the creation of various logo’s and web sites and have completed various commissions. Her preferred medium is pencil and ink and most of the items she offering include prints, bookmarks and buttons which feature this style as well as works of art in other mediums, crocheted hats and various crafts. Although formally trained, she has a passion for creating things from popular culture, animation, and other various mediums.
Usiak Games and Designs is a indie board game publisher based out of Buffalo, NY. Their first game, SKEPTICS has been a joint effort of lead designer, Jonathan Usiak and assistant designer/editor, Brian Moats (West Virginia local). They will be selling First Edition copies of SKEPTICS as well as teasing the map for their 2024 SKEPTICS expansion.
Kendra Matott is a mixed media artist with a flare for the fantastic. In her unique style, she combines photography with hand-made paintings to create images of mythical characters in mystical atmospheres. She is fascinated by the tension between the comical and mysterious, the light and dark. It is this dichotomy that inspired the name of her art business, Diabolical Whimsy. In 2014, she self-published an art book entitled The Ringleader, featuring her Circus series. Kendra also offers customized fantasy portraits--visit her website, www.diabolicalwhimsy.com for more information
I'm Cozka Studio, a freelance digital illustrator from WV, focusing on drawing character illustrations that go along with the fantasy story I'm currently writing. I also have a line of keychains, prints, stickers, and more that focus on some of my favorite animals! I work on my ipad digitally to draw my illustrations, and have been drawing since I was young. My goal is to continue my digital illustration as well as publish my book in the future.
Abi Kroll is from Bethel Park, PA. Like most artists, Abi has been creating art since an early age. She was fortunate to be able to study under Dorian Ceavenger in his Fantasy Art class at Douglas Education Center. With Dorian’s encouragement, Abi created a graphic novel based on one of her paintings. With her mom as her business partner and story teller, Abi has created a unique series based upon 6 female angel skulls. Abi has also enjoys doing digital art and many of her drawings will be available at her booth.
Andrew Carter is a local writer and creator, best known for his webcomic Habitat Against Humanity. HAH follows the adventures of a group of Morgantown residents trying to transition into real life while saving the world on a semi-regular basis. You can check it out at HAH.Stripgenerator.com, and while you’re it feel free to bug him on twitter (@terwallace).
Roundabout Records began as a single crate at a vintage shop in February 2022. Within a year if had become a full-fledged record shop located in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Roundabout records specializes in the rare and obscure, but has some thing for everyone both new and used; from Taylor Swift, to Tool, to NWA, Roundabout Records will most always have what you’re looking for.
Michelle Bowser grew up an only child in a haunted house, hidden in the middle of the woods and now does weird and fun things including, but not limited to, helping to make zombie movies like, My Uncle John is a Zombie, and pondering the absurdity of people’s behavior on paper. Watch out, she could be lurking anywhere, and she will make fun of anything.
I am Kat but I go by the username Mooncloudkat. I love to draw fairies, witches and sometimes fanart. I draw mostly digital work in procreate. I also create keychains and earrings with polymer clay and I screen print shirts. My style is very inspired by anime and nature.
Purveyor of geeky candles, lip balm, fragrances, and other necessities! Check out my Etsy shop at BubbleAndGeek.etsy.com!.
Candle, Roll-on Fragrance Oils, Lip Balms, Lip Tints, Foaming Hand Soap, Moisturizing Body Spray, Lip Scrubs, and Scented Wax Tart Melts
Monsters Inw designs original artwork for any monster and horror lover. They also create fandom works such as MHA, Teen Titans (original), Genshin Impact and much more! Make sure to stop by and grab a Mothman or Halloween Bulbasaur plush.
Hey! C.O. Creations is a small graphic design & art company based in West Virginia. Since the beginning of C.O. Creations it has grown into various forms of artwork. Artwork such as prints, posters, stickers, pins, pillows paintings & many other types of artwork made by myself & the whole team! -Corbin Owens(founder).
Hi, I am Eva from PhoEvaGraphics. I am the owner of the Etsy shop PhoEvaGraphics at phoevagraphics.etsy.com . I am a freelance artist, illustrator, and character designer. I mostly create designs for art prints, cards, and stickers. I also take custom orders for personal custom character designs, portraits, gamer logos, comics, etc. I love all things anime & pop culture, gaming, crocheting, and everything cute & creepy.
Jason Lenox is an Illustrator who specializes in Penciling, India ink Rendering and Sequential Artwork.
Jason Lenox is an Illustrator who specializes in Penciling, India ink Rendering and Sequential Artwork.
His current project is the Sci-Fi Fantasy adventure graphic novel “Lords of the Cosmos”, the second issue is scheduled to come out in Summer 2018
My name is Courtney Brown, and I am the owner and creator of Moonbeam Designs Co. I started my little business in 2018 after finding there was a serious lack of super girly pop culture themed merchandise. My designs are heavily inspired by mostly anime, but also gaming and comic books. I primarily hand make designs on stainless steel tumblers, but have branched out into apparel, keychains, and accessories. Although I do not have a physical store, I am easily found across social media, and sell through my online store www.moonbeamdesignsco.com.
Jason Pell is a West Virginia based indie comic book writer/creator. Known for his inventive writing, he also has racked up credits as a letterer, colorist and more. He’s done stories for anthologies, one-shots, mini-series and graphic novels. Most recently, Pell is peddling an original graphic novella for mature readers, titled Suicide 5. Suicide 5 is dynamically illustrated by Ryan Howe and examines the depths of mystery and murder that five adults will put themselves through for the sake of ambitious faith. Prior to that Pell launched his first crowd-sourcing campaign, for his Season’s End graphic novel.
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Vinyl- Includes Bags, Decals/ Stickers, magnets and décor made with vinyl!
Metal- This jewelry is all custom and personalized with your names/ dates/initials/ birthstones/ well... just whatever you can think of!
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Fairmont resident, Larry Morgan is the writer of Electro-Magnetic Press’ two flagship titles The OMENS and the BELIEVER. In addition to writing, Larry also provides the interior art and covers for the BELIEVER. With his partner in Electromagnetic Press, Shane Moore, he co-wrights and co-Illustrates the Fairmont 5, a comic book about West Virginia’s own team of hometown Super Heroes.
Stephanie Merrill/Dead-Koi is a graduate of the Academy of Art University with a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Graphic Novels and Comics. She currently works as a freelance Illustrator whose works have appeared in card games such a Fate Foretold and several publications. Most of the time she can be found working on her webcomic Home (wewillfindhome.thecomicseries.com) or lurking the mountains of West Virginia looking for the MothMan.
Gary Morgan is freelance artist living in Pittsburgh, PA. Comic books, fantasy and horror genres are his main concentrations, but he appreciates most forms of creativity. Gary’s work has been published in books for Abington Press. He tries to attend as many comic conventions as life permits. Gary can be contacted at www.gmorganart.com or on the “Art of Gary Morgan” page on Facebook.
Spell Stitchers and Dream Weavers
Brandon is a young artist from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and is currently earning his Bachelors degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Brandon works mostly in the traditional mediums of pencil, charcoal and ink. He creates images of characters from popular superhero films, horror films and comic books. With this being his second year hitting the Con circuit, Brandon has already done several cons this year. You can find his work at his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bmac78art and his Deviantart page http://bmac78.deviantart.com/
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We make scroll saw wall art, clocks, signs, and hand turned pens. We will be selling lots of West Virginia and outdoor themed items along with comic and video game based wooden wall art.
Tape into you Muse.
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Mommy, where does really awesome art come from?
Well you see honey, a few years ago, by that strange and completely unlikely twist of fate we will call "the internet", a directionless college student from San Diego and a handsome photographer from Metropolis got together and started drawing like mad. Thus, Musetap was born. They are made of the nerd Wil and his even nerdier girlfriend Tyrine pouring their obsession with art and pop culture onto paper every chance they get.
Melissa Francis is a self taught artist that specializes in chibi illustrations of both her original art and fan art. She is the owner and creator behind Mimosa Studio, and has been traveling to conventions throughout the states since 2011. She enjoys sharing her love of cute with her art style on a variety of items, from prints to stickers to bags. Find her on social media at www.facebook.com/mimosastudio and www.instagram.com/mimosastudio
