[Community Spotlight] - Blast Ryoku -

Hello everyone!
I'm Blastryoku and I write and draw the webcomic called curse lineage.

I was born in south America in a little town called Liborina.
There was never much to do so I would draw in the afternoon.
My first comic was a hero comic called Fusionman.

We were a family of 4 pretty close so when my older brother finished high school and wanted to start university, we moved to the city.

This is where I got to know manga and started planning and developing my webcomic: Curse Lineage.

It's also where I finish my studies on graphic design but the situation is pretty difficult so I have to look for every job opportunity that comes my way.

At the moment I'm continuing my work on Curse Lineage while planning another story so stay tuned.

If you want to contact me, you can find me on these places.

Tsu: http://www.tsu.co/Blastryoku

Tapatastic: http://tapastic.com/Blastryoku

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blastryoku

[Community Spotlight] - Steve Myers - [Skooba]

My name is Steve Myers but let’s be real, how basic, right?? So my friends call me Scuba.

Being a 90s kid, you have to misspell everything and make it cooler.  So if you see me around the internet or at conventions, most likely you’ll see my art signed ‘Skooba’.
Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!!
(Told ya, 90s kid…) Let’s get down to brass tax.
I was asked if I’d do an interview with this lovely site and of course I couldn’t pass up.

So beyond being a rambling nerd, what else is there about me?? Well..um… oh wow…good question…existential moment here…. *cough*

I grew up in Missouri and was drawing from a young age.
Pulling my first all nighters at grandma’s house in order to finish my comics before the next morning so I could present them with pride at breakfast.
That passion waned a bit as I discovered my first anime (Dragonball Z, duh!) at a young age and fell in love with animation more so than comics…until (dramatic music) BATTLE CHASERS! Yes!
That book was my golden ticket, my muse, for years to come, to show me what could be done in comics and what I wish to achieve some day as well!
So with a fury, I was quickly back into the game.

However, it was many years of struggle and burger flipping before I even landed my first comic job. A few years ago I was approached by Deon Brown to be the lead penciller on his comic story, Battle for Ozellberg (www.ozellberg.com) and it was a huge honor. 
I worked with an amazing team, Jeff Morrow, Chris Chandler, Deon himself, and Licca Kirk to pump out the 3 issue mini series retelling of Little Red Riding Hood…but with a twist!
(c’mon, I can’t give it all away to you here, head on over to indyplanet.com and see for yourself!)

From there I bounced around with a few freelances jobs, nothing really set in stone until finally landing with a company called Inbeon Studios. (www.inbeon.com) Currently I’m pencilling and inking on an epic fantasy story called ‘Zaidura Chronicles’ created by CJ Martin. It’s been a blast so far, and really hoping you’ll all join us on the journey!!

I could tell you about my story all day, but let’s be real..you’re all here for the art, right?!
Yeeeeeah, I know what you’re all about you saucy little thang, you!!! So without further ado, please, follow me at the links below if you like what you see. I love all the support and love hearing from you and seeing you all at conventions especially where I can take your hard earned money— I mean uh…. where I can shake your hands and appreciate your company!! (Yeah….that’s it….)

But really, follow me at the links below and let’s get to know each other!
I’ve got a long ways to go still and would love you all to be on that journey with me!
If you’d like to financially support me with a buck or two, it would mean the world and I can be found at:
www.patreon.com/skoobart
Or you can check me out at the links below!

 www.twitch.tv/skoobasart



www.tapastic.com/skoobart

https://www.facebook.com/skoobasart

https://instagram.com/skoobart/


https://www.youtube.com/user/BlueDuckComics


https://twitter.com/skoobasart


http://darthskooba.deviantart.com/
tumblr



To purchase Ozellberg books visit:www.ozellberg.com
http://www.facebook.com/battleforozellberg


[Community Spotlight] - Hisame Artwork -

Hisame Artwork

Hi everyone! I'm the artist behind the educational comics and games "Niels Feynman' and "Ernest the blue bunny".


I was asked by the awesome wonder mommy Keirani Gallant to give you some insight into how I became a graphic artists so here we go!

I was born and raised in East Europe and despite the wars, dictatorships and  economic meltdowns I have doctors, engineers and artists in my family who nurtured my love of learning.  My grandfather was a writer and editor of the national publishing house so I grew up with atlases he worked on and my parents encouraged my curiosity and education. They worked a lot so many hours I spent alone coloring and watching  cartoons and documentaries. 

I finished school and got degrees in International Marketing from the Academy of Economic Studies and a degree in Multimedia from the National University of Theatrical and Cinematographic Arts and I went on to work in advertising and shovelware games because it payed the bills and I like eating. Occasionally I would get to work on an educational feature film animation or video game, but the pay was sad.




My husband was the one that encouraged me to do what I like and helped me start my business last year. He is a nuclear physicist  and a gamer and the most awesome person you'll ever meet!


I have created :
- a science themed calendar
- a comic book series about time traveling
- a farming and economy themed board game and,
- a collectible sticker booklet to help kids learn about the history and geography of the United States of America. 

At the moment I'm working on a video game and I plan to make a booklet with the European Union like I did for the US! I always try to find new ways to make learning fun  and  awesome people like the ones behind SciShow and CGP Grey , Kurzgesagt , Awkward Yeti and Skallagrim are a constant inspiration.

I'm always happy to answer  questions and to help  so you can find me here:
Tsu: http://www.tsu.co/Hisame_Artwork
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hisame.artworks/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hisame.artwork/
Tapastic: http://tapastic.com/hisameartwork
Twitter : https://twitter.com/HisameArtwork
Wordpress blog: https://hisameartwork.wordpress.com/
Online shop:
http://society6.com/hisameartwork
http://www.redbubble.com/people/hisame-artwork

- Celebrating Entrepreneurs - building castles in the sky

Hey there everyone!
We've been missing the lot of you while we were away on our break.


Originally this project was created in the hopes to aid others on their own journeys through financial self sufficiency and since our hiatus, it has been unfortunate to see economic issues that have had lot of people stressed due to dependency.
While the global economy may be facing (a man made) downward plunge (and can be repaired)
We have been fortunately to have met so many who have regained their power in creating their own sustainable employment and currency through trade.

Many people have become beacons of hope to their communities,
Inspiring people who have taken the power of job creation, or societal problem solving in their own hands.  Some still choose to continue to wait for government to "create jobs" or  "solve problems" but by relying on these systems we can create potential harm.
(such as the current oil job situation in Canada for example)

~*~ In choosing not to learn our own capability to be self sustainable many of us miss our opportunity to discover our very own power to create infinite opportunities for ourselves.
We are fortunate to live in such a time when technology and the internet exist.
They have granted new opportunity and given us new perspective as we have become a global community.
In celebration of the Renaissance of entrepreneurship:
We will be sharing and introducing some truly creative and inspirational individuals who are carving their own path using their talents.
Follow your passion, and enjoy your talents.
In the age of abundance we all have equal opportunity to succeed.

~*~

Beginning this Friday
we shall be sharing a community spotlight's and celebrating global entrepreneurs and their work.

Upcoming creator: Hisame Artwork