I’ve been a freelance artist since 1991 and am the longest, active comic book self-publisher in New Orleans since 2001, publishing Mathilda: The Forces of Evil vs. The 3rd Grade. I’m also the founder of the longest, and largest, active group about indie comics on Facebook called Indie Comics on Facebook.
I’ve done artwork for TV (NCIS: New Orleans), movies (Supercon, Netflix’s Point Blank, The Old Ballgame), T-shirt and CD artwork for bands (Blowfly and The Genitorturers), art posters (House of Blues for The Misfits, The Reverend Horton Heat, and The Endless Night Vampire Ball) and local conventions (New Orleans Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival, and Exoticon).
My artwork has been displayed and sold in multiple college faculty art exhibits in the New Orleans area and at the Crescent City Brew House (the Fedoracle Exhibits).
I’ve spoken on multiple panels about comic self-publishing at conventions, on radio with The Week in Geek, and Southeastern Louisiana University and served a minor support role in helping Wizard World New Orleans in its first two years of operation. I also was the sponsored artist guest for a Wizard World vendor, local art store David Art Supply in Metairie, LA.
I’m a two-time NISOD recognized Teaching In Excellence award winner in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Animation while teaching at Delgado Community College, New Orleans where I also teach the only comic book illustration and publishing class in the New Orleans area.
In 2024 I was the Artist Guest of Honor for Coast Con 46, in Biloxi, MS where I produced artwork for their badges, t-shirt, and program guide. I also shared my insight on writing, creating art, and indie comics on various panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. They tend to be cheaper than physical drawings. My pricing is in my main images
Not anymore. My own projects take up too much time. I do still do cover work, lettering, coloring, and logo designs.
Not anymore, no. I just don't have the love I once did for portraits and caricatures. The money would have to be really good.
Yes and no. Yes i'll do character designs. Turnarounds, etc. If you're looking to use the designs for your own comics or whatever, i don't do work for hire. You're hiring me as your designer at that point it costs more and there are credits. If you want your RPG character or famous comic character drawn those i do via my normal rates.
Yes. You can view it on Behance/teddwalley
