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Will Sliney is an Irish comic books artist known as the co-creator of the Star Wars character Ren, and for his work on comic books such as the Marvel's Fearless Defenders series, the graphic novel Celtic Warrior: The Legend of Cú Chulainn, and the monthly series Spider-Man 2099.[1][2][3][4]I’m 

Sarah Bowie is a Waterford-based author and illustrator. She is a  founder member of The Comics Lab. Her art has appeared in a range of books, comics, magazines and newspapers. Her books for children include Nina Peanutand Kevin’s In A Mood.

Nick Roche is a Wexford-born comic-book writer and artistbased in Waterford City. He is best known for helping IDW Publishing's TRANSFORMERS comics reach widespread critical acclaim.

Nick Roche is a Wexford-born comic book writer/artist infamous for his work with TRANSFORMERS. Last Stand Of The Wreckers, scripted and drawn by Nick, was selected as IGN.com's 'Best Transformers Comic Of All Time', and he is currently the character designer on TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK, the award-nominated animated series, available on Netflix and Paramount Plus. 

Nick has spent time in the Marvel Universe, right now as the artist on X-MEN UNLIMITED, with previous stints on SPIDER-MAN, DEATH'S HEAD, and others. He's also found time to visit Mega-City One to aid and abet CHOPPER in the pages of  2000AD. 

Perhaps the work Nick is most proud of is SCARENTHOOD, an original comedy folk horror comic novel set in Ireland,  about the adventures of ghost-hunting parents who investigate the paranormal while their kids are in school. (Despite being about a haunted montessori, SCARENTHOOD is very much NOT suitable for children.)

Nick lives in Waterford with his wife, three kids and an obsession with local bakeries.

Jean Texier, originally from France but now based in Wicklow, is a renowned Storyboard Artist for Disney Studios, Mikros Animation, MWD and Boulder Media. He has worked on films and series such as A Goofy Movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers CyberVerse, Doc McStuffins, Gumball and many more.

Ben is an Irish based illustrator and podcaster. He has primarily worked as a storyboard artist in the animation industry and he has worked on shows for RTE JR., Cbeebies, Nickelodeon, PBS, Disney+ and Adult Swim. He co-hosts THE ODDS POD, a podcast where he discusses all things apocalyptic with guests from the film and comic book industries. His comic book titles include The ODDS and the fantasy epic GODFELL. 

 Ben works and lives at home with his family in Wexford. You can find him online as @Bennessy.

Pat O'Brien one of Waterford’s best known artists and educators. Now retired from teaching Pat focuses on oil painting and drawing from his Co. Waterford studio. Not to be missed!

Christian is a Dublin-based independent publisher and creator of comics, specialising in crowdfunding projects and mentoring.

Fintan Taite is an award winning professional artist from Dublin. A graduate from the early days of the animation program in DLIADT, he recently relocated with his Family to Waterford City. 

With over 25 years experience working across Children's Books, Editorial Illustration, Comics, advertising and animation, he also specialises in the growing field of visual communication and Live graphic recording. 

Waterford based Paul has been in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s. He has worked all over the world as an illustrator, animator, designer and director on many well known films such as The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go To Heaven, The Thief & The Cobbler, Cool World, Pirates: Band Of Misfits, Arthur Christmas, Shaun The Sheep, Riverdance: The Animated Adventure and the upcoming Wallace & Gromit feature.

He illustrated and co-wrote a graphic novel adaptation of the life and times of Ireland's national hero Cú Chulainn called Hound with Barry Devlin (of Horslips). Hound is published worldwide by renowned US label Dark Horse Comics.

Since returning to writing and recording his original songs Paul has released a limited edition EP called The Start Of It in 2018 for which he also and directed a promo video for each song. His first self-titled album, recorded in Canada, Ireland and New York with producer Hugh Christopher Brown, was released in summer 2020. His second album Hard Truth was released in 2022 with a third release, Beware Of Trains (recorded in Nashville, Tennessee), hit the airwaves in 2023.

Paul is currently developing new films, books and music for release in 2024 and beyond.