Meet the next generation of Kubert School artists!
Starting with Josh Maikis! He's 22 years old from Fair Lawn, NJ and about to begin his 3rd year at the Kubert School to become a professional comic book artist. He recently won the Gene Colan Memorial Scholarship for pencils! He's also being published in an upcoming art book based on the hit movie "Get Out." He's going to attending his first comic convention at Garden State Comic Fest in July and he cannot wait to be drawing at the store!
Trey Patterson up next! He's 26 and originally from Virginia. He spent four years in the USAF, honorable discharge due to downsizing. Used his G.I. Bill to attend The Kubert school, where he shares a class with Josh and Matt. Hgrape's about to have some art published in an anthology graphic novel called DELTA. It was a very successful Kickstarter project. He loves to pencil, ink, color, and write!
Finally, meet Matt Lejeune. He's a 27 year old comic artist/ Illustrator going into his 3rd year at the Joe Kubert School. He loves everything comics, from super heroes to horror comics and everything in between. He loves to draw monsters and bad ass ladies, and he loves to design tattoos as well. This Summer he had a table at his first large convention (Garden State Comic Fest) and will be attending a few Sketch parties for the very first time!
Come by East Side Mags on July 29th from 1pm-6pm and meet the new class of Kubert School grads who are sure to make BIG WAVES in the comics and illustration industry! These guys are next level - and we LOVE IT!