May 15th-17th, 2026 
Vibe Credit Union Showplace 
Artist Alley
View our May 2026 Lineup!
Our Artists
Artist Alley is where amateur and semi-professional artists put their work on display, just for you! Find unique and creative products in the form of traditional art, prints, novels, comics, and paintings. All artists will be at their booth selling their own work.
Adam Kleinert
Adam Kleinert is a traditional mixed media artist. His work focuses on comic and pop culture art using watercolor and other traditional materials. He specializes in custom artwork for pop culture fans as well as breaking into the Indie Comic scene.
Adam’s Artbox
Working primarily an ink and watercolor, as well as other mediums such as red wine and coffee, Adam is a self taught artist. His catalog of work ranges from original concepts, both light and dark, to his love of all things pop culture.
Adventures on Lauder
Blacc Lamb is a comic book artist from the West Side of Detroit and the creator of the Adventures on Lauder series. What began as a gritty, imaginative comic grew into a full clothing line and has since evolved into a vibrant animated show.
All Sorrows
All Sorrows is the moniker of Sean Peacock, an illustrator and comic artist from Detroit. Sean’s comics work includes BLOOD HONEY from IDW Publishing, as well as self-published books PEPPERMINT DESERT and DANGER BOi & the ANGATONiSTS.
Alyssa's Creations
Hello, I'm Alyssa. I love to create stories, anything from small animations to graphic novels. What I like most about storytelling is the ability to explore a character and how they grow and change, even better when they influence change in others.
Andrew Heath Design + Illustration
Andrew Heath, a Lexington, KY graphic designer and illustrator, is known for pop culture art blending retro minimalism and playful energy. His work spans games, toys, and collaborations with iconic brands, bringing a fresh, nostalgic style.
Art of Dave Brown Jr
I'm based in Detroit and I’m an accomplished illustrator and creator who designs programs for children focused on art. My work speaks to both young and older audiences, ranging from fan art to original pieces. I have successfully developed my comic.
Art of Donald England
Donald England is a Michigan based artist specializing in creepy and macabre art for the over 30 years. His art has been featured in Late Night Snack, Erie Tales and Deadworld. He is also the co-creator of Lethal Lita and Plague of Man.
Art of Kellianne Stakenas
Kellianne Stakenas is a traditional and digital fantasy artist specializing in dragons and similar beasts. She primarily uses a pencil, pens, quills, and copic markers to make her art, alongside an artist tablet for coloring digitally.
Atomic Cryptids
After the atomic fall out all that was left was a few humans, mutants, atomic superheroes and most importantly atomic cryptids! Adam Klimek has survived the fallout and this Michigan based artist loves sharing his finds and creations with the world.
Author Christina L. Barr
Christina is a multi-genre author writing everything from picture books and middle-grade fiction to historical novels, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal romance for young adults. She's known for writing characters with strong voices.
Author Ray Wenck
Best-selling author Ray Wenck taught elementary school for 35 years. He was also the chef/owner of DeSimone's Italian restaurant for more than 25 years. After retiring he became a lead cook for Hollywood Casino Toledo and a kitchen manager.
Brian E Arts
Brian E Lau, creator of graphic novels, Inferno City Firehouse about real Detroit firefighters, Staunch Ambition, an epic sci-fi supernatural, & Blood of the Baptist on the life of John the Baptist. With music featuring GRAMMY-winning talents.
Brownlee Press
I'm curating art for the modern pop-culture lover, because that's who I am and that's who I care about. I've got art prints and misc merch centered around my favorite movies, music, and tv shows. It's cool - you'll love it.
Calandra Studio
Known for his work with Heavy Metal Magazine as a cover and calendar artist, Michael Calandra also writes airbrush tutorials for top industry publications. He is featured regularly in many airbrush magazines as a cover and tutorial contributor.
Chelsea Kirchoff
I’m Chelsea Kirchoff and I welcome you to my circus of color! Specializing in pop culture, I make colorful, fun, and bold illustrations that tap into the heart of nostalgia guaranteed to make you smile and say, “I remember that!”
Cuteness & Vexation by Nat Rodgers
Nat Rodgers blends personal experience, insightful humor, and unique art style into Cuteness & Vexation, an original portrait collection of animals with relatable quotes. Her newest project, The Wayward Menagerie, is a series of TTRPG companions.
De'Mone
De’Mone Davis is a traditional printmaker based in Detroit working in silkscreen, linocut, and letterpress. De'Mone creates politically charged prints influenced by Emory Douglas & social realism, reimagining printmaking for the peoples propaganda.
Diana Teeter Art
Hi and welcome to Dianaland! A place full of joy, laughter, storytelling, and a pigeon who drinks coffee and wears Timbs. This land may be anchored in Queens, NY, but it's accessible to anyone who still has a spark of childlike joy.
Ernst arts
Joseph Ernst is a local Michigan artist. Having recently graduated from GVSU, he has thrown himself into honing his illustrations. Working in a detailed painterly style, he makes works that reimagine and recreate iconic characters from comics and games.
ES Barrison - Author
E.S. Barrison has been writing and creating stories for as long as she can remember. After graduating from the University of Florida, she has spent the past few years wrangling her experiences to compose unique worlds with diverse characters.
Herofied
Herofied Art specializes in creating pieces based on original concept art, sci-fi, superheroes and pop-culture icons. Seen shining from across the showroom, Herofied's metal prints bring a new level of class and color to the world of geek culture!
Holly Ash Author
Holly Ash is a science fiction author that focuses on environmental themes. She prides herself on writing smart, sassy, female characters that she wished she could have found in books while growing up. She has worked for the last eighteen years.
Ivanpatch
I am a former Animator and Art teacher turned Full-Time artist with (some help from my husband) that thrives from the energy/vibes of a convention and/or market. I create hand painted anime canvases as well as stickers, totes, prints, charms.
Jay A. DeFoy
Jay DeFoy is a Freelance Artist and currently residing in Lansing, Michigan. When he isn't chasing the baby around, he works on artwork of all mediums and genre. Work varies from digital illustrations to traditional portraits.
Jay Hero
Jay Hero is the founder of Hero Nation Studio, a creative studio that champions the voices of Black and marginalized people through meaningful and powerful art and storytelling. He's worked with clients such as DC Comics, Image, Oni Press and more.
Jerry Shirts
Jerry Shirts is a spray paint artist that uses hand cut stencils to create paintings of pop culture, horror movies, music and comic books. He is active in the art community with multiple gallery and convention appearances throughout the country.
Joan of Bark Art & Design LLC
Joan of Bark Art & Design creates whimsical fantasy art and handmade goods inspired by fairy tales, nature, and folklore. From enchanted prints to squeaky crochet rain frogs, each piece is crafted to spark joy and storytelling.
Joe Corroney
Joe Corroney is a Star Wars illustrator for Lucasfilm and Disney and professional comic book artist. He has also created official artwork for Marvel, DC Comics, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, X-Files and Doctor Who.
Josh Ryhal Art
Josh is an artist who specializes in ballpoint pen artwork. He has spent years honing his craft to deliver highly detailed and expressive artwork of many genres. All of his artwork is hand drawn with simple ballpoint pens you'd find at home.
JUSSCOPE
Justin Orr is an illustrator & animator from Northern California. He has worked in numerous artistic fields including animation & advertising. He’s worked with companies such as Nickelodeon and Wild Brain and spent time in Japan as a concept artist.
Kyle RISE Irving
I pride myself on creating the most unique and eye-catching products. My featured work includes the newly released Hooligan Comic, original art on canvas and skateboards, high resolution prints, stickers, and Hooligan vinyl figures.
Last Son Comics
Terrell Culbert is a comic book creator who produces art with a strong retro-ish appeal. He also sells prints inspired by cartoons from the 80’s and 90’s along with commissioned artwork. He publishes horror & Fantasy comic books, and graphic novels.
Leia Doodles
Leia Huddleston is a young artist breaking out into the comic con scene with her bright and colorful art. She often brings life back to beloved characters from franchises such as “Ratchet and Clank” to the classics like “BLEACH”.
Lenzations
As a professional artist, I specialize in hand-drawn pencil and pen artwork, primarily focusing on Japanese Kaiju and Anime. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working as a full-time artist, traveling across the United States.
Leo Leibelman
Leo Leibelman Has been working in the comics and film/tv industry for over 30 years for companies such as Marvel and HeavyMetal ,He later moved into Films and has worked for companies such as Disney Tv and Lucasfilm on dozens of films/tv shows.
MAHDI KHENE
Mahdi Khene is a NYC-based cartoonist, illustrator, and co-founder of Zuperhero Comics. He creates indie titles including Steel Streets and Bootleg Spider-Man, and regularly appears at major conventions championing DIY, creator-owned comics.
majaNATION
Jonathan Rosenbaum, or majaNATION, based in Charlotte, NC but originally from Detroit. His quirky illustrations are available in prints, enamel pins, and original books. He has designed and produced, 3D characters in resin with electric tea lights, called Fritelites.
Mess Bucket Comics
Mess Bucket Comics is a self-published Detroit based comic book company. All comics are written by owner Dominic Riggio : The Arcane Awakening Trilogy, Rowdy Roddy Piper The Kilted Avenger, British Bulldog UK Defender and Darren McCarty (Life Story).
MissChibiArtist
Storytelling through art is a vital part of MissChibiArtist’s work – whether it’s peaceful dragons sleeping on mountains or a socially awkward pumpkin head. Stop by the booth for cozy merch, some favorite fandoms, and immersive fantasy illustrations.
Nate G. Draws
I’m Nate and I create fantasy and sci-fi illustrations using traditional pen and ink or digital tools. I love Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering, so you'll find original D&D stuff, tokens, and hand-painted Magic alters at my table too!
Pastor Joker
My name is Pastor Joker, and I do 16"x20" Embroidered Canvas Art that ranges from 200,000 to 500,000 Stitches per piece. My art is on Waterproof and UV Protectant Material that will never fade nor lose color, even if exposed to direct sun all day.
Peggy Christie
Peggy Christie is an author of horror and dark fiction. She is a founding member of the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, as well as a writer for the websites of Cinema Head Cheese and Malevolent Dark. www.themonkeyisin.com
Penelopeloveprints
Penelopeloveprints is a watercolor artist based in Chicago, whose creations draw inspiration from the beauty of nature, delectable food, and rich Asian cultures. She creates art prints, food-themed stationery items, cookbook, and recipe cards.
Peter Smith
I graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration. I've done work for companies such as Universal Studios, Disney, Nickelodeon, Marvel Comics, Image, Skybound Entertainment, Dynamite Entertainment.
Pop’s Art Mart
John Martin has been an illustrator and graphic designer for over thirty-eight years. Best known for the Vordak the Incomprehensible & Sci-fi-Junior High book series(James Patterson's Imprint). He also has a popular pop culture poster print company.
Pumpkins & Pomegranates
I’m a neurodivergent artist designing a spooky tarot deck comprised of paintings that confront the cycles of life and death. As a survivor of domestic violence, this work is a love letter to every version of myself.
Rolling Squid Bones
We are an indie comic publisher, that likes to be overly dramatic. We strive to bring new, strange and diverse comics into the hands of readers and into your local bookstores. But first and for most we focus on supporting creators on their venture in comics.
Sarah Linsley
Written work is mostly fiction, focused acts of compassion as a true form of heroism. Artwork through pen, ink, and color illustration; highlights movement making current animation projects a likely avenue for existing and pre-existing work.
Savage Illustrations
Tom Savage is a multi-international award winning illustrator, graphic designer, and webcomic creator. His commercial illustration credits include properties such as, NBC, Dimension Films, Miramax, Topps and more. He is the creator of Ash and Raimi.
scare-o-line
Scare-o-line is drawing dark fairytales, using graphite, pencils, and digital painting techniques. She is inspired by nature, JRPG’s, anime, manga, and old fairy tale books. Her specialty is in making custom hand embellished prints that are gilded.
ScreamPrints
Steve Jencks is a graphic designer and illustrator from East Lansing Michigan who has been a professional illustrator for over 20 years. He specializes in mashup of classic cartoons and horror films from the 80’s as and classic paintings.
Sean Carlson
Self-taught, I create fully painted images of comic book superheroes, video game characters, and pop culture figures, in a graphically realistic style. Still working traditionally brush to canvas I use a variety of mediums, often all on one piece.
Shannon Burton
Shannon is a freelance artist, illustrator. and graphic designer based out of southeastern Michigan. Her work primarily focuses on pop culture paintings and movie poster art, but she's worked on everything from brand design to pet portraits.
Shoujo Havoc
Shoujo Havoc wants to illustrate your favorite anime, Manga, games and movies with Shoujo flare! She loves to make things cute and colorful- she also adores to geek out about that new thing that just came out and wants to yap about it with YOU!
Steven Yu
In his formative years he was fed a steady diet of 80's/90's action films, Jackie Chan movies, and martial arts-themed manga. His latest graphic novel series is high-octane, martial arts, medieval, western take on Joan of Arc. sydstudiopresents.com
Terry Huddleston Art
Terry has one America's largest selections of nostalgic pin-up art. He's also designed toys and other various merchandise under the Marvel, DC, Disney/Star Wars license. Terry is also working on a new series of characters Called the IMPACT SERIES.
The Chalk Girl
Beth (a.k.a. The Chalk Girl) has been drawing since her mom placed a crayon in her hand. Over the past 10 years, she has dusted up convention halls creating larger-than-life murals of superheroes and pop culture characters with sidewalk chalk.
The Cryptic Coven
The Coven welcomes the horror fans and movie buffs to see original artwork inspired by iconic cinematic masterpieces. Whether it's a haunting reimagining of a black & white monster movie to a tribute to a 80's slasher, our collection keeps on growing.
The Heroic Losers
The Heroic Losers - a manga where adult topics meet Looney Tunes chaos. Follow a chain-smoking wizard, chub-inducing knight, and a glitter-guzzling bard on a disastrous quest to rescue their kingdom's prince from a 90-foot tall, baby-carrot having, d-bag dragon.
The Merry Moth
There's three things The Merry Moth can't resist in life: pretty girls, video games, and retro aesthetics. With those obsessions combined, they've dedicated more time than should be socially acceptable into creating a diverse portfolio of pin-up art.
TL Shively - Author
TL Shively writes YA fantasy with a twist, including her debut novel, The Guardians, and later, the Spider Trilogy, which was her own personal challenge to herself, turning her fear of spiders into a story about Gods and Aliens.
Ukiyo-e Heroes
Artist Jed Henry lived in Tokyo for a few years, and his heart has been stuck there ever since! He works in several art styles that celebrate traditional Japanese printmaking from the Edo Period onward. Come see his original and fan art designs!
Urban Style Comics
Andre L. Batts born May 4, 1966, grew up on the west side of Detroit. I had a love for comic books such as Dr. Strange, the X-men and the Avengers. He’s a self-taught artist, who learned to draw by looking at the images that were in the comics.
Wayward Cross Studios
Wayward Cross Studios is freelance artists Landon Franklin, Brandon Franklin and writer Paul Corn. They have worked on the long running web comic Zokusho, Al Snow comics, Ogden Falls, and are currently working on Waifu Apocalyspe and Shi No Kage.
Webb Comics
Webb Comics is a two-man team consisting of Tracy Stoops (Artist) and Matt Wilson (Writer/Painter) who has been creating independent comic book titles since the year 2000. Our main title is the Bad Burrito. We also produce Retro Video Game Paintings.
Will Jones Art
Will Jones is a SPACE prize winning comic book artist and freelance illustrator residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His comic career is primarily built in small press and creator owned series as well as tabletop gaming and cover illustration.
Willow & Roxas
Willow & Roxas is run by artist Sarah and all of her art is inspired by witches, women, & horror. She mainly works traditionally with watercolor & ink. Her goal is to be inclusive and empowering with her art, to show the whimsical within the mundane.
Wyrmwright Atelier
Wyrmwright is a Midwestern artist who loves comics, fantasy, ttrpgs, anime, & video games. The studio’s work incorporates all these interests in original merch, fun sticker designs, whimsical charms, and fanmerch of their favorites.
