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Rob Multari

1,570 Followers
I’m a writer/self-publisher working in multiple genres including horror, supernatural, superhero, and antihero themed comic books. I’m also the founder of Lone Wolf Comics. In July 2017, I released my first issue of my ongoing comic book series, Night Wolf, both in print and digital formats. I live in Sharpsville, PA with my wife, three children, three dogs, and two cats. I’m also a full time web and graphic designer as well as a part time comic book creator. I would like to rearrange those two paths in the near future. Comic books have been very influential during my life. I started collecting comics even before I was able to read them. Growing up I wanted to be a comic book writer. I have been creating my own characters and writing comic book stories since I was in junior high school. In senior high school I start the early drafts of my Night Wolf comic book series. As I got older and matured so did the Night Wolf story arc and it evolved into the amazing story it is today. Comic books inspired me to get a degree in art. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Applied Media Arts with concentrations in Graphic Design and Computer Animation from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Also, I have completed the Web Design Diploma program at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Since October 2006 I have been working in the Digital Marketing Industry. My areas of focus are in web development, graphic design, social media management and email marketing for companies such as PPG Industries Inc, Quaker Steak & Lube and Ink Pixi.
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Comfort Kingdom, LLC

1,536 Followers
Comfort Kingdom Was born after the breakout success of the viral sensation giant dragon plush “Dream Keep Dragons” A woman owned business,  run by Award winning wire artist, fantasy illustrator, merch maker, and plush designer, Shana (Shottsy) Schottenstein with the help of her husband and partner, Randall (RShott) Schottenstein. Both AUDHD and advocates of products that specialize in catering to those who are fellow neurodivergents. Even with her modest following, Shottsy’s very first campaign, (Dream Keep Dragons) was a breakout success. Her following may be small, but they are mighty and just as passionate as her!  Shottsy strongly values every  single backer, and supporter of her art and knows that no matter how big any artist gets they should never forget that they’d be nothing without those that support them. We hope to grow our community and make a safe comforting space for all our friends! If you care about such things here are her degrees and experience: She graduated with a degree in animation from the columbus college of art and design, and then went on to have two intensive master classes with Joe Murray (award winning creator of Rocko’s Modern Life) He has one of my original unicones! Joe helped her to hone her character development skills and even privately mentored her on story development, and business. This lead her to start her art business in its first iteration of Shottsy Arts LLC  in 2013 selling apparel, and merchandise with her art at conventions. Being an 80s baby and 90s kid, as a side hustle, Shottsy sold vintage toys and plush to help fund their materials and costs. All the while working and honing her skills to try and break into the animation industry. Once covid hit, she had more time to reflect on why moving to LA never felt right, and soon realized that working for an animation studio in LA wasn’t the path for her. She pivoted and went back into her passions of fantasy, dragons, and storytelling. Winning two Best 3D awards for her fantasy wire sculptures, she used all her training in character design, animation, and toy collecting and channeled that  into her other obsession/ passion, plush. She has recently been picked up by a licensing agency and hopes to soon see her creations and illustration as many products throughout the world. It is her greatest hope to use her experiences, skills, and creativity to help make a difference in the lives of others, and also help the fight against AI and other things that seek to cheapen the value of art. Without the human element she believes that there is no soul in the work and she puts all of this belief into her designs, making each one feel like it has a life of its own, putting a strong emphasis on the facial expressions and the eyes, which are said to be the window to the soul. If you’d like to follow my artistic journey you can join my socials: Twitter (X) (Shottsy Arts) Twitter (X) (Dream Keep Dragons) BLUESKY INSTA (Shottsy Arts) INSTA (Dream Keep Dragons) TikTok SHOP (Designated “Comfort Kingdom” Shop coming soon!)  

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