Hi—I'm Manny, an NYC-based illustrator, and comic artist. Some of my creative influences include 90s anime, comics, and JRPGs (Japanese role-playing games). I love developing fantasy worlds and experimenting with typography & poster design.
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I combine these elements with subject matter important to me to create all kinds of media, from comic books to motion comics to singular illustrations. In my work, I seek to reflect my sense of wonder in the world; my art often represents a love letter to the things of my childhood that ignited my adventure into being an artist.
Behance Profile
Exhibitions
&Events
2024:
A Creative Odyssey My Mangaka Journey Visual Art Exhibit -The Bronx Library Center
2022:
Geekout at Staten Island Con - Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Khemfest Black Animation & Comics Fest - Newark New Jersey
Bronx Kids Comic Con - Bronx Community College
Brooklyn Black Anime Con - Herbert Von King Park
2023:
AniTomo Convention - Cadman Plaza Brooklyn Heights Library
KhemFest Black Comics & Animation Festival - Newark Citiplex 12
Mount Vernon Comic Book Expo - Mount Vernon Public Library
Bronx Library Con - Bronx Library Center
Women in Comics Creative Conference - Flushing Town Hall Center
Guest Speaking & Workshops
Workshops:
Up Your Alley: Artist Alley 101:
A comprehensive workshop that focuses on how to locate, and apply for convention artist alleys.
Presented at: AniTomo Con 2023, Regularly Online Via ZOOM
Presentations:
A Creative Odyssey: My Journey as a Mangaka
A panel on my journey to becoming an NYC mangaka and the trials and
tribulations that came along with it.
Presented at: NYC Public Schools, NYPL Libraries, Women in Comics Creative Conference 2023
Want me as a Guest or Professional?
Interested in my services as a Visual Artist and Mangaka? Please share your name and email, and specify whether you're interested in a Workshop or Presentation Talk. Let me know your needs, and let's start a conversation on how I can tailor my services to best serve you!