Billy Martinez
Artist
Nashville, TN
Biography:
Billy Martinez began his career in the early 90's as a freelance artist debuting his original comic series Wildflower in 1993 for Sirius Entertainment. Soon after he would write and illustrate books and stories for companies Peregrine Entertainment, Top Cow, Image Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. In addition to his work in comics, he supplied artwork for Family Guy and Hellboy through Inkworks trading card company. In 1999 Billy formed Neko Press Comics and Publishing. The company went on to kickstart the careers of many up and coming artist and was a platform for Billy to continue to self publish his flagship titles Wildflower, Kickass Girl and graphic novels The Deepest Dark and his how to draw companion books In your Face and Body Movin'.
During this time Billy became interested in painting live at various clubs downtown in San Diego. There he would create 3 to 4 images simultaneously with bands and DJ's such as Z Trip and Red Sonya on stage. He would sell his finished pieces right on the spot. It was a new and fresh avenue to get more individuals aware of the art scene in the San Diego and Los Angeles area. Through the years his art has been featured for Starbucks Coffee Company and in various galleries throughout the United States. He currently instructs and teaches art classes that range from sequential art to fine art painting and continues to create murals and performs live art shows throughout the country. He currently resides in Nashville Tennessee where he performs live art in Nashville's historic Printers Alley and many venues throughout Music City.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
-
2023
- Bowling Green Comic & Anime Show 2023 - August 5-6, 2023 in Bowling Green, KY
- Clarksville Comic & Anime Show 2023 - July 15-16, 2023 in Clarksville, TN 2022
- Clarksville Anime, Comic & Toy Con 2022 - July 16-17, 2022 in Clarksville, TN 2016
- Murfreesboro Anime and Comic Kon 2016 - January 16-17, 2016 in Murfreesboro, TN 2014
- SacAnime 2014 - August 29-31, 2014 in Sacramento, CA 2013
- SacAnime 2013 - August 30 - September 1, 2013 in Sacramento, CA
- Bak-Anime 2013 - January 20, 2013 in Bakersfield, CA 2012
- SacAnime 2012 - August 31 - September 2, 2012 in Sacramento, CA
- Bak-Anime 2012 - April 22, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA
- Anime Conji 2012 - March 16-18, 2012 in San Diego, CA 2011
- SacAnime 2011 - September 2-4, 2011 in Sacramento, CA
- Bak-Anime 2011 - January 23, 2011 in Bakersfield, CA 2010
- Sac-Anime 2010 - September 3-5, 2010 in Sacramento, CA
13 confirmed guest appearances
View Billy Martinez on FanCons.com for 22 additional guest appearances