About

Welcome! I have been wanting to be an artist since I was a little girl. It was my first dream, and I settled on becoming an artist since my junior year in high school. One semester, I solidified my decision of studying art. I was originally going to be a graphics designer. But, as the years went on, I discovered that I love to draw. I then went on to study illustration, with an emphasis in comics, a few years after I had finished community college in graphic design. I hold an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, and a Bachelor's Degree in Illustration in Comics. With this website, I will be showcasing my works, from traditional to digital art. I am also an aspiring writer, so check out my blog where I showcase my writing. "Hotaru Kenobi" is a pen name I use for fan work, and for cosplay.

One of my art heroes is the late Monty Oum, who was part of the Rooster Teeth Production team, and the creator of the web-series RWBY. His work has been an inspiration to me, and I want to be able to use my imagination to make the world a better place.

I will be showcasing some cosplay I have done as well. I cosplay as a hobby, and I consider it as another form of art. I entered the world of cosplay during the summer of 2007, and have loved it ever since.

Art will always be my passion, and it holds a dear place in my heart. Art and writing is where I can freely express myself. My love for both will always remain, and only grows stronger each day. I hope to create a comic book story where future generations will look up to and inspire them, and characters they will consider as their heroes when they grow up. Just like how comic and manga stories, and characters I know and love today I consider my heroes, and have inspired me every day growing up, and still do to this day.

- Samantha, “Sam”