Creators

 

John Coats – Story, Words and Colors

The twin brothers John and James grew up first in southern California and then in central Ohio, and their childhood days were spent reading comics and dinosaur books, watching adventure cartoons, and traversing Ohio woodlands. John’s varied academic pursuits eventually led him to the University of Kansas where he earned a Master’s degree in Museum Studies. His interests in comics, fiction, science and a plethora of other amazing things has inspired him to tell his own stories of adventure and intrigue. Dino Beasts is his first foray into the world of comics.

Follow John’s super cool musings on Instagram @jdcoats

 

James Coats – Art and Visual Design

A world traveler during his Air Force career, James studied Illustration and Fine Art at Art Center College of Design and at the Academy of Art. He finds inspiration from studying great Ohio cartoonists like Milton Caniff, Paul Pope, Bill Watterson and Jeff Smith, and with his own art he strives to emulate the fun and excitement that these Midwest masters create in their works. James loves working with traditional tools and materials, and does all his drawing and inking by hand. Dino Beasts is his first long-form comic.

Follow James’s rad art stuff on Instagram @jacoats