“I am still but a gambler in the pursuit of my dreams.” -Heshe
Heshe Leontess is currently pursuing an MFA in Comic Book Illustration at the Academy of Art University. For her graduating thesis, she is using her novel "Plague Doc Inc: First Plague – Magic" as the script for the initial production of the Plague Doc Inc. comic series.
Having been medically retired from the military, Heshe works as a freelance illustrator on the side, primarily creating custom awards for the nonprofit organization AMTGARD. Her illustrations draw inspiration from historical European plagues and the locations they affected.
Awards and Recognition
Academy of Art University Spring Show participant, May 2025
Fusion Colors Art Exhibition Finalist, Apr 2025: https://www.fusionartps.com/exhibition-archives/