About
Orion Zangara is a Washington, D.C.-based illustrator and comic book artist. A graduate of The Joe Kubert School of Sequential Art, Orion carries on the legacy of his grandfather, the legendary Joe Kubert (co-creator of DC Comics' Sgt. Rock).
His recent work includes illustrating the horror-themed Christmas anthology Silent Nightmares (Saga Press/Simon & Schuster), edited by Michael Bailey and Chuck Palahniuk—the author of Fight Club, which was famously adapted into the Hollywood film starring Brad Pitt. Orion also illustrated The Stone Man Mysteries, a YA horror-mystery graphic novel trilogy co-authored by Adam Stemple and New York Times best-selling author Jane Yolen.
Beyond the studio, Orion is a dedicated educator. He provides professional, in-person art workshops throughout the Washington, D.C. area, specializing in foundational drawing techniques for all ages. In addition to his frequent programs for the Loudoun and Fairfax County Public Library systems, Orion leads workshops and classes at numerous other libraries and art centers throughout the region. He also offers customizable workshops and private tutoring sessions both in person and online. Follow his latest updates on https://orionzangaraworkshops.substack.com/ and https://www.orionzangaraart.com/blog.
Although his favorite genre is horror, he draws and loves all sorts of genres: superheroes, fantasy, science fiction, and realism. He is excited to draw whatever is required for his clients.
Visit his website at www.orionzangaraart.com and follow him on social media as @orionzangaraart. You can contact him at orionzangaraart@gmail.com.
Artist Statement
Orion Zangara enjoys illustrating the beauty within darkness, finding glimpses of wonder in the endless night. For example, his artwork might depict a skull with flowers growing from it, or a queen together with a skeletal creature. Like life itself, Orion's creations blend darkness and light, creating a calming effect—such as a decaying corpse enveloped by vibrant butterflies—that he aims to evoke in his own work.