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Our Team

You call them people.

We call them authors, artists, dreamers, and doers.

These are the special humans who put the “Creative” in BAZOOF! Creative.

Our incomparable team that makes the magic happen. We can’t wait for you to meet them.

Select a role:

Ashley Chien

Coming soon!

Ava Halaj

"When I'm not illustrating, I'm outside people or bug watching, growing, cooking and eating food, antagonizing my cats for love, haha, throwing a frisbee and or going for a skate! Let's get out and play!!!"

Belinda Bulatao

"My passion has always been in the creative world. My interests are travel, photography, art museums, nature and the outdoors. I am also a videoanimation enthusiast!"

Camran Ehsani

"Ever since I was a kid, drawing has been my passion. I loved to tell stories through art and challenge myself to learn techniques through self-study. I have continued my artistic education at BCIT, Emily Carr, online classes, and through mentorships with some of my favourite artists.

I am grateful that I can pursue my passion through illustration and graphic design at BAZOOF! I have always wanted to try my hand at child-focused illustrations and have thoroughly enjoyed creating kid-friendly art."

Christy Schollen

"When I'm not wrangling munchkins or taming hairy black beasts, I like to draw and go on adventures."

Caroline Su

"Hello, I am Caroline. I love animation, painting, and spending time with my family. Illustrating is my favourite way to present and share my feeling about this world."

Darren Smith

"When I was five, my grandpa gave me a hundred-pound roll of newsprint. I drew on every inch, every day for two months until it was all gone. My illustration went from there.

I like drawing people and critters best. I attribute the humour in my work from my brother dropping me on my head when I was little.

I've been illustrating the Ninja Bob comic almost since it started in the magazine back in 2007. Ninja Bob is silly and has no limits—he makes it up as he goes. That's a lot like me!"

Darryl W. Funk

"For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to pick up a pencil, a crayon or a brush and create my own world on paper. I was a nerdy little kid who loved to read about history, science, space and anything that inspired adventure. Reading about those things helped me become a better artist as I wanted to visualize everything circling in my brain!

When I was older, I went to the Alberta College of Art & Design and got a Bachelor's Degree in printmaking. I've been with B! since the very beginning, and I have loved being able to put pictures to other people's words, Gareth the Platypus being my favourite! The best part is that I've never had to grow up. When I'm not drawing, I'm collecting comic books and toys!"

Erin Wilkman

"I like to play video games, cats are my favourite animal, and my most favourite food is spaghetti."

Karla Peniche

"I'm constantly scribbling here and there, always fascinated with the idea of creating and learning. I love to spend time with my family and take photos."

Lunar Autumn

"I'm a non-binary illustrator and artist who enjoys singing, playing JRPG video games, baking treats for my friends, and hanging out with their cats."

Noosh Khadavi

"I have a Bachelor of Fine Art in Sculpture. In addition, I am a digital and traditional artist that illustrates children's stories as well."

Ons Ben-Ayed

"Hello! My name is Ons. I'm a visual development artist with a strong background in graphic design. I love experimenting with colours and shapes and enjoy creating to inspire others."

Reska Nasution

"I'm always eager to use my knowledge and experience in a graphic design or 2D animation role. I enjoy gardening and spending time with my family."

Tanith Lambi

"I have specialized in illustration all my life and Apparel Graphics for the last 17+ years. Illustrating has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I'm excited to contribute to the B! brand."

When I'm not illustrating, I'm outside people or bug watching, growing, cooking and eating food, antagonizing my cats for love, haha, throwing a frisbee and or going for a skate! Let's get out and play!!!

Chenchen Wang

"Storytelling is my favourite! It's always fun creating wacky characters and writing epic adventures for them. I carry a notebook in my pocket so I can write when I'm walking, and a notebook in my head to write when I'm asleep... Zzz..."

Emily McConnell

"Hi, I'm Emily! I love to spend sunny days exploring nature, and rainy days at home with a good book. My hobbies include painting, baking, or really anything that lets me learn something new!"

James Ashcroft

I worked in the film and movie industry for many years, as well as stage.

Jessica Bouchard

"My name is Jessica and I've been writing stories for as long as I can remember! And I love writing stories for children. Something else I love to do is go to the zoo and learn about all the beautiful animals from around the world."

Mel Gruger

"Hi, I'm Mel! I've always loved telling stories. I'm constantly bringing up silly little story ideas that catch my friends off guard. And whenever I'm having a hard time with a story, I go for a walk. The sunshine does wonders for my imagination. When I'm not writing, I'm playing video games, reading, or knitting up something fun."

Pascale Duguay

"Hi! I'm a writer and translator in both French and English. I reside in the lively bilingual community of Quebec's Eastern Townships. My interests change constantly as I'm curious about everything. The only exception? My love of books, pens, and paper!"

Saskia Wodarczak

"Hi, I'm Saskia, and I've been writing little short stories for as long as I can remember. I loved telling my parents stories and even writing down some of them. Most of my stories for BAZOOF! refect on my childhood, which is always super fun to reminisce about. I love exploring my hometown city, finding new cuisines to try, and taking little weekend getaway trips to some nearby cities."

Veronika Kos

"Hi, I'm Nik! I was raised on Slavik stories and folklore, which led me to my passion for writing. I've worked with kids for years and am always inspired by their imagination. I love spending time with my family exploring new places and collecting cool rocks or shells we've stumbled across."

Elaine Yueng

"Hello, I’m Elaine. My brain is always swishing with ideas, so I am so grateful to be able to share them. I am always on the lookout for adventures, whether trying science experiments, visiting interesting places or discovering other ways to see our world. Most of all, I love my friends and family, including my two adorable cats."

Ashley Chien

"My background is in English and visual arts, and since last year, I have been developing my digital art skills.

When I'm not designing, I enjoy walking with my dog, visiting museums, and trying out new recipes."

Ava Halaj

Coming soon!

Camran Ehsani

"Ever since I was a kid, drawing has been my passion. I loved to tell stories through art and challenge myself to learn techniques through self-study. I have continued my artistic education at BCIT, Emily Carr, online classes, and through mentorships with some of my favourite artists.

I am grateful that I can pursue my passion through illustration and graphic design at BAZOOF! I have always wanted to try my hand at child-focused illustrations and have thoroughly enjoyed creating kid-friendly art."

Caroline Su

"Hi, I am Caroline. I am passionate about integrating lines, shapes, texts and pictures with different colours and coming up with a new pattern that conveys a sense of beauty."

When I'm not illustrating, I'm outside people or bug watching, growing, cooking and eating food, antagonizing my cats for love, haha, throwing a frisbee and or going for a skate! Let's get out and play!!!

Erin Wilkman

"Hi, my name is Erin. I like to play video games, cats are my favourite animal, and my favourite food is spaghetti."

Karla Peniche

"Hi! My name is Karla, I’m constantly scribbling here and there, always fascinated with the idea of creating and learning.

I love to spend time with my family and take pictures."

Lunar Autumn

"Hi! I'm Kleo (who also goes by Lunar). I'm a non-binary illustrator and artist who enjoys singing, playing JRPG video games, baking treats for my friends and hanging out with their cats."

Spring Nguyen

Coming soon!

Becky Conroy

"Entertaining kids and families through cultivating compelling, creative content is my passion. Spreading kindness and happiness is my purpose. Empowering youth to read, write and create brings me pure joy.

Santa Claus is my hero."

TeLeni Koochin

"Life can bring the most unusual surprises. You stumble on something unexpectedly and then find yourself deeply captivated to the point that it becomes a part of who you are—never to be the same again. That's how I got here!

Yeah, for kid's content!"

Patti Kot

'I’ve been a voracious reader since I was young, and I’ve turned my love of the written word into my dream job. When I’m not editing or lost in a novel, you can find me playing with my kiddos, hanging with my hubby, and loving on my little dog, Rosy.'

Reska Nasution

"I'm always eager to put my knowledge and experience to use in a graphic design or 2D animation role. I enjoy gardening and spending time with my family."

Chenchen Wang

"I love drawing cartoons and doodling characters! In my free time I like producing loud music on my laptop and ordering French fries with no salt."

Wayne Orr

"My current interests include movies, history, politics and spending time with my wife and our new little son."

Mel Gruger

"Hi, I'm Mel! When I'm not writing, I'm playing video games, reading, or knitting up something fun."

Chenchen Wang

"I love drawing cartoons and doodling characters! In my free time I like producing loud music on my laptop and ordering French fries with no salt."

Jacob Mark

"Hey! It's me, Jacob! I like to shoot the hoop, eat leftovers, play video games, and hang out with my wife watching while she watches romantic K-dramas."

James Ashcroft

Coming soon!

Alex Draper

Coming soon!

Zak Draper

"I love playing music to brighten your day."

Jessica Fabrizius

"I'm passionate about books, animals, and lifting heavy objects. If there's not a book in my hand and a cat in my lap, you can find me at the squat rack!"

TeLeni Koochin

"One of my favourite parts about publishing is the collaboration involved in bringing all the elements together. It reminds me of my acting and directing days preparing a performance for the stage. Working with clients is like inviting them on the stage to experience the magic that can happen with teamwork!

Looking forward to working with your brand and creating something amazing!"

Barbara Rhodes

Coming soon!

Mel Gruger

Coming soon!

Melissa Del Rosario

"Hi, I'm Melissa. I love to go hiking for adventures, and if I'm home, I enjoy spending time with my cat. I also enjoy seeing the final pieces of BAZOOF! projects come together."

Agathon Fric

"My name is Agathon. It means 'good' in Greek, but I am not Greek!

I taught myself how to design websites when I was 12 years old. I am a huge Harry Potter fan (the books especially) and I used to run a Harry Potter fan site called DarkMark. I enjoy reading, writing, and running."

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