JOSH CLELAND HITS PORTLAND COMIC CON! Oct 23 2025

The Almighty Josh Cleland Hits Portland Comic Con as a Heavyweight Illustrator for Advocate Art!

This year’s Rose City Comic Con in Portland saw one of the Pacific Northwest’s brightest creative stars step into the spotlight — illustrator Josh Cleland. Known for his vibrant, whimsical style and charming children’s book characters, Josh brought his world of color and imagination straight to the convention floor.

Josh's booth exhibited a wide range of work — from his beloved children’s book illustrations to playful prints, and even a few of his popular greeting card designs. Fans, families, and fellow artists gathered around to chat, browse, and get a peek behind the curtain of his creative process.

As one of the “Rose City Jr.” guests, Josh was right at the heart of the family-friendly event. He didn’t just showcase his art — he inspired his audiences. During his interactive session, “Creating Fun, Silly Characters Using Random Shapes with Josh Cleland,” attendees got a front row seat to his imaginative processes, learning how to turn simple doodles into full-blown characters.

Readers of Josh’s books — like The WOOFMORE Is Not Haunted and other vibrant titles — were thrilled to meet the illustrator in person, grab signed copies, and hear about upcoming projects.

For Josh, conventions like Rose City Comic Con are more than just exhibitions — they’re a chance to step out of the studio, connect directly with fans, and feel the excitement his art brings to people of all ages. And for those lucky enough to meet him, it was a reminder that behind every colorful page and friendly monster, there’s an artist who genuinely loves what he does.

Advocate Art illustration agency specializes in art licensing and children’s book illustrations. We represent leading illustrators who produce children's and decorative illustrations to commission or license.