Hi, I’m Lain! I'm a D(M)V-based illustrator & printmaker who runs Smogfrogg, a pop-up art shop where I sell my artwork (prints, original artwork, stickers, pins, keychains, comics, zines, and tote bags) at comic conventions and zine fests across the mid-Atlantic.When not at cons, I'm an Instructional Lab Coordinator for the Visual & Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College in Silver Spring, MD. I have a BA in Studio Art with concentration in printmaking and drawing from UNC Pembroke.Check out the portfolio & events pages to see some of my work! Feel free to contact me via email or message on instagram.

If you're looking for my full artist alley portfolio, please click here! thank you! (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)

.°˖✧ illustration ✧˖°.

.°˖✧ printmaking ✧˖°.

.°˖✧ comics & zines ✧˖°.
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.°˖✧ artist alley displays ✧˖°.
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.°˖✧ design & layout ✧˖°.

.°˖✧ Cat Nap collabs ✧˖°.
(artwork for Cat Nap Coffee Roasting)

.°˖✧ upcoming events! ✧˖°.
(click for event website!)

.°˖✧ list of past events ✧˖°.

2026

  • Momocon: Atlanta, GA - May 2026

  • BICS: Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase: Brooklyn, NY - April 2026

  • RUFF: Richmond Fur Fair: Richmond, VA - April 2026

  • SPACE: Small Press Alternative Comics Expo: Columbus, OH - January 2026

  • AwesomeCon: Washington, DC - March 2026

  • GalaxyCon Richmond: Richmond, VA - March 2026

  • Hawkcon (UMES): Princess Anne, MD - March 2026

  • Terpcon (UMD): College Park, MD - January 2026

2025

  • Kamecon (UMD): College Park, MD - November 2025

  • Anime Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg, VA - November 2025

  • RICE (Richmond Indie Comics Expo): Richmond, VA - November 2025

  • DC Zine Fest: Washington, DC - November 2025

  • Baltimore Comic Con: Baltimore, MD - October 2025

  • Richmond Zine Fest: Richmond, VA - October 2025

  • Anime Fairfax: Chantilly, VA - October 2025

  • Fairfax Comic Con: Chantilly, VA - August 2025

  • Fredericksburg Comic Con: Fredericksburg, VA - July 2025

  • Awesome Con: Washington, DC - April 2025

  • PIE (Pittsburgh Indie Expo): Pittsburgh, PA - March 2025

  • Comic Arts Richmond: Richmond, VA - March 2025

  • NOICE (Norfolk Original Indie Comics Expo): Norfolk, VA - February 2025

  • SUCZ 3 (Staunton Underground Comics/Zine Fest): Staunton, VA - Janurary 2025

2024

  • DC Zine Fest: Washington, DC - October 2024

  • Eagle Con JR: Fredericksburg, VA - September 2024

  • Small Press Expo: Rockville, MD - September 2024

  • Superstar Anime: Virginia Beach, VA - August 2024

  • Fairfax Comic Con: Chantilly, VA - August 2024

  • Storybox Comics Fair: Silver Spring, MD - June 2024

  • SUCZ 2 (Staunton Underground Comics/Zine Fest): Staunton, VA - June 2024

  • Tidewater Comicon: Virginia Beach, VA - May 2024

  • Fayetteville Comic Con: Fayetteville, NC - April 2024

  • Capital Art Book Fair: Washington, DC - April 2024

  • Awesome Con: Washington, DC - March 2024

  • NOICE (Norfolk Original Indie Comics Expo): Norfolk, VA - February 2024

  • Creative Community Market @ The Stew 202: Washington, DC - February 2024

  • UMW Eagle Con: Fredericksburg, VA - February 2024

  • SUCZ (Staunton Underground Comic & Zine Fest): Staunton, VA - January 2024

  • Animate! Raleigh: Raleigh, NC - January 2024

2023

  • Possum-bilities Possum Market: Fredericksburg, VA - December 2023

  • Tenleytown Winter Market: Washington, DC - December 2023

  • DC Zine Fest: Washington, DC - November 2023

  • RICE (Richmond Indie Comics Expo): Richmond, VA - November, 2023

  • Fayetteville Comic Con: Fayetteville, NC - October 2023

  • Small Press Expo: Rockville, MD - September 2023

  • Fairfax Comic Con: Fairfax, VA - August 2023

  • Superstar Anime: Virginia Beach, VA - August 2023

  • Cosplay World Richmond: Richmond, VA - August 2023

  • Wilkes Comic Con: Wilkesboro, NC - July 2023

  • Night Market @ Electric Cool Aid: Washington, DC - June 2023

  • Arlington Pride Festival: Arlington, VA - June 2023

  • Awesome Con: Washington, DC - June 2023

  • Pride Market @ Capital Cider House: Washington, DC - June 2023

  • Loudoun Pride Festival: Sterling, VA - June 2023

  • Tidewater Comicon: Virginia Beach, VA - May 2023

  • West Philly Zine Fest: Philadelphia, PA - May 2023

  • Fayetteville Comic Con: Fayetteville, NC - April 2023

  • Wilkes Comic Con: Wilkesboro, NC - February 2023

2022

  • Baltimore Comic Con: Baltimore, MD - October 2022

  • Fayetteville Comic Con: Fayetteville, NC - October 2022

  • DC Zine Fest (w/ Creatives Club DC): Washington, DC - October 2022

  • Station Unity Con: National Harbor, MD - August 2022

  • Wilkes Comic Con: Wilkesboro, NC - July 2022

  • Fayetteville Pride Festival: Fayetteville, NC - June 2022

  • Hickory Comic Con: Hickory, NC - June 2022

  • UNC Pembroke Art Sale: Pembroke, NC - May 2022

  • Nerd Con: Boone, NC - April 2022

  • Fayetteville Comic Con: Fayetteville, NC - April 2022

  • UNC Pembroke Art Sale: Pembroke, NC - March 2022

  • Wilkes Comic Con: Wilkesboro, NC - February 2022

welcome to Smogfrogg's
Artist Alley Portfolio!

Welcome to my shop portfolio! I'm a D(M)V-based illustrator & printmaker who runs Smogfrogg, a pop-up art shop where I sell my artwork as prints, stickers, pins, keychains, original artwork, and comics & zines at comic conventions and zine fests across the mid-Atlantic. I love drawing cutesy forest friends and silly critters!

All products are either hand-drawn or fully designed by Lain Earp, the artist and owner of Smogfrogg. AI usage will never be involved in any capacity during my creative process.

Feel free to contact me via email or message on instagram.
Thank you for your time and consideration! :)

.°˖✧ artist alley displays ✧˖°.

previous events include: Momocon, GalaxyCon Richmond, Awesome Con, Small Press Expo, Tidewater Comicon, Baltimore Comic Con, and more!
click here for full past event CV

.°˖✧ art prints ✧˖°.

original prints

fanart prints

.°˖✧ stationery ✧˖°.

stickers

sticker sheets

.°˖✧ accessories ✧˖°.

acrylic keychains

pride buttons

.°˖✧ comics & zines ✧˖°.

.°˖✧ tote bags ✧˖°.

sublimation tote bags

screen-printed tote bags