
They call him “The Artistic Dragon”.
Addie Afable is an illustrator and instructor specializing in
character design for anime/ manga (Japanese animation/
comic books), as well as merchandise art. He does freelance
work for clients in need of his stylistic art, and conducts live
tutorials in Anime Workshops throughout Illinois in various
libraries, schools, and art shops.
Being involved in Anime Central, an anime convention in the
Midwest, he's a staff artist for their program books, flyers,
posters, etc., and created art for their 10th Anniversary
merchandise, including badges, t-shirts, watches, lunch
boxes, and bags.
One of his creative properties is called Poker Silly! It's a story
about Texas Hold'em poker. His protagonist, Ally Angelhart, is
the model he uses for his workshops.
He is well-known for his Chibi Chubbies, caricatures of
people and fictional characters. The word "chibi" means
"little” in Japanese. A Chibi Chubby is a small yet plump
version of us.
If you see Addie in a convention or at a workshop, he can
make you a Chibi Chubby!

