Jose “Nino” Mesarina, or more precisely Nino Mesarina, as he
is known to fans and friends alike was born on the Southside of Chicago on April
23. Nino draws and creates his own comics along with doing other artwork for
other publications. Nino, has also had a few of his pieces in art galleries.
Nino, was a full time semi-pro blues guitarist and has
played in several places in clubs and bars throughout Chicago . He has semi-retired from that side
of the business, but plays time to time upon request.
Nino, was one of the first artists in Chicago to work for, “INSTANT
PRESS COMICS,” which is where he drew his own creation The Unbelievable Laundry
Detergent Man, a.k.a ULDM.
Nino is also the creator of the comic and character,
"It's RALPHY-BOY! " Nino, is the president and founder of 209 Ave.
Comics. 209 Ave. Comics published It's RALPHY-BOY, The full color ULDM guide
and the ULDM activity book comic.
Also 209 ave. published the international full POLISH comic
book. Nino, has worked with many studios, such as Estrada Media where he did a
cover for the original Serials featuring their title character Goodboy on the cover.
He does fan art, has been featured on several TV shows, radio, blogs and newspaper interviews. Nino has fans in Texas , Boston , NYC, Michaigan Memphis and abroad in such countries in Poland and Austria . His work has sporadically been televised across the United States . He has been a guest in many comic shops and conventions and enjoys in story signings. Nino, can be seen in many comic books, bars and TV shows throughout the Chicago area. If you ask any artist living out in that area about Nino, they will tell you they personally know him, he’s just that cool!
All pictures are copyrighted to Nino Mesarina.
To learn more about Nino Mesarina and his art you can find him on Facebook: HERE
Jake Estrada
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