Buddy Devine is the pen name of Elijah Singer Brahmi (he/him), a New York-based cartoonist, illustrator, and writer known for his sharp humor, vivid counter-culture sensibility, and deeply empathetic storytelling. I also have along history of experience with web design graphic design, and visual marketing, having designed very unique and successful ad champions for various companies. Elijah Brahmi is a classically trained Illustrator with a BA from Cuny SPS majored in creative writing and fine arts.
He's an up and coming NYC based artist and mental health advocate from a mad pride liberation framework who has a long history of activism for trans and neurodivergent rights. He cut their teeth drawing cartoons for The Oracle, the student newspaper at SUNY New Paltz, a formative period that helped shape their voice in narrative illustration. Their cartoons often reflect personal identity, queerness, and mental health, brought to life in a style that nods to underground luminaries like Art Crumb.
In addition to their work in print and web comics, Buddy Devine is a prolific commission artist: they design album covers, event posters, YouTube thumbnails, character designs, and more. Through their brand, "Dandy of the Underworld, " they sell both wholesome and more adult work directly to a devoted fanbase in nyc Art Fairs multiple fairs every month (and they regularly open commission slots).
He's an up and coming NYC based artist and mental health advocate from a mad pride liberation framework who has a long history of activism for trans and neurodivergent rights. He cut their teeth drawing cartoons for The Oracle, the student newspaper at SUNY New Paltz, a formative period that helped shape their voice in narrative illustration. Their cartoons often reflect personal identity, queerness, and mental health, brought to life in a style that nods to underground luminaries like Art Crumb.
In addition to their work in print and web comics, Buddy Devine is a prolific commission artist: they design album covers, event posters, YouTube thumbnails, character designs, and more. Through their brand, "Dandy of the Underworld, " they sell both wholesome and more adult work directly to a devoted fanbase in nyc Art Fairs multiple fairs every month (and they regularly open commission slots).
