Dark Fantasy Art & Collectibles for Renaissance Faires, Fantasy Markets, and Pop Culture Events

Original dark fantasy artwork inspired by folklore, mythology, mortality, and the macabre.

Featuring fantasy art prints, woven tapestries, gaming accessories, enamel pins, and collectible merchandise.

  • 🎨 Original Artwork by Joseph Zhou, 100% Human-Made

  • ⛺ 8' or 10'x10' or 20'x10' Professional Booth Setups

  • 🛍️ Original Artwork & Collectibles from $10 - $160

  • 🗓️ Vending at markets since 2018

  • 🗂️ Insurance Available

  • 🎪 NJ Renaissance Faire Vendor

About the Artist

I'm Joseph Zhou, a New Jersey-based dark fantasy illustrator and vendor.

Since 2018, I've exhibited at Renaissance Faires, pop culture conventions, and art markets throughout the Northeast, offering original artwork, woven tapestries, gaming accessories, and collectible merchandise inspired by folklore, mythology, and the macabre.

Original Artwork Guarantee

Every single piece of artwork and merchandise displayed and sold at my booth is created by me. They originate from my own drawing, painting, and illustration process.

I don't use generative AI to create artwork, illustrations, designs, or merchandise.

I work mainly in Procreate on the iPad. My timelapses can be seen on Instagram and TikTok. I frequently stream my drawing process as well.

20'x10' Outdoor Tent Tour

My favorite 20'x10' setup at the NJ Renaissance Faire in June 2026.

  • NJ Ren Faire 2025

  • 10'x10' Corner Booth Setup

    World Oddities Expo 2024

  • 8' Inline Booth Setup

    Ocean City Comic Con 2023

  • Art Prints

  • Enamel Pins

  • Gaming Playmats

  • Canvas Prints

  • Woven Tapestry Blankets

  • Framed Original Drawings

  • 11x17 Prints

    The economic and entry level product! All prints come bagged and backing boarded with poems/stories about my characters/concepts on the back. (photos feature happy customers holding prints at events)

  • Gaming Mats

    Also known as Play Mats or Desk Mats, mine are stitched and vibrant. I put alot of love into these, as most of my artworks are originally painted in a vertical composition, and then I extend the art on the left and right sides in order to offer this product to my collectors and fans.

  • Woven Tapestry Blankets

    Large tapestry blankets created through woven construction. They are not printed or dyed. My artwork in a large format rich in texture and depth. At 50" × 60", they function as both functional throws and striking wall hangings.

  • Pencil Drawings

    Some of my paintings start as pencil drawings, so I offer these framed or simply matted. They are unique 1 of 1 pieces and very rare since I then take the work to finish digitally.

  • Enamel Pins

    Hard enamel pins, featuring original dark fantasy artwork, designed as small talismans to be worn, collected, or displayed. Each pin is a 2" statement piece: durable, detailed, and made to last.

  • Canvas Prints

    This is the ultimate way a collector can experience my work. I offer canvas prints in these sizes:

    • 12x18
    • 18x24
    • 24x36
  • Attendees often spend time exploring the artwork, discussing favorite pieces, and sharing stories about the themes and characters that resonate with them.

  • Vending Since 2018

  • Renaissance Faires

  • Anime Conventions

  • Horror Conventions

  • Art & Craft Markets

  • Pop Culture Events

Notable Events

  • NJ Renaissance Faire 2024, 2025, 2026
  • World Oddities Expo Philadelphia 2024, 2025
  • Villain Arts Tattoo Festival 2024, 2025
  • Monster Mania Con 2024, 2025
  • Katsucon 2025
  • Illuxcon 2025
  • Anime NYC 2024
  • Darksome 2024
  • Ophelia, Between Life and Death

  • Nancifer the Necromancer

  • Lotus Eater

  • Death's Gate

  • Frosty Omen

Contact

lotus@josephzhou.art