STEVEN AHOLA
Steven Ahola is a Canadian artist, animator, and storyteller known for bold, collector-focused work that brings iconic characters to life.
With a background spanning animation, film, and comics, he combines strong visual storytelling with a deep understanding of what excites fans and collectors. His work is especially recognized in the exclusive variant cover market, where dynamic composition, nostalgia, and energy help define each piece.
His animation credits include Beauty and the Beast, Redwall, and Cardcaptor Sakura, as well as the short films Hope and When Life Sucks, Get a Helmet. Today, he creates artwork for major franchises including Transformers, G.I. Joe, Invincible, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
What was the first comic you bought?
My first comics were Fantastic Four #249 and #250. I read that story arc cover to cover over and over when I was little.
Favourite character to draw?
Optimus Prime, hands down. As limiting as Transformers can be from a posing standpoint, I’ve grown to love the challenge of making all that machinery feel dynamic and expressive.
Biggest artistic influences?
In comics, definitely John Byrne. In animation, Don Bluth and Glen Keane. What really draws me to all of them is the confidence and ease in their line work — they push poses, emotion, and story so effortlessly.
Favourite convention snack?
A hot dog and a Dr Pepper. I don’t know why, but that combo always seems to become my convention guilty pleasure.
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For any queries in regards to signings, collaboration projects, convention appearances, publisher requests, commissions and original art sales please contact daniel@scottscollectables.co.uk. Or find him on Facebook by joining our Facebook group.