Onezumi – Short Bio:

Fans say that Onezumi is what would happen if Dirty Harry and Weird Al Yankovic had a daughter that loved to draw. It’s pronounced “Oh-neh-zoo-me”. She lives in New Jersey. She loves Heavy Metal and Disney World.

Call her “Oni”. It’s easier.

Onezumi’s Lovecraftian horror comic is located at http://www.Onezumi.com. It is updated two times a week. Her art and art tutorials are at http://www.Onezumiverse.com. Her creator-focused art and technology convention is located at http://www.InterventionCon.com.

Oni worked professionally for places like The Disney Channel before going independent. Her empire of original art, comics, and educational events is regarded as one of the most successful webcomic-based businesses in existence. She has been a guest speaker at XM Satellite Radio and most other conventions in the northeast. Corporate sponsors for Oni’s work are too numerous to name.

Onezumi – Long Bio:

Fans say that Onezumi is what would happen if Dirty Harry and Weird Al Yankovic had a daughter that loved to draw. It’s pronounced “Oh-neh-zoo-me”. She lives in New Jersey. She loves Heavy Metal and Disney World.

Onezumi “Oni” Hartstein was born in New York City to Indian/German/Polish parents, but raised in an economically depressed area in Pittsburgh, PA. Here she experienced firsthand the positive effects of art on young people. After moving to New Jersey, she worked professionally for places like The Disney Channel before leaving to start Onezumi Studios, LLC.

“I wanted to do this myself because I believe that art saves lives. When I was younger I didn’t get much support when it came to making my art, so if I can do this, anyone can. It is important to me to put forth a positive voice and to motivate people to discover their own power.” — Onezumi

Onezumi’s Lovecraftian horror comic is located at http://www.Onezumi.com. It is updated two times a week. Her “cute and scary” art portfolio and media blog is located at http://www.Onezumiverse.com. Her creator-focused art and technology convention is located at http://www.InterventionCon.com

In addition to her fiercely loyal online fan base, she also has a vocal off line following. She has been a guest speaker at XM Satellite Radio, Katsucon (http://www.katsucon.org), Ubercon (http://www.Ubercon.com), Otakon (http://www.Otakon.com), and many other conventions. Subject matter includes “Publishing Your Comics and Art Online”, “Starting Your Own Creative Business”, “How to Make Money from Your Art”, “Digital Art Technique 101” and “Women and the Comics Industry”.

Onezumi has a B.A. in Sociology/Psychology specializing in Gender Studies, and has studied classical art in a University setting for over 6 years, thanks to receiving two merit-based full scholarships for intensive art courses that took place prior to her freshman year in college. She lives in New Jersey and shares an apartment with her husband and a lot of coffee beans.

Harknell – Short Bio:

Harknell is the quieter half of the Onezumi Studios team. He is best known for his production work on Onezumi Studios properties and websites, but he also supports the creative community through his Wordpress Plugin development and workshops. As co-founder of Intervention, the creator-focused art and technology convention, he has been able to inspire countless people to take charge of their future through technology.

Harknell’s clients include universities, individuals, and places like Erfworld.com. He lives in New Jersey with Onezumi and way too many computers.

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Quotes About Onezumi’s Work:

“[With Onezumi's websites] I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime…the energy from the artists and fans on this site is something to behold…”
-Shadoboxxer, TheOneManRiot.com, Pennsylvania, USA

“[Has Onezumi's website] changed my life? Pretty damn close. It’s rare to find such a dedicated, close-knit community. I love it. It’s a place I can feel somewhat like I belong…It’s kinda nice like that.”
-Ranoa02, Biolyrics.com, Utah, USA

“Onezumi’s excellent tutorials are what originally brought me to the site, but the support and encouragement of her, Harknell, and the forum goers are what drove me to get back into my art…and for the first time really start to see where I could go with it. “
-Xyloart, Frankenshoe.com, New Jersey, USA

“Onezumi’s daily comments and strong tutorials have helped me gain confidence in myself as well as my art. It also reminds me that all artists are human and have [the same types of] problems that I face when producing work. It brings that cliche but brilliant message, “You are not alone”. Wicked.”
-Scampi, England

Oni in the News:

- Onezumi and her work on CNN.

- The Diplomat quotes Intervention founder Onezumi in their article about Cosplay Diplomacy.

- The Gazette writes: Intervention provides web comic artists with educational opportunities.

- Intervention founder Onezumi talks about the con and says, “I’m what you’d get if you put Salvador Dali and Beavis and Butthead in a blender with Kermit the Frog”

- Geeking Out About has posted an interview with Onezumi about the con.

- Comics Coast to Coast ep. 125 featured founders Onezumi and Harknell talking about Intervention.

- GeekDad talks about how you should Have an Intervention with Your Kids.

- Dueling Analogs writes about what a great and unique experience our event is.

- GeekMom podcast talks about Intervention!

- Wired.com – Intervention Con: Replicating the Online Experience in a Con

- The Comic Dish interviews Onezumi and Harknell about Intervention

- Examiner – NJ Comic Creators build Intervention Con

- Geeking Out About: Comic Non Sans: Intervention

- Two Guys Talking Webcomics: TGT Webcomics Podcast – Episode 115

- ComixTalk: Meeting in AA During Intervention Doesn’t Mean What You Think

- Art & Story: Episode 145 – The Big Intervention

- Otaku USA Magazine: Friday ACE Episode 24

- Wired Magazine: name checks Interventon.

- ShrinkGeek: CEO-flavored insanity: An interview with Onezumi

- Charm City Current: Giving the Internet An INTERVENTION: A Q&A With Onezumi

- Man vs. Art: Episode 29

- Otaku Generation: Show #273

- The Power Geeks #65

- Wired Article

- Washington City Paper Interview with Onezumi about Intervention.

- Wired.com: Intervention Con: Replicating the Online Experience in a Con Click here to read the Interview.

- XM Satellite Radio: Onezumi and Harknell were recurring live guests of channel “Fred”. These segments aired live across the nation in 2003 and 2004.

- Otaku Generation: Show #75

- Sequential Tart: Read the interview here.

- The Star Ledger: Onezumi was featured in The Star Ledger due to her involvement with the convention scene.

YouTube

-Access YouTube media featuring Onezumi and her work by clicking here.

Selected Speaking Engagements and Exhibitions:

- AnimeUSA
- Ubercon
- AnimeNEXT
- Otakon
- Pi-Con
- Philcon
- Katsucon
- Balticon
- Connecticon
- Intervention