03/14/2026
Help spread the word and support Funktafest graphic designer Heath Holley Design + Illustration!
Heath’s graphic design for Gaming Paradise is currently in the running to become their official mascot and logo. It’s down to the Final 4, and your vote can help push his design back into the lead.
To vote:
👉 Click on the original post below
👉 React with the ❤️ heart emoji on Heath’s design
Comments do not count as votes.
He’s currently trailing, so a share and quick vote could make a big difference. Let’s help show some love for a talented artist who has contributed his creativity to Funktafest over the years.
Voting continues through March 31 at 11:59 PM.
Thanks for supporting the artists who help make our community vibrant. 🎨✨
Alright everyone here are our Final 4! 🎉
The rules are simple: everyone gets one vote. Any votes coming from bot accounts or obvious spam profiles will not be counted. Voting must be done through the reaction button. Make sure your reaction matches the contestant you wish to vote for.
* COMMENTS DO NOT COUNT *
The artist with the most votes by March 31st at 11:59:59 PM will be declared the winner of the contest, receive the grand prize, and their design will officially become the Gaming Paradise mascot.
We already have plans to feature this mascot in future promotions, marketing campaigns, and store content, so get ready you’ll likely be seeing this character everywhere. Even in Real-Life mascot form, if you've seen our Mario you know what I'm talking about 👀
We truly appreciate everyone who submitted their original artwork. There were a lot of great entries! Today we want to highlight our final four artists, so make sure to show them some love and support as the voting begins. 🏆
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First Contestant - Austin Short from Huntington, West Virginia!
Austin is a graphic designer for The Telegram newspaper in Jackson, Ohio, and he also takes on art commissions on the side. Online, many people know him as “The Lemon Squid” across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms.
He’s been a lifelong creative, with a passion for drawing, painting, and making videos. On his YouTube channel you might see everything from storytime videos and original cartoons to creative ideas like drawing fake Pokémon and even a cartoon about a killer cat.
Austin lives with his wife, their 6-month-old daughter, and their 16-year-old nephew, and continues to share his creativity with the world through his art and content.
To Vote for Austin react with 👍 (thumbs up)
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Second Contestant - Paige Bowen from Barboursville, West Virginia!
Paige is a Marshall University art school graduate who works as a full-time artist alongside her partner, Vel Smith. Together they run their creative company Candy Critters, where they design and sell fun items like keychains, stickers, f***y packs, blankets, and more.
You can usually find them setting up at markets and conventions throughout the year, sharing their creations with the community. They’re also getting ready to launch a brand-new dinosaur plushie series after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Paige also has a 12 year old daughter who would absolutely loves video games.
To Vote for Paige react with a Care reaction (Face hugging a heart)
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Third Contestant - Heath Holley from Huntington, West Virginia!
Heath is a full-time freelance graphic designer who spends his time creating professional design work. When he’s not designing, he’s also playing shows with his band, Massing.
If you’d like to check out more of his work or follow along with what he’s doing, you can visit his website:
heathholleydesign.com.
To Vote for Heath react with a Love reaction (Red heart)
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Forth Contestant - Amilah from Charleston, West Virginia!
Amilah is 12 years old and will be turning 13 this May, and she has already developed an amazing passion for art. Her creativity spans across drawing, video editing, and even creating short animations.
While art is currently a fun hobby for her, she hopes that one day it will take her to college where she plans to study graphic design.
Very honored to showcase her creativity!
To Vote for Amilah react with a wow reaction (Face with Open mouth)
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Best of luck to our Final Four! 🎉
