bugs, snails and bad puns.
Hi there!
My name is Léa Gérard and I am a short, tattooed nerd currently in her twenties. I love all things nature: with my keen interest in insects and snails earning me the nickname The Bug Lady in comic convention circles.
Ever since I can remember I have been interested in nature. My brother and I were raised to respect and conserve wildlife, and when we weren’t in the garden digging for worms or begging our mum to keep the snails we found outside, we were glued to Steve Irwin and David Attenborough documentaries.
Growing up I knew I wanted to turn this interest into a career. I attended Nottingham Trent University and got my FdSc (Hons) and after my BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation and Management.
I have always been creative and decided to share my passion of wildlife by producing a comic-type of booklet, affectionately titled Pandas Are Assholes. It was really well received and soon enough I was invited to table at a number of comic and art conventions.
Since then, I have turned my hobby into a successful online store, Snailbug, where I design and sell comics, pins, stickers and other items. I annually table at festivals such as Malta Comic Con, Thought Bubble and Nottingham Comic Con.
Today I work as a Visitor Services Officer for Forestry England as well as working with the marketing team, helping out with design and graphic projects.
